DNDA25 Organization
AHANA

In the forests of Indonesia, the highlands of India, and across communities throughout Asia and the majority world, skilled artisans, entrepreneurs, and innovators have spent generations developing solutions that are deeply rooted in their environment — handmade goods, natural ingredients, traditional foods, and sustainable practices that have stood the test of time. This knowledge is rare, deeply human, and increasingly hard to find. AHANA exists to change that as a sourcing and advisory platform that connects impact-driven small- and medium-size businesses, artisan communities, eco-focused brands, and grassroots innovators from across the “majority world” to businesses and partners globally. From traditional craftspeople to problem-solving entrepreneurs building sustainable solutions for modern challenges — if it creates genuine impact, AHANA is interested.
What makes AHANA different is simple: they don’t just facilitate transactions. They work directly on the ground with communities, brands, and entrepreneurs across Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Tibet, and beyond — building long-term relationships that ensure fair pay, preserve traditional knowledge, and create lasting economic opportunity where it matters most.
For businesses, this means access to verified, high-quality products and partners with a genuine story behind them. For the communities and enterprises we work with, it means visibility, stable income, and a seat at the global table.
AHANA is built on the belief that the best solutions to our biggest challenges — climate, inequality, broken supply chains — already exist in the majority world. They just need the right platform, the right partners, and the right support to reach their full potential.
Group Members
Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena – Founder & CEO



