Meet our Maker Community – the women who expertly and lovingly make our Secret Products

Meet our Maker Community - the women who expertly and lovingly make our Secret Products

 16th Feb 2021 |  Learn about us |  Fritha Mason


There are millions of women in India who are trained to stitch but are unable to use their sewing skills to earn an income. Secret Projects is designed to create income generating opportunities for women in India by using their expertise. We are delighted to introduce our Maker Community – a group of 150 women in 5 Indian states, who lie at the very heart of Secret Projects.

Please click here to learn more about this group of amazing Makers.

Photograph: The women of Secret Projects Sahara Maker Group

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