cornflowerblue is supporting the ‘English for Everyone’ Program that has been written by our Founder – Sarah Drysdale. English for Everyone is an English language program for children where English is their second or third language. The program consists of three levels each taking one year to complete. The  program is being rolled out in all Mumbai Mobile Creche Centres and other NGO’s are considering it for implementation. The funds received from cornflowerblue help with the production of the materials and the expansion of the program to other NGOs. If you would like to find out more about implementing this program please contact us.

 

 

 

 

Sewing

cornflowerblue has created a new label called Foundation of Love. This collection is made by disadvantaged tailors and seamstresses in Mumbai. We believe in paying people 'living wages'. We pay above the market rate for their tailoring services so they begin to earn enough money to support their families. Look out for our gift wrapping bags that are made under this initiative. This label has been launched in Mumbai at the end of November. The collection will be available at the end of January and then hopefully it will be available on cornflowerblue.com mid next year.

 

 

 

cornflowerblue is supporting the training of slum women to be beauticians at Ashudeep Community Centre in Mahim. This three-month program teaches all aspects of beauty therapy. These women are securing fabulous jobs after the completion of the course. A cornflowerblue team member, Mary, is the course instructor. A disadvantaged women herself, she loves this opportunity to give back to her community. We love seeing people within their own community caring for others.

 

 

 

blueflower HELP – giving people food and shelter.

 

Sometimes people just need help with the basic things in life. cornflowerblue uses the funds set aside from the sale of our clothes to help feed street people in Mumbai. Every week the cornflowerblue team in India puts together bags of healthy, nutritious food and distributes them to the people on the street in our area. 

 

We have also decided to support TenderHands Inc, a shelter for street children. We sponsor two of the twenty four children currently living in the shelter. TenderHands is a fabulous organisation that removes children from a dangerous life on the street or in brothels and promises them a safe environment until they reach adulthood. We salute Bernie and Bennet who founded this caring and nurturing organisation.

 

Foodbank Australia is a marvelous NGO in Australia that has a wonderful mission – An Australia Without Hunger. Foodbank in Australia is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation that seeks and distributes food and grocery industry donations to welfare agencies that feed the hungry.

 

 

 

cornflowerblue has chosen to become a member of 1% for the Planet. 1% FOR THE PLANET exists to build and support an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet. 1% FOR THE PLANET was started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder and CEO of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, owner of Blue Ribbon Flies. 1% for the Planet is a growing global movement of over 1,380 member companies in 43 countries that donate 1% of their sales to environmental organizations worldwide. Each day, more than one new business joins the 1% for the Planet movement. As a network, the 1% community has become a global frontrunner in funding the work of environmental groups around the world.