Nasrin Akter Mila (F)
Proprietor/CEO
At THE MAGNETS, gender equality means turning women’s skills into paid work, reliable income and a stronger voice in business decisions. Our artisan development collaboration with SARCH draws on a needs assessment of 61 artisans across four areas of Rajshahi. SARCH’s wider research engagement across 250 villages also offers a foundation for understanding rural women’s circumstances and building community connections. To advance the Women’s Empowerment Principles, we will use these insights to guide practical training, connect women with buyers and create employment opportunities through jute and handicraft production. We will embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities through responsible sourcing, fair pay, safe working conditions and accountable business practices, tracking women’s access to training, paid orders and income opportunities.