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Empowering 850+ Farmers: Farmer Meet Report – Jawhar 2026

Recognition for Our Commitment to Rural Development

Shop for Change is honoured to have been recognised by Thane Vaibhav during its Golden Jubilee celebrations for our contribution towards rural development and community empowerment.

Government-Integrated AI Literacy Training programs and the integration of the GramKushal digital platform

Government-Integrated AI Literacy Training programs and integration of GramKushal

Shop for Change marked a significant milestone in its digital empowerment journey through the successful implementation of Government-Integrated AI Literacy Training programs and the integration of the GramKushal digital platform at Jawhar.

Empowering 850+ Farmers: Farmer Meet Report – Jawhar 2026

Shop for Change Fair Trade - Jawhar | 27 February 2026
Shop for Change Fair Trade successfully organized a Grand Tribal Farmer Meet on 27 February 2026 in Jawhar, bringing together 850+ tribal and rural farmers from surrounding villages.

From Seasonal Farming to Sustainable Livelihoods Through Tree Plantation

Mr. Bhusara always believed that farming could provide a dignified and secure future if supported with the right guidance and opportunities. In 2020, his life began to change when he connected with the field team of Shop for Change Fair Trade through the LTM-supported plantation initiative.

Life Trabsformed Through Tree Plantation - Vilas Awtar

Life Trabsformed Through Tree Plantation - Journey of Vilas Awtar

A major turning point in Vilas’s life came in 2019 when he connected with the team from Shop for Change Fair Trade through the LTM-supported tree plantation initiative. Realizing the importance of regular monitoring and proper maintenance, Vilas shifted the plantation closer to his farming area where he could personally nurture the saplings.

Harvesting Hope Through Water Conservation - Journey of Vilas Bhoye

Shop for Change Fair Trade supported Vilas in developing a sustainable fruit plantation on his farm. Under the initiative, he received high-yield cashew, mango, and jackfruit saplings along with organic fertilizers and essential farming support.

Transforming Smallholder Farming with Sustainable Farming

Shop for Change Fair Trade, with funding support from GeBBS Healthcare, launched a capacity-building project to promote sustainable agricultural practices among tribal farmers in Jawhar. A two-day focused training session was conducted for over 70 tribal farmers, ensuring equal participation from men and women.

Ecovibe Krushi Producer Company – A Women-Led Model of Rural Enterprise

In the tribal belt of Palghar, Maharashtra, women farmers have long faced systemic barriers to income security, access to markets, and leadership opportunities. Recognizing the need for structural change, Shop for Change Fair Trade initiated the formation of a women-centric Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) to create long-term, market-driven empowerment.

Babu Waghera – From Marginal Farmer to Export-Grade Chilli Producer

Babu Waghera, a tribal farmer from Jawhar Taluka in Maharashtra, once relied on irregular daily wage work and low-yield farming for survival. With minimal access to knowledge or infrastructure, his annual income was limited to around ₹20,000–₹25,000—barely enough to support his family.