While Karthik had previously struggled to find a job near his home village, today he works for one of Upaya’s partner companies, Nugu. The income he earns from his job supports his entire family. Here’s Karthik’s story.
Money alone might improve extreme poverty; economic justice requires more. When Upaya looks for companies that create dignified jobs for the poor, we evaluate questions of reliability, safety, and fundamental respect in addition to the economic benefits.