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PURNAA’s Business Philosophy• PURNAA is a for-profit business, but we put our social mission

above the traditional business goal of creating returns for shareholders. We believe business has the potential to transform society; therefore, we constantly strive for growth in order to expand the reach of our social mission. PURNAA is a quadruple bottom line company, with an emphasis on:

• Profitability: To both sustain and grow in our social impact we recognize the importance of making profits.

• Social Change: We are committed to improving the quality of life of our employees and our local and global communities,  Therefore, we create opportunities for ongoing education and skills development for our employees and look for sustainable projects to improve our communities.

• Environmental Responsibility: In an industry known for causing devastating effects through irresponsible environmental practices, we are committed to sourcing sustainable materials and protecting our local communities' environments.

• Spiritual Health: We create opportunities for our employees’ spiritual development

• At PURNAA, we are passionate about ethically manufacturing high quality garments and creating value for our customers. With our attention to detail, rigorous quality control standards, and commitment to ethical work conditions, Purnaa makes clothing and accessories that meet the most stringent standards and that people are proud to wear.  

• PURNAA manufactures women's wear, men's casual wear, children's wear, handbags and textile-based decorative accessories. We are a full package service company offering pattern drafting, sampling, fabric sourcing, grading, cutting, sewing, trimming, quality control, packaging and shipping. See more about our typical production process here.

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• Ethical ProductionPURNAA customers are designers and

brands that rightfully insist on slave-free manufacturing. They know that fashion can be a powerful force for change. By manufacturing with us, they are an integral part of PURNAA's social mission to restore and improve the lives of those exploited or at risk in poverty-stricken communities in Nepal. 

• Social AccountabilityPURNAA is in the certification process with WRAP:  an

independent, objective, non-profit team of global social compliance experts dedicated to promoting safe, lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing around the world through certification and education.  This process requires more than a year of observation.  We are committed to starting out right from the very beginning.

Social compliance certification indicates that we are independently audited to ensure we meet or exceed local labor laws; prohibit forced labor and child labor; prevent discrimination, harassment, and abuse; offer fair compensation; create a safe workplace; allow workers freedom of association and collective bargaining; follow environmentally conscious practices; and adhere to applicable international export customs and security regulations.

At PURNAA, we are on a mission: to empower individuals and communities to become whole and complete, free from the enslaving cycle of poverty. We do this by creating job opportunities for those whose marginalized status in society prevents them from getting work elsewhere.  

As a social enterprise, we make this mission our top priority, re-investing our profits to further PURNAA's social impact.  Each day, in everything we do, we work towards our goal of creating ethical, dignified, and meaningful jobs, offering at least 50% of employment opportunites to those from exploited or marginalized backgrounds.  

Modern slavery is a growing issue that will only be eradicated through global efforts on multiple fronts. Our work restores victims of various forms of labor exploitation and also prevents future human trafficking by providing high quality jobs within Nepal. 

Get Involved

But, in order for a venture like ours to succeed, we need your help.  Here are some ways to help as an advocate:

• Share about us with your friends • Represent us at a trade fair or

community/church gathering • Become an Intern or a Fellow • Volunteer

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