Case Study

The physical and mental well-being of artisans is integral to sustaining craft-based livelihoods. Through its holistic approach to artisan empowerment, Sarba Shanti Ayog (SSA) has initiated a series of structured interventions that address Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Eye Health & Check-ups, and Women’s Health Awareness, including mental health and breast cancer awareness.

From Needlework to Enterprise: Transforming Livelihoods in Sherpur Nanoor

From Tradition to Transformation: Reviving Aipan as a Sustainable Women’s Enterprise

Demonstrated how traditional crafts can be revitalized through innovation, inclusion, and enterprise, linking cultural preservation with women’s economic empowerment in

Sasha Fair Trade Fair – Enhancing Market Linkages for Artisan Enterprises Across India

The Sasha Fair Trade Fair became a central annual event for over 60 producer groups, enabling them to plan product

Building Producer Competence Through Targeted Training and Capacity Building

Development of a comprehensive Social Audit Framework that enabled Trade Aid and partner enterprises to assess social, environmental, and economic

Digital Literacy: Building Skills for a Connected Craft Economy

40 artisans gained foundational digital skills, effectively integrating smartphones into communication, marketing, and financial management.

Nurturing Sustainable Youth Entrepreneurship

Created dignified, year-round employment for local rural youth, demonstrating how young entrepreneurs can build market-ready enterprises with design and compliance

A Model of Grassroots Compliance, Empowerment, and Fair Trade Values

KSEWS evolved into a self-sustaining, ethical enterprise where women artisans lead in building transparent, climate-resilient, and socially responsible businesses.

Weaver’s Society Transitions to Sustainable Production Practices

The Society is now better positioned to cater to sustainable textile markets, aligning with Fair Trade and international environmental standards

2 Indian men working on installation of tanks for a waste water treatment system

Installation of Affordable, Customised Textile Wastewater Treatment Solutions

Pioneering low-cost, scalable wastewater treatment solutions that enable small craft enterprises to adopt environmentally responsible practices without high-end industrial costs.

Promoting Preventive Health Awareness Among Women Artisans

Strengthened preventive health awareness among women artisans and equipped them with skills essential for early detection of breast cancer.

Case Studies

Empowering Communities Through Partnerships and Innovation

Sarba Shanti Ayog (SSA) has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable livelihoods and enterprise development among artisan and small-producer communities. Through multi- stakeholder collaborations with government bodies, foundations, and international organizations, SSA integrates traditional skills with innovation, technology, and market access.

Our programmes are designed to enable long-term socio-economic impact, supporting communities to achieve dignified, equitable, and climate-resilient livelihoods.