Following the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, 2015, cc-tapis launched DESIGN FOR NEPAL, a fundraising initiative to support communities in Nepal through design.

The first edition brought together leading figures and organisations from Milan’s design community, who donated objects and furnishings for a charity sale held at the cc-tapis showroom. The initiative raised over €5,000, helping fund the construction of 20 temporary shelters for cc-tapis’ weavers affected by the earthquake.

The project continued in the following years, bringing together an expanding group of designers, galleries and design companies around the same commitment to education and support for communities in Nepal.

In 2016, Nelcya Chamszadeh and Fabrizio Cantoni founded CC-FOR EDUCATION, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the education of children from the families of cc-tapis’ weavers in Nepal.

The initiative marked a shift towards a long-term commitment to the children and families connected to cc-tapis’ weaving community, with the aim of giving children access to a complete education, from kindergarten through high school, by covering school-related expenses and supporting them throughout their educational journey.

The programme initially partnered with Wits Academy and Vidya Byayam School, two schools located in the Kathmandu Valley, close to cc-tapis’ production facilities.

In 2018, the first student supported by CC-FOR EDUCATION enrolled in Computer Engineering at Nepal Engineering College, marking an important milestone in the development of the programme and its ambition to support young people throughout different stages of their education.

As part of this ongoing commitment, the project has also developed a series of collaborations with designers and partners from the international design community. In 2019, French designer Jean-Marie Massaud designed Parvata, a limited-edition rug created exclusively for CC-FOR EDUCATION. Inspired by the mountains of Nepal, the rug was produced in the Kathmandu Valley and sold to raise funds supporting the education of children and young people in Nepal. 

In 2026, cc-tapis entered a new phase of its commitment to education in Nepal through a partnership with Apeiron ODV – Alleviate Poverty through Empowering Women in Rural Areas of Nepal. 
With more than twenty years of experience in Nepal, Apeiron work on gender-based violence prevention and response, women’s empowerment, child protection, psychosocial support and community-based interventions. 
The partnership builds on cc-tapis’ long-standing educational commitment, providing a more structured and sustainable framework for supporting children and connecting access to education with broader issues of protection, inclusion, equality and empowerment. 
Through WEAVE TO EDUCATE: Scholarship Program for Children of Carpet Weaving Families, children from economically vulnerable families connected to Nepal’s carpet-weaving sector receive financial support to access and remain in quality education. 
The programme covers essential educational expenses, including school fees, admission and examination fees, books and stationery, uniforms and other compulsory school-related costs. 
Particular attention is given to equal educational opportunities for girls and boys, recognising that girls can face additional barriers related to gender norms, domestic responsibilities and unequal access to resources.

cc-tapis’ relationship with Nepal also extends to supporting communities when unexpected emergencies arise. 
In September 2026, a severe flood hit Nepal, causing loss of life, leaving people missing and severely affecting thousands of families. 
In response to the emergency, cc-tapis supported Apeiron, which had opened a dedicated emergency fund to provide immediate assistance to the communities affected by the flood and respond to the most urgent needs on the ground.