Apolis Global Nepal Project
“Although Apolis is heavily inspired by philanthropy, we are a for-profit social enterprise wherein our customers act as benefactors, allowing Apolis to grow as a sustainable business instead of depending on fundraising for support. We have found this model of social business to be the most valuable and effective way to accomplish our ambitious long term goals of “advocacy through industry.” (source: www.apolisglobal.com)
In their Nepal Project Apolis trained 50 women to knit, resulting in 500 sweaters and 110 caps in only 60 days, all of which were sold in the company’s global retail spaces and online store. Much of the jobs given to these woman were previously inaccessible to them due to the caste system currently in place in Nepal. This project helps enrich their lives, feed their families, and grow their communities.
