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This Design Enterprise Upskills Marginalized Women To Help Them Achieve Financial Independence
SVATANYA currently engages 45 women and to date has upskilled over 600 women in stitching, knitting, and crocheting. “If you want to bring a change,” goes SVATANYA’s motto, “bring it through the women. Empower them and see the magic! Because when a woman grows, her children grow, her family goes and so does the society.”
Upaya Social Ventures And Beyond Capital Recommit To Investment In FreshR To Further Benefit Smallholder Farmers In India
Follow-on investment to support the extension of FreshR’s microentrepreneur and farmer networks, as well as continue expansion into new region of underserved communities
This Startup Provides Work For Families In One Of India’s Poorest Forested Regions
The Bastar se Bazaar Tak team is currently working with 240 of the poorest forest-dwelling households across seven villages in the region and plans to reach 1,000 households in the remotest villages of the district in 2022.
Building A Business From The Ground-Up: A Conversation With Nand Kishore Chaudhary, Jaipur Rugs
As part of the ongoing resources we offer our entrepreneurs, we were extremely delighted to host Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary, Founder of Jaipur Rugs, to share his experiences and insight
This Startup Helps Farmers Earn Money From Crop Residue
The EcoOpus team is participating in Upaya’s virtual 2020 Accelerator Program aimed at equipping early-stage entrepreneurs with tools to grow their companies and have a meaningful impact through job creation.
Finding The Right Type Of Capital For Your Business
For most entrepreneurs, fundraising to build and scale the business is both a necessity and a pain-point. There might be many challenges in the process of accessing capital, but before you even go into that process, it’s important to identify and seek the right type of capital for your business needs.
Upaya and Acumen Invest In Haqdarshak To Reach Families In Extreme Poverty
We are pleased to announce Upaya’s latest investment in Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions to connect Indian citizens with government schemes and services through its mobile and web platforms.
Creating Job Opportunities One Toilet At A Time
Each of Lootel’s restroom/café outlets in Indore employs six to nine jobholders, the majority of whom represent the bottom of the socioeconomic pyramid.
How Measuring Impact Looks Different During COVID-19
When India’s nationwide lockdown came into force on March 24th, 2020, the immediate and worst impact of this decision was felt by vulnerable populations such as migrant laborers and low-income citizens
Celebrating Handcrafted Products And The Artisans Behind Them
THOA was started in 2018 with the vision to support 10,000 artisans in 10 years, an ambitious but inspiring goal.
How Entrepreneurs Are Adapting To Address The Needs Of Their Community
COVID-19 has rapidly changed how businesses around the world operate, even putting a halt to some operations altogether. At Upaya, we’re proud to work with a community of innovative, tenacious entrepreneurs who are responding and adapting to the COVID-19 crisis in inspiring ways
Uplifting The Transgender Community Through Dignified Job Placement
Neelam set out on a mission to create opportunities for transgender individuals through job training and placement, as well as LGBTQIA+ sensitization programs for employers.
Reviving India’s Artisanal Shoemaking Industry
Shoegaro was founded by a team of dedicated entrepreneurs: Ankit Kumar, Gagan Mukhi, and Dr. Hifza Afaq. Their vision is simple – “make comfortable and affordable handcrafted shoes for every occasion accessible to every footwear consumer of India.”
In Their Own Words: How Jobs Are A Lifeline For The Poor
COVID-19 was a punch to the face that sent the world reeling. As we start to get our bearings again, a focused effort on preserving and creating jobs will help us deflect a second blow that is close behind in the wake of the pandemic – that of mass unemployment and a resurgence of poverty
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.