Our Story
About Us
WIN FOR HER by Women In Need (WIN) is the social enterprise arm of WIN, an organization dedicated to the elimination of violence against women and girls, which has been in operation for the past 27 years. The abuse, the trauma and life changing circumstances our clients have faced at the hands of their loved ones, have been nothing less than shocking.
The experience of providing these victims with psychological counseling and legal services over the years, has convinced us that ‘batterers and abusers’ commonly use their economic status and power to subject their victims to further abuse, and prevent them from leaving the abusive relationship.
We started a Recycled Paper and Product Manufacturing Project in 2011, and explored ways to incorporate an income generating opportunity for these victims as part of their rehabilitation and empowerment journey. From WIN’s Domestic Violence Support Group Programmes based in Matara and Colombo, 15 victim-survivors were professionally trained to manufacture the recycled paper and by-products, to add value to their hard work in mastering the process of producing paper. This enhanced thier new status of being employed and independent women.
The manufacturing of recycled paper and produtcs involves the use of A4 waste paper also known as post-consumer paper, infused with banana fiber. Today, these women make recycled paper in varying textures, colours and grades as well as stationary and gift items.
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This process has given these women the opportunity to find financial stability, self-assurance, faith in themselves, and a sense of worth. They then become economically empwowered to end their dependency on their spouses, giving them the right and opportunity to live abuse-free lives.
At WIN, our primary purpose is to work in the best interests of these women. Therefore all proceeds from the sale of all paper and handmade products help support the victims who work hard on this project, and towards the sustainability of the organization.
We appreciate your support in helping us better the lives of victims of gender-based violence. By purchasing our products, you help create a sustinable project that gives these talented young girls and women the chance to rebuild their lives as they become, economically empowered and stronger women for a better future.