OUR IMPACT
Above all we honor and value our artisan and team members as well as our earth. We work with 1000+ artisans in 40+ artisan groups in India.
Through the selling of our handmade products we are able to provide safe working conditions, educational programs, new skills and sustainable trade practices.
social groups we work with
WOMEN
Most women in India are at a disadvantage. In this male-dominated society, women earn 56% of what their male colleagues earn for performing the same work.
our impact:
55% of our artisan partners are women. We focus on creating financial independence for these women, giving them a voice.
MINORITIES
Discrimination against people of low caste and minority groups is a social issue in India. In many communities, low-caste people are still considered “untouchables” and lack social and financial opportunities.
our impact:
We provide marginalized groups with skills training and opportunities to participate in trade.
RURAL
Artisans in rural India lack resources and direct access to market.
our impact:
45% of our artisan partners are from rural areas. We help by offering design support and giving them access to market.
environmental sustainability
We have invested in sustainable development projects to ensure that clean production practices conserve resources while also preserving the environment. We see sustainability as a way of life, not an end goal.
95% of our raw materials
are natural, recycled, non-toxic & eco-friendly
3 solar heaters
sponsored with capacity of 80 gallons
35+ furnaces
technically upgraded
120+ solar lamps
distributed to save on energy
2 solar panels
sponsored to provide + save electricity
1.3 million gallons of water
saved annually with water recycling plant
women empowerment initiatives
55% of our artisan partners are women. We focus on creating financial independence for these women, giving them a voice.
7 self help groups
comprising of 100+ women
12 training centers + workshops
for livelihood generation for rural and marginalized women
6 literacy centers
85+ women educated
30+ sewing machines sponsored
artisan health + safety
We are dedicated to creating safe working environments + practices for our artisan partners. With various equipment projects and health camps we are steadily able to empower artisan groups.
pollutant removal units
for wood + bone artisans
9 work sheds
+ tools
safety masks + kits
provided to artisans
20+ health camps
for medical needs
1000+ free spectacles
distributed
non-toxic
processes + materials