PROGRAMS
Support the Empowerment of Disadvantaged Indian Women through Entrepreneurship
Description in 1 line :
Create a momo (Asian dumpling) food industry entirely run by women — from production to sales.
The Project requires Crowd funding:-
Partnership between the French association GESTA POETICA and the charitable foundation CREATIVE EARTH (TERRE CRÉATIVE), an Indian NGO
Our project aims to create a network of momo (Asian dumpling) production/sales/restaurant units, called "HOT MOMOS", across various regions of India.
We strive to offer employment opportunities to underprivileged women, enabling them to achieve economic independence.
Women will be engaged in various roles — from food production and packaging to marketing and sales — according to their skills and interests.
Join the movement to transform lives
In rural India, many women possess exceptional culinary skills developed over years of cooking for their families.
We are harnessing this talent to build a sustainable business model that promotes women’s economic and social empowerment.
A delicious path to empowerment
Our project leverages the popularity of Momos Snacks (Asian dumplings) — a dish that can be cooked, frozen, and stored — making it ideal for industrial production.
By establishing production units and sales outlets across the country, we are creating job opportunities for women in a range of positions, from food preparation to marketing and retail.
Your support can make a real difference
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project in Goa, a major tourist destination, with a production unit and a sales outlet already operational in Mapusa
The pilot production and sales outlet in Mapusa
Your support will help us to:
• Improve the production unit
• Create additional sales outlets within a 50-kilometer radius
• Generate more jobs for women
Join the Hot Momos community
By contributing to our crowdfunding campaign, you become part of a movement that:
• Empowers women through sustainable employment
• Promotes economic growth and social change
• Supports a flavorful and innovative food venture
Key Elements (Details):
Training & Skill Development:
Offer training programs to help women develop skills in momo production, food handling, customer service, and entrepreneurship.
Employment Opportunities:
Provide jobs in Hot Momos outlets, ensuring fair wages and a supportive work environment.
Women’sInvolvement:
• Food Production: Making, packaging, and quality control of momos.
• Sales & Marketing: Customer service, sales, and promotional activities.
• Management: Outlet supervision, inventory management, and team coordination.
Economic Empowerment:
Enable women to earn a stable income, improving their financial stability and independence.
Benefits:
• Empowerment: Women gain confidence, skills, and economic independence.
• Job Creation: Employment opportunities for underserved women support local economic growth.
• Community Development: Hot Momos outlets can become community hubs, strengthening social ties and fostering economic development.
ImplementationStrategy:
• Pilot Project: Launch in a chosen location to test and refine the business model.
• Partnerships: Collaborate with local NGOs, government agencies, and organizations supporting women's empowerment.
• Training & Capacity Building: Develop training programs focused on skill development and entrepreneurship.
• Outlet Expansion: Gradually expand Hot Momos outlets to additional areas, creating more jobs and boosting local economies.
Together, let’s make a difference
Contribute to our crowdfunding campaign today and help us transform the lives of women in rural India.
Let’s make Hot Momos a success story that inspires and empowers communities across the country!
COMPLEMENTARY APPROACH: Women’s Empowerment Program – Social Benefits Initiative
Objective:
As part of our commitment to women’s empowerment through economic independence, we aim to provide additional social benefits to our members. A portion of the revenue generated by the Hot Momos program will be allocated to the following initiatives:
Social Benefits:
• Marriage Support Fund:
A percentage of the revenue will go towards a financial assistance fund for the wedding expenses of program members or their daughters.
• Microloan Programs:
Small loans for housing, emergency needs, or essential expenses, offered with flexible terms and very low interest rates.
• Women’s Wellness Clubs:
Safe spaces for yoga, meditation, cultural activities, and relaxation.
• Health Centers:
Preventive care, medical check-ups, and health training sessions at affordable prices.
• Risk Insurance:
Financial protection in case of unforeseen events or emergencies.
Implementation:
• Fund Allocation:
A dedicated team will oversee fund management to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Eligibility Criteria:
Clear guidelines will be established to prioritize beneficiaries.
• Monitoring & Evaluation:
Ongoing assessment to measure impact and effectiveness of the program.
Benefits:
• Holistic Empowerment:
Addressing women's economic, social, and emotional needs.
• Improved Wellbeing:
Access to healthcare, recreation, and financial support.
• Community Development:
Fostering a sense of belonging and solidarity within the community.
Program Overview:
Hot Momos is a women’s empowerment initiative launched by Creative Earth Trust, designed to provide economic independence and social support to women in need. The program offers a sustainable business model that helps women become entrepreneurs while strengthening local communities.
The first Hot Momos outlet opened in Goa in March, marking a key milestone in the project’s development.
A Bit of Context:
In India, underprivileged women often belong to highly vulnerable groups, including:
• Widows:
Often ostracized, lacking resources, and facing isolation.
• Single Women:
With limited access to financial stability and resources.
• Homeless Women:
At high risk of violence and unsafe living conditions.
• Victims of Domestic Violence:
Often marginalized and in need of safe economic alternatives.
• Illiterate Women:
With limited job opportunities, trapped in cycles of poverty.
• Dalit Women:
Facing dual discrimination based on gender and caste.
• Low-Income Female Heads of Households:
Carrying the full family burden with little support.
Films Highlighting Women’s Issues in India:
• The Braid (La Tresse) – Directed by Laetitia Colombani (2023)
The story of three women, including one from the Dalit caste (“untouchables”).
• All We Imagine As Light – Directed by Payal Kapadia (2024)
A powerful journey of three Indian women navigating personal and social transformation.
• Parched (La Saison des Femmes) – Directed by Leena Yadav (2015)
A story of young village women breaking free from patriarchal norms through self-awareness and empowerment.
✨Let’s empower women through opportunity, support, and solidarity.
Join us in building a better future—one momo at a time.
Expense Description
OBJECTIVES – COSTS – TIMELINE
Our Goals:
• Empowerwomen
• Createsustainableemployment
• Promote local entrepreneurship
Crowdfunding Objective
We aim to raise ₹3,850,000 (approximately €38,000) to fund the launch of the first Hot Momos restaurant. This willcover the followingexpenses:
Budget Categories
|
Item |
Amount (INR) |
Equivalent (€) |
|
Launch of Sales Outlets (rent, deposit, setup) |
₹1,000,000 |
9,900 € |
|
Production Kitchen Installation |
500,000 ₹ |
5,000 € |
|
Marketing &Website |
200,000 ₹ |
2,000 € |
|
Staff Housing&Meals |
100,000 ₹ |
1,000 € |
|
Salaries (1 year) & Ongoing Training |
750,000 ₹ |
7,500 € |
|
Refrigerated Vehicle for Transport |
300,000 ₹ |
3,000 € |
|
Women’s Training Program |
100,000 ₹ |
1,000 € |
|
TOTAL |
₹3,850,000 |
38,000 € |
Final Beneficiaries of the Fundraising Campaign
A Creative and Solidarity-Based Partnership
Charitable Foundation and Indian NGO:
CREATIVE EARTH (TERRE CRÉATIVE)
An NGO committed to empowering women through social entrepreneurship.
In partnership with:
GESTA POETICA (France)
An association dedicated to art, training, and creative social coaching.
Joint Project: HOT MOMOS
Creation of food micro-enterprises through a network of production and sales units for momos (Asian dumplings), called HOT MOMOS.
Project Goals:
• Provide sustainable job opportunities to women in vulnerable situations
• Promote an ethical, inclusive, and replicable economic model
• Combine traditional know-how with social innovation
Project Leaders
International partnership for women’s empowerment
GESTA POETICA (France) x CREATIVE EARTH (India)
A shared project: HOT MOMOS — Food entrepreneurship for women
The Partnership
This project was born from the collaboration between:
• GESTA POETICA, a French association dedicated to art, training, and professional coaching, represented by Anna Ballesio, actress, trainer, and certified coach (Master's in Coaching, Paris 8 University, 2005), with over 20 years of experience in integration, career transition, and personal development.
• CREATIVE EARTH (TERRE CRÉATIVE), an Indian NGO focused on sustainable development, humanitarian aid, environmental preservation, and cultural heritage, represented by Syam Kumar, managing trustee and leader of the HOT MOMOS project.
HOT MOMOS Project Goal
To create women-led and operated momo production and sales units in South India.
Main Objectives:
Economic empowerment of women
Job creation and vocational training
Support for local women-led entrepreneurship
Anna Ballesio will lead tailored theater and personal coaching workshops designed specifically for women in the program, with aims to:
• Boost self-esteem, public speaking, and personal empowerment
• Develop interpersonal skills, focus, calmness, and creativity
• Provide a safe and expressive support space for participants
These custom workshops, inspired by actor training (playful voice, gaze, listening, and body exercises), are proven tools for social transformation already used widely in France.
About CREATIVE EARTH (India)
Founded in 2018, Creative Earth is a charitable foundation dedicated to human well-being, social justice, environmental protection, and cultural preservation.
Mission:
• Improve quality of life through education, training, and sustainable development
• Protectnaturalecosystems
• Promote cultural and historical heritage
Training Programs (in partnership with SRC – Kerala):
• Diplomas in learning disabilities, applied counseling, acupressure, geriatric coaching, and trainer certification
• Community projects in schools, retirement homes, and health centers
• Employment-oriented skill development programs
Impact:
• 500+ people trained
• 1,000+ treesplanted
• 50+ cultural sites preserved
Team
• Syam Kumar (Managing Trustee)
• Prasenan J (Founder)
• Padmaja K.V (Education & Health)
• Reshma P (Programs)
• SyamVenniyoorar (Environment)
• Volunteers: psychologists, educators, legal advisors
Syam Kumar M. G.
• Age: 39
• Location:Mapusa, Goa, India
• Role: Project Lead – HOT MOMOS
• Responsibilities: Management of the pilot project and first outlet in Mapusa (Goa)
A Life Dedicated to People
Syam Kumar M. G. is a deeply committed individual working at the crossroads of education, holistic health, and social development. He began his career as a teacher, igniting learning in youth with passion. His path later expanded into health, drawing on his family’s Ayurvedic heritage to offer natural healing practices.
Expert in Holistic Care
He is the founder of a holistic healing center in Gokarna (Karnataka), a renowned coastal town in southern India. Specializing in naturopathy, Ayurveda, and yoga, he has built a strong reputation, particularly among European visitors, drawn by the quality, ethics, and authenticity of his care.
Founder of Creative Earth Trust
With rich field experience, Syam Kumar founded Creative Earth Trust in 2018 to provide practical, local, and sustainable solutions to pressing social and environmental issues.
Key Areas of Action:
• Women’sempowerment
• Education and inclusion
• Environmental protection
• Support for vulnerablechildren
• Cultural heritagepreservation
Leading the HOT MOMOS Project
In line with his long-standing commitment, Syam Kumar launched HOT MOMOS, a food-based social enterprise aiming to:
• Empower women through stable employment
• Build a sustainable local economic structure
• Offer healthy, affordable street food
The first restaurant will open in Mapusa (Goa) and serve as a model for a future national network.
Syam Kumar embodies the spirit of a social entrepreneur deeply rooted in tradition, forward-thinking, and dedicated to innovation for community upliftment.
A Cultural, Solidarity-Based, and Entrepreneurial Project
HOT MOMOS is more than just a food business. It is a transformational social project that blends training, artistic coaching, and local development, driven by two passionate and complementary organizations.
Special Thanks
Syam Kumar warmly thanks you for your interest and support in this meaningful, tangible, and hopeful project.
Join us in building a future where women reclaim their voice, independence, and place in society — through work, solidarity, and creativity.
Project Location:India
The link of the crowdfunding,
[Contribuer au projet]
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