Editorial
Kate Cochran
Economic Justice Requires More than Money Alone

Money alone might improve extreme poverty; economic justice requires more. When Upaya looks for companies that create dignified jobs for the poor, we evaluate questions of reliability, safety, and fundamental respect in addition to the economic benefits.

Economic Justice Requires More than Money Alone
Upaya Updates
Upaya
Severe Second Wave of Covid Cases in India

We at Upaya are devastated by the severe second wave of Covid cases sweeping across India, and remain steadfastly committed to supporting our team, our entrepreneurs, and their jobholders during these uncertain times.

Environment

How can technology innovations sustainably solve the global food challenge?

How can technology innovations sustainably solve the global food challenge?

Hunger and poverty are two of the most pressing challenges that mankind is facing putting pressure on the agriculture industry to produce more food more sustainably. At Upaya, we made it a new commitment to invest in companies that are working to mitigate climate change.

How Resham Sutra is Weaving its Theory of Change to Empower Rural Artisans

How Resham Sutra is Weaving its Theory of Change to Empower Rural Artisans

Theory of change or the Results Framework can be a paradigm tool for early stage enterprises. With lean teams and a plethora of the day-to-day pressures of running a business, it can be easy to lose focus on tracking and measuring the social impact that the business is creating.

How Dignified Jobs Build Resilience for the Extreme Poor

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.

Upaya Social Ventures is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

 
 
 

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