> [!NOTE]+ Meta > Reference:: https://saheliwomen.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/saheli-women-impact-report-2020-21-1.pdf > Date:: 2021 > Tags:: #warp > WeftLinks:: [[Equity value of craft]] > Claim:: [[Claim - Craft provides empowerment for women]] > [!SUMMARY] Summary > This Indian NGO demonstrates the benefits of craft specifically for women living in traditional communities. ### Highlights - Short supply chains offer stability of employment during disruptions such as COVID > “During the lockdown I had the embroidery work I could still do from my home. When many others were struggling, I was OK because of this job. I was able to feed my children...” Shobha, Saheli Women artisan - Majority of artisans are sole breadwinners in the family > “Due to COVID, my husband has not been earning for the last five months. If I had not been earning in that time, our situation would have been really bad. But during these five months I didn’t need to ask anyone for money and I feel so much dignity because I can handle the expenses of my home.” > “When women gain access to information, tools and resources, they gain a sense of power which they use to lift up those around them.” Madhu Vaishnav, founder - Employs 50 artisans - Generates $USD 24,600