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Read the full blog on our GWD site to learn what workers in Bangladesh will be able to buy if they get what they are asking for.

As always, you can send any questions or inquiries about the project to [email protected].

This week, workers respond to two questions regarding their future in the garment industry: Do you wish to remain a garment worker for the rest of your career? And, do you believe that the Worker Diaries project can help to improve the garment industry for workers in the long run? About half of respondents say that they wish to remain garment workers, while 33% of respondents say that they do not. The remaining 16% say they feel neutral. For the following question, the overwhelming majority (87%) of respondents report that they do believe the Garment Worker Diaries project can help to improve the industry for the benefit of workers in the future. 12% of respondents feel neutral about that possibility and 2% disagree or feel discouraged.

#OpenDiaries will be taking a break for a while, which is why the team at MFO felt that these responses about workers’ outlooks on the future were particularly important. We hope that you will continue to consider the stories and information garment workers have shared through #OpenDiaries. We thank you for your support!

You can find the full slideshow here and you can discover more #OpenDiaries posts here.

If you have a question for the garment workers, there are three ways to ask it: 1) direct message us 2) write in the post comments, or 3) send an email to [email protected].

Note: the quotes in the posts are not from the workers in the photos, but from different workers.

This week in OpenDiaries, garment workers in Bangladesh share their day-to-day highlights, providing an intimate look into their daily routines. All respondents discuss activities outside of the workplace as their favorite parts of their day, frequently mentioning times of rest, prayer, and conversation with family. Additionally, we asked workers how they would use extra income if their pay were to increase. Many respondents said they would save money for their children, particularly for their education. A few respondents mention that they would save money for their daughters’ marriages.

You can find the full slideshow here and you can discover more #OpenDiaries posts here.

If you have a question for the garment workers, there are three ways to ask it: 1) direct message us 2) write in the post comments, or 3) send an email to [email protected].

Note: the quotes in the posts are not from the workers in the photos, but from different workers.

This week, garment workers share with #OpenDiaries what the Garment Worker Diaries survey means to them. 99% of respondents reported that they liked participating in the survey, citing that they learned how to better keep track of their finances and that they felt heard and acknowledged because of it, among other reasons. When asked how important they felt that sharing stories of their experiences and working conditions was, 94% of respondents said at least slightly important.

You can find the full slideshow here and you can discover more #OpenDiaries posts here.

If you have a question for the garment workers, there are three ways to ask it: 1) direct message us 2) write in the post comments, or 3) send an email to [email protected].

Note: the quotes in the posts are not from the workers in the photos, but from different workers.