Artisans Effort
Social Activities and Aims

At present, Artisans Effort has taken the responsibility of 9 poor and needy children from Asansol (West Bengal ) and 5 very needy girls from our local in Howrah.Their books, uniforms and school fees are borne by this organisation.
Since we do not have much source of income as we are working with very handful of fair trade buyers and the turn-over of this organization is small, much cannot be done at this point of time.
But, with the help and kind support of you esteemed buyers, Artisans Effort is slowly but steadily coming up each year by God’s grace.

Artisans Effort aim is that in the future they will open a school in Asansol where certain percentage of very needy  children will get a free education.This means that these children will get the free education,uniforms,books etc.

We are also thankful to the buyer who has contributed some for Artisans Effort dream project.

Stories of women who have worked with Artisans Effort
Mariam’s husband died many years ago leaving  her with a daughter and son to raise. After her husband died, Mariam’s in laws started torturing her physically and mentally.  Mariam was forced to leave her home. To earn money , Mariam used to work in several houses as part time washing clothes and doing house work.  One day Mariam heard about Artisans Effort and contacted them. They realized that Mariam was very talented with hand embroidery. After a three month training programme in 2004 ,  Mariam  began working  with Artisans Effort. Artisans Effort is also paying for and ensuring that Mariam’s children receive a good education.

Extra bonus to people attached to Artisans Effort:

Artisans Effort provides the extra bonus to people who are attached with us and the ones who are regular.
This bonus (monitory as well as clothing) is given to them during the festivals.
It also takes care of the family member when they fall sick or hospitalized.

Punch hole embroidery wall hanging.

ARTISANS EFFORT PEOPLE:

Today there are more than 150 families involved with Artisans Effort. 60% are women and 40% are men.  Since Artisans Effort is an artisans based organization, the artisans needs and difficulties are very closely understood.
We have always requested our fair trade importers to provide us with regular work (be it small or big) so that Artisans Effort can help as much needy people as they can.There are so many skilled artisans who is the only bread-earner in the family.Whatever he/she earns the entire family is looked upon.This is the reason why we keep requesting our buyers to give us the work in regularity so that they can stable their lives.