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Evolve with Girls X Tech for women empowerment Evolve aims to fix environment-related issues and promote sustainable living. But that’s not it. Keeping a holistic approach, as a social enterprise, it works for other pressing issues like gender equality, women empowerment, poverty eradication, etc. Ways through which Evolve works for issues other than environment-related are- Evolve’s vision is to create Smart sustainable villages by involving rural families for the production of their plantable stationery. It leaves no member behind. It supports organic farming and gives recognization to the farmers, employs women, & educate their children. Through social media sites, it ... Read more

This woman entrepreneur breathed life into a ghost village by starting a cottage industry for plantable stationery Women entrepreneurs are on a rise. A new article on how a 28-year-old social entrepreneur is working to uplift the rural villages and inspiring youth to promote sustainable living. She is the founder of Evolve Foundation and KiWi Kisan Window and initiated various projects like Kahaani, Dehradun Drum circle, plantable stationery, etc. “The idea was to have a very holistic approach. We did not want to focus on a single cause like education for the girl child. This is because even when you ... Read more

World Environment Day & why do we celebrate? Since 1964, the UN selected 5 June as World Environment Day. It is a renowned day that observes environment protection and environmental issues awareness. It aims to engage the government, businesses and citizens to focus on the environment-related problems and encourage people to be aware and to take actions for the betterment of the planet. The day offers a global platform for all the communities to come up together and inspire positive changes. For a global change, the involvement of every individual is essential. A theme is chosen every year as the topic of ... Read more

Gender Inequality still prevails in the modern world Times have changed, but there are some old social issues still prevailing in societies. Gender inequality has been existing all over the world for a long time back. It recognizes that men and women are not equal. Even though they do have biological differences, discrimination is done based on socially constructed divisions. Some of the common reasons that cause gender inequality are patriarchy, misogyny, religion, and self-interests. A gender discriminated victim goes through pressure, poor-treatment, stress, and disrespected other times. Women are the one that suffers a lot because of gender discrimination ... Read more

How Kiwi takes part in fixing the food supply chain during lockdown Coronavirus pandemic has not only affected the life of the  people who are tested positive for the disease but to the whole world. KiWi Kisan Window, an organic food store is one of the example as how social enterprises are doing their bit to fix the food supply chain & help the farmers of Uttarakhand state as well. Let’s be vocal for local & support such work. Read the complete article by Forbes India published on 22 April, 20 about different enterprise’s contribution including KiWi during this situation. ... Read more

‘Social entrepreneurs’ show the way in doing sustainable business Evolve Foundation is one unique social enterprise based in Uttarakhand and founded by Nupur. On February 2020, the enterprise’s working was covered by TOI along with other social enterprises of Dehradun city like Alaya Design studio, Bhuli & Himalayan Weavers. Read the complete article about it. “Every young person should aspire to start something that matters and should volunteer for at least a few hours in any area you like, as it will not lead to a better society but also help them learn more about themselves.” – Nupur Agarwal Evolve- ... Read more

A story worth sharing ‘Kahaani’ In 2019, Evolve initiated ‘Kahaani’ project to preserve the culture of Tauli Bhud, Uttarakhand.  Read the full news covered by the media “the aim behind the Kahaani project lies in the very soul of the cause that I support. Tauli Bhud nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city is home to one of the most unique Jaunsari cultures that faces risk of extinction, we are trying to do our bit to preserve it.” – Nupur Agarwal Spread the word Facebook-f Twitter Instagram

Culture preservation through ‘Kahaani’ ‘ ‘Sanskriti’ is a Hindi term that means Culture in English. India is a diverse country and has 29 states with different cultures present in it. If we talk about Indian culture, it is so vast and abundant in variety that even as a citizen of the nation, we are not fully aware of all. Our rich civilization is an achievement that makes us unique. And as an Indian, we all should cherish and remember it. Cultural preservation is essential so that we can remember our history, roots and how we all started as a society. ... Read more

FICCI FLO Compendium of 100 Stories of Women in MSME A moment of pride for Nupur to appear in a Ficci Flo Compendium of 100 Successful Women Entrepreneurs in MSME. The unveiling for the book was done by Union and MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari, India 2nd May, 2020. Media widely covered the news live.  Please check out the book on Government Website of MSME.  Spread the word Facebook-f Twitter Instagram

Evolving villages to eradicate poverty According to the 2011 census of India, there are more than 6 lakh villages in the country. Poverty is one of the issues faced by the nation as well. Sustainable Development Goal 1 by the UN is ‘eradicating poverty for all people everywhere’. ‘Evolve’ is one such enterprise that plans on achieving the goal through small ways. In a hope to earn more for a living, many people from rural villages move to metropolitan areas and cities in search of work. However, not everyone gets to fulfil their desires. Instead, most of them end up ... Read more