Our response to the Covid-19 situation in India. An update

Our response to the Covid-19 situation in India. An update

 28th Apr 2021 |  Blog |  Margaret Ring


Many of us will have heard the distressing news from India about the shocking rate that the 2nd wave of Covid-19 is spreading throughout the country and the tragic consequences.

We are in constant touch with our team in India, who will be working from home for at least the next 14 days, as a lockdown has just been announced in Karnataka, the southern state where Secret Projects is based.

All the team are well and have been working in as safe an environment as possible for the last year, ensuring that no-one enters the unit unless a member of the team or one of the Secret Projects Makers, washing hands regularly, always practising social distancing, plus keeping windows open.

The team is making every effort to keep in touch with the Secret Projects Maker Community, calling Makers and doing everything they can to maintain contact. We have recently had an update from Molly, Leader of Molly's Sewing Unit, where our Secret Sari Dresses are made, telling us she too is well at present and staying positive.

The safety and well-being of the team and our Makers is paramount, and we are supporting them from the UK in every way possible.

Our 'USP' of not operating from a factory is proving invaluable during this time, as our Makers can work from home.

Please continue to place orders for Secret Products to support our Makers as they work from home, to help continue to provide them with the necessary income they need to buy food and medicines, so vital during the pandemic.

Click the link below to discover the numerous ways to shop for Secret Products.

https://bit.ly/SPShoppingGuide

We know that you are joining us in keeping India in your thoughts.

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