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Disconnected From Roads And Railways: Creating Livelihoods For Rural Artisans
Founded in 2019, KalaGhar works with groups of 60-65 artisans to source and market eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing home décor products. The team runs regular design workshops to build skill development and design innovation among the artisans.
This Startup Enables Tribal Women In Rajasthan To Earn More For Their Forest Fruits
Rajesh and his co-founder Pooja Dilip Bohra are developing a value chain for underutilized fruits through their company Jovaki Agro Food
Now More Than Ever
When the mammoth proportions of the global pandemic became clear, something else became clear to those of us who spend our days thinking about and fighting global poverty. It was clear that this crisis would not hit everyone equally.
Navigating Turbulent Waters: Upaya’s Three Wave Strategy
COVID-19 is perhaps the greatest test of our adaptability and resilience. We at Upaya have always prided ourselves on having a culture that touts these values, and the dire situation we are all facing now is an opportunity to truly live these values
Upaya Social Ventures Invests In Indian Confectionery Startup, GO DESi
Upaya Social Ventures is pleased to announce its latest investment in GO DESi, an Indian confectionery brand specializing in traditional handmade snacks sourced from rural micro-entrepreneurs.
Upaya's Response To Covid-19
The recent worldwide COVID-19 outbreak is a reminder that rare and unexpected emergencies have the potential to disrupt our professional and personal routines
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.