Home-based Workers Bazaar

HomeNet International / Home-based Workers Bazaar

Welcome to our page dedicated to showcasing products made by home-based workers from our Affiliate organisations. This initiative is part of our commitment to help increase access to markets for home-based worker organisations worldwide. Home-based workers play a vital role in the economy and society, but often face many barriers to access markets. By showcasing their products we aim to increase their works’ visibility.

Please note that we do not directly sell products on this page. The purpose of this platform is solely to showcase products. To make a purchase, kindly reach out to the home-based workers organization using the contact information provided.

Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)

India, South Asia

SEWA is the single largest Central Trade Union (CTU) registered on 12th April, 1972 with a membership of over 2.5 million (2023) poor, self-employed women workers from the informal economy across 18 States in India. The main goal is to organise women workers for full employment and self-reliance; with the vision and mission to eradicate poverty and provide economic freedom to women workers through the four pillars of organising, capacity building, social security and building their own enterprises.

Tel: +91 7925506477

Email: [email protected]

web: https://www.sewa.org

Country: India, South Asia

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Machakos Co-operative Union LTD

Kenya, Africa

Established in 1964, Machakos Co-operative Union's primary focus was coffee marketing. Operating with 108 affiliated societies, 34 of which are engaged in coffee, the union's network encompasses more than 45,000 farmers, with 50% being women, many of whom are widows. Beyond this, the Union extends support to over 4000 home-based workers involved in handicraft production. Notably, their product range includes sisal baskets, beadwork, and wood carvings.

Tel: +254726398582 / +254722300364
Website: www.mcultd.co.ke
Email: [email protected]

Country: Kenya, Africa

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Maaruf Development Group

Uganda, Africa

The initial formation included 15 women primarily engaged in the art of basket weaving. The primary objective was to establish a market for their baskets by securing orders from various buyers. Over time, additional members joined the group, leading to a continuous expansion in their numbers.

Tel: +256752932809

Email: [email protected]

Country: Uganda, Africa

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Kisii Soapstone Carvers Cooperative Society

Kenya, Africa

Founded in the 1980s with an initial membership of 67 individuals comprising both men and women, the Cooperative Society has now grown significantly to include 476 members. Within this cooperative, male members are engaged in mining and carving activities, whereas female members excel in tasks such as washing, waxing, and packaging. The core mission of the cooperative is centered on producing high-quality and expertly crafted carvings, intended for both local and international markets.

Tel: 0796580564-Jomo Arungo / Yusuf Mochama-0717652665 / Joseph Tongi-0723847993

Email: [email protected]

Country: Kenya, Africa

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Kangulumira United women weavers association

Uganda, Africa

KUWWA is a hub of diverse activities focused on skill development and sustainability. Our portfolio includes art and craftsmanship with intricate weaving, beekeeping through apiculture, and responsible fish farming in aquaculture.

Tel: +256785958535

Email: [email protected]

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092135237607

Country: Uganda, Africa

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Biyinzika Weavers Group

Uganda, Africa

Initiated in 1993 by Nakalyowa Sarah, this endeavor began with a quest to identify suitable markets for handcrafted items such as baskets and decorative pieces. Her search led her to the National Association of Women's Organizations in Uganda (NAWOU). The initiative's focus revolves around crafting products such as baskets, decorative wall plates, and planters from organic raw materials including cattails, raffia, papyrus, banana leaf stalks, among others.

Tel: +256709246956 / +256703948978

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NakalyowaS7126

Country: Uganda, Africa

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Women’s Creative Studios Association

Kyrgyzstan, EE & CA

Founded in 2017 under the name Women's Creative Studios Association "Aidemi" (meaning "Women's Inspiration" in Kyrgyz language), this organization emerged from IFAD project beneficiaries with the goal of uplifting rural women in Kyrgyzstan's Naryn region. As time progressed, the Association's influence grew to encompass artisans from various regions, amassing a membership of approximately 300 individuals at present.

Tel: +996 772 341878

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svetlana.balalaeva.?paipv=0&eav=AfZuRrKQC3nLSm3q5ZB3U2cPIVMoQE2T4YSgDBdtmkOZqMefdnpg7YKgCuNF7y3fmsA&_rdr

Country: Kyrgyzstan, EE & CA

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Public Association “Ak-Bairak”

Kyrgyzstan, EE & CA

Registered in 1997 in the Atbashi village, Naryn region, the Public Association "Ak-Bairak" is dedicated to advancing the rehabilitation of disabled children and extending assistance to underprivileged children and orphans. In addition, "Ak-Bairak" undertakes the responsibility of creating employment opportunities for parents of these children, leading to the establishment of a handicraft workshop within the association. Within this initiative, women have acquired expertise in crafting various felt products, which find successful market placement across diverse levels. With a workforce of approximately 180 individuals operating both in workshops and from home, "Ak-Bairak" has further expanded its impact by integrating women from neighboring villages as home-based contributors.

Tel: +996 707 468600

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akbairak/

Country: Kyrgyzstan, EE & CA

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HomeNet Philippines

Philippines, South East Asia

HomeNet Philippines is a broad coalition of organizations representing home-based and informal economy workers, established in 2006 and officially recognized and registered in 2012. Their vision is centered on a society that upholds the human rights of all workers, irrespective of formal or informal status, gender, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, religion, and other differentiating factors, with a focus on empowering home-based workers through their own organized groups and networks. Their mission involves facilitating the unity of all workers, particularly home-based and women workers, within the country, and enhancing their capacity to drive policy, legislative, and programmatic changes in their favor.

Tel: +639175084950

Email: [email protected]

Web: http://www.homenetphilippines.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069304252814

Country: Philippines, South East Asia

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Environment Conservation and Community Development Association (ECCDA)

Laos , South East Asia

"ECCDA provided support to HomeNet Laos for production and marketing activities, benefiting the members of HomeNet Laos groups located in Vientiane Capital and Luangphabang province."

Tel: +8562055527559

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084736167570

Country: Laos, South East Asia

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Pambansang Kalipunan Ng Mga Manggagawang Impormal Sa Pilipinas (PATAMABA), INC.

Philippines, South East Asia

PATAMABA is the national network of homebased and other workers in the informal economy run and managed by majority of grassroots and marginalized women homebased workers. It was founded in 1989 and was formally registered with the Securities and Exchange Comission (SEC) of the Philippines on March 20, 1990.

Tel: +63234104910

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PurpleMarketPH/

Country: Philippines, South East Asia

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Home-Based Workers Concern Society Nepal (HBWCSN)

Nepal, South Asia

HBWCSN is a non-governmental organization in Nepal dedicated to advocating for the rights and recognition of home-based workers. Since its establishment in 2000, the organization has grown to include over 3,500 women home-based workers engaged in various trades and products. Their mission revolves around empowering and supporting these workers in their livelihoods and ensuring their rights are protected.

Tel: 9841312757 / 9860099335 / 9802060068

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HBWCSN

Country: Nepal, South Asia

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Cambodia Home-Based Workers Association (CHWA)

Cambodia, South East Asia

Cambodia Home-Based Workers Association (CHWA) was established with the goal of empowering home-based workers by strengthening their groups and networks, improving their working and living conditions, and ensuring income security and social protection. It is a membership-based organization that provides livelihood models and capacity-building services to groups working closely with disadvantaged home workers. HNC aims to promote the economic, policy, and social rights of home-based workers through their initiatives.

Tel: (+855) 12790 735

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homenetcambodia

Country: Cambodia, South East Asia

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Afri – Youth Support Organisation

Uganda, Africa

Established in May 2011, Afri - Youth Support Organisation is an NGO with a vision to nurture self-reliant, educated, and God-fearing youths.

Tel: +256789 508343

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afriyouthsorg

Twitter: https://twitter.com/afriyouthsorg

Country: Uganda, Africa

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Heavenly Treasures Investment Members Self-help group

Kenya, Africa

"The Heavenly Treasures Investment Members Self-Help Group was formed through discussions among home-based workers trading handicrafts, aiming to collectively address their interests. The group's main objectives encompass promoting thrift, establishing market access for handicrafts, encouraging self-reliance, enhancing social and economic welfare, offering reasonable-interest loans, and providing mutual support during times of need, including sickness and death within nuclear families and parents."

Tel: 0721394617

Email: [email protected]

Country: Kenya, Africa

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Uwake

Tanzania, Africa

Established in 2006, the main focus of Uwake, a union of military wives, is to provide social services to its members and their families. Through these services, they aim to support each other and overcome various challenges that families commonly encounter. By pooling their resources and working collectively, the union strives to empower its members economically and improve their overall well-being.

Tel: +255755559540

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HomeNet-Tanzania/100087035573151/

Country: Tanzania, Africa

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Dvije Ruke

Bosnia and Herzegovina, EE & CA

Dvije Ruke is an organization engaged in handicrafts and training women in traditional crafts.

Tel: +381637583091 and +38765248497

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dvijeruke.dobrila

Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina, EE & CA

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Gram Bikash Shohayak Shangstha (GBSS)

Bangladesh, South Asia

Gram Bikash ShohayakShangstha (GBSS) is a registered non-government organization working for nearly three decades since 1988 to improve the lives of marginalized communities, combat discrimination, and enhance socio-economic conditions. Based in Narsingdi District, GBSS possesses both national and global development networks, positioning itself as an advocate for change and a conduit for sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources among countries.

Tel: 01313176941

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008558914418

Country: Bangladesh, South Asia

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Institute For Development of Community Strengths – ( INDECOS )

Sri Lanka, South Asia

The Institute for Development of Community Strengths (INDECOS) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1991, serving the southern region of Sri Lanka. They focus on economically empowering women, with over 7,000 women entrepreneurs involved in home-based production under their women entrepreneurship program. INDECOS offers various services to empower these women and also works with children and youth.

Tel: +94 412223900, +94 776318321

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indecos/

Country: Sri Lanka, South Asia

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SABAH Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, South Asia

SABAH supports women involved in micro businesses at the home-based level.

Tel: +94770020456

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabah.srilanka/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SABAHSriLanka

Country: Sri Lanka, South Asia

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Sharbojonin Unnayon Shangstha

Bangladesh, South Asia

Sharbojonin Unnayon Shangstha organization works with helpless and distressed women, providing various training programs to help them become independent and self-sufficient.

Tel: 01718555870

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minu.mirza.1656?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Country: Bangladesh, South Asia

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Bukhara Crafts Development Center

Uzbekistan (Bukhara), EE & CA

The Center for the Development of Crafts in Bukhara has been active since 1997 with a primary goal of reviving lost crafts, supporting artisans, and creating employment opportunities in local and rural areas. They work towards protecting artisans' rights, organizing exhibitions and fairs, and promoting artisans' participation in international events.

Tel: ( +99890) 710-60-03, ( +99890) 718-33-63

Email: [email protected]

Country: Uzbekistan (Bukhara), EE & CA

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Uganda Youth at Risk Development Network (UYDNET)

Uganda, Africa

"UYDNET is a community-based organization operating in Najjembe sub-county, Buikwe District, near Kampala, Uganda. Their main focus is on vulnerable children and youth at risk, particularly those facing poverty, sexually transmitted diseases like HIV/AIDS, harassment, and sexual abuse. These youth face challenges such as dropping out of school, losing relatives, lacking guidance and support, being idle and unorganized, and lacking essential skills. UYDNET works to address these issues and provide a supportive environment for these young individuals."

Tel: +256780235171

Email: [email protected]

Country: Uganda, Africa

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National Association Qazaq-Oner

Kazakhstan, EE & CA

The National Association Qazaq-Oner in Kazakhstan unites individuals and organizations from creative industries like artisans, artists, musicians, and designers. Their main goal is to protect and advocate for the interests of their members. They actively participate in discussions on state programs, propose changes to legislation, and promote their members' activities and products. Qazaq-Oner's field of activity includes traditional crafts, visual arts, traditional music, ethno design, and tourism, aiming to support and preserve the country's cultural heritage.

Tel: +77477992486

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qazaqoner_kz/

Country: Kazakhstan, EE & CA

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NVU Sarenica

Pljevlja, Montenegro

NVU Sharenica was established on August 18, 2008. It operates as a non-governmental association of citizens working together towards common humanitarian goals. They're specialized in handmade jewelry, souvenirs, and clothing items, showcasing their commitment to artisanal craftsmanship and promoting locally-made products.

Tel: +38269482211

Email: [email protected]

Country: Pljevlja, Montenegro

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Children and Youth Empowerment Link

Uganda, Africa

Children and Youth Empowerment Link (CAYEL) is a grassroots organization based in Kampala, Uganda. Founded in 2016 by young people from the local slums, CAYEL educates communities about the dangers of gender-based violence and empowers young people, particularly girls, with vocational skills for home-based businesses.

Tel: +256776733955

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAYELug/status/1682376473422725121?t=fZ97OZLq2MVLn5rtLqQ2vg&s=19

Country: Uganda, Africa

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Zawadi Ladies

Tanzania, Africa

The Zawadi Ladies is a group of home-based workers based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. They focus on two major activities: chicken rearing and soap making. They produce high-quality soap that can be used for various purposes like washing clothes, bathrooms, floors, and dishes. Additionally, they raise chickens and sell them to the local market and individual customers based on demand and orders. These activities are their source of livelihood income.

Tel: +255718199054 and +255719472185

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Country: Tanzania, Africa

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Galima Fights HIV/AIDS Initiative (GFHAI)

Uganda, Africa

GFHAI is a community-based organization from Kampala, Uganda. They support people living with HIV/AIDS through handcraft work and small-scale home farming to stay active and improve their livelihoods.

Tel: +256752830594

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makindye.galima

Country: Uganda, Africa

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HomeNet Indonesia

Indonesia, South East Asia

HomeNet Indonesia comprises homeworkers from six provinces. These homeworkers are involved in the putting out system and produce a range of products for income, including garments, shoes, bags, batik clothing materials, batik clothes, food, and more.

Tel: +082125993745

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homenet.indonesia/

Web: https://homenetsoutheastasia.org/shopping/indonesia/

Country: Indonesia, South East Asia

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HomeNet Laos

Laos, South East Asia

Homenet Laos was established with the support of ECCDA, previously known as NALD, a nonprofit organization registered under LUSEA. They have been working since 2004, assisting home-based workers in seven provinces of Lao PDR through community development, skills training, income generation, and establishing savings groups for sustainable livelihoods for disadvantaged women and communities.

Tel: +856 2056535032

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IWAA.la?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Country: Laos, South East Asia

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Trade Union of Self-Employed and Informal Workers (TUSIW)

Bulgaria, EE & CA

TUSIW collaborates with local organizations that represent informal workers like domestic workers, people with disabilities, street vendors, pensioners, and agricultural cooperatives. Their aim is to empower these workers, particularly women, by providing training and organizing efforts. TUSIW also partners with international informal worker organizations and trade unions, striving to advocate for informal workers' rights with governments and at the global level. Their goal is to raise the visibility and voice of informal workers, fostering positive change and better conditions for them.

Tel: +359887024849

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homenet2014/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeneteasterneuropeandcen4563

Country: Bulgaria, EE & CA

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Zlatne Ruke

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Zlatne Ruke creates unique and beautiful products. Their specialty lies in handwoven scarves made from wool and cotton, silk scarves and exquisite jewelry using a variety of materials.

Tel: +381638325091

Email: [email protected]

Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina, EE & CA

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Envirojewels

Uganda, Africa

Envirojewels makes handmade products using natural materials from their community. They create beautiful jewelry like earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings, all crafted with eco-friendly materials. They also make handwoven baskets like trivets, placements, coasters, and bowls. Choosing Envirojewels means supporting their community and the environment while getting lovely, sustainable products.

Tel: +256752982055

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070257201764

Country: Uganda, Africa

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SABAH Pakistan

Pakistan, South East Asia

SABAH Pakistan was founded in 2009 as a producer company dedicated to supporting home-based workers (HBWs). Currently, the organization represents and works with 3620 HBWs who are involved in various sectors such as apparel, handicrafts, and home accessories. SABAH Pakistan's primary focus is to empower these skilled artisans, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents and improve their livelihoods.

Tel: +923455547896

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabahmanager

Country: Pakistan, South East Asia

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SABAH Bhutan

Bhutan, South Asia

SAARC Business Association of Home- Based Workers (SABAH Bhutan) was established with the funding assistance from SAARC Development Fund with the Lead Implementing Agency Home Net South Asia (HNSA) and Self Employed Women Association (SEWA). SABAH Bhutan aimed at enhancing incomes and securing the livelihoods of women home-based workers in Bhutan. SABAH Bhutan’s main focus is in textile (weavers & tailors).

VISION: ‘Strengthening the Livelihood Initiative of Home Based Workers in the SAARC Region’

MISSION: SABAH Bhutan is a Public Benefit Organization that functions as a social enterprise model with a primary purpose of strengthening the livelihood initiatives of the Home-Based Workers by providing capacity building, training and marketing skills to the members HBWs, thereby enhancing better facilities for self-sustained income generation and employment. SABAH Bhutan has registered about 1743 home based workers in 19 Districts till date.

Tel: +975 17912020

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064544898153

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabah_bhutan/

Web: sabahbhutan.org

Country: Bhutan, South Asia

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Maldives Authentic Crafts Cooperative Society (MACCS)

Maldives, South Asia

Maldives Authentic Crafts Cooperative Society (MACCS) is a handicraft cooperative purposed for developing and marketing authentic handicraft items of the artisans in the island communities.

MACCS also places environmental conservation and protection at the heart of their work, as revival of traditional handicrafts is dependent on healthy mangroves and ecosystems in the islands. Based in the capital city Malé, MACCS was founded by a group of women to assist and promote the development of local handicrafts industry. Registered in 2011, MACCS promotes local arts and crafts and facilitates market access for local products while working towards environmental sustainability.

MACCS is committed, through its cooperative, to support & educate local communities in environmental conservation and the revival of handicrafts, thereby making it a sustainable livelihood activity.

Tel: +9607783324

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maccsociety

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_maccs_/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MaccsMv

Web: https://www.maccs.com.mv/

Country: Maldives, South Asia

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Sehani Deshiya Oushada

Sri Lanka, South Asia

Our organization produces medicinal drinks and medicines from Sri Lanka's traditional medicines.

Tel: +071 516 6444 / +070 699 8918

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Herbalherecia?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Web: https://herbsherencia.com/

Country: Sri lanka, South Asia

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Suhada Women’s Affairs Organization

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Suhada is a social service and women association who stand for and empower women, children and their families by giving knowledge and chances to start over new life and to gain a higher social status.

Tel: +94 776875036

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Suhada-Women-Affairs-Organization/100077533182301/

Country: Kandy, Sri Lanka

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Sabah Nepal

Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal

SABAH NEPAL is social business organisation which works toward strengthening the livelihoods of financially deprived and marginalized women home based workers in Nepal. It has been zeroing in on its mission of empowering the rural and urban poor women working in informal sector through economic self-sufficiency. the organisation is completely owned and operated by its women members.

Tel: +977 1-5547095

Email: [email protected]

Shop Online: sabahbazaar.com

Country: Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal

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ATEMDO

Solidarity Economy Home-Based Workers Association - Brazil

This network of workers aims to achieve the following: increase the visibility and gain recognition of home-based workers as employees, build and provide solidarity among workers on common issues, and use the power of an institutional voice to influence governments and businesses.

Tel: +55 1197086-3835

Email: [email protected]

Shop Online: https://linktr.ee/atemdoecosol

Country: Brazil

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HomeNet Kenya

The HBWs in Kenya are to be found spread across the country operating under the MSME’s as entrepreneurs

Often times double or triple up as street vendors, small scale farmers and/or merchandizers of their goods across open air markets, stalls or suppliers of curio shops/hotel gift shops. A majority are organized under family workshops, self-help groups, cooperatives, producer companies, marketing support organizations, NGO’s and private limited companies. The Home-Based Workers Network Limited envisages to bring on board all HBWs country wide; currently brought on board 6 cluster areas organizations of Lodwar, Bungoma, Kisumu, Kisii, Nairobi and Machakos.

Tel: +254 781 007 169

Email: [email protected]

Shop Online: https://homenetkenya.org/catalogue/

Country: Kenya

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HomeNet Thailand

Foundation for Labor and Employment Promotion

HomeNet Thailand was established in 1992 by home-based producers and NGOs in Bangkok under an ILO project on Social Protection promotion.

Tel: +66 02 5139242

Email: [email protected]

Shop Online: www.homenetthailand.org/en/products-en

Country: Thailand

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Sadhna – India

Sadhna is a Women’s Handicraft Enterprise specialized in Patchwork, Appliqué and Tanka embroidery.

Sadhna is a Women’s Handicraft Enterprise that started with 15 participants in 1988 and expanded over three decades to a family of over 700 trained women artisans in the Udaipur and Rajsamand Districts of Southern Rajasthan, India. They specialize in patchwork, appliqué, and Tanka embroidery and have a top-notch artisan training system and professional management staff. Every Sadhna product is handmade and fair trade certified.

Tel: +91 294 2454655 / +91 7737627774

Email: [email protected]

Shop Online: https://sadhna.org/

Country: India

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