Creating dignified employment through ethical manufacturing.
Our Core Values
These principles guide every decision we make, every product we create, and every relationship we build.
- 90% Women Staff
Women-Centered Empowerment
90% of our staff and all our managers are women. We provide refuge and economic opportunity to women facing extreme hardships, creating pathways to sustainable livelihoods.
- 100% Fair Trade
Ethical Manufacturing
Fair trade labor practices, safe working conditions, and fair wages aren't just policies—they're promises. We challenge exploitative industry norms every single day.
- Carbon Neutral Goal
Environmental Sustainability
From sourcing organic, recycled, and upcycled materials to building a carbon-neutral manufacturing hub, we're committed to protecting the planet.
- Holistic Support
Community Development
Beyond employment, we offer healthcare support, English language classes, and professional development—investing in the whole person.
Our Mission
We provide a safe space for women to learn skills, earn fair wages, and build sustainable livelihoods. Every product we create opens a door to opportunity.
Our Vision
Build an eco-friendly facility offering women a place to live while enhancing our sustainable production—transforming lives and protecting the planet.
Our Impact
Creating a positive economic feedback loop where every purchase supports women artisans, their families, and their communities for generations to come.
How We Create Impact
Our commitment extends beyond manufacturing. Here's how we're making a tangible difference in the lives of women artisans.
Skill Development
Comprehensive training programs in sewing, screen printing, embroidery, and quality control
Safe Housing
Working toward providing safe, comfortable housing for our artisans and their families
Sustainable Materials
Prioritizing organic, recycled, and upcycled materials in all our manufacturing processes
Fair Compensation
Competitive wages that support dignified living and long-term financial stability
Creating a Positive Economic Feedback Loop
When you choose Work+Shelter, you're not just buying products—you're investing in the futures of women artisans and their families. Your support creates ripples that extend through entire communities.
Every order funds skill training, healthcare, education, and safe working conditions. Together, we're building a world where ethical manufacturing is the standard, not the exception.
Join Us in Creating Change
Every product you order supports women artisans, sustainable practices, and ethical manufacturing. Let's work together to make a difference.