After training over 15 women to produce high quality, environmentally friendly handbags, UF CHI has made it’s first major sale.  The social business has contracted to sell over 1,200 jute bags to Coca Cola.  The bags will be produced solely by employees of the social business and customized to meet Coca Cola’s need.  The sale is a landmark transaction for not only UF CHI, but social businesses across the world.  Support from a major corporation proves that the business model implemented by UF CHI and Prayas is viable and mutually beneficial to employees and clients.

All of the revenue from the project will be reinvested into the business.  This will provide capital to expand into other projects, provide more jobs for impoverished women and increase funds for microloans.  The business looks to sell bags to other corporations in the US and India in the future.  The business also currently sells bags to individuals through kiosks in Delhi, India