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Welcome to the 92 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, community initiatives, and networks that became Good Market approved in April 2026! This month’s roundup includes new members from Türkiye, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, Argentina, Dominican Republic, the United States, South Africa, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Scotland, England, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Greece, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Moldova. You can see half of them below. Part 1 is here. More than 5,301 enterprises across 130 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Madrid, Spain
ILUNION promotes social inclusion for people with disabilities and vulnerable groups and works to build a better world with everyone included. They operate a network of hotels and retail stores across Spain and offer business solutions, consulting, facilities management, laundry, textile rental, waste management, senior care, and wellbeing services. Their companies create employment opportunities for thousands of people with disabilities. ILUNION Hotels is a certified B Corporation and the first hotel chain in the world where every single property is certified in Universal Accessibility. They prioritize energy-efficient operations, recycled materials, and sustainable local sourcing. ILUNION Circular Economy provides waste management solutions with a focus on diverting waste from landfills. ILUNION Tu Tienda features gifts and other products that benefit society and the environment. The ILUNION Group is steward-owned by the Spanish National Organization of the Blind (ONCE) and the ONCE Foundation. They reinvest all profits towards their purpose.
Bladel, Netherlands
DeMaackers provides construction and carpentry services and supports people facing barriers to employment in the Netherlands. They train and guide asylum seekers, school dropouts, and other people who struggle to enter the labor market towards sustainable employment in the construction, carpentry, and manufacturing industries. Maackers learn practical woodworking skills in the social workshop and out on construction sites. Participants make lamps, dining boards, corporate gifts, and other unique wooden products using furniture waste. DeMaackers works with partner companies to hire Maackers who are ready to transition to regular employment. DeMaackers is registered under the Code Sociale Ondernemingen and is a member of Eindhoven Maakt Impact.
Coronel Vidal, Argentina
Quinta Esencia integrates scientific, ancestral, and practical knowledge to reconnect with nature and promote a more conscious and regenerative way of life. They offer in-person and online courses and workshops and organize educational trips to their ecological literacy center in rural Mar Chiquita, Argentina. Their education programs and activities focus on regenerative practices, bioconstruction, renewable energy, agroforestry, and agroecological farming. Quinta Esencia uses renewable solar energy, compost toilets, and biodigesters, and recycles all organic waste, plastic, glass, and cans for construction and gardening. They subsidize access for public schools and offer scholarships and volunteer opportunities to reduce financial barriers to ecological literacy education. Quinta Esencia is part of the Amartya Civil Association. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Meherpur, Bangladesh
Tripty Boutique empowers marginalized women in Bangladesh by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, promoting gender equality, and producing environmentally responsible products from recycled materials. Their hand-stitched kantha quilts, placemats, table runners, scarves, and other accessories are made from discarded saris, dhotis, and fabric scraps. Tripty Boutique is an initiative of the Centre for Development & Peace (CDP), which trains, protects, and works to improve the lives of underprivileged and marginalized communities in Meherpur and neighboring districts. They ensure fair and ethical working conditions, provide capacity-building, skills training, and other livelihood support, and improve access to essential services. Other CDP programs focus on women’s empowerment, clean water, health and hygiene promotion, child protection and education, human-trafficking prevention, climate change, and disaster management. CDP is a not-for-profit organization and uses all resources for public benefit.
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Sabah Creative Economy & Innovation Centre (SCENIC) accelerates economic development based on creativity, innovation, and technology in Sabah, Malaysia. Their inclusive capacity-building initiatives focus on nurturing startups, social entrepreneurs, and creative talent and supporting technology adoption. They foster collaboration and strategic partnerships and connect talent with key stakeholders across all sectors. SCENIC operates under the Sabah Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (KPSTI).
Belitsa, North Macedonia
Medena Dolina protects bees, conserves nature, and supports local community development by restoring land in Belica, North Macedonia. They plant melliferous flowers on agricultural land that has not been cultivated for decades to ensure continuous forage for bees and contribute to soil regeneration and biodiversity protection. After restoring the land, Medena Dolina keeps honey bees, purchases honey from local beekeepers, and creates value-added natural honey products. Honey is packed in glass jars with environmentally responsible labels. Medena Dolina uses renewable solar energy, dries medicinal herbs in the sun, and melts beeswax using solar wax melters. They organize community activities, workshops, awareness campaigns, and educational events focused on the importance of bees, beekeeping, and environmental protection. Medena Dolina involves local women and retirees in herb collection, product preparation, and community engagement to contribute to social inclusion and local economic development. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
South Miami, Florida, United States
Dragonfly Thrift Boutique empowers women impacted by the justice system by providing the tools, community support, and work opportunities needed to reintegrate into society. They resell donated secondhand clothing, shoes, accessories, and housewares online and through their store in South Miami. All proceeds directly support reintegration programs such as in-prison education, employability and life skills training, post-prison work and housing, and trauma-informed substance abuse programs. The LEAP House is located within walking distance of the Dragonfly and provides a safe sanctuary for graduates, so that on the day they leave prison, they have housing, employment, and community. Dragonfly Thrift Boutique reduces waste by recirculating resources within the community. Products that can’t be sold in the boutique are re-donated goods to not-for-profits that help the homeless and underprivileged. Dragonfly Thrift Boutique is a part of the Ladies Empowerment & Action Program (LEAP), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tony’s Chocolonely makes chocolate products and works to end forced labor, child labor, and deforestation in the cocoa industry. They offer chocolate bars made from fully traceable cocoa purchased directly from farmer cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Tony’s Chocolonely invests in long-term partnerships, pays fairtrade and living income premiums, and helps cocoa farmers organize into cooperatives, professionalize, and improve productivity. They actively seek partners and encourage chocolate brands to source cocoa sustainably through Tony’s Open Chain. Tony’s Chocolonely raises awareness about child labor and forced labor in cocoa production through education and public events. They commit one percent of annual net revenue to the Chocolonely Foundation and have a mission lock to protect their purpose for the long term. Tony’s Chocolonely is Fairtrade, B Corporation, and 1% for the Planet certified and a member of Social Enterprise NL and the EU Sustainable Supply Chains Coalition.
Villa Cacique, Argentina
Cooperativa de Trabajo + Ambiente transforms urban plastic waste into durable, functional products, contributes to a circular economy, and raises environmental awareness in Villa Cacique, Argentina. They collect sorted municipal waste, clean the discarded plastic, grind and extrude it into fencing posts, rods, and boards, and manufacture outdoor furniture, bins, and other products. This wood alternative does not rot and can withstand sun, rain, and heavy use in rural settings. Cooperativa de Trabajo + Ambiente conducts demonstration and training programs to raise environmental awareness and donates trash bins to local civil organizations. They are a worker-owned cooperative and a member of Mesa de Impacto Tandil.
Deventer, Netherlands
ProudBreast designs and produces breast prostheses in the Netherlands and connects and empowers women who have lost breasts due to breast cancer. Their lightweight prostheses are made from breathable foam with a locally sewn cotton fabric cover and can be used in regular lingerie or mastectomy bras. Products are shipped in plastic-free packaging and delivered through a bicycle courier service. Remnants are reused or recycled, and a refurbishment program is under development. ProudBreast uses their proceeds to publish a breast cancer aftercare magazine, organize events, and maintain a community where women can connect, share tips, and inspire and support each other. Their active network of volunteers engages in outreach, provides home fittings, and participates in photoshoots. ProudBreast offers student work placements and internships, participates in work reintegration programs, and donates products to women in need. They are a member of Social Enterprise NL.
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Global Prairie drives measurable, impactful results for organizations committed to making the world a better place. They offer purpose-first marketing consulting services with a focus on insight and marketing strategy, branding and creative, digital marketing, brand reputation and leadership, issues management, transformation and culture, artificial intelligence, automation, and technology. Global Prairie prioritizes office spaces that meet green building standards and have high walkability scores, offers them as community resources for nonprofit meetings and events, and donates at least ten percent of annual profits to causes selected by employees. Their facilities have composting services, paperless digital operations, and monitoring systems for carbon emissions. They offset remaining emissions by supporting vetted carbon sequestration projects through a partnership with Native Energy. Global Prairie is a Public Benefit Corporation, a certified B Corporation, and 100 percent employee-owned.
Lucova, Slovenia
Makrobios Panonija promotes sustainable living, natural building, and rural revitalization in the Goričko region of Slovenia. They offer farm tours, accommodation, workshops, and support services for grant proposals and project design and development. Makrobios Panonija includes traditional cimprače wattle and daub buildings, straw thatched roofs, a straw bale building, a hemp building, a compost toilet, solar power, a car charging station, organic vegetable and herb gardens, hedges, flowering meadows, and orchards. They are working towards food self-sufficiency. Makrobios Panonija is a member of Umanotera’s Just Transition Network. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Nijmegen, Netherlands
BUUR creates welcoming spaces where neighbors can meet, connect, help each other, and build engaged communities in Nijmegen, Netherlands. They run neighborhood cafes, provide catering services, and offer flexible meeting spaces. Residents, care and welfare organizations, and local entrepreneurs come together in BUUR for community meetings, quiz events, workshops, clothing swaps, local product sales, and other neighborhood life activities. BUUR sources from local suppliers, prioritizes organic, sustainably harvested, and seasonal ingredients, and combats food waste by using irregularly shaped produce. They offer work experience and employment opportunities for people who face labor market barriers. Facilities are accessible, pricing is neighborhood dependent, special arrangements are made for low-income families, and near-expiry products are discounted. BUUR is registered under the Code Sociale Ondernemingen and is a member of Social Enterprise NL.
Villa Rosa, Argentina
Viento de Luz makes it easier to practice conscious consumption in Villa Rosa, Argentina, protects human and environmental health, and helps build a strong local economy. Their shop offers agroecological fresh produce, free-range eggs, natural food and cosmetics from local producers and cooperatives, and home products made from recycled materials. Viento de Luz organizes sustainable events and helps small-scale producers diversify and access more sales channels for their goods. The shop is in an earthen building with low heating and cooling costs and natural lighting. Deliveries are coordinated to minimize costs and emissions. Viento de Luz is part of Red Rizoma and FECoPiACC.
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Koulutuskuntayhtymä Tavastia contributes to youth employment, social integration, and lifelong learning in the Tavastia region of Finland. They offer upper secondary education, adult education, and vocational training programs. Their students participate in work-based learning, apprenticeship training, and other projects that support youth employment. Koulutuskuntayhtymä Tavastia also supports integration of immigrants through vocational and language training. They have a Sustainable Development Certificate for Educational Institutions from OKKA Foundation. Koulutuskuntayhtymä Tavastia is a public education consortium owned by the municipalities of Akaa, Hattula, Hämeenlinna, Janakkala, Pälkäne, and Urjala.
Arnhem, Netherlands
Spica Lifestyle Arnhem focuses on circular product design, local collaborations, short supply chains, and building a social, sustainable, and engaged community in Arnhem, Netherlands. They work with partners to produce Spica clothing, beer, soap, and reusable cups. Their casual workwear is made from certified organic cotton and meets Fair Wear standards, their beer is regionally brewed, their soap is handmade by people facing barriers to employment, and their cups are produced from recycled plastic. Products are packed in returnable deposit packaging and delivered locally by green transport. Spica is assessed annually by COSH! and is a member of Social Enterprise NL and Impact Oost.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
El Hueco Caribe promotes entrepreneurship, social innovation, and sustainable development in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean through education, cooperation, and cultural exchange. They design and implement social projects, train and mentor social entrepreneurs, and provide technical assistance to companies interested in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community engagement. El Hueco Caribe incubates, accelerates, and finances social enterprises in the Ozama, Yuma, and Higuamo regions to strengthen the local economy and advance the development of vulnerable populations. A majority of their social innovation programs are free or subsidized through partnerships with the public and private sectors and international cooperation. El Hueco Caribe reinvests all surplus towards its mission.
Pokhara, Nepal
Yes Helping Hand produces Himalayan cashmere and wool clothing, accessories, and housewares, creates dignified livelihood opportunities, and preserves cultural heritage in Nepal. They specialize in handwoven and handknit blankets, cardigans, sweaters, ponchos, scarves, shawls, and other accessories. Yes Helping Hand sources cashmere and sheep wool directly from herding families in high altitude districts and pays fair prices at the point of collection with no brokers, commodity markets, or anonymized supply chains. The fiber is brought to their Pokhara workshop where it is cleaned, graded, spun, and dyed with certified low-impact dyes or natural plant-based dyes like madder, indigo, and walnut. Yes Helping Hand provides training and employment for single mothers, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups and offers fair wages, safe working conditions, and equal opportunities so they can achieve financial independence and support their families.
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom
Elevate Studios brings West London communities together through storytelling, podcasting, and creative production. They offer professional video production services and studio and equipment hire for commercial clients, and use the income to provide community workshops, facilitated story circles, creative sessions, drop-ins, and free access to their media production studio for podcasting, filmmaking, and digital content creation. Elevate Studios serves racially marginalized, LGBTQ+, and economically disadvantaged adults from some of the most deprived wards in the country. Their facilitation is trauma-informed and delivered by staff with lived experience of marginalization, creating a low-pressure environment for people with anxiety, low confidence, or additional support needs. They offer progression pathways from participation into volunteering, apprenticeships, and paid roles. Elevate Studios maintains affordable pricing for small community organizations and grassroots groups operating on limited budgets. They are a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Creative Bee was established in 1995 to design and produce handmade textiles and support dignified livelihoods for rural artisans in India. They offer clothing, accessories, and fabrics made from handloom cotton and silk and colored with indigo, flame of the forest, pomegranate, marigold, ratanjot, iron, palm sugar, tea leaves, noni bark, and other natural dyes using traditional techniques like block printing, kalamkari, ikat, batik, and shibori. They also provide custom design, white-label production, and export services, host visits and workshops at their natural dye farm in Ghatkesar, Telangana, and implement development products. The Creative Bee Foundation supports rural artisans across India with product design, capacity building, infrastructure improvements, and market linkages. They prioritize production processes that use zero electricity, create zero waste, cause zero water or soil pollution, and emit zero carbon into the atmosphere.
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Play Included created the Brick-by-Brick® program to help children build social, emotional, and communication skills, agency, and a sense of belonging through collaborative play. They provide LEGO brick-based therapy, offer evidence-based resources, training, and certification for education, health, and care professionals, and support the development of Brick Clubs worldwide. The Brick-by-Brick® program was originally designed with autistic children in mind, but its flexibility makes it suitable for young people with a range of strengths, challenges, and diagnoses. Play Included supports corporate sponsorships for free Brick Clubs in local schools. Play Included is a Community Interest Company (CIC), a LEGO Foundation partner, and a member of Social Enterprise UK and With Purpose Network.
West End, Queensland, Australia
Naturally Kids Allied Health helps neurodivergent children and their families across Queensland experience genuine belonging and participate more fully in everyday life. They offer pediatric occupational therapy, nature-based play, and group programs where children can interact, develop social skills, form friendships, explore interests, and participate in shared experiences. Naturally Kids Allied Health provides individualized support that adapts to the sensory, communication, and regulation needs of every child. They help parents and caregivers through guidance, education, and collaborative approaches that strengthen understanding and connection. Naturally Kids Allied Health prioritizes children and families based on need, offers flexible service models, and provides reduced-cost or subsidized support whenever possible. They reinvest all surplus into expanding programs that support children’s wellbeing.
Utrecht, Netherlands
HulpVerbinders provides collaboration software and data insights for volunteer organizations and municipalities in the Netherlands to optimize cooperation and increase societal impact. HulpRadar helps municipalities gain better insight into their residents’ needs, anticipate future scenarios more effectively, and provide the right support when needed. HelpSamen matches and connects people seeking help with the right volunteer organization for their specific need. SINC.social is a digital file management, communication, reporting, and referrals solution for social and volunteer organizations. HulpVerbinders also provides policy advice and consulting services to help municipalities strengthen collaboration with local networks and develop preventive social policies. They are a member of Social Enterprise NL.
Mažeikiai, Lithuania
Būk Su Manimi recycles and renews textile products, supports people in need, and promotes a circular economy in Mažeikiai, Lithuania. They collect local used clothing and other textiles, repair usable items, and recycle damaged ones into shopping bags, aprons, beanbags, pillows, and other housewares and accessories. Būk Su Manimi also offers sustainability consulting services, education programs, and team-building workshops. They partner with another local enterprise, Dirbinyčia, to maintain workshop facilities and a social business store. Products are sold at affordable prices to low-income families and provided free of charge to people in crisis. They also offer paid senior living assistance and equipment rental for people with limited mobility. Būk Su Manimi is a member of the Baltic Sea Impact Network and the Lithuanian Social Business Association (LiSVA). They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Athens, Greece
Stone Soup Coworking provides a stable, supportive working environment for small businesses, freelancers, and social entrepreneurs in Athens, Greece, and cultivates a community where collaboration, mutual support, and collective growth are the norm. They offer coworking, office, meeting, and event spaces with reliable infrastructure, a central location, and responsive onsite management. Stone Soup Coworking prioritizes low-waste practices, reusable supplies, and healthy food options, and supports wellbeing through rooftop yoga, personal training, and massage. They encourage members to shop locally, discover independent restaurants, and build relationships with neighborhood businesses to support the local economy and strengthen community ties. Stone Soup Coworking is a social cooperative enterprise and a member of the European Coworking Hub Network.
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Kinda. contributes to a regenerative Northern Tasmania by making sustainable action feel doable and connecting households, families, small businesses, and community partners to practical next steps, trusted local solutions, and each other. They offer facilitation, accessible tools, and community experiences that turn action into habit and habit into culture. Kinda.thinking is a regenerative mindset that brings together design thinking, systems awareness, and genuine care for people and place. Kinda.together is a membership community where people connect in-person and online, share ideas, and reflect on taking small intentional steps towards sustainability. Kinda.evolve provides professional development and facilitated learning services. Kinda.futures helps organizations embed regenerative thinking into how they operate. Kinda.sprouts supports families and educators raising the next generation with intention.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Equs Film & Branding provides strategic brand storytelling services for impact-led organizations and supports emerging filmmakers. They specialize in brand strategy, web and television commercials, brand short films, and social media content. Equs Film & Branding helps translate complex missions into clear cinematic narratives that strengthen brand positioning, build trust, and align internal vision with external perception. They reinvest a portion of their earnings into the EQUS Short Film Foundation to create impactful films, nurture emerging talent, and connect diverse audiences through festivals, social media, and strategic partnerships. Equs Film & Branding is a member of Social Enterprise NL.
Berlin, Germany
Aut2Aut provides digital solutions and content by and for autistic people and expands autistic accessibility. They created a directory and map called prepped.to so that autistic people can share sensory conditions, navigation, accessibility, and service instructions for commercial and public spaces, and prepare before visiting a new place. The service also sensitizes location owners to the needs of autistic visitors, motivating them to improve accessibility in their establishments. Aut2Aut provides lived-experience autistic accessibility training and consulting services. They are autistic-led, center self-determination and self-advocacy, prioritize autistic employees and contractors, and pay fair rates. Aut2Aut recognizes that many autistic people are financially marginalized due to workplace discrimination, underemployment, or reliance on disability benefits, and they ensure all digital products are forever free of charge and ad-free for both users and locations. Aut2Aut is registered as a gemeinnützige Unternehmergesellschaft (gUG) and reinvests all surplus towards its purpose.
Schipluiden, Netherlands
Gift for Good introduces customers to sustainable and social brands in the Netherlands, shares their stories, increases their sales, and amplifies their social and environmental impact. They offer digital and physical gift cards that can be redeemed for products made from recycled, circular, organic, or natural materials by social workshops in the Netherlands or fair trade producers abroad. Gift for Good provides a platform for suppliers and amplifies their stories online and through trade fairs, newsletters, and social media. Purchases create employment opportunities for disadvantaged people. Gift for Good is part of Gifts with Impact and registered under the Code Sociale Ondernemingen. They are a member of Social Enterprise NL and Impact Oost.
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
NomadAlba Collective rehumanizes learning, work, and community in an age of accelerating technological and ecological change. They consult, design, and deliver holistic learning experiences for women, neurodivergent people, the underemployed, and underrepresented communities navigating systems that were not designed with them in mind. Their work focuses on developing human skills, holistic wellbeing, and community wealth building. NomadAlba Collective is an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of Social Enterprise Scotland. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Bălți, Moldova
Cartera strengthens families and communities in Moldova by providing integrated educational, psychological, and social support services. Their Parental Support and Education Center (CUIB) offers training, counseling, mentorship, support groups, and digital resources to strengthen parenting skills, improve child development outcomes, increase the employability of young parents, and foster inclusive and supportive communities. They operate as a holistic support center, so families can access multiple services in one place. Cartera is committed to inclusion and accessibility and offers free or subsidized services for vulnerable and low-income families. They promote energy efficiency, resource optimization, and environmentally responsible practices in their community spaces and programs, and they strengthen the local economy by prioritizing local specialists and service providers. Cartera reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Torres Novas, Portugal
RIBA supports social innovation and impact entrepreneurship in the Médio Tejo and Lezíria do Tejo regions of Portugal. They focus on incubation, acceleration, training, and mentorship of entrepreneurs working on projects with a positive social and environmental impact.
Ruzgai, Lithuania
Dirbinyčia reduces overconsumption, contributes to social inclusion, and promotes the transition to a circular economy in Mažeikiai, Lithuania. They repair and recycle used textiles, offer upcycling workshops and team-building activities, and give discarded items a second life as shopping bags, aprons, beanbags, pet mats, and other housewares and accessories. They also conduct social entrepreneurship training, provide social services to seniors, and donate to families in crisis. Dirbinyčia partners with another local enterprise, Būk Su Manimi, to maintain workshop facilities and a social business store. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Alice Springs, Nothern Territory, Australia
Mindful Living Supports helps women living with neurodivergent and psychosocial disabilities in regional and remote Australia gain independence and control over their lives. They offer online peer support, trauma-informed recovery coaching, body doubling, and somatic support circles. Their services prevent hospitalizations, protect housing stability, and fill the gap for the missing middle who fall through traditional funding silos. Mindful Living Supports provides a sensory-safe workplace and pays their lived experience mentors above-average wages. They reinvest at least 10 percent of profits into a dedicated emergency relief fund to assist women who are currently ineligible for government funding but require immediate intervention. Mindful Living Supports is a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Aged Care provider.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Blue Road Academy addresses skills gaps and talent shortages to harness the transformative power of cloud technology and artificial intelligence (AI) and change perceptions on the experiences and skills that newcomers bring with them to build new lives in their host country. They combine technical training, soft skills sessions, and job coaching to support professional development and help participants plan their career path. Blue Road Academy focuses on platform knowledge and practical skills over traditional coding and prioritizes low-code and no-code tools. They are a member of Social Enterprise NL and registered under the Code Sociale Ondernemingen and the Nederlandse Raad voor Training en Opleiding (NRTO).
Zuidwolde, Netherlands
Crescendo & Vivace helps organizations achieve long-term social impact, innovation, and value creation, and contributes to a fair and sustainable society. They specialize in executive coaching, sustainability challenges, change management, governance, talent development, research, political awareness, and political accountability. Crescendo & Vivace supports community initiatives and the transition to a circular economy.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trash Art Center and Humboldt Apart (TACHA) provides space for gathering, expression, collective action, and sustainable art in Buenos Aires. They offer workshops, cultural events, exhibitions, creative experiences, studios, and temporary accommodation for artists and the general public. The ground floor is a living gallery that features artwork made from recycled materials, and the upper floors serve as studios and apartments. TACHA creates opportunities for communities, artists, and audiences to share experiences, narratives, and conflicts that are often invisible. They are part of Red de Economía Circular and Embajadores Verdes.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
NAIVE helps purpose-driven organizations amplify their impact through data-driven digital ads that focus on human-centered narratives, precise targeting, and continuous optimization. They design and manage ad campaigns to raise awareness, expand reach, and attract new volunteers and donors. NAIVE provides services at below-market prices to low-income not-for-profit organizations.
Ariviyal Nagar, Sri Lanka
The Hive helps women entrepreneurs in northern Sri Lanka access better markets through shared agroprocessing and value-addition facilities. They offer training, equipment, and infrastructure for solar drying, grinding, packaging, and quality control. The Hive also maintains an integrated demonstration farm that uses compost, vermicompost, cow dung, fish tonic, liquid fertilizers, and natural pest and disease control solutions. They provide hands-on learning opportunities for students from the University of Jaffna Faculty of Agriculture.
Mdantsane, South Africa
Billa Billa Energy Solutions provides affordable solar and electrical solutions to bring reliable power to communities in South Africa, support economic growth, and contribute to a greener future. They specialize in design, installation, and maintenance of solar energy systems, energy audits, load management, and supply of electrical and solar components for residential, commercial, and small industrial clients. Billa Billa Energy Solutions improves energy access in underserved communities by designing scalable systems that allow clients to start small and upgrade over time to reduce upfront costs. They offer flexible pricing options and provide free electrical safety inspections and discounted services to low-income households and small businesses. Billa Billa Energy Solutions directly supports the transition to clean energy by promoting solar power, helping to reduce carbon emissions and the environmental impact of fossil fuels. They reuse or recycle a majority of solid waste and ensure responsible disposal of non-recyclable waste.
Kandy, Sri Lanka
VVeaver Bird creates custom artwork that celebrates and uplifts Sri Lankan identities and lifestyles, supports local livelihoods, and uses sustainably sourced materials. They offer unique screen-printed designs, canvas paintings, murals, upcycled furniture, and other hand-painted items. VVeaver Bird supports low-income drivers, carpenters, painters, sewists, raw material suppliers, and freelancers. They prioritize scrap wood and other recycled waste.
Palaiokastro, Greece
akako.gr works to change the way disability is understood and addressed in Greece. They focus on experiential disability education, awareness workshops, Social Model of Disability training, disability inclusion and accessibility consulting, inclusive education programs, public awareness campaigns, and disability rights advocacy. Their work challenges stereotypes, pity-based narratives, and exclusionary practices, promotes a rights-based understanding of disability, and helps change language and practices, and create more accessible and respectful environments. akako.gr uses public funding, grants, corporate partnerships, and donations to offer free or low-cost services. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Parcani, Moldova
De la Egal la Egal facilitates the socio-economic inclusion of people from vulnerable groups by creating metal and wood processing jobs in Moldova. They produce durable home, office, and outdoor furniture, storage solutions, and other metal and wood products. De la Egal la Egal offers skills training and employment opportunities for former prisoners, young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and other individuals at risk of social exclusion. Their program supports integration into the labor market, reduces dependence on social assistance, increases financial autonomy, and strengthens social cohesion. De la Egal la Egal provides fair working conditions and supports inclusive work arrangements for people with disabilities. They dedicate a portion of their time and resources toward supporting children with disabilities and their families and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Luss Ceylon Pottery creates handcrafted ceramic products in Sri Lanka to encourage mindful living, reduce waste, and provide a durable, local alternative to imported mass-produced housewares and plastic products. They offer ceramic plates, cups, bowls, storage jars, soap trays, vases, and other functional and decorative housewares. Luss Ceylon Pottery uses natural, local clay and food-safe, lead-free glazes, reuses clay scraps and trimmings, and produces in small batches to minimize material waste. Products are packed in honeycomb wrap, shredded paper from used notebooks, and cardboard boxes.
Thanamalwila, Sri Lanka
Ceylon BSFL integrates black soldier flies (BSF) into farming systems in Sri Lanka to support waste management, food security, community development, and environmental stewardship. They use BSF to transform organic waste into natural liquid fertilizer, compost, and animal feed for free-range poultry and aquaculture. Ceylon BSFL provides BSF training and consulting services, conducts site assessments, designs and constructs necessary infrastructure, supplies larvae and compost, and offers monitoring and support services. Their model farm in Thanamalwila demonstrates BSF farming and mealworm production with organic crop systems, responsible animal husbandry, and climate education.
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Neo Green grows fresh mushrooms, microgreens, and leafy vegetables in Sri Lanka to support healthy lifestyles and environmental responsibility. They use sterilized agricultural waste as growing media for mushrooms and coconut coir fiber, seaweed-based liquid fertilizer, untreated seeds, and reusable silicon mats for hydroponic cultivation. Neo Green invests in rainwater harvesting and smart agriculture technologies, like timers, temperature and humidity sensors, energy-efficient pumps, and ultrasonic humidifiers, to minimize water and energy consumption. They compost spent growing media and other organic waste.
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