On October 10, 2024, ACTUAL TEXTILES proudly embraced Pink October, showing unwavering support in the fight against breast cancer. In Madagascar’s textile sector, where women make up a significant portion of the workforce, this initiative carries great social and human significance.
Across workshops and offices, solidarity and awareness brought employees together in a united effort to promote prevention and early detection.
A Concrete Initiative in Partnership with OSTIE
Recognizing the importance of public health and its key role as a major textile employer, ACTUAL TEXTILES partnered with OSTIE to organize a breast cancer awareness day for its entire workforce.
Key activities included:
✅ Educational Conference: Informing employees about prevention and the importance of early detection.
✅ Free Screening: Professional breast examinations conducted by healthcare specialists.
✅ Self-Examination Workshop: Practical training to teach women essential techniques for early detection.
This initiative provided many female employees with access to free screening, reinforcing ACTUAL TEXTILES’ commitment to the health and well-being of its workforce.
A Committed Leadership for a Vital Cause
During this special event, Mezbine HIRIDJEE and Ilann HIRIDJEE, representing the company’s leadership, highlighted the significance of this commitment:
💬 “Prevention is a powerful tool in the fight against breast cancer. At ACTUAL TEXTILES, the health of our employees is our top priority. By raising awareness and facilitating screening, we actively contribute to the well-being of our teams and strengthen our role as a socially responsible company in Madagascar’s textile industry.”
A Socially Responsible Textile Company
Through this initiative, ACTUAL TEXTILES once again confirms its role as a committed leader in Madagascar’s textile sector, putting people at the center of its strategy. By combining social responsibility, employee well-being, and health awareness, the company proves that industrial development can go hand in hand with solidarity and social engagement.
With Pink October, ACTUAL TEXTILES demonstrates that every thread woven in its workshops also carries a strong human value, contributing to a more ethical and responsible textile industry.
