SHEWD-Hipknit
SHEWD-Hipknit
The Society for Health Environment and Women’s Development (SHEWD) is a non- governmental, not-for-profit organization working in the Lalitpur district of Nepal. Since it’s founding in 1998, SHEWD has been dedicated to working for the interests of the poor in the community on issues of health, computer education, environment and women’s empowerment.
Living in the community, we came to know that there is unskilled and unemployed manpower in the local community. If they may be trained with a skill, then they could participate in income generating and could be employed. This organization is formed to provide suitable training & income-generating projects to fulfill their basic needs.
The people of Thaiba and other Village Development Committee (VDC) are among the poorest in Nepal. Most residents work at farming and handicrafts and have an average annual income of less than US $250. Malnutrition, inadequate housing, illiteracy, lack of educational and vocational training for young people, unemployment and poor healthcare are just some of the problems that residents face. To date, there has been little not-for-profit intervention in the area. The biggest burden of poverty falls on the women. The majority are illiterate and unskilled, spend their lives isolated, are often abused, and have little access to power and decision making in their families and community.
SHEWD is attempting to empower women in Thaiba VDC through an income-generating project. SHEWD provides opportunities for the women to sell hand-knitted sweaters and other products through their business, Hipknit on the Internet (www.hipknit.com). All profits from the sales go directly to the women. The women are also trained in small business skills and literacy. The project aims to empower, raise living standards, and help create a network for the women, breaking them free of social and economic isolation.
The people of Thaiba and other Village Development Committee (VDC) are among the poorest in Nepal. Looking for the Partner from USA, CANADA & UK to support these artisan group.
+977-9841-299009
+977-1211-10013
http://www.hipknit.com
G.P.O. Box 8975 EPC 2121
Kathmandu
Nepal
Quick Facts
Year Established:
1998
Primary Industry:
Clothing (not including Footwear)
Secondary Industry:
Fashion Accessories
# of Permanent Employees: (Including part-time and seasonal) :
30
Female Employee Percentage:
%
Established as:
Manufacturer/Producer
Company has export experience?:
Yes - Since 2000
Global exports (NOT Canada, samples):
| Product | Destination | Value (USD) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garments & Knitted Items | France | 30000 | 2002 |
| Garments & Knitted Items | Holland | 32000 | 2004 |
| Garments & Knitted Items | France | 40000 | 2005 |
| Garments & Knitted Items | France | 45000 | 2006 |
Previous exports to Canada?:
No
Exports to Canada - samples:
| Name | Address | Value (USD) | Year |
|---|
Agent or representative in Canada:
No
Product Profile
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Clothing : Men's : - CLOTA02B11C00D00
HS Code:
Price:
0.00
Annual Production Capacity (units):
0
Annual Export Capacity (units):
0
Other Products and/or Specifications:
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Clothing : Women's : - CLOTA05B14C00D00
HS Code:
Price:
0.00
Annual Production Capacity (units):
0
Annual Export Capacity (units):
0
Other Products and/or Specifications:
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Clothing : Women's : - CLOTA05B20C00D00
HS Code:
Price:
0.00
Annual Production Capacity (units):
0
Annual Export Capacity (units):
0
Other Products and/or Specifications:
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Fashion Accessories : - FASHA06B00C00D00
HS Code:
Price:
0.00
Annual Production Capacity (units):
0
Annual Export Capacity (units):
0
Other Products and/or Specifications:
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Fashion Accessories : - FASHA12B00C00D00
HS Code:
Price:
0.00
Annual Production Capacity (units):
0
Annual Export Capacity (units):
0
Other Products and/or Specifications:
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Clothing : Children's/Infants : - CLOTA01B04C01D00
HS Code:
Price:
0.00
Annual Production Capacity (units):
0
Annual Export Capacity (units):
0
Other Products and/or Specifications:
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Clothing : Men's : Hosiery : - CLOTA02B02C01D00
HS Code:
Price:
0.00
Annual Production Capacity (units):
0
Annual Export Capacity (units):
0
Other Products and/or Specifications:
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Clothing : Women's : - CLOTA05B04C02D00
HS Code:
Price:
0.00
Annual Production Capacity (units):
0
Annual Export Capacity (units):
0
Other Products and/or Specifications:
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Fashion Accessories : - FASHA11B00C00D00
HS Code:
Price:
0.00
Annual Production Capacity (units):
0
Annual Export Capacity (units):
0
Other Products and/or Specifications: