Tawhida Shiropa, and her startup, Moner Bondhu, have been honoured in the Vogue Business 2023 Innovators List as “Sustainability Thought Leaders”.
This prestigious recognition marks a crowning achievement in their persistent journey to usher in an era of sustainability, inclusivity, and equity within the society, most notably impacting the RMG sector and fashion industry of Bangladesh, reads a press release issued on Monday.
Since its inception in 2016, Moner Bondhu has stood as a beacon of hope, offering affordable and accessible mental health and wellness services to garment factory workers, women, and young people in Bangladesh.
Their collaboration with BGMEA and support for the RMG workers in 50 different factories showcases Moner Bondhu’s sterling role in fostering a fashion industry that embodies diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability at its core.
This is further reflected in their unwavering support during the Covid-19 pandemic, where they provided 24/7 free video and tele-counselling, marking a solid stance in their commitment to societal wellbeing.
The Vogue Business Innovators List 2023 acts as a luminous beacon, highlighting the trailblazers and organizations steering the fashion industry towards a promising future, grounded in sustainability and inclusivity.
This year’s list pays homage to the relentless visionaries – founders, activists, organizers, and designers – united in a common endeavour – to recalibrate the fashion industry within the realms of planetary boundaries, minimizing waste and optimizing resource utilization, paving innovative pathways towards a revitalized industry.
Tawhida Shiropa, the guiding force behind Moner Bondhu, has carved out a notable niche as a potent advocate for women’s health.
Through her visionary leadership, Moner Bondhu extends low-cost, accessible mental health and wellness services to a wide societal spectrum, including garment factory workers, women, and youth, facilitating initiatives encompassing counselling, workshops, beauty, and nutrition to nurture wellbeing and positive mental health.
On this momentous occasion, Tawhida Shiropa shared her heartfelt sentiments: “Being recognized by the Vogue Business Innovators List is not just an honour, but a heartening affirmation of the journey we have undertaken at Moner Bondhu.”
“It is a beautiful reminder that our endeavour, firmly grounded in empathy and compassion, is resonating and sparking a movement towards significant change in the industry. As we move forward, this serves as a fervent beacon, fueling our journey with renewed spirit and enthusiasm,” she added.
As Bangladesh celebrates this remarkable achievement, Tawhida Shiropa and Moner Bondhu extend their profound gratitude to Vogue Business and the global community for this monumental acknowledgement.
This recognition not only stands as a call to action but also as a source of inspiration, urging continued endeavours towards fostering innovation and catalyzing positive change, transcending beyond the confines of the fashion industry.
