About Gulmeher – Gulmeher

The Cause Behind the Craft

Creates livelihood opportunities for women transitioning out of waste-picking

We are demonstrating a sustainable social enterprise business model, centred around women’s group in the Ghazipur slum community. At Gulmeher, we strive to provide an alternative and sustained livelihood by creating eco-friendly products using discarded flowers and recycled paper. Our commitment to providing a dignified livelihood by transforming waste-pickers into artisans, gives us the iron will to work tirelessly to grow Gulmeher.

Kamla Joshi, Gulmeher Center In-charge

Where it began

– Established in 2013
– An initiative of IL&FS Nalanda Foundation
-To provide alternative livelihood for women waste-pickers

Making Lives Better

– 120 women trained into skilled artisans
– 35 women given employment in the East Ghazipur center
– Up-skilled 20 women in the craft of embroidery & stitching

Environmental Impact

– 7,000 kilograms of paper recycled
– Approx. 120 trees saved by using recycled paper.
– 15 tons of discarded flowers re-used

GULMEHER

Social Entrepreneurship

– Training and employing at-risk women.
– Cycle of giving is completed by implementing social programs.
– Focus on empowering women through a women run center.

Handcrafted Designs

– Blending indigenous craft techniques with contemporary designs.
– Delicate floral artwork by arranging dried petals forming intricate patterns.
– Maximising handmade element in our products, encouraging good craftsmanship.

Impact of Your Purchase

– Improves the lives of our artisans by providing a stable income.
– Helps us engage the community through education, health & financial inclusion programs.
– Supports environmental sustainability