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Jahanara Cottage Industries

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Jahanara Cottage Industries was founded by Mrs. Jahanara Begum because, she says, "From the age of eight, I wanted to do something for women." Founded in 1954, Jahanara is one of the oldest organizations in Bangladesh. Today they operate two training schools which train rural women in the skills of painting, weaving, knitting, woodcarving, and basket weaving using local materials like bamboo, jute, cane, reeds, and coconut fibers. Over 300 artisans benefit from the work of Jahanara- both men and women. In addition to a fair wage and safe working conditions, Jahanara offers day care for their children, low interest loans, and adult literacy classes.

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Our artisans were kept busy the whole year. That guaranteed food on their table, shelter for those who pay rent for their houses, clothing for their families and most importantly, school needs for their children. Health matters are also taken care of. - Joseph Muchina - Trinity Jewellery Crafts, Kenya.

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