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BRAC-Aarong

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http://www.aarong.com/

Main Website

www.aarong.com

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customerservice.aarong@brac.net

Email

+880 2 9898267

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About Us
The ethical brand “Aarong” began in 1978 as a humble means to empower rural artisans to rise above poverty. Today, with 23 retail stores across Bangladesh and over 100 fashion and lifestyle product lines, Aarong supports 65,000 artisans with fair terms of trade. Revolutionizing the retail industry with high standards for quality and artistry, this iconic brand blends the traditional with the contemporary in ways that never cease to win consumer appeal both at home and abroad.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease and social injustice. Our interventions aim to achieve large scale, positive changes through economic and social programmes that enable men and women to realize their potential.
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Fair Trade Organization

Membership Type

1978

Founded in

1000+

Employees number

3,30,000

Number of livelihoods impacted

Retail

Selling retail or wholesale

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Product Gallery
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