Denmor Garments (Manufacturers) Inc: Providing Employment for Women from Impoverished Rural Communities

Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger as well as promoting gender equality and empowering women are two Millennium Development Goals at the forefront of Denmor Garments’ business operations.

Denmor is a privately owned garment manufacturer operating in Coldingen, Guyana. Since its establishment in July 1997, it has grown from 250 to more than 1000 employees in 2006; 98% of whom are women from impoverished rural communities. Denmor not only provides employment, but also training and empowerment to elevate these women out of poverty.

This case explores the background and history of the organization’s Founder…..