Implementation Partner
Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF)
Circular Economy Partner · Innovation for Sustainable Fashion
Meet the organization
In Oporajita
Our Role
CAIF works to support women garment workers and MSMEs in Bangladesh’s transition toward a greener, more resilient and inclusive RMG sector. Through workplace-based green and circular skills training, job placement, TVET strengthening and MSME capacity building, CAIF connects women with emerging employment opportunities while helping enterprises adopt energy-efficient, low-carbon and resource-efficient practices. By linking skilled women workers with businesses creating green jobs, CAIF contributes to a more sustainable industry while strengthening women’s livelihoods and economic agency.
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Activities & Impact
Building a Circular Future
Green & Circular Skills
Building a Circular Future
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Workplace-Based Training
Hands-on training inside factories to equip women garment workers with practical skills for emerging green and circular jobs.
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Green Job Skills
Training women in areas such as TQM, textile and leather upcycling, material re-processing, solar installation, LED manufacturing and clean cooking repair.
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Training of Trainers
Developing skilled trainers and market-driven training modules in partnership with employers to strengthen local training capacity.
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TVET Strengthening
Supporting TVET institutions to integrate circular economy and green skills into their standard training curricula.
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Job Placement & Mentoring
Connecting trained women with employment opportunities and providing mentoring to support job placement and retention.
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MSME Needs Assessments
Assessing the technology, skills, knowledge and financing needs of MSMEs across key textile and apparel clusters.
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Green Capacity Building
Providing workshops and hands-on technical assistance to help MSMEs improve energy efficiency, sustainable material use and waste management.
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Green Technology & Finance
Connecting MSMEs with green technology providers and financing opportunities to support the adoption of low-carbon solutions.
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Green Job Creation
Working with MSMEs to create new green jobs and connect them with trained women workers through workplace-based training and recruitment.
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Industry Partnerships
Building partnerships across TVET institutions, MSMEs, financial institutions and Oporajita partners to strengthen pathways to green employment and enterprise transformation.
In Pictures
Moments from the Field.
