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.
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.
While Karthik had previously struggled to find a job near his home village, today he works for one of Upaya’s partner companies, Nugu. The income he earns from his job supports his entire family. Here’s Karthik’s story.