WAWCAS International Nepal
The idea for Craft Sisters arose during a trip to Nepal in 2015 with the Danish non-profit organization WAWCAS International. Since then, we have been engaged in developing projects that focus on needlework and the empowerment of Nepalese women.
Since 2007, WAWCAS has helped over 3,000 women out of poverty by empowering them to create sustainable lives through entrepreneurship. The women are organized into small groups and participate in a 16-month training program, where they learn to start and run their own businesses with the support of a small entrepreneurial loan.
In collaboration with the local team in Nepal, Craft Sisters has selected traditional crafts, developed designs, selected materials, ensured quality and supported production, while the women receive the necessary training. The first finished products from this collaboration are beautifully woven cushions.
Read more at www.wawcas.com.