Our artisans receive a fair wage that is at least 50% higher compared to the average income for undertaking similar work in India. Our working days are also shorter - usually around 6 or 7 hours, whereas other garment workers elsewhere in India and Bangladesh can often have a day that exceeds 12 hours. Of course, fair wages and hours are only one aspect of our focus — we also strive to remove barriers that limit women's access to employment by providing skills development training, assistance with transportation to and from work, health insurance, on-site childcare support, flexible working options, and freedom to manage individual working hours/holidays. At Saheli Women, we consciously create a safe and welcoming work environment that is free from gender, religious, and caste discrimination.

We are committed to the following fair trade principles, that are derived from the Ethical Fashion Initiative's Code of Conduct: • employment is freely chosen • freedom of association is respected • working conditions are safe and hygienic • child labor is not allowed • a fair wage is paid • discrimination is prohibited • regular employment is provided • no harsh or inhumane treatment • working hours are not excessive • women design their own work schedule

Our Saheli Women centers are designed to feel like home. They are joyous spaces where women socialise, brew chai, cook, bring their children, and celebrate life and Indian festivals. We regularly open our doors to our wider community for cultural festivals and holidays. We also host workshops on a broad range of topics such as human rights, feminism, menstrual hygiene, health, and financial literacy.

Our collective is built on fairness, non-exploitation, and a commitment to sustainability, transparency, and women's empowerment. Since founding Saheli Women in 2015, we have been adhering to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) across different facets. Recognising that success in one area will affect the outcome of others, it is important to create a balanced mix of economic, environmental and social sustainability. We therefore adopted 9 SDGs that align with Saheli Women, which we always incorporate in all of our decision making.