inclusive entrepreneurship

At 29, Girija, who lives with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, has turned her challenges into art, earning a living and inspiring countless others with her creations.

Born with Down Syndrome, 19-year-old Anu once struggled with writing, maths, and confidence. With her mother’s steady support, she slowly built a thriving lip balm business from home. This is her story.

Development Alternatives is reshaping rural India by turning job seekers into job creators. It has enabled 26,000+ enterprises, powering local economies through inclusive entrepreneurship.