Industree Foundation

Industree builds sustainable livelihoods in the creative manufacturing sector.

Established in 2000, Industree Foundation has been seeding and accelerating women-owned plantation and nature-based creative enterprises in India and Africa at the intersection of Equity, Climate, and Gender. They have impacted 6,00,000 lives by upskilling rural women producers, building ownership powered by sustainability, and integrating them into the national and global creative economy and ensured cumulative market access of over 59.7 million USD.

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Call for proposals for innovations across the Global South now open

We are launching an Innovation Challenge call to support bold, locally led solutions that strengthen resilience, protect ecosystems, and create sustainable opportunities for communities.

Protecting shea trees: Securing women’s livelihoods

Learn how protecting shea trees sustains livelihoods, strengthens rights, and empowers women

Advancing women’s rights to strengthen shea enterprises

In northern Ghana, digital mapping and access to finance are helping women shea producers like Adisah Zakaria turn invisible work into recognised assets, unlocking income, efficiency, and opportunity.

Bridging the gap: Scaling climate-resilient agriculture

Bridge funding helps transform RAIN innovations into scalable solutions that drive resilience and sustainable growth

Protecting the shea tree: Securing women’s futures

Empowering women through shea tree mapping for resilient futures