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Shanti Seva Nidhi

PROJECT 1000, is a social enterprise based out of a tiny rural village in INDIA. The beauty of this project is that not only does it develops the skillsets of backcountry women in our intensive training program, it eventually starts them on their own entrepreneurial journey. During the course of the recent pandemic, our women weavers have successfully handcrafted a range of floor rugs, placemats, dining mats, laptop jackets, iPad and mobile pouches, clutch baskets, bread baskets, planters and more. Our aim is for every PROJECT 1000 lady to be able to earn Rs 1000/- per day. What’s different this time? Recognise the immense rural talent left untapped in rural India & harness the creative potential of backcountry women. Revive - At Project 1000 we hand weave each article using wooden looms (which are developed in-house) & crocheting skills. These traditional crafts are soon becoming the things of granny's & past. We at Project 1000 wish to bring these forward & present a charming range of handmade luxury in a world full of over-mechanised products. Reinvent - Instead of spoon-feeding charity, we believe in investing in people aimed at creating thriving communities. Developing creative skill sets which can earn them a living, starts them on a journey of self-employment. We provide an entrepreneurial platform for rural women wherein they get a chance to be a part of the global community. This is how we Reinvent a Community and redefine a “Community Project”. OUR USPs Weaving Process · In-house developed portable wooden looms are used for weaving all products. These can be taken home for the work-from-home system. · Intensive two-month training program focusing on weaving techniques, design and quality control. · Active innovation in the weaving process. · Active innovation in product development. New products are launched on a monthly basis. · All techniques are strictly zero mechanisation. SOCIAL AWARENESS · Our project develops the skillsets of backcountry women leading to GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT and working towards Poverty Alleviation. · Build socially and psychologically healthier communities by doing job creation, thereby generating a positive economy. · Continuously mentor and induct new members from the Rural community into the program. · Regular Boot Camps on soft skill training, and technical knowledge up gradation. · Revive therapeutic crafts like weaving and crochet which help in dealing with psychological issues. · People-friendly work environment. Spacious and clean workshop, clean sanitation, work-from-home facilities and flexible working hours. · Fulfils 6 SDG goals defined by United Nations • Goal 1 – No Poverty • Goal 4 – Equitable Quality Education and Learning Opportunities For All. • Goal 5 – Empower All Women and Girls. • Goal 8 – Sustained, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth, Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work For All. • Goal 9 – Foster Innovation. • Goal 12 – Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns. · Encourage customers to support small businesses that empower rural artisans. · Our entire messaging focuses on environmental consciousness, reuse and recycling. · Holding live demos of the weaving and crochet on-site, at events and wherever possible. · We endeavour to popularise sustainable living. SUSTAINABILITY AWARENESS All the fabric we use is either 100% natural cotton or Functional (a combination of fibres from cotton, bamboo, hemp, recycled pet bottles, etc). Some of the fabric is processed using 100% Natural Herbal Dyes. All our Hosiery Fabric Yarn is obtained from salvages from the factories. This raw material is UPCYCLED creatively to handcraft aesthetic, usable and high-quality Home Decor and Lifestyle products. All our Hosiery Fabric Yarn is certified by BCI & GORTEX, Higg Index and Cotton USA. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS · The manufacturing involves zero machinery and is thus highly energy efficient. We are a zero-carbon emission manufacturing model. · We Discourage fast fashion and focus on creating high-utility products having multiple uses. · Minimise wastage and encourage people to reuse and recycle our products. · All products use natural raw materials and are 100% biodegradable. · We follow zero plastic policy For packaging and product development.

Headquarter Country

India

Geographies served

Australia India Japan United Kingdom United States

Issue areas addressed

Biodiversity & Ecosystems Circular Economy Climate Education Health Livelihoods Peace, Justice & Institutions

SDGs focus

SDG 10 - Reduced Inequality SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 4 - Quality Education SDG 5 - Gender Equality SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9 - Industry Innovation and Infrastructure

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