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How Resham Sutra Is Weaving Its Theory Of Change To Empower Rural Artisans
Upaya’s portfolio company Resham Sutra embarked on their journey to create a Theory of Change Framework recently.
How Dignified Jobs Build Resilience For The Extreme Poor
Globally, research has shown that the extreme poor are greatly affected by the cause and effects of climate change. Air, water, and other sources of pollution are often the causes of climate change while extreme weather events such as heatwaves, drought, floods and hurricanes are the effects – both of which wreak havoc in the lives of the poor, often posing a threat to their livelihoods, health, and infrastructure. The poor are especially vulnerable as they lack coping mechanisms which are neither accessible nor affordable.
Orora Global: This Clean Energy Startup Generates Livelihood Opportunities For Women In Rural India
Savitha Sridharan was an electrical engineer working for a semiconductor company in the US before leaving her career behind to start her own business. Today, she leads an all-women clean-energy company, Orora Global that has created 250 jobs for women in rural India.