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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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