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- EIN 27-2959378
- (502) 807-1477
- 2500 Montgomery St 10 Louisville KY 40212-1020 USA
- anchalproject.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: Anchal's mission is to address the exploitation of women around the world by using design thinking to create employment opportunities and products that support economic empowerment.
Programs: In 2016, anchal provided services to 170 exploited women in ajmer, india and to 6 women in louisville, ky. The holistic program gave female commercial sex workers, survivors of domestic violence and women vulnerable to entering the sex trade 92 jobs in textiles and 176 skills training in sewing, design, embroidery and natural dyeing. Women in the program are also given monthly education workshops, health benefits, and a supportive community. Anchal increased its market access for the artisans' textiles. The artisans created 4,164 pieces and 3,589 were sold in 2016. The women, now artisans, continue to make significant improvements to their lives with their increased income and lead empowered lives. All artisans have a personal bank account and earn 30-100% higher monthly income than before joining. 90% can now afford health care. 65% purchased their first home or made home improvements. 100% are investing in their children's education, resulting in the elimination of inter-generational prostitution for 231 children. Two artisans even sent their daughters to college. Anchal spread greater awareness about global human trafficking and its mission at 12 speaking engagements, 33 pop-up shops and increased website activity. In 2016, anchal engaged the louisville community with dyescape through a dye garden for the purpose of natural textile production and employment of 2 exploited women in louisville, ky.