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Virtual Reality: Making An Online Fundraiser Connect with Donors
Upaya’s annual Gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We count on it for about one quarter of our operating budget, and our small-but-mighty team and volunteers prepare for it for many months
Upaya Social Ventures And Beyond Capital Fund Invest In Indian Artisan Company, Lal10
Upaya Social Ventures and Beyond Capital are pleased to announce their latest investments in Lal10, a Delhi-based aggregator of artisans.
50,000 Jobs by 2022
With the coming of the new decade, Upaya Social Ventures also embarked upon a new strategic plan. Every three years, we step back and ask ourselves, how can we do more? How can we do it better? And what is the goal that we hope to achieve?
Let's Acknowledge The Real Value—And Cost—Of Measuring Impact
We have reason to be optimistic, according to findings in the report recently released by Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN): The State of Impact Measurement and Management Practice, Second Edition.
All About Outcomes: SoPact Webinar
It’s the start of 2020, a great time to make resolutions, for yourself and for your organization
Can You Quantify Net Good?
According to their assessment, for every $25 donated to Upaya, a jobholder household sees an income improvement of $91. That suggests a very good return on your donation investment, and we are very proud of the outcome.
Uplifting Weavers And Artisans With Productive Jobs
In 2017, Umang started her company KhaDigi, a B2B textile company that employs local artisans to create handspun and handwoven fabrics
Can Goat Farming Provide Jobs For Thousands In Odisha? This Startup Believes So.
In 2015 Jayanti started her business, Manikstu Agro with the mission of changing the landscape of goat farming in Odisha.
Why The Impact First vs Finance First Debate In Impact Investing Shouldn’t Be A Debate
There’s nothing wrong with doing well and doing good; I believe that there are many industries and segments that allow for both, but it doesn’t work for every problem.
This E-Commerce Logistics Company Hires Only Women
Over the last three years, Yogesh has led gender initiatives across the Delhi region and, in 2016, started Even Cargo. Yogesh knew that giving underprivileged women access to a dignified livelihood will lift them out of poverty, but he wanted to empower them to take on jobs traditionally worked by men.
Improving Dairy Farmers’ Incomes With Sustainable Farming Methods
Krishi Naturals aims to make organic farming and indigenous cow rearing a sustainable source of income for small-scale farmers in India. The company works closely with dairy farmers to train them in organic farming methods and best practices to increase their milk yield and, ultimately, their income.
Empowering Women Through Education And Jewelry
“I feel that all the families should be able to understand the importance of [education] and should be able to invest in it,” said Priyanka. “Abira is our endeavor towards the same direction.”
Kusi Hornberger And Nainesh Shah Join Upaya’s Board Of Directors
Upaya Social Ventures is pleased to announce that Kusi Hornberger and Nainesh Shah have been appointed to its board of directors
Inspired By Nature And Tradition, Driven By Social Impact
Abhinav and Vasanthi shared a passion for local crafts and nature-inspired design and together started their apparel brand, Peoli, under their company, Almora Craft Design Studio, to create livelihood opportunities for the women in Almora
This Entrepreneur Duo Shares Their Skilled Craftsmanship With The Rural Artisans They Employ
Liv Greene Handicrafts makes handmade ceramic dining and decor products for the hospitality and retail market.