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A Café with
Specially abled women
entrepreneurs craft
their success stories
running the chain of a Difference
‘Mitti Café for their or the specially abled, exceptional and long- by specially-abled staff. Building upon their successful
livelihood run by term initiatives to bolster their financial partnership in key locations such as Delhi’s Supreme
Court, Mumbai’s Terminal 2, and Amritsar, FICCI FLO
strength goes a long way. Mitti Cafés, being
Mitti Social Initiative gets one such initiative, is crafting success stories and MSIF are poised to expand their impact across
Foundation(MSIF) Femerging from the cafés to serve as a India.
testament to the transformative power of inclusive
which is all set to re- employment. Joyshree Das Verma, National President of FICCI
enter partnership to renewed FLO, emphasized the organization’s dedication to
continue running the The café not only provides a supportive environment fostering inclusive growth. She remarked, “Empowering
and opportunities for skill development, but these
individuals with special needs is not just a social
special cafes nation Cafés have become beacons of hope for individuals responsibility; it is necessary for a truly inclusive society.
wide. Lease of Life with special abilities, proving that with the right support Through our partnership with the Mitti Social Initiative
Foundation, FICCI FLO is proud to support initiatives
and resources, anyone can achieve their full potential.
The initiative has now been further given a new
diversity in the workforce. Together, we are developing
lease of life with FICCI FLO, the women’s wing of the that create meaningful livelihoods and promote
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry the narrative of inclusivity and pushing the boundaries
(FICCI), reaffirming its commitment to empowering of possibility.”
livelihoods nationwide by extending its memorandum
of understanding (MoU) with the Mitti Social Initiative Alina Alam, Founder and CEO of Mitti Café, expressed
Foundation (MSIF). her enthusiasm for the continued partnership, stating,
“At Mitti Café, we believe in the power of inclusion and
The objective of this renewed collaboration is to create the potential of every individual. Our collaboration with
more opportunities for individuals with special needs FICCI FLO has been instrumental in driving positive
and foster inclusivity in society. By supporting initiatives change and opening doors of opportunity for those
like Mitti Cafés, FICCI FLO aims to champion the cause often marginalized in society. Together, we are not just
of empowerment and provide a platform for those with serving meals, but also serving a greater purpose of
unique abilities to thrive in the workforce. empowerment.”
The collaborative effort aims to bolster the chain of Quite a partnership this!
‘Mitti Cafés’, renowned for being inspiringly managed
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