DREAM

FUSION
CDF DIRECT PI

YOUR TASK
Your task is to identify and address the pressing issues faced by one of the following
marginalized communities or groups (provided by us), aiming to create a sustainable,
enduring solution. A sustainable solution is one that can thrive over an extended period,
potentially becoming automated in the future (for a deeper understanding, please feel
free to contact us).
You may choose from the following communities or groups (Any 1):

(1) Orphans

(2) Prostitutes

(3) Ragpickers

(4) Prisoners and Ex-Convicts

(5) LGBTQIA+ Communities

Our expectations:
1. Clearly define the problem statement for the community you have selected.
2. Propose a sustainable solution to address the challenges they face.
3. Outline a plan for implementing the solution effectively.
4. Explicitly demonstrate how the solution you propose is "SUSTAINABLE."

Pro Tip:
Innovative and unconventional solutions will be highly regarded.
Your submission can take various forms, such as a PowerPoint presentation, a Word
document, a video, or any other creative format you prefer. If you have a unique
presentation idea that doesn't fit these formats, don't hesitate to reach out to us, and
we'll assist you in finding a suitable approach.
Guidelines
1. Team Limit: 1-2 people, be a lone wolf or a tag team (both options are allowed)
2. Deadline: 8:00 pm, 7th September, 2023

Examples for reference:

You are welcome to draw inspiration from our previous projects, the outlines of which are
provided below:

(For updates about results, our projects, or field visits, please visit our Instagram page and
explore our highlights and posts.)

Project Hunar: Our inaugural project focused on empowering underprivileged

women associated with an NGO who sought a stable source of income, especially during the
challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognized that teaching them the skill of
sewing would be valuable, as they could immediately produce in-demand face masks.

This solution proved to be sustainable because even as the demand for masks waned, their
sewing skills remained relevant, allowing them to contribute to the ongoing need for clothing.

Project Utsav: Our ongoing project aims to address the challenges faced by the
potter’s community, including seasonal income throughout the year (major income during
festivals like Diwali and exploitation by intermediaries who claim a significant share of their
profits.

Our innovative solutions include:

(1) Identifying year-round products, such as kulhads (for tea) and matkas (for biryani), to
provide a consistent income source beyond festivals.

(2) Eliminating intermediary cuts by directly connecting with potters, thereby increasing their
profits.

(3) Establishing partnerships with college canteens, cafes, cloud kitchens, and other
potential buyers to create a sustainable market for pottery products.

This solution is designed to be sustainable by fostering trust between potters and buyers,
eventually allowing them to collaborate directly. As a result, the project can continue
indefinitely without external intervention.

If you are not already a part of our WhatsApp group, join now.
Feel free to contact us at:
Tanmay Kapoor, Coordinator - 98116 70307
Samanyu Pant, General Secretary - 95282 70673