Since its inception, Women on Wings is a strong promotor of partnerships to realize increased social impact. Two of Women on Wings’ business partners are now taking collaboration to a next level. Recently, Richa Saxena travelled from Lucknow to the Himalayan foothills to learn from Kumaun Grameen Udyog’s team about weaving techniques and how to…
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Unipads’ founder selected Entrepreneur of the Year
Social entrepreneur Geeta Solanki has been selected Entrepreneur of the Year – medium enterprise category – in the 1st edition of the Vijayalakshmi Entrepreneurship Awards, an initiative of Satya MicroCapital Limited. The Women on Wings partner has been instrumental for her work for the empowerment of women, children and the wider community, and for scaling…
New tailoring unit for rural women
A new tailoring unit will increase livelihood opportunities for rural women around Sultanpur in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The unit was initiated by two Women on Wings partners: FICCI Ladies Organization Lucknow chapter in collaboration with Kshitij Education & Rural Development. It is a wonderful example of collaborating in the creation of social…
Partner Jabeen selected for MG Motor ‘Womentorship’ program
Automobile manufacturer MG Motor has always driven efforts to empower more women in society. MG Motor India recently launched ‘Womentorship’, a program to scale up social ventures started by women. Women on Wings’ partner Jabeen Jambughodawala is one of five selected social entrepreneurs to benefit from this mentorship program. Social entrepreneur Jabeen Jambughodawala works closely…
