Indigenous communities constitute 8.6% of the Indian population – 104 million – which is the largest in the world. They are the last stewards of complex systems of biodiversity which hold the heritage of our planet. Last Forest Enterprises Pvt Ltd is committed to ensure that these traditions continue to thrive, and to create livelihood…
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Multiple Awards for Bastar Se Bazaar Tak
The innovative work that is being done by Women on Wings’ partner Bastar Se Bazaar Tak in building the natural forest products has earned the social enterprise many awards. Bastar Se Bazaar Tak works with 920 small and marginal tribal farmers from seven villages in India’s state of Chhattisgarh. Generating employment With these tribal farmers,…
Kalapuri; a brand that creates social impact
Kalapuri provides a platform to Indian artisans to grow, nourish and create an identity of their rich skills and unique products. It works in 25 villages in Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra and over 80 percent of its artisans are women. Kalapuri and Women on Wings have joined hands to increase the…
Lal10 brings light into rural lives
Lal10 enables rural artisans to easily digitize, manage and sell their handmade products for cross-border wholesale. The name Lal10 comes from the Hindi word ‘lalten’ which means lantern and refers to Lal10’s mission to bring light into the lives of rural artisans. Women on Wings and Lal10 have started collaborating on their joint mission to…
