Heidi Lowe, Author at The Good Feed

August 20, 2015

Published by Heidi Lowe at Aug 20 2015

Going beyond fair trade: How Aarong artisans help finance each other’s healthcare

Aarong, one of BRAC’s social enterprises employs 65,000 artisans, 85 per cent of whom are women. These artisans find an extensive support system through the Ayesha Abed Foundation, Aarong’s network of production hubs which are spread all over Bangladesh.

February 2, 2015

Published by Heidi Lowe at Feb 02 2015

Aarong: More than just a store

As customers enter Aarong retail stores, they are met by fine textiles and handicrafts that the brand strives to preserve. But what goes on behind the retail front and how do these iconic products come into being?

December 28, 2014

Published by Heidi Lowe at Dec 28 2014

Meet a woman who is redefining gender roles

When you meet Fatema, ‘transvestite’ is not the word that immediately comes to mind. But that is how she is referred to by colleagues and strangers alike. She prefers to wear shirts instead of covering herself with a dupatta (scarf) and wears her hair short.In Bangladesh her behaviour goes beyond most peoples’ social expectations regarding gender.