Arzu, Inc.

aka ARZU STUDIO HOPE   |   Northbrook, IL   |  www.arzustudiohope.org
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Mission

ARZU, meaning “hope”, transforms lives by empowering Afghan women to lift themselves and their families out of poverty through ethical, artisan-based employment, education, and access to healthcare, thereby changing the way they see the world and their place in it. ARZU is an innovative model of social entrepreneurship with a mission to create economic stability for communities in need.

Through the sale of Afghan-made rugs and Peace Cord® bracelets, ARZU STUDIO HOPE supports a holistic approach to sustainable poverty alleviation through artisan-based employment that empowers Afghan women. Women, earning fair labor wages, weave exquisite hand-knotted rugs and paracord bracelets. Innovative social benefit practices drive transformational change by providing grassroots access to vital education, healthcare, clean water and sustainable community development programs.

Ruling year info

2004

Founder and CEO

Mrs. Connie K. Duckworth

Main address

3149 Dundee Rd #273

Northbrook, IL 60062 USA

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EIN

84-1636816

NTEE code info

International Economic Development (Q32)

IRS filing requirement

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Core to the Arzu approach is the Social Contract with weaver families who receive above market compensation for their weaving. In exchange for the extra income families must send all of their children under the age of 15 to school full-time and have women in the household attend literacy classes. Arzu also provides a basic health-care package focused on addressing Afghanistan highest public priority lowering the maternal death rate. In addition Arzu provides worker safety programs health training programs and community service projects such as water purification systems and public facilities.

Population(s) Served

Central to each ARZU project is the principle that all change begins with economic empowerment, and that for this economic empowerment to be sustainable, particularly in conflict countries such as Afghanistan, ARZU provides an ecosystem of economic opportunity and training, literacy and basic health services in order to make the individual, the family and ultimately, the community successful.

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Awards

#1 NGO in Bamyan Province 2014

Afghan Ministry of Economy

Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship 2008

Skoll Foundation

Nancy Vincent McClelland Merit Award 2011

ASID

Gold Award Winner, Best New Product, Lifestyle and Social Impact 2011

Edison Awards

Best of 2009 2009

Interior Design

Best of NeoCon 2009

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Financials

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Arzu, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 06/13/2019
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Connie Duckworth

ARZU, Inc.

Annette Carroll

Principal/Partner with Hewitt Associates

Christina Corsiglia

Capital Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes