Project Tag: “Capacity Building”

Strengthening Civil Society to Protect and Advocate for Migrant Workers

01/01/2024 - 06/30/2028

The Strengthening Civil Society to Protect and Advocate for Migrant Workers project will provide civil society with the tools and training to protect migrant workers, particularly Mexican nationals participating in U.S. Temporary Foreign Worker programs, by supporting fair recruitment initiatives, building awareness of labor rights, and increasing the use of formal mechanisms for workers to exercise those rights.

Tatpartaa Project

01/01/2024 - 06/30/2028

The Tatpartaa  (the Nepali word for commitment and ability to respond) project in Nepal will build the capacity of local communities to address child labor and forced labor, with a specific focus on confronting new challenges resulting from the impact of climate change.

Research to Action II (RTA II): Using Knowledge to Inform Action for the Elimination of Child Labor and Forced Labor

12/04/2023 - 12/03/2027

The Research to Action II initiative will improve information-sharing between researchers and decision makers on child labor, forced labor, and other labor rights issues. It will strengthen statistical and research capacities of partner governments and other stakeholders, produce research and research tools, and coordinate with policy makers on a shared research agenda to advance labor rights, with a focus on child labor and forced labor.

PATH: Proyecto de Asistencia Tecnica para Trabajadoras del Hogar:

12/02/2023 - 11/30/2027

Supporting Safe and Inclusive Work Environments in Lesotho

11/15/2023 - 05/14/2028

This project aims to improve occupational safety and health and counter discrimination and gender-based violence and harassment in the informal economy, public service and hazardous sectors.

Research, Innovation, and Strategic Engagement (RISE)

11/01/2023 - 05/01/2028

The RISE project works with governments, workers, and employers to respect, promote, and realize workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights globally.

Promoting Quality Jobs in Infrastructure Development

10/01/2023 - 03/31/2028

The Promoting Quality Jobs in Infrastructure Development project aims to support safe, quality jobs on infrastructure project sites in Indonesia and the Philippines that are financed by Multilateral Development Banks. The project is part of the U.S. Multilateral Partnership for Organizing, Worker Empowerment, and Rights (M-POWER), and advances the goals of the  Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment.

Engaging Workers and Civil Society to Strengthen Labor Law Enforcement, Phase II

10/01/2023 - 09/30/2026

The Engaging Workers and Civil Society to Strengthen Labor Law Enforcement (Engage II) project aims to improve the knowledge of and compliance with labor laws in Georgia.

Observation and Engagement for Rights Verification and Realization Initiative (OBSERVAR)

08/23/2023 - 08/22/2026

The OBSERVAR project will support workplace democratic processes in Mexico through the impartial observation of workplace votes and the capacity building of key stakeholders on the issues of freedom of association and collective bargaining.

Working in Freedom in Jordan’s Qualified Industrial Zones

08/10/2023 - 05/30/2026

This project aims to promote fundamental principles and rights at work for garment sector workers in Jordan through support to the Workers’ Center in the Al-Hassan qualified industrial zone (QIZ), which creates a space for workers to gather, access various services, and exercise their labor rights.