An update from the co-op in India

April Wagner
Jul 19, 2017
1 min read

We're excited to share an update from the cooperative in India that we've partnered with for over a year now! Thanks to your support, we're proud to play a role in empowering women in India and Nepal.

With around only a quarter of Indian women returning to work after having children, it’s no wonder a fair trade artisan cooperative is a great place to work! We value the importance of working with artisan groups who provide support and services to their members, especially mothers.

We love that the cooperative in Nepal has a daycare right next to it so mothers can drop their kids off and visit their children throughout the day. As a mom, I know this would make returning to work much easier!

Many women who work at our partner cooperatives have explained that homemaking and childcare tends to be the woman’s responsibility in Indian/Nepali households, so working isn’t always feasible for much of the female population. Being able to provide a second income while fulfilling their motherly responsibilities is a great opportunity, and their children happen to love it, too.

If you'd like to help support these artisans in India AND give back to National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, please check out our collection of goods that empower women in India.