Artisan Support Fund

As a response to COVID-19, India has come under a strict lockdown since March 23. This has slowed down coronavirus cases, but it has also devastated our 800 strong artisan community. While we are all affected by this pandemic, marginalized communities we work with are especially vulnerable during this time of crisis.

With our workshops shut and ongoing orders at a standstill, our artisans fear hunger before coronavirus can get to them. They are looking at a horrifying future as their life has become a struggle for sustenance. Their only source of income has been threatened and their lives completely uprooted.

We seek your support during this difficult time. We have already distributed thousands of hot meals and face masks but we need your support to keep going. Please help us help our artisan communities. We are committed to supporting them through this challenging time. With your help, we will make sure their basic needs are met, but we can't do it without you! 

Your support and donations will be vital for the survival of hundreds in vulnerable communities. Please donate and share this campaign today! Your contribution will go very far in India. For less than $20, you can feed a family of 4 for one month with a food ration kit. For just $3.50, you can provide supplies to fight coronavirus with a health kit and help make up for lost wages for our artisans. 

This fund will be used for 800 artisans families to provide the following:

FOOD RATIONS KIT FOR 1 MONTH
Includes the following:
- 15 kg wheat flour 
- 5 kg rice 
- 3 kg lentils 
- 1 kg spices 
- 3 liters oil 
- 1 packet salt 
Total cost per food ration kit: 1335 INR ($17.50 USD | €16.14 Euro)


HEALTH KIT
Includes the following:
- 2 soaps
- 4 face masks
- 4 pair medical gloves 
- 1 bottle antiseptic disinfectant  
- 1 thermometer 
Total cost per health kit: 253 INR (3.50 USD | €3.80 Euro)


PARTIAL COMPENSATION FOR LOSS WAGES
Approximately INR 1500 per artisan for 1 month (this amount will be variable depending on the success of this fundraiser) 

BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES 

ABOUT  TARA PROJECTS
Tara Projects is a fair trade organization, located in New Delhi and has been serving marginalized communities in Northern India for the last three decades. Tara works to provide livelihood generation opportunities to marginalized artisans and their communities through: 

- FAIR TRADE EMPLOYMENT
- EDUCATION & FREE HEALTH CARE 
- CAPACITY BUILDING & TRAINING 
- MICROFINANCE & SAVING 

Tara Projects is a proud member of the World Fair Trade Organization  (WFTO). Learn more about Tara Projects here. Please note this fundraiser is organized by Tara Projects, in collaboration with Rover & Kin and friends and other partners of Tara. 


We understand this is a difficult time for many. If you're struggling financially yourself, please help us by sharing this fundraiser on social media and with your friends and family. Thank you for your support!