About paropakaram

പരോപകാരം
parēāpakāraṁ

paropakaram describes the principle or practice of concern for the welfare of others.

paropakaram creates better living conditions and sustainable prospects in developing and emerging countries. paropakaram combines artisanal partners to showcase their traditional skills and cultural techniques to a wider audience.

With a transparent value chain, we show how simple, immediate and comprehensive a single consumer can significantly improve the living conditions of many. We work with social institutions, freelancers and sustainable development organizations.

Fairness, equality, health and the sustainable use of resources have never been such a controversial topic as in globalizing today. We believe in people and their talents who can best help themselves under sustainable conditions.

paropakaram pursues a holistic view, which equally requires consideration for people, the environment, animals and the climate.

Behind every product stands a human and often many exciting stories. Some of them can be read on our channels, the best ones are experienced personally on site. paropakaram invites you to become a part of this story: our scouts and guides will give you some exclusive impressions of authentic and culturally colorful life on a tailor made trip, but more so you can speak directly with the people who created our products.

Paropakaram is managed by
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Sharath K. Sasidharan
Organization, Tour Guide
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Jvo A. Maurer
Head Switzerland & Social Media
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Aryadev Bhat
Cultural Expert & Advisor
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Nithin Suresh
Partner, Management
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Bijil Babu
Head Operations India
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Vishnu Ram
Networking, Photographer & Tour Guide
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Gokul Gopinath
Social Work Lead, Photographer & Tour Guide
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Albin T. Elambassery
Trekking Expert & Tour Guide
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Rahul Kadakkal
Trekking Expert & Photographer
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Udit Bonda
Compliance and Consultant
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Suraj Dhonju
Partner, Head Operations Nepal
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Sanish Musyaju
Photography
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Farmitha
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Nafisa Bhanu
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Parvathi
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Sahana
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Sarita Poudel
Dyeing and washing
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Laxmi Thapa
Mending
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Deveki sigdel
Packing, Sewing
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Dinesh Bishwakarma
Knitting
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Sekhawat
Knitting
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Hira Magar
Ironing
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Dipu Thapa
Helping Hand
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Som Maya Rai
Linking
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Salina Moktan
Linking
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Jaman Khan
Linking
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Atul Harijan
Crafting (Karigar)
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Ashok Teli
Weaving
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Bikash Poudel
Crafting
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Manmaya Thapa
Ironing
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Suhara
Craft making
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Shobha
Craft making
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Leema
Craft making
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Reshmi
Mat weaving
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Saneesh
Artist
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Rema
Craft making
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Jeena
Craft making
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Elsy A. C.
Craft making
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Mymuna
Purchase and Marketing Manager
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Malathi
Designerin
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Vishaka
Designerin
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Susima
Block Printing
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Rashmita
Block printing trainee
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Gouramma
President Womens collective CHARAKA
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Mangala
Block printing
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Lakshmi
Winding
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Sarada
Weaving
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Ganesh
Weaving
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Suprita
Warping
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Chaitra
Weaving
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Satyavati
Design and training
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Prema
Stitching
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Banita
Paper and Incense Works
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Usha Thapa
Good Soul
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Deepak
Care Taker
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Gita KC
Weaving
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Yubaraj
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Managing director and social activist
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Sauni Rokaya
Weaving
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Sabina
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Srijana
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Santi
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Nabin Manandhar
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Yanjan Kumar Joshi
Albi Huma Bari
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Abinash Yadav
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Sugam
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Dijoshna
Sahara Koirala
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Anand Koirala
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Bibek
Shubrah
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Devas Bade
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Timo Koch
Siddarth Shetty
Yudha
Sakshyam
Ajith
Agnish Ranjit
Aayush Manandhar
Shalini Shrestha
Krijan Shrestha
Mahir Manandhar
Ajit Manandhar
Soyuj Jaspau
Refija Shakya
Asmit Bade
Shomil Rajbanshi
Om pote

As well as a large and growing network of young artists, students, social activists and media creators.
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