Providing Myanmar's poor with products, services—and income
Proximity Design creates products and services that help Myanmar's rural families save labor and increase their earning power.
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The problem
Rural farm life is difficult
With no access to electricity or technology, Myanmar's small-plot farmers have few opportunities to escape extreme poverty.
The solution
Boost income, improve quality of life
Relevant, appropriate products and services like irrigation equipment, solar lighting, and financial services boost income and make daily life easier.
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The role of design
Proximity Designs' user-centered approach combines customer input with rapid, iterative prototyping for fast design, efficient manufacturing and distribution, and powerful results.
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Impact
Proximity Design's network now reaches 80 percent of Myanmar's rural population, helping 2.5 million people generate approximately US$54 million in additional income since 2005.
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Learn more about Proximity Designs
Proximity Designs is expanding to 4,000 more villages, helping their residents generate US $122.25 million in additional income.
We design and deliver new solutions to ancient problems.
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