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Welcome to the 106 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in March 2025! This month’s roundup includes new members from South Africa, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Angola, Kenya, Nigeria, Mali, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Wales, England, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Greece, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil, Nicaragua, Mexico, the United States, and Canada. You can see half of them below. Part 1 is here. More than 4,256 enterprises across 116 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Tard, Hungary
Matyodesign produces hand-embroidered clothing, accessories, and housewares to preserve Matyó culture, pass it on to younger generations, and create livelihood opportunities for women in rural Hungary. Their jackets, ponchos, vests, dresses, blouses, T-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, bedding, and other products are available online. Matyodesign also organizes immersive travel experiences and team-building programs in the village of Tard in northeastern Hungary. Visitors are able to try traditional hand embroidery, cooking, and clothing, visit the Matyodesign sewing studio, and explore local culture through workshops, museum visits, and other activities. All initiatives are designed to support the local community. Matyodesign prioritizes sustainably sourced materials, minimizes environmental impact through localized small-batch production, and offers custom embroidery services for pre-loved clothing.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Impact Hub Amsterdam accelerates inclusive and sustainable innovation and collaborates to build a new economy that works for all. They offer venture support programs for entrepreneurs looking to start, grow, and scale, consultancy services for companies looking to innovate and enhance sustainability, and partnerships for government and other organizations looking to join forces and solve key challenges. Impact Hub Amsterdam focuses on four key ecosystems—Food, Circularity, Inclusion, and Fashion—based on their regional significance, the impact entrepreneurs within their community, and their contribution to advancing multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They are a certified B Corporation and a member of Social Enterprise NL and the global Impact Hub network.
Chicago, Illinois, United States | San Marcos, Nicaragua
Sol Organica offers regenerative organic tropical fruit products and helps break the cycle of poverty for smallholder farming families in Nicaragua. They specialize in organic pitaya, mango, banana, pineapple, and passion fruit purees, juices, individually quick frozen fruits, and solar-dried fruit snacks and powders with a focus on custom product development, traceability, logistics, warehousing, and quality assurance. Sol Organica is committed to farming methods that restore ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, build soil health, and empower farming communities. Their agricultural development arm, Burke Agro de Nicaragua, coordinates weekly agricultural workshops and farm visits, provides financial training, helps farmers and cooperatives open bank accounts, pays above-market prices, and creates job opportunities for single mothers in rural communities. Sol Organica is a certified B Corporation and the first processing company in the world to receive Regenerative Organic Certification for fruits. They also have Fair Trade USA, EU Organic, and USDA Organic certification. Sol Simple, their retail line, is a member of ReGen Brands.
New York, New York, United States
Echoing Green was established in 1987 to find and support emerging leaders with bold ideas to positively impact the world. Their annual Fellowship includes leadership development, wellbeing support, seed funding, virtual and in-person convenings, connections with experts and opportunities, and access to a broad, dynamic ecosystem. Fellows focus on the root causes of complex and interconnected global issues like climate change, education, health, human rights, poverty, and racial justice and become lifelong members of Echoing Green’s community. Echoing Green works collaboratively to drive social innovation and transform systems. They are part of Catalyst Now, Schwab Foundation’s Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship, Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), and the Earthshot Prize and Undaunted global network of accelerators. Echoing Green is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Billabong Garden Complex provides a range of local services and a supported work environment for people with disabilities in Shepparton, Victoria, to feel valued, confident, and respected. Billabong Wholesale Nursery supplies native and locally-adapted plants to landscapers, government bodies, builders, and retail nurseries, Billabong Flowers offers fresh floral arrangements, Billabong Rags upcycles materials into graded rags for local businesses, Billabong Lawns & Gardens provides mowing, yard maintenance, and cleaning services, and Billabong Outdoor Learning Centre provides a venue for meetings, training sessions, workshops, and social gatherings. They partner with Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme to provide a collection point for recyclable bottles, cans, and cartons. Billabong Garden Complex is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Australia and Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC). They operate under ConnectGV, a not-for-profit organization and registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider, and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Zagreb, Croatia
Cooperative for Ethical Financing (ZEF) brings together organizations and individuals in Croatia to develop a democratic, transparent, just, and socially and environmentally responsible economy through shared knowledge and resources. They are building Croatia’s first ethical bank to provide low-cost banking services, offer favorable credit programs to meet basic living needs, and invest in organic agriculture, renewable energy, small and medium-sized enterprises, new technologies, social entrepreneurship, and community development projects. Members co-own the bank, receive equal voting rights on all key issues, and access consultations, educational programs, financial services, an extensive internal market to offer their products and services, and a platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences. ZEF provides free and discounted services to low-income individuals. They operate as a not-for-profit cooperative and reinvest all surplus towards their mission. ZEF is a member of Impact Hub Zagreb.
Maroantsetra, Madagascar
Tanana Madagascar transforms endemic renewable resources in northeastern Madagascar into home decor and accessories to support conservation, poverty alleviation, and the preservation of cultural art forms. They use sustainably harvested wild silk, raffia, and natural dyes to create wall hangings, baskets, table linens, throw pillows, ornaments, sachets, scarves, and more. Tanana Madagascar works with farmers to plant native trees, which become host plants for endemic silk worms. This gives farmers and artisans the opportunity to earn a living wage and send their children to school while protecting and rebuilding their local rainforest. Tanana provides sales and marketing services, their local in-country partner offers ongoing training and flexible work-from-home opportunities for women artisans, and their parent organization, Conservation Through Poverty Alleviation International (CPALI), assists artisans and silk farmers with procurement and operations as needed. Tanana Madagascar is Certified Wildlife Friendly and a Fair Trade Federation verified member.
New York, New York, United States
Right To Be is working to build a world that’s free of harassment and filled with humanity. They hold space for people experiencing harassment to share their stories for affirmation and support, they train people to respond to, intervene in, and heal from harassment, and they prepare new leaders to create safe and inclusive workplaces, schools, and communities. Right To Be developed the 5D bystander intervention methodology for supporting someone who is being harassed: Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, and Direct. They founded the Allies Solidarity Network to bring together organizations that act against identity-based hate, discrimination, harassment, and violence. Network members raise awareness, amplify efforts, and collaborate on rapid response advocacy, education, and policy change. Right To Be, formerly called Hollaback!, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Monterrey, Mexico
Dis-CapaciTodos creates a more inclusive and conscious society in Mexico by promoting the rights, autonomy, and visibility of people with disabilities through innovation, education, and collective action. They specialize in inclusion training and workshops, accessibility evaluations, business consulting, and public awareness campaigns, conferences, and events that amplify voices from the disability community and promote a narrative of autonomy, dignity, and potential. Dis-CapaciTodos is led by people with disabilities, rooted in lived experience, and driven by social innovation. They actively work with low-income communities and small businesses to make inclusion affordable and practical. One of their flagship projects is a Verified Accessibility Map, which identifies inclusive businesses and provides them with visibility, training, and affordable inclusion tools like accessible signage, braille menus, and sign language resources. Dis-CapaciTodos leverages their community of people with disabilities, caregivers, allies, and social entrepreneurs to amplify causes and mobilize support for crowdfunding campaigns and other disability-focused initiatives.
Madingley, England, United Kingdom
Kickstart Coffee offers specialty coffee from Mt Elgon, Uganda, and uses the proceeds to fund education and community development projects. Their coffee is sourced directly from an agroforestry cooperative dedicated to sustainable farming practices and fair pay, roasted in the United Kingdom at a carbon neutral certified roastery, packed in recyclable packaging, and delivered by electric vehicle. Kickstart Coffee works with coffee growing communities to plant coffee trees to increase their income and other trees to provide shade, build soil, promote diversity, and prevent mud slides. They use all profits to support Love & Care for the Child Ministries, which provides education, food, and emotional assistance to children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Entebbe. Kickstart Coffee is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of the With Purpose Network organized by Get Synergised.
São Domingos de Rana, Portugal
Stone Soup Consulting helps optimize organizations and initiatives through collective processes of strategy creation and implementation, so that they achieve their greatest possible impact. Their consultancy services focus on organizational development, sustainability strategy, social impact measurement and evaluation, strategic planning, fundraising and financial sustainability, communication strategy, venture philanthropy and impact investment, strategic alliances, social business models and plans, human resources management, project and organization selection processes, scaling-up, training, and research. Stone Soup Academy offers comprehensive training programs for leaders and managers of impact-driven organisations, civil society groups, businesses, social enterprises, and funders. Stone Soup minimizes their environmental impact by working remotely and guiding team members on best practices related to business travel, paper use, energy consumption, and waste management. They are a certified B Corporation and a member of Impact Hub Lisbon.
Ceará, Brazil
BlueC promotes sustainable algae cultivation to raise environmental awareness, boost the blue economy, uplift Brazilian coastal communities, and increase biodiversity. They provide comprehensive support for native seaweed cultivation, including system installation, ongoing operational support, training and capacity building for local communities, and consultations for producers and investors in the seaweed industry. They also purchase algae, collaborate on developing seaweed-based food and cosmetic products, and implement corporate social responsibility projects. Their training programs promote social inclusion and income generation, encouraging community production through workshops on cultivation techniques, environmental management, and marketing of algae-derived products. BlueC cultivates native macroalgae without harvesting from natural habitats. They avoid animal-derived inputs and freshwater use in processing. BlueC grounds their work in scientific research and publishes informational materials that highlight algae’s ecological importance and role in the blue economy.
Harare, Zimbabwe
Impact Hub Harare catalyzes positive social change in Zimbabwe, drives innovation, and empowers local innovators, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers to address some of the most pressing challenges in our society. They specialize in incubation and acceleration, capacity building, hackathons, innovation consultancy, event hosting and management, research, digital solutions, and coworking spaces. Impact Hub Harare focuses on gender equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion, climate action, and using technology as a force for good. Initiatives include supporting women through sport, helping integrate circular economy principles into small and growing businesses, assisting African diaspora entrepreneurs in scaling their ventures back to their home countries, training unemployed youth, and more. Impact Hub Harare provides sliding scale pricing, mobilizes revolving funds to support women- and youth-led ventures, and hosts free or low-cost community events. They are a member of the global Impact Hub network. Impact Hub Harare is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Chaukori, Uttarakhand, India
Himalayan Naari is a self-help collective of Indigenous women in the Kumaoun region of India that revitalizes local woolen crafts and enables women to support their families and improve their quality of life. They combine traditional stitches with modern designs to create knitted and woven caps, headbands, mittens, scarves, cowls, baby bonnets, blankets, wraps, and more. Himalayan Naari uses local plants and flowers to create vibrant, naturally dyed wool, which they use in their own products and sell as Lofty Peaks Yarn for creative projects. Knitting is done by the mothers of Chakouri, a small community surrounding a local school where many women move to give their children better educational opportunities. Himalayan Education Foundation provides design, marketing, sales, and business development support. Himalayan Naari is a Fair Trade Federation verified member.
Wellington, New Zealand
Thankyou Payroll streamlines payroll management for small businesses and supports sustainable outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand. They provide government-accredited pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) intermediary services and offer cloud-based software that assists with tax compliance, employee payments, payslips, leave management, and accounting. Thankyou Payroll supports their staff with above-standard leave entitlements, well-being allowance, health insurance, flexible and hybrid work options, and a matched superannuation contribution. They reduce their environmental impact through low-carbon commuting incentives like fully funded public transport and interest-free e-bike loans, internal sustainability education, waste audits and composting initiatives, partnering with mission-aligned suppliers, maintaining carbon-positive status through Ekos, and supporting nature generation through paid volunteer days and long-term environmental partnerships. Thankyou Payroll offers free payroll services to local charities. They are transitioning to a steward ownership model under Generous Ventures, a charitable trust. Thankyou Payroll is a member of New Zealand Sustainable Business Network and Climate Leaders Coalition.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Kusanya Cafe was started as a creative community gathering space and a place of empowerment and encouragement in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. They serve coffee, all-day breakfast, and lunch, offer catering services, roast coffee onsite, provide job training and apprenticeships, and host community-driven arts, culture, and educational events. Kusanya Cafe is committed to maintaining inclusive prices for the Englewood community. They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization governed by Englewood residents and stakeholders. Kusanya Cafe reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Bamako, Mali
Mamali Moringa produces moringa-based products in Mali to support local livelihoods and enhance health and wellbeing. They offer moringa powder, moringa herbal teas, moringa cookies, moringa oil, moringa seeds, and multi-flavor coconut chips through their online store and their shop in Lafiabougou. Mamali Moringa provides seeds, training, and coaching to local farmers and partners with local women’s cooperatives for processing. They prioritize sustainable agriculture and use solar-powered dryers to dry harvested leaves. Mamali Moringa donates to and participates in reforestation campaigns. They are a member of Impact Hub Bamako.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Neococo Collective creates equitable job opportunities for displaced, refugee, and immigrant women in the United States through the art of hand embroidery and other crafts. They specialize in hand-embroidered clothing, accessories, and baby quilts, crocheted organic cotton baby toys, and woven rope stools. Neococo Collective provides hands-on training, skill-building workshops, fair living wages, and a supportive, personalized approach that considers each woman’s unique background, experience, and language needs. They engage in events, workshops, and markets to educate people on the issues of resettlement and help their members integrate into local communities. Neococo Collective partners with Choose Love, Program for Torture Victims (PTV), and International Rescue Committee (IRC). They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Revolution Institute promotes cooperative wealth building to close the racial wealth gap and liberate the creative potential of underserved communities through sustainable, future-oriented work, entrepreneurship, and value-aligned collaboration. They incubate and launch worker cooperatives in renewable energy and advanced manufacturing and provide free technical training and certification, a comprehensive personal and career growth program, paid internships, direct workforce placement, upskilling opportunities, and career advice. Trainees graduate into worker-owners of the established cooperatives, earn competitive salaries and patronage dividends, and build personal, communal, and generational wealth. They partner with organizations, universities, and businesses in Chicago to create a pipeline of skilled talent from historically underrepresented groups. Revolution Institute is a member of the mHUB Innovation Center for Physical Product Development, Illinois Green Coalition, and the Employee Social Enterprise Network. They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Rowville, Victoria, Australia
Pak360 delivers innovative, compostable packaging and waste solutions in Australia to eliminate plastic, reduce landfill waste, and support a circular economy. They produce hot and cold cups, straws, plates, bowls, trays, bin liners, cutlery, takeaway containers, snackboxes, napkins, and carry bags from sustainably sourced materials. They also supply composting bins for food waste, coffee grounds, and their packaging, offer compost collection services to cafes, schools, and workplaces, and provide free resources and workshops on composting, responsible waste management, and sustainable packaging practices. Pak360 donates their products to community events, schools, and nonprofit initiatives. They are a member of Social Enterprise Australia, Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC), Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA), and Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA).
Chicago, Illinois, United States
ILAVA creates fair trade clothing, accessories, and housewares with a fashion-forward African aesthetic and contributes to economic and educational opportunities for women and girls in Africa. Their versatile capes, dresses, skirts, shirts, headwraps, and textile housewares are made in Tanzania from wax-printed fabrics and natural handwoven cotton. ILAVA pays above living wage rates and ensures dignified working conditions. They prioritize suppliers and partners committed to poverty reduction, empowerment, sustainability, and community development. Each purchase supports their nonprofit initiative, ILAVA Gives Back. ILAVA is a member of Chicago Fair Trade.
Ubatuba, Brazil
Impact Hub Ubatuba promotes business models that drive innovative solutions to socio-environmental problems in the Serra do Mar and north coast of São Paulo. Their facilities in Barra da Lagoa include shared workstations, private work rooms, fiscal address services, a multimedia studio, event spaces, a cafe, and a shop with local artisanal products like jams, coffees, craft beers, ceramics, natural cosmetics, regional literature, and more. Impact Hub Ubatuba offers access to a global network of peers and entrepreneurs, hosts free community events, and provides subsidized rates to those who cannot afford their services. They are a member of the global Impact Hub network.
Dublin, Ireland
CanDo offers natural personal care, handwoven textiles, and confidential shredding services and creates training and employment opportunities for blind and vision-impaired people in Dublin. Their soap bars, creams, balms, oils, liquid castile soap, and soy wax candles are made with no synthetic fragrances or additives and packed in recyclable and refillable packaging. Their scarves, mats, and other textiles are made from yarn donated by local designers and offcuts from Irish wool mills. Their Out of Sight initiative provides confidential shredding and record destruction services staffed exclusively by blind and vision-impaired people. CanDo operates from the historic Drumcondra Castle campus, continuing a tradition of employing blind people that goes back to the 1870s when the Carmelite Brothers founded a weaving and basketmaking workshop for blind men living on the streets of Dublin. They operate as a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission. CanDo is a member of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland (SERI).
New York, New York, United States
Closiist provides a single-access marketplace for environmentally responsible products, supports local businesses, and promotes sustainable living. They source and supply grocery items, personal care, home goods, books, stationery, clothing, accessories, pet supplies, wellness products, zero waste essentials, and more. Closiist enables customers to discover local products from their own region or state and promotes shopping locally to reduce environmental impact and create resilient local economies. They organize free events to raise awareness about sustainability, offer refill options, and provide carbon neutral shipping through Sendle. Closiist partners with Greenspark to offset carbon and collect plastic with every order. They donate to Growing Up Green, Women and Climate, and other environmental initiatives. Closiist is a member of Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area.
Chicago, Illinois, United States | Herat, Afghanistan
Heray Spice aims to connect people to the rich culinary heritage of Afghanistan, supply ethically sourced spices to kitchens worldwide, foster sustainable farming, empower farmers, and create positive social impact. They specialize in single-origin saffron threads and saffron powder sourced from the Heray farmer cooperative and processing facility in Herat and shipped from their fulfillment center in Chicago. Heray Spice promotes saffron cultivation as a profitable alternative to poppy farming. They know each farmer in the cooperative by name, provide training and support services, follow fair trade principles, and offer above-market prices, on-time payments, and profit sharing. Heray Spice contributes a portion of their profits to the Heray Education Fund to support the education of Afghan women. They are a member of Chicago Fair Trade.
Frankston, Victoria, Australia
Navaroo provides comprehensive external construction services, equips refugees and new migrants with job and training opportunities in the construction industry, and facilitates their transition and settlement in Australia. They specialize in general construction work, quantity surveying, and project consultation and management for commercial projects. Navaroo creates job opportunities, provides on-the-job training, facilitates access to certification programs through external providers, offers ongoing, culturally sensitive support through a dedicated officer, helps employees connect with additional support services, and assists in their transition to other employment. Their programs support refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants to achieve self-sufficiency, enabling them to live independently and contribute to the economy while feeling socially included in the community. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Frankston Social Enterprise Hub.
Elk Grove, California, United States
A Seat at the Table Books fosters community and inclusivity by offering a safe, affirming space for all identities through their cafe and bookstore in Elk Grove, California. They provide a diverse selection of books, serve food and drinks, and offer an event space for hire. A Seat at the Table Books hosts book fairs, writing groups, craft sessions, and other activities, facilitates book donations to youth, teachers, and community groups, and promotes education, literacy, skill building, community development, and mutual aid through their nonprofit arm, A Seat at the Table Community Initiative (ASATTCI). Their coffee is roasted on an all-electric, zero-emission roaster. A Seat at the Table Books is a member of Rainbow Chamber, The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Organize Elk Grove, Progressive Parents of Elk Grove, American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA), California Independent Booksellers’ Alliance (CALIBA), and American Booksellers Association.
Basel, Switzerland
MusikSpitex alleviates loneliness and promotes social and cultural inclusion by providing in-person concerts for elderly people with dementia and those unable to attend public cultural events due to health or physical challenges. They collaborate with home care organizations, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities to deliver personalized musical experiences tailored to the preferences and histories of their audience. Their professional musicians provide respite for caregivers and relatives. MusikSpitex maintains a donation fund and a flexible voucher system to provide free-of-charge performances for people from low-income backgrounds. They are a not-for-profit project of Verein Cassiopeia and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Lagos, Nigeria
Her Dream Initiative aims to empower girls and women in Nigeria and beyond, curb discriminatory and harmful practices, and create a safe space for women and girls to dream through advocacy, education, and community engagement. They publish articles, organize campaigns, and host events and outreach programs to bring together stakeholders and explore critical issues at the intersection of women’s rights, social development, and health equity. Her Dream Initiative provides a sexual violence survivor guide to educate girls on reporting sexual violence, hosts a podcast discussing women’s issues within various legal frameworks, and maintains a domestic violence responders directory for individuals experiencing abuse in Nigeria, including toll-free helplines, codes, and apps for callers in rural areas. They are a member of Women’s Environment & Development Organization (WEDO) and UNESCO Global Youth Community. Her Dream Initiative is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Woodstock, Georgia, United States
Beaudin creates upcycled accessories in the United States, reduces textile waste, and supports trafficking survivors in Thailand. Their team of skilled artisans in Woodstock, Georgia transforms old, worn, or torn designer bags and luggage into timeless handbags, backpacks, belt bags, crossbody bags, and other accessories. Each purchase supports Door of Hope, their nonprofit dedicated to offering exploited women a path to freedom, healing, and restoration. Door of Hope partners with Tamar Center in Pattaya to create outreach centers, build safe havens, and provide employment opportunities. Beaudin is a member of Freedom Business Alliance, Social Enterprise Alliance, and Redeeming Your Time Mastermind.
Van, Türkiye
Lombard, Illinois, United States
Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace brings Ghanaian craftsmanship to the world, supports artisans, and uplifts communities. Their curated online marketplace includes shea butter, black soap, Bolga baskets, Ankara fans, Krobo glass beads, and other handmade housewares, clothing, and accessories. They maintain long-term fair trade relationships with artisans, prioritize environmentally responsible materials like recycled glass, coconut shells, and upcycled fabrics, and focus on traditional techniques to preserve cultural knowledge. Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace donates to GOPA Foundation to empower underserved communities, invests in school facilities, provides school supplies for children in Ghana, and distributes care packages to unhoused individuals in Chicago. They are a member of Chicago Fair Trade.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Knowable Me addresses the lack of available data and insights on the needs and preferences of people with disability and helps businesses be more inclusive, have greater empathy, and create more value. They offer opportunities for people with disabilities and their support networks to participate in surveys, user experience testing, product reviews, mystery shopping, and other inclusive research projects to help create more accessible and inclusive products, services, and environments. Knowable Me hosts a podcast that explores the unique experiences of individuals with disabilities interacting with everyday products and services. They support employees with disabilities with modified computers, keyboards, software, adjustable furniture, and flexible schedules, provide above-standard wages, adhere to web content accessibility guidelines, and offer inclusive information formats as needed, including audio, large-print, and braille. Knowable Me donates time, services, and financial resources to Remarkable.org, Accessible Prints, and other disability-owned businesses.
Dublin, Ireland
Hair Together integrates hairstyling, barbering, and wellbeing activities to support young people and adults in the Ballymun area who face challenges in finding employment or continuing their education. Their ten-week course equips participants with job-ready skills and practical training in hairstyling and barbering and helps them overcome low self-esteem and limiting beliefs. They mobilize funding to support people that cannot afford their training. Hair Together prioritizes suppliers and partners from disadvantaged areas in Dublin’s northside. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Los Angeles, California, United States
WOO World of Oils offers organic, fair trade, cold-pressed botanical oils to nourish the skin, hair, nails, and body and uplift global communities. They source argan oil from Morocco, rosehip oil from Chile, apricot oil from India, and blue tansy oil from Türkiye. Their multipurpose oils are vegan, cruelty-free, and packed in lightweight, recyclable tin cans with a flip-top design to prevent spills. WOO World of Oils partners with producer communities that prioritize fair wages, ethical practices, and sustainable farming. This includes a group of Adivasi tribal women from the Araku Valley in southeast India and Coopérative Akkain Ouargane, a women’s farming cooperative in Morocco. WOO World of Oils is a member of Fair Trade Los Angeles and Pact Collective. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Second Nurture helps families explore, pursue, and thrive in fostering and adoption by mobilizing communities to support them every step of the way. They facilitate cohorts of families at various stages of fostering or adoption to share experiences and provide mutual support, connect cohort members with services and resources, and partner with community institutions to integrate fostering and adoption into traditions, rituals, and events so that foster and adoptive families feel seen and supported by the larger community. Each cohort is hosted by a synagogue, church, or nonsectarian group that provides meeting space and practical assistance. Second Nurture is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Wexford, Ireland
EPIC Social Enterprise prints promotional products in Wexford, Ireland, and provides training and employment opportunities to people who are in recovery from addiction and people who face barriers to work due to past criminal convictions. They offer graphic design services and branded t-shirts, caps, bags, mugs, stationery, and other items for businesses, community groups, sports clubs, charities, and government agencies. Their eco product collection includes branded merchandise made from sustainably sourced, recycled, and compostable materials. Epic Social Enterprise provides extensive training, work experience, and support services to help people rebuild their lives. They are a not-for-profit initiative of the Cornmarket Project and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
New York, United States
Wise Womb empowers and educates females about anatomy, cycle awareness, and childbirth and supports young girls and women from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds to make informed health choices. Their online platform provides free educational resources to support women’s health and address challenges like endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), painful periods, infertility, and traumatic childbirth experiences. They also provide classes, books, and other resources. Wise Womb partners with Saving Mothers and fundraises to provide certified, culturally sensitive doulas to mothers in Harlem, the Bronx, and other underserved communities with high maternal death rates. They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Stonington, Maine, United States
Narrative Food delivers curated food boxes in the United States, supports small-scale makers, strengthens local food systems, and gives back to nonprofits that are working to change the world. They offer ready-to-ship gift boxes, subscription boxes, and custom gift boxes for employees, clients, donors, company milestones, birthdays, holidays, conferences, and other events. Their snacks, sweets, pantry items, meal kits, and drinks are sourced from artisanal suppliers with a commitment to sustainability and positive impact. Narrative Food uses plastic-free packaging materials, provides carbon-neutral shipping, and donates at least two percent of all sales to nonprofits. They measure emissions, implement carbon reduction action plans, and invest in sequestration through SeaTrees and Envira Amazonia. Narrative Food is B Corporation, Women Owned, and The Climate Label certified. They are a member of 1% for the Planet, B1 Network, and WeTheChange.
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Arts creates hand-painted wooden artwork that preserves traditional craftsmanship and celebrates cultural heritage in Sri Lanka. They specialize in traditional masks, furniture, housewares, sculptures, and panels that include culturally significant motifs. Ceylon Arts repurposes discarded doors, windows, panels, waste wood, and coconut shells and uses natural pigments from plant bark, tea leaves, turmeric, butterfly pea flowers, and other botanicals. They provide income opportunities for rural people who assist with raw material collection, steaming, coloring, coating, and other aspects of the production process.
Laurel, Maryland, United States
The Novel Refuge is a volunteer-run used bookstore that promotes literacy, keeps secondhand books in circulation and out of landfills, and supports local refugee resettlement services in the greater Baltimore-Washington area. They offer affordable used books, games, puzzles, fair trade products, and more through their shop in Laurel. The Novel Refuge is supported by volunteers who staff the store, conduct community outreach, manage the website and social media, and participate in fundraising events. They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and use donations and any surplus to help refugees as they start their new lives. The Novel Refuge is a member of Maryland Nonprofits and American Booksellers Association.
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Asvi Wellness offers traditional Ayurvedic incense, promotes wellbeing and mindfulness, and supports local artisans. Their incense sticks and cones are handcrafted using responsibly sourced resins, essential oils, sandalwood, dried rose petals, jasmine flowers, and other natural botanicals from the Himalayas and southern India. Asvi Wellness ensures fair wages, safe working conditions, and skill development opportunities, prioritizes locally and sustainably sourced raw materials, and helps small-scale farmers transition to regenerative agricultural practices. They minimize waste, use biodegradable packaging, and dedicate a portion of their profits to consumer education, reforestation, and other ecological initiatives.
Windermere, Florida, United States
Tuesday aims to make every day a Giving Tuesday by helping nonprofits connect with donors nationwide, raise funds, and thrive. Their user-friendly platform facilitates fundraising through campaigns, events, auctions, and raffles and streamlines donation management. Tuesday was created to support small-scale grassroots organizations that are fighting poverty, promoting education, improving health, protecting the environment, or tackling any other urgent social issue.
Sooriyawewa, Sri Lanka
Pemindu Products produces traditional food and personal care products in Sooriyawewa, Sri Lanka to support local livelihoods and provide affordable natural alternatives to imported, highly processed products. They specialize in kurakkan millet flour, virgin coconut oil, and coconut hair oil made with neem, curry leaves, fenugreek, and other local ingredients. Pemindu Products sources from local home gardens and small-scale farmers. They recycle glass containers, provide refill options, and repurpose coconut waste as cow feed.
Saint John, Indiana, United States
Tree of Life Imports was founded in 1989 to empower village artisan groups in Central America through fair trade marketing. They specialize in handwoven liturgical stoles, altar cloths, bags, accessories, and beaded ornaments from Guatemala and hand-painted wooden crosses, religious artwork, and ornaments from El Salvador. Tree of Life Imports is committed to fair trade principles and ensures artisans receive fair compensation to improve their standard of living. They are a member of Chicago Fair Trade.
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
Chanila Products produces hygienic dried fish in Sri Lanka to provide a healthy, environmentally responsible alternative to imported canned products. They offer katta, kelawalla, and wanna dried fish, dry fish powder, and ready-to-eat mixes. Chanila Products works with small boat fishermen from Kudawella and Dikwella who employ traditional, sustainable fishing techniques to support local livelihoods and promote responsible fishing practices. They package products in glass bottles or vacuum packs and collect used packaging materials for recycling.
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Penelope creates durable fabric toys in Sri Lanka as a local, environmentally responsible alternative to imported plastic products. They offer washable playmats, sensory cubes, dolls, soft toys, games, activity packs, memory quilts, bags, and more. Penelope upcycles textile waste and repurposes offcuts. They provide work-from-home opportunities, training, and skill development for local women and support their journeys towards financial independence.
Debarawewa, Sri Lanka
Sayuri creates value-added herbal products in Sri Lanka to promote healthy living, prevent waste, and provide alternatives to imported drinks and synthetic food dyes. They offer herbal tea bags, powders, and natural food coloring made from blue butterfly pea flower and red roselle. Sayuri sources from home gardeners and small-scale farmers in Mahindapura, Pannegamuwa, and Weerawila. They minimize waste and recycle glass bottles.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Pranic Oils offers handcrafted natural personal care and home care products in Sri Lanka to promote sustainability and wellbeing and provide affordable local alternatives to imported brands. They specialize in therapeutic-grade essential oils, oil blends, body butters, face masks, serums, insect repellents, detergents, and handwash made with botanical ingredients like avocado butter, sandalwood, cinnamon, camphor, aloe vera, and more. Ceylon Pranic Oils sources from small-scale, local producers who commit to ethical business practices. They are committed to ingredient transparency, waste reduction, and responsible packaging. Their facilities include a fruit, flower, and herb garden that supports bees, butterflies, ladybirds, and other wildlife.
Panadura, Sri Lanka
Denoraa makes affordable bags from sustainably sourced materials in Sri Lanka as an alternative to single-use plastics and imported products. Their bags are made from unbleached cotton, jute, and upcycled textile waste. They prioritize materials and production processes that minimize environmental impact.
Mattala, Sri Lanka
Luna Glow by Sadu produces affordable natural skincare in Sri Lanka and provides an alternative to cosmetics made from imported synthetic ingredients. They specialize in scrubs, masks, and body packs made from wild turmeric, coffee, bee honey, and other natural ingredients. Luna Glow by Sadu sources from local farmers and beekeepers, recycles glass bottles, and minimizes waste.
Maha Oya, Sri Lanka
Providence Origins helps rural communities in Sri Lanka develop sustainable market-ready food products. Their flagship product is pure honey from tribal communities in Maha Oya. Providence Origins maintains long-term trading partnerships, participates in monthly village meetings, ensures products are sustainably sourced, and pays fair prices above local market rates.
Matara, Sri Lanka
Cravemeal promotes community wellbeing and makes it easier for Sri Lankans to prepare nutritious meals from local ingredients. They offer convenient, gluten-free powdered soup mixes and spreads made from heirloom rice, legumes, cassava, mushrooms, jackfruit seed, sweet potato, and more. Cravemeal sources directly from small-scale farmers and home gardeners who prioritize natural cultivation methods. They offer bulk purchasing options to minimize single-use packaging and encourage customers to refill their containers at partner retail locations.
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