Okhai offers handcrafted products created by rural artisans from across India. The viable and sustainable business shows double digit growth. Women on Wings and Okhai partner since 2 years, during which they worked on Okhai’s strategy, supply chain optimization and process effectiveness. The need of the hour now was to grow the team further. Spaghetti…
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New funding partner: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Women on Wings and Maharatna Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited have entered into a small employment generation pilot program in Assam. The program involves manufacturing of all-natural disposable plates and bowls made from arecanut (palm) tree leaves through Women on Wings’ business partner Tamul Plates. CSR is ONGC’s vital tool for social impact Maharatna…
Building teams to create more jobs for women
Grameen Sahara, based in Chhaygaon, Assam, was founded with a focus on improving the livelihood for women in the northeast of India. In 2012 Grameen Silk Producers Company was formed for business activities coming from the ‘Golden Weavers’, Grameen Sahara’s spinning and weaving program. Women on Wings supports the various entities under the Grameen Sahara…
Independent women in Kumaun hills
Unmarried by choice is a rare phenomenon in rural India. But Anita Ayra is exactly that. At 34 years of age, she is happily unmarried and provides for her mother and three sisters. She earns her income as training supervisor at Women on Wings’ partner KGU. Anita wants to excel in life A Women on…
