Three women in handwoven sarees sitting together outdoors on a blanket beneath a tree,

Expanding The Reach

Working with Organizations and Individuals committed to Livelihoods, Ecology, Education and Social Responsibility

Indian women working on handcrafted yarn dyeing and weaving production

Building Work Through Collaboration

We believe collaboration is essential to meaningful impact. By working with institutions, communities, practitioners, and thought partners, we create spaces for shared learning and collective progress.

Desi Trust, Charaka, and Ragi Kana hosting a seminar on climate change and rural livelihoods to promote ethical markets and sustainable consumption.

Sustainable Choices and Rural Livelihoods in the Era of Climate Change with Ragi Kana

A reflective account of a seminar that brought together researchers, practitioners, designers, and activists to examine how climate change, ethical markets, and rural livelihoods are deeply interconnected and why sustainability must remain grounded in dignity and justice.

Industry experts and sustainability advocates at Samagata Foundation discussing ethical fashion, climate accountability, and artisan-centered production systems.

Panel Discussion on Sustainable Clothing with Samagata Foundation

A reflective panel discussion that examined sustainable clothing beyond trends and certifications locating it within questions of justice, climate accountability, and the future of India’s handmade textile systems.

Seattle University students and Charaka artisans participating in an immersive workshop on climate resilience, rural livelihoods, and hand-block printing.

Educational Session on Climate Change and Rural Livelihoods with Students of Seattle University

An immersive learning session that introduced students to climate change through lived rural realities connecting policy, livelihoods, women-led enterprises, and hands-on craft practice.

Yale University students engaging with Desi Trust researchers in an interactive session on rural entrepreneurship, artisan livelihoods, and mental health.

Educational Interaction with Students of Yale University

An intimate learning session that brought together students, practitioners, and researchers to explore farming, women entrepreneurship, artisan livelihoods, and mental health.