Fund Social Enterprise
Fund a woman's first order. Help a woman artisan buy her first batch of raw materials so she can start earning from her craft through Artisans Direct.
Frequently Asked Questions
Donate (one-time or monthly), volunteer your skills, start a fundraiser, or partner with us as a foundation or company. Every gift reaches the programmes because our overheads are covered by a founder member.
Yes — a US 501(c)(3) (EIN 47-3774368), also registered in India. Donations are tax-deductible in the US (and 80G in India).
In India, including the Northeast and the Garbhanga forest villages of Assam, with volunteers and donors worldwide.
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Fund the marketplace that funds the mission
Your gift to our social enterprise strengthens the marketplace that turns women artisans' work into income. It supports listing, photography, packaging and logistics — the unglamorous backbone that makes a store sell and repeat-sell — and moves the enterprise closer to becoming self-sustaining.
Why this multiplies
Unlike a one-off gift, support for the marketplace compounds: it helps artisans earn now and builds a revenue stream that can, in time, fund education and skills programs too. You are not just giving today; you are building something that gives on its own.
What you are really funding
When you support our social enterprise, you fund the machinery of a marketplace: listings, photography, packaging, logistics, payments and the people who make them work. These are the unglamorous pieces that decide whether a store actually sells and keeps selling — and whether a woman artisan earns steadily rather than occasionally.
Why this support compounds
Most donations are consumed once. Support for the marketplace builds an asset: a functioning channel that helps artisans earn now and, in time, generates revenue to fund the mission itself. The stronger the enterprise becomes, the more of our work it can sustain without further charity. You are not just giving today; you are building something that gives on its own.
Shop, too
The simplest way to support the marketplace is to buy from it. When you choose handmade over mass-produced, you sustain an income, a craft and a community — and you help build the enterprise toward self-reliance. Visit the marketplace.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly does my gift fund?
The operational backbone of the marketplace — listings, photography, packaging, logistics and payments — that lets artisan products reach buyers.
How is this different from a normal donation?
It builds a revenue-generating asset that can, in time, fund the mission itself, rather than being consumed once.
Can I also support it by shopping?
Yes — visit the marketplace and every purchase strengthens an artisan.
Is it tax-deductible?
Yes, as with all our donations.
Why our social enterprise matters
Most donations are consumed once; support for the marketplace builds an asset.
- It funds the backbone that lets artisan products reach buyers.
- It helps build an enterprise that can fund the mission itself.
- It compounds rather than being spent once.
What this involves
- Your gift supports listings, photography, packaging, logistics and payments.
- It strengthens a fair route from maker to buyer.
- It moves the enterprise toward self-reliance.
The difference it makes
Everything here serves one purpose: giving underprivileged girls and women the same opportunity as anyone else — to learn, to earn and to decide their own future. Every hour, rupee and effort is measured against that standard. Because we are volunteer-led with overhead under 10%, your involvement goes further than you might expect, and its effect shows in a real life rather than a line item.
Frequently asked questions
What does my gift fund?
The operational backbone of the marketplace.
How is it different from a normal gift?
It builds something that generates revenue over time.
Can I also shop?
Yes — every purchase supports an artisan.