SISTRA FOUNDATION — THE PURPOSE

✨ Core Vision

To create pathways for women in developing regions to build, scale, and sustain purpose-driven businesses — preserving culture while creating opportunity.

It’s not charity.
It’s capacity-building — giving women the tools, mentorship, and visibility they need to grow on their own terms.

🌿 Why It Exists

Because the women Sistra champions — artisans, founders, healers, and cultural creators — often lack access to capital, mentorship, and global markets.
Sistra already provides visibility (through the marketplace) and community (through retreats) — the Foundation completes the circle by providing resources.

🪷 What It Works Toward (3 Core Pillars)

1. Access

Open doors for women who have talent and drive but limited access to tools, training, or visibility.
Initiatives:

  • Scholarships to attend Glow & Grow retreats or skill incubators.

  • Grants for early-stage women-led businesses rooted in culture, sustainability, and craft.

  • Digital training resources (branding, storytelling, e-commerce basics) offered in local languages.

2. Amplification

Use Sistra’s storytelling and network to give voice and visibility to women founders.
Initiatives:

  • “Women We Rise With” editorial profiles and mini-documentaries.

  • Partnerships with conscious media outlets to tell artisan and founder stories.

  • Collaborations with global ambassadors to mentor or feature these women’s work.

3. Sustainability

Ensure that impact isn’t just momentary — it’s circular.
Initiatives:

  • Annual Sistra Impact Grant funded by a percentage of marketplace and retreat proceeds.

  • “Trade for Change” partnerships connecting artisans with ethical retailers.

  • Community workshops on sustainable production, fair pricing, and digital presence.

💎 How It Fits into the Ecosystem

Sistra BranchWhat It GivesWhat It ReceivesRetreatsProceeds & scholarships for emerging foundersReal stories and gratitude that deepen the community bondMarketplaceProfit allocation to Impact FundAccess to new artisan partnershipsMediaVisibility & storytelling for women foundersAuthentic content & emotional resonanceFoundationEmpowerment resources & fundingImpact data & legacy for the brand

It’s a closed loop of empowerment:

Women who grow through Sistra help other women rise through the Foundation.

🌸 Long-Term Purpose Statement (for website or pitch decks)

The Sistra Foundation invests in the women who preserve our world’s culture and craft.
Through micro-grants, mentorship, and storytelling, we help women entrepreneurs from developing regions build sustainable businesses that honor their heritage and create new opportunities for their communities.

🕊️ Future Vision (3–5 Years)

  • 100+ women-funded through scholarships or grants.

  • A digital “Sistra Impact Directory” showcasing women-led businesses supported by the Foundation.

  • Annual Sistra Impact Report (stories, metrics, photos, legacy).

  • Partnerships with ethical travel, beauty, and fashion brands to co-fund programs.

  • A future Sistra Fellowship — where retreat alumnae mentor emerging founders worldwide.