Uravu

Uravu conducts training programs and workshops encompassing bamboo art, crafts, furniture making, and construction. In this endeavor, Uravu has garnered partnerships with notable agencies such as UNDP, UNIDO, NABARD, KVIC, Bamboo Mission, AICCA, and more, to facilitate comprehensive training. The organization also offers customized training and workshops for diverse groups, including design students, school groups, and artisans, and actively collaborates with various institutions to provide essential skill development programs in bamboo, further enhancing their mission of sharing their extensive expertise with the world.

Uravu has partnered with Vythiri Resort, a prominent player in the tourism sector, to champion responsible tourism in Wayanad district. This partnership seeks to promote community involvement and leverage local resources in tourism, ultimately contributing to sustainability. Their commitment lies in generating enhanced economic and social advantages for local residents, while also ensuring the well-being and preservation of host communities and the broader ecosystem. They promote eco-friendly constructions in harmony with the natural environment, organize village walks, endorse local cuisine, culture, and heritage, facilitate farm visits, and showcase artefacts created by local craftsmen during Vythiri Resort's New Year program. This collaboration embodies a holistic approach to responsible and community-oriented tourism.

Uravu is dedicated to creating and executing advocacy campaigns focused on environmental concerns. With over two decades of experience, they serve as consultants for government, businesses, and the public, emphasizing the versatile applications of bamboo. Their advocacy revolves around promoting responsible policies to harness the untapped potential of bamboo for societal and economic transformation. They offer a specialised range of consultancy services to partners, customised to amplify the impact and effectiveness of their initiatives and enterprises.

Uravu , is a bamboo-cantered developmental organisation dedicated to rural empowerment through sustainable approaches. As a pivotal knowledge hub for bamboo, Uravu collaborates with individuals, governments, and businesses to drive sustainable development through comprehensive programs across various aspects of the bamboo sector. These include livelihood support initiatives for rural communities through bamboo-based products, ecological restoration efforts via bamboo plantation programs, and the dissemination of bamboo knowledge through skill development training and workshops. Today, Uravu is at the forefront of advancing the bamboo sector's development, both within the state and beyond, with a vision to create positive, long-lasting impacts in rural areas.

The flagship initiative of Uravu Indigenous Science & Technology Study Centre is the Skill Development and Livelihood Support Program in Bamboo, which offers employment to over 100 rural women organized into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) or producer groups. These groups receive extensive support from Uravu and are further organised into clusters. Currently, Uravu supports 17 SHGs, with five of them operating from the organization's premises in Thrikaipetta, while others function as satellite units within a 30 km radius. The primary objectives of the program are to ensure regular employment and income for vulnerable groups and to provide production facilities with optimum quality. Uravu's Livelihood Support Program offers various levels of support, including raw materials, training, technical expertise, design assistance, marketing support, and space, allowing SHGs and producer groups to choose the most suitable forms of support to sustain their livelihoods.

Uravu, blending modernity with tradition, envisions creating natural spaces through bamboo construction and green architecture. Based in Kerala, India, their core focus is sustainable architecture and green buildings. Bamboo, a versatile and sustainable material, is a key component in their initiatives. It offers an eco-friendly alternative to wood, iron, and steel in construction, thanks to its rapid growth and durability. Uravu's 25 years of expertise in bamboo properties and characteristics are a valuable asset. They meticulously process, treat, and cure bamboo poles, selecting the right species, age, and strength for construction. Their priority is to design innovative, sustainable structures with maximum longevity and durability, uniting engineers, designers, and artisans to harmonize traditional and modern elements in harmony with the environment.