Avani is an non profit voluntary organisation working with the hill communities of Kumaon region of Uttar Pradesh for the past three years. Avani began its jouney as the Kumaon chapter of The Social Work and Research Centre, Tilonia, Rajasthan.
The focus of their activities has been creating sustainable livelihoods and dissemination of appropriate technology like
1. alternative enery (solar photovoltaics and solar thermal).
2. rainwater harvesting structures.
3. organic farming and
4. income generation -livlihood opportunities using traditional craft
Specializes in Furnishings, readymade garments, woollen durries, bedcovers, blankets, woven shawls, stoles, mufflers, knitted & woven mufflers, caps etc.