2012/02/01

Our visit to RTU and Aaharam weavers in Theni District, Chennai

Aaharam displaying their new product range
We went to RTU (Reaching the Unreached), one of IM's partner organizations in South India. IM is financing RTU's project in SHG (Self Helf Group) for rural women in different villages. The meeting was to discuss on the "Agreement" and other project related matters.
We also met with Mohanraj who is previously the Production Manager for RTU Industry and after its closure, still  working in the same position for Aaharam weavers.
Aaharam weavers is a separate organization located in RTU's premise after the latter closed down its business unit due to a new law in India few years back applicable to NGOs' having business units. But RTU agreed to provide the weaving hall and the looms on lease for few years to Aaharam weavers.
Preparing some samples for IM
We buy products from them and support them in becoming a member of fair trade. IM has also provided help in product design and development.
With recent changes at IM Fair Trade and challenges faced by Aaharam weavers (in maintaining quality, providing benefits to artisans, fair wage and timeliness), it remains to see how the  relation between IM Fair Trade and Aaharam weavers will develop from this year 2012.

Tsering Youdon
Fair Trade Coordinator
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