Elevating Artisans, Empowering Communities

Empowering Women Artisans Across India

Minds of Meraki Foundation supports small-scale women artisans through skills training, market access, and community building — preserving indigenous crafts while creating sustainable livelihoods.

1000+

Artisans Impacted

10

States Reached

15+

Events & Exhibitions

Women artisans showcasing colorful textiles and crafts
Artisans at entrepreneurship bootcamp

30+

Micro-entrepreneurs trained

Doing Everything with Creativity, Love & Soul

"Meraki" means to do something with creativity, love, and soul — and that's exactly what we embody in everything we do.

Born out of the prestigious UNESCO x Dior Women@Dior program, Minds of Meraki Foundation was founded by four young women from diverse corners of the globe, united by a common purpose: to empower women artisans in India.

We believe in the power of creativity and entrepreneurship to transform lives and communities, working towards a future where every woman has the opportunity to thrive.

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Our Three Pillars of Action

At the core of our mission lie three fundamental pillars that drive sustainable change for women artisans.

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Skill Training

Entrepreneurship and skill development through immersive bootcamps and mentorship for women artisans from socio-economically disadvantaged communities.

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Market Access

Access to D2C & B2B market opportunities, strategic planning for business development, and linkages to funding sources for sustainable growth.

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Advocacy & Community

Foster collaboration, amplify stories of women and indigenous crafts, and build multi-stakeholder ecosystems for gender equity and sustainable livelihoods.

Our Programs

Transformative initiatives designed to empower women artisans with skills, market access, and community support.

Art-Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

Art-Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

An immersive 4-phase program following the "Learn–Experience–Plan–Apply" model, equipping women artisans with essential business skills.

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Master Trainers Bootcamp

Master Trainers Bootcamp

Capacity building for community leaders and skilled artisans, reaching 12 master trainers connected to 500+ women artisans across 8 states.

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Market Access & Exhibitions

Market Access & Exhibitions

Enabling artisans to showcase their crafts at prestigious exhibitions, achieving over ₹1.6 lakhs in sales at Dilli Haat alone.

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Advocacy & Community Building

Advocacy & Community Building

From climate justice workshops to CRAFTAVAN — amplifying artisan stories and building ecosystems for gender equity.

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Our Impact

Creating meaningful change in the lives of women artisans across India.

1000+

Artisans Impacted

30+

Micro-entrepreneurs Trained

10

States Across India

15+

Events & Exhibitions

Our Partners & Collaborators

Working together with leading organizations to create lasting impact.

SEWA Bharat
BareCraft
UNICEF India
IIT Mandi
IIIT Delhi
Azim Premji University
Barefoot College
Kahani ki Dukaan

Join Us in Empowering Women Artisans

Your support helps us expand our programs, reach more women, and create greater impact in communities across India.