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EMPOWERMENT    Caroline believes that we can all   platforms like Facebook and     and providing promotional support.

                achieve our dreams and goals if we
                                                  Instagram, and the response was
                                                                                    Additionally, we collaborate with
                                                  overwhelming. What made
                                                                                    skilled people for stitching, ensuring
                are willing to go at them with all our
                heart, no matter what challenges
                                                                                    high-quality products. Volunteers
                                                  this launch even more special was
 THROUGH        come our way. It's a message she   the massive outpouring of support   also play a vital role in supporting
                                                  from volunteers who came together
                                                                                    future projects, helping to drive
                believes must be firmly instilled in
                children from their youngest days.
                                                                                    the brand's mission forward.
                                                  to bring this vision to life. Every
                                                                                    Through these partnerships, Jataa
                                                  model featured in our campaign
                                                                                    continues to grow, fostering a strong
                Jataa is a brand dedicated to
                                                  was a volunteer, and even our
 BRAND          empowering single women who       photographer generously offered   sense of community and shared
                are in vulnerable communities.
                                                  their services. This was just the
                                                                                    purpose. Podi Kaday is a platform
                                                  beginning of what would become
                                                                                    dedicated to recommending and
                Launched in June 2021.
                The initiative stemmed from a
                                                                                    promoting micro-level entrepreneurs
                                                  a movement fueled by community
                                                                                    who persistently strive every day
                                                  spirit.
                desire to eliminate the stigma
 INITIATIVES    associated with wearing head      As word spread, prominent clothing   to sustain their livelihoods. These
                                                                                    individuals embody resilience and
                scarves during chemotherapy-
                                                                                    determination, and Podi Kaday aims
                                                  store entrepreneurs embraced
                induced hair loss.
                                                  the idea and recognized the core
                                                                                    to shed light on their efforts and
                What sets Jataa apart is its
                inception with zero investment,   positivity of the Jataa brand.    support their journey. Through
                                                                                    Podi Kaday, we celebrate
                                                  Their support was instrumental in
                highlighting its commitment to    amplifying the visibility and impact   the spirit of entrepreneurship at the
                making a meaningful impact        of the brand. Additionally, several   grassroots level, recognizing
 Mrs. Caroline Anne   without financial barriers. Our   leading corporates volunteered   the importance of these endeavors
                                                  to lend their endorsement, seeing
                                                                                    in keeping the home fires
                brand purpose is to create
 Jurie is the former   a fashion statement that makes   the profound message of unity and   burning. Our platform seeks to
                                                                                    amplify the voices and stories of
                                                  strength that Jataa represents.
                wearing a headscarf in public not
 Mrs. World 2020.   only acceptable but also stylish.   The success of the brand launch   these hardworking individuals,
                By encouraging more people to
                                                                                    showcasing their unique talents and
 Caroline, was   wear headscarves openly, we help   was not just about the product; it   contributions to their communities.
 crowned Mrs. World   dissolve the stigma surrounding   was a collective effort from people   Podi Kaday is a platform dedicated
                                                  who shared a belief in the power of
                them. This simple act promotes
 in December 2019 in   unity, as society collectively   fashion to promote societal change.   to supporting and promoting
                                                                                    micro-level entrepreneurs who
                                                  The Jataa movement quickly
                challenges preconceived notions
 Las Vegas. In June   and embraces diversity. When   became a symbol of community,   tirelessly work every day to sustain
                people wear a Jataa, it becomes
                                                  solidarity, and unity. It was, without
                                                                                    their livelihoods. These resilient
 2021, she launched   more than just an accessory – it is   a doubt, one big team effort, with   individuals often think outside
                                                                                    the box, developing innovative
                                                  each individual playing a vital role
                a symbol of strength, compassion,
 her “Empowerment”   and solidarity with those bravely   in creating a brand that resonates   business concepts that are
                                                                                    vital to their communities, yet
                                                  with positivity and inclusivity. We
                fighting cancer. Through this small
 brands Initiatives   gesture, society can demonstrate   received incredible encouragement   they frequently lack the public
                                                                                    awareness and recognition they
                its support, highlighting how
                                                  from across the seas when
 Jataa and Podi Kaday.   fashion can transcend superficial   a Sri Lankan woman in Malawi,   deserve. Podi Kaday aims to shed
                                                  inspired by our social media pages,
                                                                                    light on their efforts, celebrating
                differences. As more individuals
 In August 2022, she   adopt this trend, it becomes   sent us material from Africa to   the entrepreneurial spirit at the
                a powerful force for change,
                                                  support our cause. Additionally,
                                                                                    grassroots level. By amplifying
 launched her first   breaking down barriers and   Sri Lankans living abroad have   their voices and showcasing their
                encouraging acceptance of all
                                                                                    unique talents, we not only highlight
                                                  expressed their strong interest in
 business venture   people, regardless of background   selling Jataa in their territories.   their contributions but also play
                or circumstance. Ultimately, this
                                                  This global support underscores the
                                                                                    a role in rebuilding economic
 Confiance by Caroline   movement will foster a deeper   widespread appeal of our brand and   stability in the nation. These small-
 J, which is now  sense of unity and respect, with   its message, further amplifying  scale businesses are essential in
                everyone coming together to
                                                  the unity and positivity Jataa strives
                                                                                    strengthening local economies and
 re-branded as   support one common cause         to foster.                        driving sustainable growth, and our
                through meaningful fashion
                                                                                    platform is committed to bringing
 Esoterique by   statements.                      Jataa is a partnership-driven brand   their stories to the forefront.
                                                  that thrives on collaboration.
 Caroline J.    On June 12th , 2021, we proudly   We rely on partnerships for sourcing
                                                  materials, securing outlet spaces,
                launched Jataa on social media
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