6 Companies, 9 Entrepreneurs Who Turned Social Service into Business
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siliconindia | Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 07:45 Hrs
4. Heather Hasson
Company: FIGS
Heather learnt on a field trip to Yo-Mihn City, about the adversities faced by kids in poorer countries like Vietnam and Kenya who were not being allowed to attend school as they lacked uniforms. Fashion Inspired Global Sophistication, a startup by Heather supplies school uniforms to kids in Kenya and Tanzania for every classy tie or Bow sold. The company has risen to quick prominence due to its philanthropy and social activities.

