
Workplace Beyond, Equity Within
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Workplace Beyond, Equity Within
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Grounded As Always
By staying "on the ground," we are doing more than just expanding our international reach. We are cultivating a quiet, enduring influence—one that is local, tangible, and sincere, yet remains sharp and transformative.
This work is built on a simple conviction: there is no one-size-fits-all methodology, no universal blueprint for success, and no social change that thrives in isolation from reality. Behind every sophisticated project design lie countless days and nights of working shoulder-to-shoulder with the community.
At its core, this is powered by belief. A belief in the inherent strength of the community, a belief that the world can change, and a belief that we have a role to play in that future.
I believe it. We believe it.
See you in the future.
2,313,000
Workers Reached 2025
1,017
Workplaces Engaged
483
Grassroot CSOs Involved
172
Extreme Human Rights Violation Emergencies Responded
2,355
Inquires from Community Resolved
238
Stakeholders Dialogue Conducted
#LabourRights #HealthRights #GenderRights
Driving Grounded Change
in Supply Chains
In discussions with global brands, we refuse to settle for generic solutions. We insist on refining standard hotlines into specialised remediation tools that are "gender and disability sensitive."
By pioneering our own "Vulnerable Group Relief Protocol," we ensure the urgent, real-world needs of the most marginalised individuals are placed directly in front of corporate decision-makers. For women with disabilities, we have bespoke intervention paths and feedback mechanisms tailored to their specific safety needs and usage habits.
This shift from the universal to the granular defines our approach. It represents a professional closed-loop—moving beyond simply identifying complex hardships to delivering precision troubleshooting. In doing so, we are setting a new benchmark for inclusive depth within the global supply chain.
#LabourRights #HealthRights #GenderRights
More Than a Hotline
in Supply Chains
In practice, resolving a single case often demands relentless follow-up—tenacious communication with workers and factories that can span ten calls or more. Through this dedication, our hotline addresses the lived realities of hundreds of workers behind the production lines.
Every local strategy and technical framework we develop is forged from this vast reservoir of real-world experience. We reject "laboratory" theories and detached academic exercises. Instead, we insist that the raw, frontline pain points of the people we serve are the sole foundation for every solution we build.
#LabourRights
Not Paperwork
On 20 May 2025, Inno took the stage at the Responsible Recruitment International Forum in Bangkok, contributing expert insights to the global dialogue on labour rights and supply chain transparency.
Beyond shaping industry standards, we leveraged our deep expertise in labour protection to bridge international networks, securing strategic partnerships with leading Southeast Asian fisheries and global regulatory bodies. This forum was more than a dialogue; it was a launchpad for our upcoming "Responsible Fisheries Grievance Hotline."
By building cross-border, cross-industry communication channels, Inno is tackling the most complex labour compliance challenges in the supply chain—using digital tools to turn transparency into a reality.
#GenderRights
Beyond Factories' Frontline
At the Guangdong Frontline Women’s Organisations Exchange, we brought together 16 representatives from eight key institutions to confront the realities of care and labour.
Participants delivered sharp data and analysis on the state of paid and unpaid care work, women’s economic participation, and the persistent gaps in decent work across Guangdong. By mapping out policy frameworks alongside local challenges and opportunities, these frontline organisations turned raw field experience into actionable insights.
The discussion focused on the lived impact of care responsibilities, precarious employment, and the emerging needs triggered by rapid urbanisation and industrial growth. Together, we moved beyond theory to co-design powerful impact slogans that give a voice to the value of care.
#HealthRights
Breaking Out by Community
Hepatitis, particularly the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), remains one of China’s most formidable public health challenges, with the nation bearing a significant share of the global burden. While national strategies have successfully reduced overall prevalence—especially among children—rates in Southwest China remain stubbornly high and, in some areas, are even rising. This regional disparity demands more than traditional biomedical responses; it requires precise, localized intervention.
In August 2025, Inno teamed up with the Lugu Lake Charity Centre to launch the "Eliminating Viral Hepatitis by 2030" pilot project. By pioneering a sustainable model centered on empowering Local Community Organisations (LCOs), we are working to bridge the healthcare gap for hepatitis patients in China’s most remote and rural regions.
Voice from Our Community
“A huge shout-out to Handshake team!
I can’t thank you enough for your selfless help and support with my social security case. Knowing I had you in my corner gave me so much strength and comfort. You guys are amazing!”
— A 40-year-old male skilled worker sent overseas for a project. He is currently facing wage arrears but struggles to file a formal complaint due to the language barrier
"Finally figured out where all my time’s been disappearing to... it’s all swallowed up between the factory floor and the kitchen sink."
— 38-year-old textile factory worker, married with children
"Life’s gotta be about more than just chasing paychecks and tackling endless chores. We’re humans, not just machines for survival."
— 32-year-old worker and mother of two, struggling to find a work-life balance
"The way some companies react to 'disability' is crazy. It's like you've just dropped a bomb in the room."
— A 30-year-old male worker with a physical disability, navigating the harsh realities of the job market
"If a machine 'gets sick,' we repair it. If we get sick, we're the only ones looking out for ourselves."
— A 52-year-old female worker in a shoe factory. She suffered a workplace injury caused by high-temperature steam due to the factory's failure to provide adequate safety protection
“My back pay has been settled. I truly couldn't have done it without your support. Thank you! “️
— A 42-year-old female worker who relies on her monthly paycheck to fund life-saving medical treatment for her critically ill parents
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