Established in 1991, Manushi is a non-profit, non- governmental organization aiming to promote the poor, disadvantaged and marginalized women and men in the world of work through training, facilitating and placing them in diverse gainful activities including handicrafts and small business. Manushi is a founder member of the Fair Trade Group Nepal.

Initially founded for the promotion of traditional arts and crafts produced by the poor, disadvantaged and marginalized women, Manrrshi has now grown and diversified its activities incorporating management and skill training, entrepreneurship development, micro-credit for women, health & environment, and gender concerns directly impacting on women's empowerment and community development.