The health and wellbeing of women textile workers are at the heart of a new three-year project in Chattogram, Bangladesh, as Lindex and WaterAid continue their long-standing partnership. The project aims to improve access to climate-adapted water, sanitation and hygiene solutions for textile workers and their families. At the same time, knowledge and tools developed through the project will help strengthen efforts to advance women’s health and rights across the textile industry.
‘Driving meaningful change for women is at the heart of what we do. Through our joint efforts, we want to strengthen the health and wellbeing of women textile workers and, in turn, their opportunities, while sharing knowledge and experience that can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable textile industry. An important part of this project is also to develop tools that can help more companies strengthen their work on health, hygiene and human rights, with a focus on women’s needs, in their supply chains,’ says Anna-Karin Dahlberg, Chief Sourcing & Sustainability Officer at Lindex.
The new project combines investments in climate-adapted water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure with education and stronger dialogue between workers, local communities and factories. Particular focus will be placed on women’s health and needs, including access to safe water, menstrual health and hygiene, and protection against heat-related health risks.
As part of the project, Lindex and WaterAid will also develop a global framework for assessing and improving suppliers’ work on water, sanitation and hygiene. Knowledge and learnings from the project will be shared to help drive progress beyond the factories and local communities directly involved in the project. In total, the project is expected to reach around 15,000 people.
‘Together with Lindex, we have provided thousands of textile workers and their families with access to clean water, toilets and improved hygiene facilities. Building on these experiences, we are now taking the next step in our partnership with the aim of improving everyday life for even more textile workers, this time in an area that is particularly vulnerable to the climate crisis,’ says Mathilda Piehl, Director of Fundraising & Communication at WaterAid.
About the partnership between Lindex and WaterAid
Lindex and WaterAid have collaborated on various projects and initiatives since 2014. Since 2018, the partnership has included projects in three local communities in Bangladesh, with initiatives focusing on clean water, sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health, with particular attention to women’s needs. The most recent project was carried out in Savar, Dhaka, from 2023 to 2025. Together, the projects have so far contributed to improved living conditions for nearly 35,000 people.
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Lindex is one of Europe’s leading fashion companies, with approximately 430 stores in 17 markets and sales online worldwide through third-party partnerships. Lindex offers inspiring and affordable fashion and the assortment includes several different concepts within lingerie, kidswear, womenswear and cosmetics. Lindex is growing, both in own channels and together with global fashion platforms. Lindex’s higher purpose is to drive meaningful change for women, and Lindex’s sustainability promise is to make a difference for future generations by empowering women, respecting the planet and ensuring human rights. Lindex is a fully owned subsidiary of Lindex Group plc. Further information is available at www.lindex.com.
