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Welcome to the 130 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in August 2025! This month’s roundup includes new members from Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, Türkiye, South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Slovenia, Switzerland, Germany, France, England, Scotland, Ireland, the United States, Peru, and Australia. You can see half of them below. Part 1 is here. More than 4,736 enterprises across 120 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. 
Bern, Switzerland
BAND provides outsourcing and production services in Bern, contributes to the circular economy, and creates workplace integration opportunities for people with disabilities. They specialize in component assembly, electronics manufacturing, mechanical production, office and shipping logistics, food and pharmaceutical packaging services, and mobile emergency teams. They also work with local disability insurance offices to provide vocational integration support, including assessments, career preparation coaching, training, apprenticeships, job search services, day care facilities, and adapted employment. BAND invests in environmentally responsible production, reuse, recycling, sustainable procurement, solar energy, and electric vehicles. They are a member of SENS Suisse, SOCIALBERN, Compasso, Impact Hub Bern, and Next‑Generations.ch. BAND is a cooperative and is majority-owned by employees.
Seattle, Washington, United States
Catalyst Kitchens brings together a national network of nonprofit member organizations in the United States that are working to end joblessness through culinary skills training, workforce development, and social enterprise. They organize workshops and events, create peer-to-peer learning opportunities, maintain a resource library and impact data, improve access to funding and partnerships, and provide virtual technical assistance, site visits, and multi-program accelerators. Catalyst Kitchens offers leadership development opportunities, a model member program, and the annual David Carleton Catalyst for Change Award to recognize exemplary individuals within our network. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Istanbul, Türkiye
Impact Hub Istanbul brings together changemakers focused on social and environmental benefit and creates the collaborative working environment they need. They offer coworking spaces, micro offices, and meeting rooms, host online and in-person events, and design programs for entrepreneurs that include training, mentoring, financing, business development, visibility, and network assistance. Impact Hub Istanbul provides discounted and pro bono support for social enterprises and other target groups. They are a member of the global Impact Hub network and Catalyst Now.
Johannesburg, South Africa
ForAfrika invests in last-mile food and agriculture supply chains in Africa to build inclusive, climate-smart, and resilient food systems that reduce poverty, protect the environment, and promote gender equality. They provide de-risked credit and green loans, offer capacity building and training for farmers and small businesses, support supply chain development, and facilitate commercial offtake agreements to ensure market demand and profitability. Their cashless, commodity-backed wallet system enables low-income and emerging farmers to redeem vouchers for seeds, inputs, and services at no upfront cash cost. Their microinsurance protects farmers from climate shocks and safeguards livelihoods. ForAfrika offers flexible repayment schedules aligned with agricultural production cycles, partners with disability support organizations to promote inclusion, and ensures that all interventions are subsidized, blended, or impact-financed.
Morningside, Queensland, Australia
Foodbank Queensland combats food insecurity and supplies food to support Queenslanders in need. They work with farmers, manufacturers, and retailers to provide food relief, personal care items, and other essentials to charities, school breakfast programs, and vulnerable individuals. Through their Collaborative Supply Program, they partner with manufacturers and coordinate donated ingredients, packaging, transport, and funding to produce a steady supply of pantry staples. Foodbank Queensland collects and analyzes data on food insecurity in Australia, publishes research reports, and advocates for policy action. They support disaster relief in every state and territory, pay above award wages to staff, and work with volunteers to distribute food to where it is needed. Foodbank Queensland is a member of the Global Foodbanking Network (GFN), Food Systems Horizon, Food Relief Sector Collaboration, and End Food Waste Australia. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Cape Town, South Africa
Black Girls Rising empowers the next generation of young women climate-activist leaders through training in environmental justice, sustainability, and climate action. They work with black girls and young women from underresourced communities or communities affected by environmental and climate change in South Africa, Zambia, and Kenya. Black Girls Rising provides personal development programs, mentorship opportunities, and advocacy and campaign training to prepare them for activism, education, and work in the green sector. They provide a wellness stipend to staff and contribute time and resources to like-minded organizations. Black Girls Rising is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
New York, New York, United States
Building Markets connects suppliers and buyers in economically vulnerable communities to build shared prosperity rooted in dignity. They find and verify small businesses through in-depth data collection, enhance their commercial and digital capacity through training and advisory services, and connect them with suppliers through tender distribution services, matchmaking services, and access to working capital. Building Markets fosters inclusion by breaking down institutional, logistical, and informational barriers that exclude small or underserved firms from formal supply chains. They engage regional and national stakeholders to advocate for the integration of small businesses in the economy. Building Markets is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Dakar, Senegal
Green Wave Jewellery supports women living in shelters in Senegal to become financially independent through silversmithing training and employment as jewelry makers. They create recycled silver and gold rings, earrings, bracelets, cufflinks, and necklaces using natural materials from their local coastline, like cuttlefish, beach sand, and sea glass. Each piece is made by hand using ancient casting techniques. Green Wave Jewellery works with women who have experienced physical, sexual, and psychosocial abuse, and provides skills training and fair wages in a safe work environment to enable them to leave refuge shelters without returning to violent households, homelessness, prostitution, and other dangerous living conditions.
Quito, Ecuador
IMPAQTO supports, trains, and promotes entrepreneurs who lead innovative businesses with social, environmental, and economic impact in Latin America. They provide coworking spaces in Ecuador, entrepreneurship and innovation training programs, workshops, networking opportunities, and other events. Their impact investment fund, IMPAQTO Capital, uses flexible capital to support early-stage companies that leverage innovation to address social and environmental challenges in the Andean Region. IMPAQTO is a certified B Corporation and a member of Red de Impacto LATAM.
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Maia Africa offers an affordable, long-lasting mosquito-repellent ointment to protect children against malaria in Africa. Their shea-based ointment is locally produced in Côte d’Ivoire and Uganda and distributed through pharmacies, retail shops, nonprofit organizations, and community-based agents to reach remote and low-income populations. Maia Africa initially began offering mosquito-repellent soaps and transitioned into ointment after learning 80 percent of children under the age of five receive ointment on their skin every night, making the product easier to integrate into daily routines. They offer low introductory pricing, provide ointments to vulnerable populations for free or at discounted rates, and support national malaria prevention programs. Maia Africa sources ingredients locally from women’s cooperatives to reduce costs and support local economies. They are a certified B Corporation.
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
Among The Trees saves usable timber from landfill, makes reclaimed and recycled timber accessible to the public through their shop, milling service, and classes, and contributes to a circular economy. They offer dressed and undressed timber, custom table tops, benchtops, shelves, desks, workbenches, stools, oils, and finishes, and woodworking and craft courses for beginners, groups, and kids. Among The Trees accepts donations of usable timber and handheld woodworking tools, provides discounted firewood from offcuts, and gives away sawdust to the community. They partner with Habitat for Humanity to teach do-it-yourself construction skills with a focus on building micro-shelters for emergency housing. By promoting reclaimed timber, they minimize waste, reduce destruction of native forests, and preserve biodiversity. Among The Trees is a member of Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) and Inner West Creative Network.
Bandung, Indonesia
Nazava Water Filters are made with Dutch technology, are manufactured in Indonesia, and are used around the world to provide affordable access to clean and safe drinking water. They offer filters for households, schools, outdoors, and emergencies that can purify tap water, well water, rainwater, or river water without electricity. Nazava improves health outcomes and reduces household expenses, plastic waste. and greenhouse gas emissions by eliminating the need to buy water in plastic bottles or boil water using wood, gas, or electricity. They donate water filters to schools and offer customer installment plans to reduce upfront costs. Nazava is a certified B Corporation and a member of the Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Network, Rural Water Supply Network, and the Miller Center for Global Impact alumni network.
Maribor, Slovenia
Ej, Babi celebrates and preserves Slovenia’s culinary heritage by engaging local grandmothers to share their traditional recipes and promote healthy, seasonal, and locally sourced food. They offer cookbooks with recipes for traditional home-cooked meals, low-cost and free cooking workshops, and events to strengthen community connections, share knowledge, stories, and family recipes, and educate children and adults about sustainable cooking practices and nutrition. Ej, Baji encourages people to source seasonal ingredients from local farmers, minimize food waste, use energy-efficient cooking practices, and reduce reliance on imported or mass-produced food products. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Cape Town, South Africa
Womandla Foundation bridges the gender gap by upskilling and equipping African women and girls through personal development, entrepreneurship, and science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) advocacy. They offer mentorship programs for secondary school students, STEAM-focused workshops and awards, financial literacy and business development training, and a podcast with industry and career insights. By fostering skills development, confidence, and ambition, they help young women break barriers in traditionally male-dominated sectors. Womandla Foundation also promotes menstrual health awareness and donates sanitary pads to girls and young women in need. They are a member of the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) and Global Network for Volunteering in Africa (GNVL). Womandla Foundation is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Ngaideithia, Kenya
Eco Bristo aims to transform African agriculture by replacing toxic, agrichemical-dependent farming with regenerative, climate-smart solutions that restore ecosystems and uplift smallholder farmers. They offer solar-powered pest traps, digital pest surveillance tools, and biochar-based soil enhancers to regenerate degraded soils, reduce crop loss, improve farmer incomes, safeguard consumer health, and unlock export opportunities. The traps are locally assembled using locally fabricated casings and stands. Eco Bristo provides free training and agroecology services to smallholder farmers, partners with farmers’ cooperatives and county governments to subsidize prices, and uses pay-as-you-grow and shared-access models to enable farmers with limited upfront capital to transition. They are a member of the Organic Fertilizers and Input Manufacturers Association of Kenya (OFIMAK).
Sandton, South Africa
enke tackles the youth unemployment crisis in South Africa by connecting across divides, inspiring practical action, and equipping young people with future-fit skills to become changemakers in their lives and communities. They provide structured youth leadership and entrepreneurship programs that guide participants through a five-stage development journey—discover, design, develop, deploy, and deepen—which builds self-awareness, fosters entrepreneurial thinking, and supports the creation and scaling of youth-led initiatives. They also offer training and consulting in program design, leadership development, facilitation, curriculum creation, project management, strategy, and implementation. enke engages school-aged youth to prevent them from becoming disconnected from education, employment, or training, and also re-engages those already outside the system. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
Melange Collection offers handmade toys, clothing, and housewares and partners with fair trade artisan communities committed to women’s empowerment, sustainable income, environmental responsibility, and greater economic equality. They specialize in knit and crochet soft toys, baby blankets, children’s clothing, pillows, stockings, ornaments, and other holiday decor from artisans in Peru, Armenia, and Guatemala. Each group showcases techniques distinctive to their cultural traditions, like embroidery, loom weaving, and beadwork. Melange Collection maintains long-term partnerships, conducts annual visits, ensures fair wages, prompt payments, fair credit terms, and safe working conditions, and donates based on local needs. They are a Fair Trade Federation verified member.
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Puzzles of Impact builds sustainable, empowered communities in South Africa by offering experiential, real-world learning opportunities and encouraging participants to actively engage, discover their potential, and develop practical skills. They provide hands-on workshops on topics like food production, sustainable building, wood craft, recycling and upcycling, parenting, emotional intelligence, and other life skills. Their sliding scale pricing lets people pay what they can afford. Puzzles of Impact sells fresh produce and wooden furniture locally at below-market prices, collects waste, and promotes resource reuse. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Wa, Ghana
Coalition for Positive Impact (CPI) nurtures and develops young people in Northern Ghana into transformative leaders and entrepreneurs. Igniting Dreams, their annual entrepreneurship development program, provides business development training, mentorship, and startup capital to help young entrepreneurs build thriving businesses and create new job opportunities. CPI also organizes summits, scholarships, leadership boot camps, and community cleanup events, and advocates for youth inclusion in development processes. They are a member of National Youth Authority and Impact Investing Ghana. CPI is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Climate Resource helps governments and businesses tackle physical climate risks, transition challenges, and opportunities towards a zero-emissions future. They develop climate science software tools to evaluate scenarios, assess physical and transition risks for energy systems, and provide ongoing advisory services, updates, technical support, and capacity building. Climate Resource is the core author of Model for the Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Induced Climate Change (MAGICC), a reduced-complexity climate model that is widely used in assessments and research worldwide and links emissions and concentrations of greenhouse gases to impacts like global temperature rise and sea-level change. They support other open-access climate science tools to help researchers, policymakers, and organizations. Climate Resource offers sliding scale fees. They are a member of Social Enterprise Australia.
Nairobi, Kenya
eWAKA decarbonizes and dignifies last-mile logistics in African cities and creates economic opportunities for riders, particularly women and youth. They replace high-pollution, high-cost motorcycle deliveries with managed electric cargo bikes, commuter bikes, and electric motorcycles. eWAKA uses Internet of Things technology for fleet management, predictive maintenance, rapid-response servicing, and merchant tools. Riders receive safety, customer care, and digital skills training, financial literacy coaching, and access to insurance and affordable lease-to-own programs. eWAKA offers free rider safety clinics, information sessions, and pro-bono deliveries for community health and food initiatives. By replacing fossil fuel motorcycles with electric bikes, they reduce tailpipe emissions, urban air pollution, and noise pollution, and improve the energy efficiency of everyday deliveries. eWAKA is a co-founder of Professional Women of African Heritage (PROWAH).
Helensvale, Queensland, Australia
Fierce Females empowers women and girls on Australia’s Gold Coast by providing the knowledge and tools needed to discover a sense of self-agency and live a life free from violence. They partner with schools, workplaces, shelters, nongovernmental organizations, and community service groups to deliver holistic self-defense and violence prevention programs, workshops, and one-on-one sessions that blend psychology and conflict resolution with hands-on mixed martial arts techniques. Custom self-protection classes are offered by female trainers for female clients in a safe, private studio. Their trauma-informed services help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and crime feel safe, supported, and in control by simulating real-world scenarios while respecting touch and spatial boundaries. Fierce Females supports individuals who have experienced workplace violence, bullying, or other forms of workplace trauma through Australia’s WorkCover system. Fierce Females is a member of the Gold Coast Youth Network. They reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India
Whakato creates clothing in Dharamshala, India, demonstrates fashion solutions for a circular economy, operates within planetary boundaries, and works to uplift each person in their supply chain, including the farmers and weavers who create their fabrics. Their dresses, skirts, pants, tops, shirts, scarves, and other accessories are made using plant-based dyes and natural fibers that safely biodegrade in nature at end of life. Whakato sources lotus fiber from Myanmar, calotropis fiber from Auroville, rainfed kala cotton from Kutch, and coconut shell buttons from Uttar Pradesh. They use marigold, sappanwood, galnut, indigo, guava leaves, myrobalan, walnut shells, and other vegetable dyes. The fabrics are woven, dyed, cut, and sewn at their workspace in Dharamshala. Whakato partners with mission-aligned suppliers and pays living wages.
Paris, France
Adirelounge offers hand-dyed textiles, creates dignified livelihood opportunities in Nigeria, and preserves the ancient Yoruba craft of Adire. They partner with skilled artisans to produce custom fabrics using natural and low-impact dyes and cotton from Funtua. Adirelounge reduces reliance on imported printed textiles, which dominate African markets but often have high environmental costs and limited cultural authenticity. Adirelounge supports artisans by providing fair pay, training in sustainable design, access to global markets, and a platform to preserve cultural heritage. They offer tiered pricing, donate fabrics for cultural projects, and enable local designers and youth entrepreneurs to order smaller quantities to lower the barriers to starting a business. Adirelounge uses water-efficient dyeing processes and offers digital product passports to increase environmental impact transparency and promote conscious consumption. They are a member of Nest Guild and Bellafricana.
Toronto, New South Wales, Australia
Kowa Collaboration ensures that First Nations perspectives, knowledge systems, and priorities are central to how social change is measured and understood in Australia. They support First Nations communities to define success, measure impact, and share results through First Nations-led understanding, measurement, evaluation, and learning (UMEL). Their Two Worlds UMEL (2WUMEL) course offers culturally-informed training. Kowa Consultancy designs community-led and self-determined UMEL frameworks. Wathaga is a digital platform that helps First Nations communities track and collect data. Ngarray-bah offers workshops and training to help First Nations communities build skills and knowledge in UMEL, data sovereignty, and community-based decision-making. Kowa Collaboration is a member of Maiam Nayri Wingara, R U OK?, Collaboration for Impact, First Nations Futures, and Social Enterprise Australia.
Nairobi, Kenya
International Research & Development Africa (IRDA) co-creates circular bio-economy innovations to promote sustainable agriculture and nutrition in Africa. They train farmers to grow tropical sugar beets and breed edible insects for food and animal feed fortification. IRDA partners with Cindy Protein Feed to blend sugar beets with insect protein to produce livestock feed pellets with a low carbon footprint. Their feed pellets reduce farmers’ reliance on traditional feeds, lower farming costs, and increase income. IRDA is part of the Miller Center for Global Impact alumni network.
Cape Town, South Africa
Luceo Solutions helps nonprofits, foundations, and businesses in South Africa multiply their impact by adopting systems-based approaches. They provide consulting, training, fundraising support, organizational and governance health checks, and technology solutions, including human resources software, performance management tools, platform integrations, and payment gateways. Luceo Solutions maintains affordable pricing for nonprofits with limited budgets and offers pro bono support for select clients every year.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Roswods connects Australian consumers with small-scale farmers through healing food that is regeneratively grown and responsibly sourced. They offer whole spices, masala spice blends, dried herbs, and superfoods from farming families in Sri Lanka and India that are committed to natural regenerative farming methods that restore soil, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Roswods provides fair pricing, consistent purchasing, skills training, and support for infrastructure, machinery, research, development, product testing, and organic certification. Their single-ingredient products are EU, USDA, and Australian Certified Organic. Roswods is a member of Social Enterprise Australia.
Thornbury, Victoria, Australia
Muso Match aims to rebalance the power dynamic within the music industry by connecting emerging and independent musicians with new audiences, career-building opportunities, and wellbeing support. Their platform enables people to discover emerging talent that matches their listening behaviors and form music-based communities. Muso Match uses 80 percent of profits to fund support for musicians, including grants to small artist-first record labels, production companies, distribution platforms, and music-based mental health charities to expand free and highly subsidized services.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Srjana offers handcrafted housewares that create opportunities for rural artisans and preserve India’s cultural heritage. They work with artisan clusters across the country to create baskets, boxes, planters, tableware, and other home decor from locally sourced and environmentally responsible materials. Srjana ensures artisans receive fair wages and have safe working conditions.
Kampala, Uganda
Bio Bloom Uganda produces and distributes biofertilizer and promotes sustainable farming practices in Uganda to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, reduce organic waste, improve soil health, and minimize agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. They use black soldier flies to recycle waste and create a nutrient-rich soil amendment that boosts yields, supports soil microorganisms, enhances water retention, and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers. They also offer training in organic farming, pest and disease management, and nutrient management. Bio Bloom Uganda creates green jobs for young people and works with farmer groups and cooperatives for last-mile distribution.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Rhiza Babuyile creates sustainable socio-economic development opportunities for historically disadvantaged township communities in South Africa, with a focus on healthcare, education, and the green economy. Their grassroots programs include healthcare clinics, early childhood development centers, robotics training in primary school, and information technology skills development for youth. They support environmentally responsible enterprise development projects in renewable energy, water and sanitation, and agriculture. Rhiza Babuyile is a part of the Ashoka network. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Folkestone, England, United Kingdom
Bodhi Path aims to empower adults with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and promote inclusion, accessibility, and emotional well-being in workplaces and communities. They offer holistic life coaching, an online support community, neuroaffirming workplace training, workplace audits, consultancy services, speaking engagements, and social media advocacy for autism, ADHD, and AuDHD. All services are rooted in lived experience, mindfulness, compassion, and purposeful action. Bodhi Path uses revenue from paying clients to provide free coaching for people who cannot pay. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Nyaungbingwa, Myanmar
Bokku aims to produce quality shade-grown coffee in the Shan Hills of Myanmar and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for the Ywangan Danu community. They started by cultivating pigeon pea to build the soil and avocado trees, passion fruit, and pepper to provide shade and increase diversity. Bokku collaborates with local farmers and producers to continuously refine farming, processing, and roasting techniques. They use solar energy and bamboo for natural building. Bokku is a member of Catalyst Now.
Abeokuta, Nigeria
Restorative Justice for Africa (REJA) works to reform criminal justice institutions and end unjust incarceration in Nigeria through restorative justice, tech-enabled legal support, and reintegration support programs. They provide access to basic legal information and pro bono legal representation through a network of volunteer lawyers and partner organizations, and facilitate restorative justice programs such as victim-offender mediation and alternative dispute resolution in criminal matters. REJA visits prisons, litigates wrongful detentions, ensures custodial centers meet the hygiene needs of women, conducts restorative justice and human rights research, and advocates for systemic criminal justice reform to reduce recidivism and promote fair treatment. Their Restored Voices Shelter supports formerly incarcerated people through vocational training, life skills counseling, and psychosocial assistance for successful reintegration. They are part of Echoing Green, UNLEASH Innovation Lab, and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria. REJA is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Kiambu, Kenya
Masterpeace Kenya promotes peace in Kenya by using music, art, sports, and play to reduce polarization, extremism, and conflict. They mobilize, inspire, and connect talents in Kenya through capacity-building projects focused on education, livelihoods, and leadership training. Masterpeace Kenya organizes dialogue within and between communities to build a strong local ecosystem. Their projects nurture an informed and accountable population for constructive and non-violent civic engagement, leadership, and peacebuilding. Masterpeace Kenya is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Rigil Mazil, Chad
Association pour la Défense des Personnes Vulnérables (ADPV) promotes the dignity, protection, and empowerment of women, youth, and marginalized communities in Chad by enabling them to defend their rights, develop their skills, and actively participate in the sustainable development of their communities. They provide holistic legal, psychological, material, and social support and training with a focus on protecting human rights, expanding access to community health and education, advancing digital inclusion, increasing gender equality, and improving resilience in the face of humanitarian and climate crises. ADPV is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Shandon Publishing encourages people to share stories of adversity in ways that offer hope and foster community so others do not feel alone. They produce books, provide design services, and manage publishing projects to bring these stories to life. Shandon Publishing donates royalties to Maggie’s cancer centers and shares proceeds with partner charities. They are a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose. Shandon Publishing is a member of Social Enterprise Scotland.
Cape Town, South Africa
African Kulture creates opportunities for skills development, market access, and creative storytelling that reimagine Africa’s narrative while addressing social and environmental inequalities. They specialize in brand strategy, social media management, event and festival support, artist management, and other support services for underrepresented artists, creatives, and cultural entrepreneurs. African Kulture nurtures township-based entrepreneurship through SME Business Clinics, which offer business support, workshops, mentorship, and market access networks. Their nonprofit arm provides free arts, culture, digital migration, and agribusiness support services to communities in need.
Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
Global Sustainable Futures Network (GSFN) builds Global South and Global North connections and helps communities enhance climate education, adaptation, and mitigation capacities. They bring together early career and senior researchers, academics, scholars, governments, and businesses to provide multi-disciplinary and cross-sectoral carbon emissions assessments, develop strategies, and formulate projects to offer long-lasting solutions to the environment and communities across the Global South. GSFN provides training, capacity-building courses, research, and consultancy services to further global skills and understanding of international climate crises and how to manage them. They host the GSFN Green Awards to recognize businesses that are advancing the green economy, engage in policy discussions, contribute to grassroots projects, and sponsor local events to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. GSFN is a Community Interest Company (CIC).
Maribor, Slovenia
ReVino transforms winemaking waste into bioplastic products to inspire a shift toward circularity. They develop biopolymer materials from discarded grape pomace that can be used for tableware, packaging, and other applications. Products are biodegradable and decompose faster than conventional plastics. ReVino partners with recycling facilities to ensure proper disposal of residual waste, employs a significantly less carbon-intensive process than petrochemical plastic production, and sources locally to reduce transport emissions. They are a member of Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development (CEED), GoGreen Slovenia, and Circular Economy Association of Slovenia.
Midrand, South Africa
TEACH South Africa bridges the educational gap and develops youth and community leaders by placing skilled science, technology, English, and mathematics graduates to teach in underresourced schools. They recruit, train, and support high-achieving university graduates, called ambassadors, to teach in underperforming schools for two years and improve learner performance and educational outcomes. Ambassadors gain valuable work experience and are encouraged to become active citizens and implement legacy projects that address local challenges, such as creating mobile labs and libraries and organizing supplementary classes and adult education programs. TEACH South Africa partners with organizations to provide teacher and management training, mobilize resources to upgrade facilities and infrastructure, and bring a holistic approach to school improvement. They are a member of National Association of Social Change Entities in Education (NASCEE) and Teacher Internship Collaboration South Africa (TICZA). TEACH South Africa is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
TidyScot offers affordable, environmentally responsible cleaning services in Scotland and creates employment opportunities for vulnerable communities. They offer standard cleaning, deep cleaning, and end-of-tenancy cleaning services for homes, offices, and rental properties. TidyScot uses eco-certified cleaning concentrates, refillable containers, reusable microfiber cloths, and spray-and-wipe methods to reduce waste and water consumption. They provide job training and living wage work opportunities for low-income individuals and vulnerable community members and free or subsidized services for senior citizens, disabled individuals, and disadvantaged families with limited budgets. TidyScot is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise Scotland and Social Enterprise UK.
Mitunguu, Kenya
Rwithi promotes nutrient-dense, drought-resistant, underutilized crops to reduce post-harvest losses, uplift livelihoods, and improve food security in Kenya. They produce flours from arrowroot, cassava, millets, green banana, pumpkin seed, and other crops to provide healthy local alternatives to imported refined flours. They also conduct nutrition clinics to raise awareness about the benefits of indigenous superfoods. Rwithi gives three percent of their sales revenue to Greenlands, a school and sanctuary for teenage mothers.
Centurion, South Africa
GoodNews24 collects, shares, and amplifies people-powered stories that promote dignity, hope, positive change, and restoration in South Africa. They invite people to share stories around six key themes: developing a shared national credo, leading in ways that restore, taking mature initiative, healing and restoring respect, stewarding resources responsibly, and making informed decisions. GoodNews24 started the Restory Our Nation initiative to provide a platform to challenge dominant narratives about the nation. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
Ceylon LUXE showcases Sri Lanka’s hidden destinations, promotes conscious travel, and uplifts local entrepreneurs and artisans. They offer a print and digital travel magazine that focuses on unique locations, experiences, arts and culture, and products and services from social enterprises and responsible businesses. Ceylon LUXE highlights efforts to minimize resource use and waste, conserve the island’s natural landscapes and wildlife, and support local communities. They donate ten percent from each sale to the Ceylon Travelex Yuthukama Foundation.
Homa Bay, Kenya
Community Action for Health and Development (CAHED) co-creates locally led solutions to address challenges facing youth, women, girls, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable communities in Kenya. They partner with local and international stakeholders to design and implement programs that address critical needs in health, education, livelihoods, and community empowerment. Priorities include gender equality, access to education, reproductive health, economic opportunity, leadership development, life skills training, and protection from gender-based violence. CAHED is a member of Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) and Catalyst Now. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Nanyuki, Kenya
Narropil Honey uses environmentally responsible beekeeping to address the interconnected challenges of poverty, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity in Kenya’s dryland regions. They offer responsibly sourced liquid honey, comb honey, propolis, beeswax, bee venom, pollen, and royal jelly. Narropil manufactures and distributes beehives to registered Maasai bee farmers, trains them in pesticide-free pest management and hygienic honey harvesting to attain organic certification, and purchases the honey at fair market prices with a 50 percent revenue share model. They donate to community tree nursery initiatives to support the restoration of rangelands. Narropil Honey is a member of the Apiculture Platform of Kenya.
Sewanagala, Sri Lanka
Ceylista offers a local, healthier alternative to imported refined sugar and creates economic opportunities for rural families in Sri Lanka. They source sugarcane nectar directly from rural farmers in Sevanagala and process it into muscovado sugar. Ceylista focuses on local production and employment for Sevanagala women.
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
USAWA for Learning and Healing helps communities tap into their local asset base for context-specific solutions to address disparities in healthcare and education. They forge strategic partnerships, implement projects, conduct research to address healthcare and social challenges, and offer monitoring and evaluation, report writing, facilitation, and mentoring services to civil society organizations. USAWA for Learning and Healing engages with local communities, policymakers, and stakeholders to advocate for reforms that prioritize healthcare, education, and community wellbeing. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Nairobi, Kenya
Uweledi Art uses artwork from upcycled waste materials to address mental health challenges, promote inclusion, reduce pollution, and protect the environment in Kenya. They offer upcycled art materials and installations, art therapy sessions, art exhibitions, and training workshops for youth, schools, and communities. Uweledi Art partners with local waste collectors to create income opportunities while promoting circular practices. They provide free or subsidized art therapy sessions and workshops for low-income and marginalized groups and adapt programs to ensure accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. Uweledi Art reinvests a portion of sales into community outreach and environmental clean-up initiatives.
Luanshya, Zambia
iLearnZed expands equitable access to quality education in Zambia by connecting students with qualified tutors. Their self-paced learning platform gives secondary school learners access to personalized lessons, videos, and revision tools that complement classroom teaching. Qualified but unemployed or underpaid teachers earn income from their expertise by creating online courses and enrolling students. iLearnZed improves learning outcomes for learners from low-income families who are often left behind due to classroom overcrowding, a shortage of teachers, inadequate learning resources, and other structural inefficiencies. The platform is mobile-optimized, accessible in low-data environments, and supports offline content. Audio-visual learning materials, captioned video lessons, and adaptable content formats are available for students with disabilities. iLearnZed minimizes environmental impact by offering an alternative to printed handouts and textbooks and daily travel to tuition centers.
Masii, Kenya
Agrifor provides support services to farmers in Kenya to help them increase their income and develop sustainable livelihoods. They provide seeds, seedlings, farm tools, training, consultancy services, and access to digital marketplaces. Agrifor coordinates localized seed programs, donates seeds and seedlings for tree planting campaigns, and participates in reforestation initiatives. They are a member of Seed Trade Association of Kenya, Kenya Forests Working Group, Kenya Forest Service, Aquaculture Association of Kenya (AAK), and Social Enterprise Kenya.
Louis Trichardt, South Africa
Unfolding Capacity equips and inspires leaders in South Africa with knowledge, skills, and values that drive organizational effectiveness and societal progress. They specialize in leadership development, career coaching, mentorship and motivation, school management training, and strategic consulting. Unfolding Capacity’s workshops and virtual masterclasses for school leadership and teachers improve teaching quality, learner performance, and school governance. They also channel leadership excellence into youth empowerment initiatives and other social impact projects that reduce inequality, enhance opportunity, and contribute to community development. Unfolding Capacity partners with businesses, sponsors, and charity organizations to provide free learning materials, branded resources, and capacity-building tools to schools in rural or low-income communities.
Githagara, Kenya
Ndogo Farms provides gardening systems for urban households in Kenya to improve food security and ensure access to fresh, nutritious food grown without harmful agrichemicals. They promote grow bags, raised beds, vertical gardens, organic fertilizers, natural pesticides, and potting mixes. Ndogo Farms offers training on converting small spaces into productive gardens and supports women, youth, and communities to reduce food expenses and generate income from surplus produce. They teach urban dwellers how to compost kitchen waste into manure and replace plastic growing containers with recycled materials.
Abuja, Nigeria
HelloPumpkins aims to democratize knowledge, transform how children learn, and promote equitable access to early childhood development resources by providing affordable, tech-driven, and environment-based learning experiences. They specialize in curriculum design, project-based learning experiences, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activity kits for home and classroom use. HelloPumpkins prioritizes affordable, locally sourced, and environmentally responsible materials. Instructions are available in multiple formats to accommodate learners of different abilities and those with mobility, hearing, or visual challenges.
Lilongwe, Malawi
WalaniTiga offers clothing and accessories made from upcycled materials, reduces textile waste, empowers women and youth, and promotes sustainable fashion in Malawi. Their custom clothing, bags, headwear, jewelry, and home decor are locally made using repurposed textile waste, fabric offcuts, and other recycled materials. WalaniTiga employs women and youth from underserved communities, pays fair wages, and provides skills development opportunities in upcycling and tailoring. They run community workshops and campaigns to educate and inspire sustainable consumption and responsible waste management. WalaniTiga offers discounted rates to schools, nongovernmental organizations, and community groups that serve vulnerable populations. Locally-made alternatives reduce reliance on imported second-hand clothing, keep money circulating within Malawi’s economy, and reduce carbon emissions linked to importing goods.
Nairobi, Kenya
NavMed Solutions leverages artificial intelligence (AI) for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis to increase health equity in Kenya. Their accessible diagnostic tool improves early detection and treatment of TB and increases the survival rates of low-income, rural, and marginalized populations. They also offer advisory, consulting, and technical support for organizations seeking to integrate technology into healthcare delivery. NavMed Solutions reduces the need for specialized infrastructure, which enables testing and diagnostics at local community clinics and minimizes travel and healthcare costs.
Malabe, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Traditional Flavor promotes healthy eating in Sri Lanka by offering authentic traditional foods made using natural ingredients sourced directly from local farmers, community bakers, and small-scale producers. They specialize in heirloom rice, kiribath, kurakkan pittu, and roast paan with curries and sambols. Ceylon Traditional Flavor uses banana leaves, lotus leaves, and kanda leaves for packaging instead of single-use plastics. They provide affordable meal packs for hospital patients and low-income groups and donate food to those in need.
Mombasa, Kenya
Ziya enables group-based capital growth through zero-interest rotating credit and enables informal entrepreneurs and micro enterprises in Kenya to build sustainable businesses, create jobs, and avoid being trapped in cycles of debt or dependency. Their community-powered platform provides chamas, rotating savings and credit associations, and table banking groups with digital tools to manage, track, and automate contributions and build financial behavior through recognition, nudges, and progress dashboards. Ziya supports local shopkeepers and agents to onboard new groups, support repayment education, and guide digital and field-based usage. Their flat, transparent subscription model keeps users debt-free and dignified.
Kamangu Area, Kenya
Success in Agriculture trains rural farmers in Kenya in agroecology and climate-smart practices for sustainable crop production to increase farm productivity and improve livelihoods. They provide comprehensive agricultural services, illustrated farming reference guides, and training on farm planning, crop protection, soil and water conservation, animal selection and nutrition planning, biogas technology, greenhouse production, post-harvest management, and international standards and export procedures for fresh produce. Success in Agriculture promotes the use of desmodium legume fodder to prevent soil erosion, increase atmospheric nitrogen fixation, reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers, and serve as a tannin-rich livestock feed that lowers methane emissions.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr CL Smith Foundation expands access to literacy, digital skills, and community support in South Africa and prepares children, youth, and educators for lifelong learning and participation in the digital economy. Zibuza is a community of practice that connects teachers, learners, parents, governments, and other stakeholders to collaborate and share knowledge. Isithombo prepares children aged three to five for school by providing comprehensive support, training, and resources with a focus on home language and early numeracy. Kibooks offers digital storybooks for children in all South African languages. Dr CL Smith Foundation organizes an annual art book fair and partners with civil society organizations and government programs to promote financial literacy, address youth unemployment, and make education more accessible. They are a member of National Association of Social Change Entities in Education (NASCEE) and National Early Childhood Development Alliance (NECDA). Dr CL Smith Foundation reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Kitale, Kenya
Cotech bridges the digital divide in Kenya by providing underserved communities with technology, education, and digital skills. They offer technology repair and maintenance services, cybersecurity installations, digital literacy training, and coding courses for children. Their smart agriculture program teaches farmers how to use Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as soil sensors, mobile apps for farm management, weather prediction, and other data analysis tools to optimize yields. Cotech promotes diversified tree planting, plastic waste reduction, recycling, water harvesting, and the use of clean energy. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Welkom, South Africa
Blessed Ladies in Agriculture Cooperative transforms backyards, schoolyards, and crèche spaces into food gardens to improve household food security and provide fresh produce for the community. They grow chillies and other crops and sell directly to local people without middlemen. Blessed Ladies in Agriculture Cooperative runs a community soup kitchen where members cook and distribute meals, and provides sanitary pads and pre-loved clothes to those in need.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tapeball Council of Sri Lanka empowers undiscovered young talent through the sport of tapeball by creating opportunities for rural youth to showcase their abilities and build future career paths. They provide a platform for players to perform at national and international levels and raise awareness of tapeball as an accessible sport. Tapeball requires minimal equipment, offers a lower risk of injury compared to other sports, and encourages broad participation. Tapeball Council of Sri Lanka is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission. They are a member of the International Tapeball Council.
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