EFT community enterprises are socially aware business, aimed at providing employment and income to marginalized communities, whilst upholding the values and principals of ekta foundation trust

Core values & principles of Foundation’s community enterprises :

• Basic livelihood needs come first.

• Build community strength & skills.

• Focus on women’s economic and social empowerment.

• Fair wages for all involved.

• Give people control over local/natural resources.

• Resources must be used in a sustainable manner.

• Protect traditional skills ,activities and knowledge.

• Produce to meet market demand.

• Enterprises should be controlled by the community.

• Share profits between the workers and the community or community development activity.