FICCI Ladies Organization and Women on Wings have started collaborating to identify and support social enterprises working primarily with rural women in sectors such as agri, food processing, eco-tourism, textiles and handicrafts and NTFP. The goal of this support is to increase livelihood opportunities and growth of women artisans engaged with the selected organizations. Empowering…
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Okhai successfully adds new clusters to its webshop
COVID-19 has created a new challenge for the already dwindling craft industry. With large companies putting huge orders on hold, artisans are getting no income for products already made. Women on Wings’ partner Okhai has taken the responsibility of bringing their products and stories to its loyal customer base. With success. Creative solution for basket…
Welcoming new business partner I was a Sari
I was a Sari makes lifestyle clothing and accessories, turning pre-loved Indian saris into unique new products. In a world where profit margins are all too often the absolute priority, I was a Sari sees things differently – taking an eco-ethical approach to fashion. Women on Wings and I was a Sari are now joining…
Kumkum saves income from mask making for education
Normally, Kumkum earns her income from making upcycled paper products for Women on Wings’ partner Action Center for Transformation (ACT). But these days, Kumkum makes cloth masks to support in the battle against COVID-19. Till the first week of April, Kumkum and her Self-Help Group had made 1,000 masks. Lockdown cancels all existing work Aged…
