At Women on Wings, we are convinced that 2022 will bring new opportunities to make larger impact to the lives of families in rural India. As the United Nations have stated, instead of entering a decade of action we are facing a decade of recovery and action, where it is most important to leave no…
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Meet artisan Preeti: an empowered role model
Preeti Dipak Jirage has eyes that spark happiness, pride and strength. During a conversation with a Women on Wings team, she proofs that spark. Preeti is part of a cluster that produces Kolhapuri jewelry for Women on Wings’ business partner Kalapuri, and she turns out to be the spokesperson of that cluster, eager to share…
CBF Recognition for Women on Wings
The Netherlands Fundraising Regulator (Centraal Bureau Fondsenwerving = CBF) is an independent foundation which monitors fundraising by charities in the Netherlands. Out of over 10,000 registered fundraising charities in the Netherlands, only 654 have received the CBF Recognition. Women on Wings was granted the CBF Recognition per 1 December 2021 after having successfully completed CBF’s…
Last Forest brings economic growth to indigenous communities
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…
