AWARD YEAR
2015
CATEGORY
Work
GOALS
No Poverty
KEYWORDS
poverty, charity, crafts
COUNTRY
India
DESIGNED BY
The initiative
WEBSITE
http://theinitiative.in/
THE INITIATIVE
Providing sustainable livelihoods through well designed, functional, handcrafted products
At The Initiative, every piece created is unique and handmade from quality materials by people who are treated fairly for their labour. Idiosyncratic design elements are not flaws, but aspects that make your product unique and one of a kind. The Initiative currently train and employ talented and motivated women who are seeking economic independence but are unable to take up regular jobs due to lack of education and/or family obligations. We create sustainable economic opportunities for these women by matching their availability, abilities, and interests.