Upaya announced an investment in Sirohi, a home decor brand that creates sustainable jobs for artisans in rural Indian communities by manufacturing and marketing handmade furniture, boxes and bags.
How Resham Sutra is Weaving its Theory of Change to Empower Rural Artisans
How Dignified Jobs Build Resilience for the Extreme Poor
How can dignified jobs build resilience for the extreme poor who are more greatly impacted by climate change?
Companies like Resham Sutra are using solar-powered reeling and spinning machines to help silk producers. This not only reduces the drudgery of reeling but also grows their income through increased productivity and reduced costs.
Bharat Krushi Seva: Helping Farmers Become Self-dependent
How can technology help to make the lives of farmers easier and allow them to become more self-dependent? This is the question Sharayu and Hemant sought to answer when they founded Bharat Krushi Seva. Hailing from farmer families, Sharayu and Hemant were better equipped than most to help find innovative solutions for the agricultural industry.
Anuprerna: Supporting Handmade Textiles and the Artisans Who Make Them
Building a Business from the Ground-Up: A conversation with Nand Kishore Chaudhary, Jaipur Rugs
As part of the ongoing resources we offer our entrepreneurs, we were extremely delighted to host Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary, Founder of Jaipur Rugs, to share his experiences and insight. In light of COVID-19, this session with NK Chaudhary was an inspiration and added a spark of positivity for our entrepreneurs.
