mauka : a chance to write a life story

At Baya Haus, we believe in the power of giving back. Every purchase you make promotes sustainable and lasting change in the lives of women and vulnerable children in underprivileged communities. Each piece in our collection is sourced directly from artisans. Our small, independent business puts 10% of sales profit toward the Mauka Fund. This fund aims to help create new avenues for individuals in underprivileged communities, offering them the chance to thrive and succeed. By funding education initiatives and vocational training programs this fund empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty and build a better future. We partner with local organizations to address the gaps and also work directly with students to fund their higher education and vocational training. See our collection of stories we helped write thus far.

Why We Give

Sometimes all you need is a chance to change your life story. We believe in giving that chance to those who are willing to work hard and change the course of their lives. The Mauka Fund recognizes the transformative power of both academic and artistic pursuits in shaping individuals and communities. Our goal is to address key challenges such as limited access to quality education, insufficient learning materials, and lack of seed funding to create an opportunity. We partner with local organizations to address the gaps and also work directly with students and other individuals to fund their ventures.

How we give

Organize local giving events

Partner with local organizations

Stories Collected

2023

Basics: For some children in rural areas, a school uniform is not just another piece of clothing. It is something they own and are proud of wearing. It gives them self-confidence, a sense of community and belonging. A village school in northern India was in need of art supplies and new uniforms. Some parents were not sending their children to school because of the cost of new clothes. Baya Haus team was able to collaborate with local organizers and give all 112 school children new uniforms and art supplies. We are excited to see what stories are painted by these children.

Punjab, India

Makumbu Farmers: A group of female farmers in Makumbu village needed help to pay for improved seed, organic inputs, and tractor rental, which would allow these farmers to escape subsistence by farming a larger area with a higher yield. Their goal is to increase their rice farming by several acres so all their children can attend school. Also, they dream of eventually bringing a small-scale dairy operation into Makumbu. Our contribution helped Hawa and this group of determined women to break free from subsistence and become a powerful force for food security and development in their community.

In this group: Hawa, Ramatu, Fatmata, Fatu, Marie, Hawa, Musu, Yeabu, Yeabu, Kadiatu

Makumbu Village, Sierra Leon

2022

Textbooks: A small orphanage in a rural village in North India was in need of textbooks. The absence of these books would mean children will not be allowed in the local public school. Our contribution helped purchase textbooks and all school supplies for all 97 children in the orphanage. This contribution was made in person while visiting the orphanage.

Patiala, India

Zacatecoluca: Juan needed help to buy farming supplies to grow chilis and beans. He dreams of having a larger piece of land to farm and thus have greater earnings for the welfare of his family. Juan studied through the third grade, he is married, and he has an 8-year-old daughter who is in school. Juan has 20 years of experience in agriculture. He plants corn, rice, chilis, plantains, and other items. He also has two head of cattle that provide milk for his family. He hopes one day his daughter will receive higher education and that he will be able to support it through farming.

Zacatecoluca, El Salvador

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