Zero Waste Ladakh
We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting the mountains and local communities in Ladakh
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Leh, Ladakh
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Since
2021
Nestled in the Himalayas, Ladakh is one of the highest inhabited places in the world where people live at the altitude of 3500m to 4500m above sea level. Our glaciers and our Read moreunique ecosystems are under threat due to environmental degradation and the climate crises. Zero Waste Ladakh, a non-profit, organization that strives to educate people and change mindsets and behaviours for protecting the environment, animals and communities of the High Himalayas.
Action
They work on initiatives like textile waste upcycling, promoting menstrual cups to reduce menstrual waste, conducting awareness camps, and collaborating with local authorities to implement sustainable waste management practices.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Impact
In 2023, they held awareness camps in 50 villages attended by 1300 women and sold 1200 subsidized menstrual cups. They have also provided over 100 hours of skill training in upcycling to 20 local women.
Vision & Mission
Their mission is to educate people and change mindsets to protect the environment, animals and communities of the High Himalayas. They aim to craft local sustainable solutions in harmony with Ladakh's ecology and culture.
Programs
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Zero Waste Period
OBJECTIVE: The Zero Waste Period programme aims to reduce menstrual waste in Ladakh by empowering women with information on reusable period cups and provide them access to cups at subsidised costs. We collaborate with local authorities to reach out to women in rural areas by organising awareness camps.
ACTIVITIES: We pitched the project to local authorities who helped us prepare the outreach roster on the basis of Blocks and Panchayats. In collaboration with each of the Block Development Officers and the Sarpanch (village head), we scheduled the awareness camps village by village. At the awareness camp, we provide education about the biological process of menstruation and the harmful effects of pads on our health and the environment. We spread awareness about the menstrual cup as a hygienic and environment-friendly alternative and sell menstrual cups on the spot.
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Textile Waste Upcycling
OBJECTIVE: The textile waste upcycling programme aims to create value out of waste by empowering local communities through skill workshops on upcycling, providing them free access to sewing equipment and finding opportunities for marketing their products.
ACTIVITIES: The skill workshops include 8 weeks of tailoring training, learning about various fabric compositions and how to repair and maintain sewing machines. The participants have access to sewing machines for a year after the workshop to create products out of waste. During that time we continue to provide them guidance on products and help them find a fair market for selling their products.
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Impact Metrics
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No. of Local Women Provided Over 100 Hrs Skill Training in Upcycling
Program Name
Textile Waste Upcycling
Year-wise Metrics- 2022-23 20
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No. of Local Women Educated Through Awareness Camps Held on Sustainable Menstruation
Program Name
Zero Waste Period
Year-wise Metrics- 2023-24 1300
Milestones & Track Record
They have established a textile waste upcycling program, implemented a Zero Waste Period initiative across villages, and conducted numerous awareness camps reaching over 1300 participants.
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATZ2725R
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Registration ID
425/GR No 88
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VO ID / Darpan ID
LK/2022/0321808
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12A
AAATZ2725RE20221
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80G
AAATZ2725RF20221
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
About
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Headquarters
Leh, Ladakh
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Since
2021
Demographies Served
Impact
In 2023, they held awareness camps in 50 villages attended by 1300 women and sold 1200 subsidized menstrual cups. They have also provided over 100 hours of skill training in upcycling to 20 local women.
Location
Vision & Mission
Their mission is to educate people and change mindsets to protect the environment, animals and communities of the High Himalayas. They aim to craft local sustainable solutions in harmony with Ladakh's ecology and culture.
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust