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At WORK+SHELTER New Delhi women are entered into our paid training program where we teach them the skills to create high-quality products for the export market. The only entry prerequisite we have is demonstrated economic need.
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WORK+SHELTER creates safe spaces across India where women in need can come to live and work. W+S encourages self-reliance amongst its female stakeholders while promoting hands-on training and capacity building. At W+S women are taught to use the skills they have or develop new ones.
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WORK+SHELTER employs a unique and scalable development model in order to scale quickly and effectively.
Creating safe spaces in India where women can come to live and work.
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Support WORK+SHELTER by shopping at The Lotus Odyssey. All of The Lotus Odyssey products are sourced from fair-trade, eco/people friendly groups around India. 100% of all proceeds are donated to WORK+SHELTER.
About Us
WORK+SHELTER creates safe spaces across India where women in need can come to live and work. W+S encourages self-reliance amongst its female stakeholders while promoting hands-on training and capacity building. At W+S women are taught to use the skills they have or develop new ones, and contribute to the success of the organization by effectively filling their role within the larger production process. Apparel and accessories produced by the women are then sold to overseas markets.
Why Women? Why India?
According to the World Bank, India is home to nearly 1/3 of the global poor. In some Indian states, as much as 70% of the population suffer deficits in health, education, and living standards (HDR 2011). Further, women compromise 70% of the world’s poor (ILO).
WORK+SHELTER is working to change that.
Recent Blog Posts
April 24, 2012 |
Green Festival
Thanks to Linda K. for being the first to purchase one of our WORK+SHELTER Corner to Corner Wraps at this past...
April 20, 2012 |
April 20th, 2012
Today’s screenshot is of the WORK+SHELTER manager Pooja. We love it when she smiles. She’s laughing...