SAMPAN GROUP

Grameen Trust and Sampan Development Ltd (SDL) started a partnership business named GTS (Grameen Trust Sampan) Social Business for Physically Challenged especially for the blind. The social business is started with an initial capital of US$ 8,000 equally shared by both the parties. GTS has recruited one trainer cum technician, two blind persons and two supporting staff for producing note books primarily designed for school, college and university students. It has been producing 300 note books per day and marketing these through different channels. As a joint effort, the involvement of both Grameen Trust and Sampan Development Ltd. create a successful model for addressing a social need.