Prokritee, meaning "nature" in Bengali, provides employment to rural, disadvantaged women, many of whom are widows, single mothers, or heads-of-household.
Formed by the Mennonite Central Committee in 2001, driven by the goal that all rural women in Bangledesh, regardless of caste or creed, become valued, contributing members of society
Prokritee provides women with skills development training, design assistance, and sustainable links to new markets for their handicrafts
Prokritee specializes in sustainable, natural materials which mirrors the organization's commitment to integrity, simplicity, and non-violence
Focused on maximizing employment, not profits and seeks to preserve the cultural heritage of Bangladesh
Over 1,000 women work with Prokritee currently at their 10 handicraft centers
By providing jobs for women, Prokritee improves women's standard of living and helps them send their children to school
