Gulmeher Foundation
Gulmeher is a not-for-profit Foundation working to create sustainable livelihoods for women waste-pickers and women from other marginalized communities through craft-based, eco-conscious production.
Over the years, Gulmeher has demonstrated that women-led livelihood models rooted in recycling, reuse, and value addition can be both economically viable and socially transformative. Building on this learning, Gulmeher now operates solely as a Foundation, allowing us to place deeper emphasis on training, collective production systems, capacity building, and long-term income security for women artisans.
As a Foundation, Gulmeher focuses on strengthening skills, improving production quality, enabling fair and dignified earnings, and supporting women to grow professionally while improving stability and agency within their households. Our work continues to be grounded in real market demand, while prioritizing resilience, equity, and sustainability over short-term growth.
Meet The Team
Kamla Joshi
Centre in Charge
Rukhsar
Production Supervisor
Meet Rukhsar, a dedicated and talented member of our team at Gulmeher. As the eldest sister, she made significant sacrifices to support her family, but her dreams of education were put on hold. At the age of 17, she joined Gulmeher, where she found a space to freely express herself and learn new skills.Working silently for three years without her father’s knowledge, Rukhsar received unwavering support from her grandmother and mother. Gulmeher has been her window to freedom, allowing her to explore new places and embrace her creativity, and she is now the supervisor for the phool-patti section.
Pooja
Production Supervisor
Meet Pooja, a dedicated member of the team for over 4 years that took on more responsibility, upskilled and is now a critical component of the production/supervision team.
Artist Shareholders of Gulmeher
Mukhtarun
Mukhtarun and her husband live in Ghazipur with their son who….
Salma
Meet Salma, a remarkable team member at Gulmeher. As an elder sister..
Vibha
Meet Vibha, a samosa enthusiast who made Delhi her home 26 years back…
Shabana
Shabana, originally from Jalpai village in West Bengal. Despite facing challenges,
Ansarul
Meet Ansarul Khan, a resilient migrant worker from Nepal who has carved a
Manbhavti
Meet Manbhavti, a strong and compassionate team member at
Uma
Meet Uma Ahirwal, a vibrant and talkative member of our team from
Nanhi
Meet Nanhi, a true inspiration and a valuable member of our Gulmeher
Sushma
Meet Sushma, a devoted kaju katli enthusiast with an insatiable craving for
Sunita
Sunita was married at 12 and became a mother by 17 years. She came to Delhi in
Jumeira
Meet Jumeira, a fish lover hailing from the Ganges banks in Kolkata. Her life
Ruby
Meet Ruby, an enthusiastic member of the stitching team at Gulmeher. Hailing
Farida
Farida’s remarkable journey spans from Gol Darwaz in Lucknow to Khichripur in
Kiran
Kiran embodies boundless rhythmic energy, effortlessly swaying to any tune.
Brijesh
Brijesh Kumar, Coordinator, Logistics: A dedicated aloo paratha enthusiast with
Shakila
Aarti
Khushbu
Hemlata
Sonia
Ansar
Rajni
Shakti Foundation Team Supporting Gulmeher
Anurag Kashyap
Director
Disha Keshav
Head, Creative & Strategy
Madan Singh Bangari
Head, Operations
Tushar Ahal
Head, Technology & Systems
Kamlesh Kumar
Coordinator, Sales & Livelihood
Meet Kamlesh, the cheerful youngster from the Gulmeher gang, ever ready to lend a helping hand. Adored by all, he’s a true all-rounder – a karate black belt, a pickle connoisseur, and a dependable ally. With roles ranging from being the backbone of his family of six to managing Gulmeher’s daily affairs, he’s also a master of replication in print and a dedicated evening sports instructor. Kamlesh embodies versatility and kindness in every role he takes on.