Our mission goes beyond producing high-quality garments; it encompasses the empowerment of local talents, the nurturing of sustainable practices, and the fostering of a future where both people and the environment thrive.
That’s how our new initiative, C&D #MaishaBora, is born.
The name C&D #Maisha Bora comes from Swahili, the most spoken language in Africa, where “Maisha” means “Life” and “Bora” translates to “Better”. Together, “Maisha Bora” means "Better Life," a promise that echoes the foundation of our whole business, to respect nature and love people, and reflects our vision to grow and uplift every individual
connected to C&D.
C&D #Maisha Bora is about making real changes and improving lives. It’s about giving people dignity, respect, and chances to succeed. And it’s about happy families, strong communities, and a healthy environment.
These new initiatives contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), beginning by creating down-to-earth benefits including wages, human rights, workplace safety, ethical and equity practices for our workers and expanding to their families and society.
We are forming a mutually beneficial relationship with Rwandan stakeholders to support local economics, as we acknowledge the progress of our company is built by the contribution of thousands of people.
Over the past six years, in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we have made significant progress in Rwanda and well-prepared our strategic road map for the next five years leading up to 2030.
Achieved：
Provide fair wage pay that is 20% above the country's minimum wage with a transparent promotion channel and bonus system.
Support our workforce by establishing an on-site kindergarten facility for their children. This project aims to create opportunities for more female workers to participate in the workforce, promoting inclusivity and work-life balance within our organization.
Goals until 2030：
Create 4,500 new jobs in Rwanda by 2030, a total of 10,000 employment opportunities.
Continue partnering with local organizations (TVET) to provide skills training annually for individuals in the surrounding community, prioritizing vulnerable populations.
Expand the training program to facilitate a peer tutoring program enabling employees to instruct one another in areas such as sewing techniques, language proficiency, and other life skills. This initiative aims to enhance overall employability and increase earning potential.
Achieved:
Offer daily lunches to all employees. Additionally, we cater to the diverse cultural backgrounds within our team by providing a variety of food options that reflect and respect the unique culinary preferences and traditions of our workforce.
All staff and their children enrolled in the nursery or kindergarten receive free, balanced meals and snacks every day.
Goals until 2030:
Support local farmers to source ingredients for employee meals.
Implement food waste reduction program in the company cafeteria, aiming to minimize waste through improved planning, storage, and composting initiatives. Reduce food waste by 50% by 2030.
Establish a grocery shop in the factory containing 5-10 common local food /ingredient and wholesale prices to support the food insecurity issue.
Achieved:
Offer medical insurance coverage for our employees.
Provide quarterly training to employees on health education and work safety training, including proper posture, techniques, and fire prevention, to prevent workplace injuries.
Provide vehicle rides to enhance the commuting safety of female workers.
Goals until 2030:
Establish an on-site healthcare clinic by 2027, providing basic medical services including complimentary sanitary pads to female employees on a monthly basis.
Implement a commuting program to manage employee carpooling, walking, or cycling to work to promote commute safety.
Achieved:
Provide free day classes in English and French for employees’ children in the on-site kindergarten from 3 to 6 years old.
Collaborate with the Rwanda Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Board, supported by funding from the World Bank, to execute six-month training programs in garment manufacturing techniques. This program recruits vulnerable families, adolescent mothers, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized members of society.
Goals until 2030:
From 2026, expand the vocational training programs offered to employees, providing opportunities to learn new skills and advance their careers.
Achieved:
80% of our workforce in Rwanda comprises female employees.
Actively promote and support female employees to aspire to and pursue leadership positions within the organization.
Goals until 2030:
(Pilot Project 2025) - Establish a formal welfare program through an internal channel to address challenges in the overall workplace, including
Conduct internal awareness campaigns to combat gender stereotypes and promote equal opportunities for women in the workplace.
Support workers with a feedback mechanism to discuss workplace challenges, share experiences, and mentor each other.
Achieved:
Implement water filtration systems in factories with sufficient water fountains to provide employees with access to clean drinking water.
Facilitate access to purified water within the workplace to ensure a clean water supply for employees, enabling workers to take home clean water for personal use.
Goals until 2030:
By 2030, implement a 100% water recycling system through water usage audits, quality analysis, and treatment technologies to leverage the economic advantage brought by water savings.
Achieved:
We employ workers from five different nationalities, and ensure all employees are treated equally regardless of gender, race, age, religion, or background.
Established compliance team and welfare team to provide support and mediation for employees, ensuring prompt and fair resolution of conflicts and access to just solutions for all workers.
Goals until 2030:
Implement transparent communication channels through the newly established welfare program, suggestion boxes, to promote open dialogue and address concerns promptly.
Organize volunteer activities or across-country visits and activities that partner with NGOs or community organizations to facilitate team communication and support local community initiatives focused on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, or access to justice.
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