THE UPRAANT STORY
Upraant Foundation is born from the novel idea of saving our planet while also empowering slum dwelling women to become financially independent by training them to make most beautiful lifestyle products from all the used items collected by us.
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We give our best efforts to save our planet by placing the concept of “Circular Economy” at the heart and soul of everything we do.
And the “Social” in our Social Enterprise becomes possible only because of the ‘Sisters’ (Hindi: Didis) who nourish the mission and vision of Upraant.
What started as a small initiative in the dusty by lanes of Ahmedabad has now transformed into a movement that is magnifying it's reach every day.
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In 2021 just when we stepped on the fields, the word spread about us and soon Upraant was overwhelmed with so many old clothes and other useful items received from Ahmedabad and other cities of Gujarat. That’s how we ignited the first spark of life into our aim of making “Upcycled Products”.
HOW DO WE USE OUR PROFITS?
At Upraant, our commitment goes beyond crafting exceptional products. We believe in a cycle of giving, where a significant
portion of our earnings is reinvested into our foundation. These funds become the heartbeat of our mission, pulsating through
the veins of change. One impactful way we utilize these resources is by hosting social awareness camps on diverse topics.
These camps are not just gatherings; they are beacons of knowledge, illuminating minds on critical issues.
Through this approach, we transcend mere commerce, transforming every purchase into a force for social good.
It's not just about what you buy; it's about the world you help create with Upraant.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BUY FROM UPRAANT?
People, Planet & Profits
Fulfilling Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Creating Livelihood Opportunities
Support Sustainable
Products
Also known as the concept of “Triple Bottom Line”, we stay true to this ideology of working at the nexus of empowering people, serving the best interests of our nature and re-investing back for doing good of the community.
As a Social Enterprise, our responsibility goes beyond just making products with a social touch. We are also responsible for contributing towards the overall development of Global Goals. A collection of these 17 Goals is known as “Sustainable Development Goals”. And every day our founders, helpers and volunteers are dedicating their hearts and minds to align our work with these SDGs.
Our earnings go directly into the redevelopment efforts undertaken by Upraant for helping slum-dwelling women and their kids become financially independent.
With Uprant, we are on a big mission to reduce waste. We do this by adopting the method of “Upcycling”. And we believe that Upcycling is the best answer to preparing a sustainable future for the posterity.
Upcycling lays the foundation of our belief- Shift from Linear Economy (Use & Dispose) to Circular Economy (Use, Re-use, Recycle and then dispose).