Is a successful brand of biological cosmetics. Its production processes follow rigorous criteria of environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Gamila Secret AND THE SDGs
5.1 - By 2030 end all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere.
5.5 By 2030, Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.
5.C By 2030 Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels.
8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services. 8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value
12.2 By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
15.1 By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements.
15.4 By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development
IMPACT FACTS
Employment and empowerment facts in gender issues
95% of people working in the production line, marketing and sales and in other key areas in the company are women.
100% of women staff are enjoying better economic status in their community
15 women employed in the factory and at Gamila Secret’s house store.
2.500 women per year are participating in lectures about women empowerment and entrepreneurship given by Gamila Riar at Gamila Secrets factory in Israel.
Participation of Gamila Secrets in Jasmine committees (Jasmine is an Israeli not-for-profit organization, run by women aiming the promotion of women’s economic development across Israel).
Marketing course offered to 15 staff members and entrepreneurs women from Galilee region
13,000 US$ in grants offered to non-profit organizations to ensure scholarships opportunities for women's students
Partnerships with universities in knowledge-sharing:
- Forum designed for Druze women in Haifa
- Lectures for students at Technion University
Employment and empowerment facts amongst people living with disabilities
25 people with disabilities employed at Werkse, the package factory in Holland and four women with special needs are working in the factory in Israel three times a week.
Educational activities for children and youth
5.000 schoolchildren from Galilee region are participating in lectures at Gamila Secrets factory and Gamila Visitor Centerabout human values and life skils every year
Donation of 1.500 US$ in grants for students to participate in the Robotic International Competition " First Lego League". California, USA.
THEORY OF CHANGE
Gamila Secrets Cosmetics
Gamila Secrets aims to increase the offer of eco-friendly products in the world market and enhance women’s opportunity to flourish in society.
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CASES
Gamila Secret reveals its famous secrets
Gamila created a brand of cosmetics that care for skin health and beauty using 100% natural actives
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Gamila Secret: brave women behind the brand
Gamila Secret is a successful case of women’s empowerment connected with some of the Sustainable Development Goals: Gender Equality, Decent Work, Responsible Consumption and Production.