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Welcome to the 61 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, community initiatives, and networks that became Good Market Approved in August 2026! This month’s roundup includes new members from South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Portugal, Scotland, England, Estonia, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, Türkiye, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Colombia, Australia, Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Argentina. More than 5,573 enterprises across 133 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Kelso, Scotland, United Kingdom
Vivan Wine Collective works to make regenerative farming the standard in winemaking and enables independent European winemakers to sell directly to people who actually care how their wine was produced. They offer red, white, rosé, orange, and sparkling wines made from handpicked organic and biodynamic grapes and shipped directly from small family vineyards. Vivan is co-owned by winemakers committed to regenerative, pesticide-free practices that protect soil health and biodiversity. By eliminating middlemen, they are able to capture fair profit margins, reinvest more into ecological farming, and reduce warehousing and transport emissions. Vivan supports manual-harvest estates to preserve rural village economies and commits to 50 percent female-led estates to address historical industry bias. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK, Co-operatives UK, and the Slow Food Slow Wine Coalition. Vivan is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society cooperative and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Winterthur, Switzerland
Impact Build aims to accelerate the global transition to low-carbon construction by developing robotic automation solutions that enable the scalable manufacturing of sustainable building materials from locally available resources. They develop and install robotic impact printing systems that produce customizable, recyclable, and cement-free modular wall elements from excavated soil, quarry fines, and other locally available mineral by-products. Impact Build also provides software that turns digital designs into robotic instructions and cost estimates, and machine-vision systems that monitor material state during production. Impact Build eliminates energy-intensive processes such as brick kiln firing and cement production, reduces buildings’ embodied carbon through low-cement materials, promotes the circular economy, and cuts transport emissions by producing on or near construction sites. They participate in SENS, the national platform for social entrepreneurship and the social economy in Switzerland.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Keico creates home and garden products from natural materials, empowers rural women artisans, preserves heritage craft techniques, and drives sustainable community development in Vietnam. They specialize in sunshades, mats, rugs, furniture, lighting, storage baskets, and other housewares made from rattan, bamboo, seagrass, water hyacinth, jute, cotton, and coconut fiber. Keico provides flexible, home-based production opportunities, enabling rural women artisans to earn a sustainable income while supporting their families. They pay fair compensation above local market rates, maintain year-round orders to reduce seasonal financial insecurity, and provide continuous hands-on training, product refinement workshops, and quality control guidance to meet strict international export standards. They also offer mentorship, financial literacy training, and confidence-building activities to foster personal and economic independence. Keico repurposes agricultural waste, promotes seagrass production on flooded farmland, and contributes to local greening initiatives and soil erosion prevention projects.
Porto, Portugal
AMAL Soap promotes the economic, social, and community integration of migrant and refugee women in Portugal through the artisanal production of natural soaps inspired by traditional soap making in Aleppo, Syria. Their handmade rosemary, laurel, lemongrass, lavender, and mint soaps are biodegradable, vegan, palm oil free, and packaged in compostable and recyclable materials. AMAL Soap provides technical training, flexible work, and fair pay for migrant and refugee women. Participants develop skills, confidence, financial autonomy, and practical experience that reduces barriers to further employment and integration. They also offer soap-making workshops where participants connect with women from different cultures to raise awareness and transform social perceptions about migration and diversity. AMAL Soap is an initiative of MEERU | Abrir Caminho. They reinvest all profits towards expanding training, employability, and community integration opportunities.
Bogotá, Colombia
Red de Impacto LATAM brings together organizations that support impact entrepreneurship to create a fairer, more resilient, and sustainable Latin America. They map the impact ecosystem, promote collaboration, identify problems and needs, create strategic alliances, influence policy agendas, and provide training, information, and support resources. Their network members include investors, accelerators, incubators, ecosystem builders, consultancies, and other organizations that support impact entrepreneurs across the region. Red de Impacto LATAM offers scholarships to participate in impact events, collaborative online courses and workshops, a shared research repository, and a non-financial support toolbox.
Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
Tuux Mexikoo creates sustainable economic opportunities for artisan communities and preserves artisanal techniques and traditional knowledge in Mexico. They partner with artisans in Oaxaca, Chiapas, Jalisco, Querétaro, and Yucatán to design, produce, and market custom backstrap and pedal loom textiles, tzotzil and wixárika embroidery, alebrijes, clay pottery, stone carvings, and more. Tuux Mexikoo prioritizes durable handmade products and the responsible use of traditional materials and processes. They pay fair prices, provide technical support to artisan groups, open access to ethical markets, and support the economic participation of women, who make up a significant part of their network. Tuux Mexikoo is a certified B Corporation.
Bangkok, Thailand
SiamRise Travel designs responsible travel experiences in Thailand that honor culture, protect nature, support local communities, and create measurable positive impact. They plan personalized urban tours, cultural village tours, educational tours, and homestays for conscious travellers. Every tour is co-created with community participation and conducted without middlemen to ensure fair revenue sharing, authentic storytelling, and long-term sustainability. Their routes and activities are designed to avoid mass tourism, reduce waste, and lower emissions. SiamRise Travel also partners with government agencies, educational institutions, local communities, and social enterprises to build capacities and promote sustainable tourism practices. They contribute a percentage of profits to a community fund for community development and nature conservation. SiamRise Travel is a member of Social Enterprise Thailand.
Dübendorf, Switzerland
ogmo designs and builds modular wastewater treatment units and promotes circular sanitation and water self-sufficiency. Their Nutrient Harvester treats urine on-site to recover nutrients, produce fertilizer, and reuse water for irrigation or cooling. ogmo supplies prefabricated and standardized modules for public toilets without a sewer connection, restrooms with waterless urinals, and off-grid housing to replace large centralized sanitation plants. They also offer environmental and process engineering services to improve the resource efficiency of sanitary systems and implement projects in sanitation and infrastructure development. ogmo volunteers in expert working groups and contributes to the VaLoo network for circular sanitation. They participate in SENS, the national platform for social entrepreneurship and the social economy in Switzerland.
Aliso Viejo, California, United States
International Sanctuary helps survivors of human trafficking heal, grow, and rebuild their lives through education, employment, healthcare, and community. They operate sanctuaries in India, Uganda, and the Philippines, where they create PURPOSE Jewelry and provide a safe community and trauma-informed care to women escaping human trafficking. Survivors receive vocational training and paid employment from their first day in the program alongside other supportive services including medical care, counseling, financial literacy training, English language classes, vocational education, and job readiness training. Their jewelry is handmade in small batches from recyclable brass. International Sanctuary partners with International Justice Mission, which refers survivors into their sanctuaries for long-term care after rescue operations. They are a member of the Freedom Business Alliance, OneOC, and the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force. International Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus from PURPOSE Jewelry sales into their survivor programs.
Nyeri, Kenya
Together4trees Kenya restores forests, greens schools and communities, and strengthens climate resilience through native tree planting, environmental education, and community-led conservation. They focus on indigenous and fruit tree planting, arid and semi-arid reforestation, and riparian land and water catchment restoration in collaboration with local communities, landowners, schools, and volunteers. Together4trees Kenya also supplies tree seedlings, engages in environmental cleanups, and provides tree-planting training. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Hong Kong
Riverbed Collective celebrates artists, their unique styles, and their shared stories and works to break down structural inequalities within the arts industries. They publish collaborative art projects such as collectible card decks, sticker books, and art zines filled with works by artists from around the world. Riverbed Collective is led by artists and chooses contributors for their potential rather than individual pieces. Contributors keep full copyright and ownership of everything they create for a project. Their members work remotely, share knowledge and resources, and provide a community for creatives to combat isolation. They donate financial resources or sponsor opportunities for members in need. Riverbed Collective publicly names their manufacturers and visits production factories to verify living standards and wages. They prioritize sustainably sourced paper and reduce waste through minimal packaging and small-batch print runs.
London, England, United Kingdom
Kalos Creates helps underserved young people in South London build careers in the creative industries through hands-on experience in a professional creative studio. They produce custom merchandise, uniforms, workwear, campaign materials, bespoke gifts, and live experiences for brands and communities while helping build the next generation of creative talent. Young people gain confidence, strengthen employability, and develop practical skills in design, branding, garment printing, marketing, content creation, and creative entrepreneurship through paid internships, work experience, mentoring, and real client projects. Kalos Creates prioritizes environmentally responsible materials and ethical suppliers and minimizes packaging. They work with charities and community organizations to ensure their programs reach underserved youth who may benefit most. Kalos Creates is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
EnCare provides hazardous waste management services to protect human health and the environment in Sri Lanka. They collect, transport, treat, and safely dispose of sanitary, clinical, pharmaceutical, quarantined, electronic, industrial, chemical, and shipboard waste. Encare also operates a material recovery facility that recovers precious metals, plastics, and other valuable materials for recycling. They use flue gas treatment systems to prevent air pollution. EnCare collects sanitary waste directly from households to prevent improper disposal and reduce the risk of polluting rivers, oceans, and the broader environment. They offer free waste collection and disposal services for select childcare homes. EnCare is the environmental engineering division of Sisili Projects and has environmental protection and waste management licenses from the Central Environmental Authority.
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
River Organics creates vegan, cruelty-free, and zero-waste makeup from natural and organic ingredients. They offer plant-based lip balms, lip stains, blush sticks, concealers, highlighters, bronzers, mascara, brow wax, botanical scent balms, and other clean beauty products. River Organics uses organic certified plant oils and butters like moringa, apricot kernel, camellia, coconut, macadamia seed, cacao seed, mango seed, and shea to nourish the skin. Their waterless formulas extend shelf life naturally without synthetic preservatives. Products are packaged in compostable push-up tubes and reusable glass jars and shipped plastic-free in recycled envelopes. Their Imperfects Collection includes products with minor cosmetic flaws like uneven tops or smudged packaging at discounted prices to reduce waste and increase accessibility. River Organics is certified by Leaping Bunny, The Vegan Society, and 1% for the Planet and is a member of the Plastic Pollution Coalition.
San Francisco, California, United States
Greenopia was founded in 2005 to help ecologically conscious individuals find vetted local businesses and products that prioritize health, sustainability, and social responsibility. They assess business operations, sourcing policies, environmental and social impact, and third-party certifications to ensure compliance with sustainability standards and provide verified information to consumers to support green purchasing decisions. Greenopia started with a green city guidebook series for Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York, and has now expanded to a digital platform for sustainable living. They recognize businesses that are Good for You, offering products that are safe, clean, and toxin-free; Good for the Planet, reducing waste, conserving resources, and operating with environmental integrity; and Good for the Community, upholding fair labor practices, equity, and meaningful local engagement. Verified businesses receive a Greenopia sticker for their door and a free online listing.
Ankara, Türkiye
Türkiye Social Entrepreneurship Network brings together organizations working to advance social entrepreneurship across Türkiye to foster collective learning and action and increase representation and influence at both national and international levels. They map the social entrepreneurship ecosystem, identify emerging needs and dynamics, build the capacity of social enterprises and intermediary organizations, facilitate knowledge and experience sharing, and foster collaboration across sectors and regions. They also carry out advocacy and policy work to strengthen the position of social entrepreneurship within public policy, financing mechanisms, the private sector, civil society, and local ecosystems. Türkiye Social Entrepreneurship Network is a Social Enterprise World Forum network partner and a member of Euclid Network and the European Social Enterprise Monitor (ESEM) consortium. They are a not-for-profit association and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Ramgarh Shekhawati, Rajasthan, India
Shekhawati Crafts was founded in 1996 in Ramgarh, Rajasthan, to preserve the craft of handcarved solid wood furniture that was being lost as mass-produced veneer-coated fiberboard furniture flooded the Indian market. Their team of skilled artisans creates custom beds, dining sets, living room tables, bookshelves, wardrobes, pooja mandirs, and other furniture from sustainably sourced sheesham wood or mango wood. Every plank is inspected for grain quality, density, and consistency, kiln-dried to prevent future warping, cracking, or swelling, assembled with traditional joinery techniques, hand-carved, and hand-finished. Traditional sheesham wood furniture is naturally termite and humidity resistant and lasts for 100 years with basic care. Shekhawati Crafts makes their furniture accessible by shipping directly to Indian homes, bypassing the long chain of distributors and retailers that made handcrafted furniture unnecessarily expensive. They pay above-market-rate fair wages, provide clean, safe working conditions, and teach traditional woodcraft techniques to the next generation.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Nile Basin Trading Initiative (NBTI) facilitates trade, investment, and strategic partnerships that drive inclusive economic growth near the sources of the Blue Nile, including Lake Tana and the Choke Mountain ecosystem. They create market opportunities for smallholder farmers, women, and youth entrepreneurs through sustainable regional value chains, trade corridors, agribusiness development, tourism, and other green economy initiatives. NBTI has cooperation agreements with thousands of wild Arabica coffee producers. They established the Nile Basin Coffee brand to strengthen European market access and create value for producers. NBTI provides affordable and inclusive education services to children from low-income families in remote, rural, and underserved communities through Ethiopian Inclusive Education. They plant trees in partnership with local communities, government institutions, and international partners to protect the watershed, conserve biodiversity, and contribute to water security and climate resilience.
Radlett, England, United Kingdom
Fresh Form provides professional property services and creates accessible and paid routes into employment for young people across Hertfordshire and North London, United Kingdom. They specialize in cleaning, end-of-tenancy, clearance, grounds care, minor maintenance, and property turnarounds for homeowners, councils, and landlords. Fresh Form’s Skills Academy provides structured training, practical competency assessment, supported work experience, and real paid work in property services for young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) who face barriers to entry or progression in work. Every trainee is paid the same hourly rate regardless of age, earns a Skills Passport that records skills and progression, and receives a written employment reference upon completion. Fresh Form prioritizes local suppliers, is a registered waste carrier, and coordinates work locally to reduce unnecessary travel and waste. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK and reinvest at least 51 percent of annual profits towards their mission.
Brightons, Scotland, United Kingdom
Polmont Playgroup has supported children and families in Falkirk, Scotland, since 1972. They provide a welcoming, community-owned space and affordable, inclusive play and learning opportunities that support children’s development, strengthen families, and reduce social isolation. Polmont Playgroup offers inclusive sensory sessions and adapted activities for children with additional support needs and subsidized placements for families experiencing financial hardship. They are committed to environmentally responsible practices, energy-efficient facilities, renewable energy, recycling, and outdoor learning. Polmont Playgroup supports local volunteering, collaborates with other community organizations, and contributes time and resources to inclusive family activities and environmental initiatives. They are a member of Social Enterprise Scotland, the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, CVS Falkirk, and Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network. Polmont Playgroup reinvests all surplus into providing affordable and accessible community services.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Steward Market supports ethical business ownership transitions to protect people, legacy, and long-term value. They connect mission-driven business owners with values-aligned buyers, intermediaries, and capital partners for mergers, acquisitions, and other ownership transitions. Steward Market ensures exits preserve mission, expand access, protect employees, keep businesses rooted in local communities, and carry impact and values forward. They do not charge commissions. Sellers can voluntarily contribute one to two percent of the sale price to the Steward Impact Fund to support the next generation of mission-driven founders.
West Footscray, Victoria, Australia
Casa Bonita creates sustainable economic opportunities for artisans and Indigenous women, preserves ancestral craftsmanship, and connects artisan businesses in South America with Australian and global markets. They offer handwoven baskets, lighting, tableware, ceramics, jewelry, and other home decor and accessories made from natural materials like iraca palm, fique agave, plantain, and cane. Casa Bonita prioritizes small-batch and pre-order production to reduce unnecessary inventory and waste. Their artisan partners run independent businesses and set their own prices at or above market rates. Many work from home while caring for their families. Casa Bonita shares each artisan’s name, cultural origin, and technique with buyers. They also create employment, training, and mentoring opportunities for migrant women in Australia, particularly Latin American women who face barriers to gaining local professional experience. Casa Bonita is part of Ground Level and the Australia-Latin America Business Council.
Koper, Slovenia
Clera decarbonizes and detoxifies industrial processes and works to make clean and safe food and water accessible to everyone. They started by building and installing modular ceramic membrane filtration systems for microplastic removal in industrial laundries and expanded to designing, building, and installing on-site green hydrogen peroxide production systems to replace chlorine-based disinfectants in water treatment and food sanitation. Their peroxide is produced from water, air, and renewable electricity, does not contain stabilizers, and decomposes after use into water and oxygen without any toxic residue. Clera measures and monitors equipment usage and performance for compliance reporting. By producing locally, they reduce dependence on imported chemicals, remove the dangers of handling and storing harmful chemicals, and lower transport emissions. Clera offers a monthly subscription to reduce upfront costs for small farms and under-resourced producers. They support research initiatives focused on reducing hazardous chemicals and chemical residues in the food supply chain.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Sport Matters uses the power of sport to create healthier, more inclusive and sustainable communities across Australia and Oceania and globally. They provide consulting, strategic planning, research, policy development, impact measurement and evaluation, partnership facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building services for governments, sporting organizations, businesses, foundations, and community groups. Sport Matters also designs and delivers sports workshops, forums, and learning programs and develops practical resources, toolkits, publications, and digital products that maximize the contribution of sport to sustainable development. Many of their programs and services are designed to include people of all abilities, and they prioritize accessible venues, content delivery, facilitation, and transport. Sport Matters is a member of the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education, UNESCO’s Fit for Life Sport Alliance, the Sport4Impact Forum, and the Australian Disability and Development Consortium. They reinvest all surplus towards increasing access to sport and physical activity.
Gvi, Nigeria
Shades of Us uses storytelling to address socio-economic issues affecting Africa, Africans, and people of African descent. They specialize in communications consulting, photography, videography, documentary production, and digital media campaigns. Shades of Us produces vlogs, films, skits, and documentaries and hosts podcasts to facilitate open and honest conversations that lead to introspection, analysis, and perspective change towards the greater goal of a redefined continent and people. They also hold mobile cinema screenings to bring films directly to underserved communities. Shades of Us advocates for human rights and challenges social and gender norms with special focus on issues affecting women, girls, people with disabilities, and gender non-conforming members of society. They add captions to promote accessibility for people with hearing disabilities. Shades of Us provides pro bono support for select organizations and campaigns. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Mesa, Arizona, United States
Kase Custom handcrafts custom wood furniture from sustainably sourced reclaimed wood in Phoenix, Arizona. They offer made-to-order restaurant and bar tables, benches, sideboards, headboards, nightstands, and other solid wood furniture. Their furniture is sturdy, practical, multi-functional, and designed to endure for generations. Kase Custom minimizes waste at every step of the design, production, packaging, and shipping process, and offsets their operational carbon footprint through the ClimeCo EcoCommitted Partner program. They donate furniture to fundraisers and nonprofits, match employee donations, and offer paid time off to engage in volunteer work. Kase Custom is a certified B Corporation and a Green America certified Green Business.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia SPCA Thrift Stores offer second-hand goods, divert waste from landfills, and contribute all profits to rescuing, sheltering, and protecting vulnerable animals across Nova Scotia. They sell donated clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, appliances, furniture, art, books, toys, and other household items at affordable prices through their shops in Dartmouth, Cape Breton, Kings, North Nova, and Colchester. The thrift stores operate through a network of community supporters and volunteers. They operate under the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1877.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Truhoma provides technological solutions to streamline philanthropy, increase transparency and traceability, and restore personal choice, privacy, and human dignity to beneficiaries. Their THM Software brings corporate sponsorships, fundraising, and charitable giving into a single platform for submission, approval, and evidence-based verification to democratize funding access, reduce informal bias, and counter social washing. Truhoma directs 100 percent of the core donation to the intended cause, and their blockchain-based donation tracker tool tracks the movement of funds with proof of transfers, payment invoices, receipts, photographs, and beneficiary testimonials to ensure full accountability and build trust with donors. All personal data is anonymized. They dignify aid distribution by enabling beneficiaries to select essential items or request voucher payments online, without the stigma of physical queues and standardized aid boxes. Truhoma also provides remote, computer-based work opportunities for people with disabilities. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Basel, Switzerland
sefit helps therapists improve therapy efficiency and patient outcomes for people suffering from impaired stimulus filtering, a symptom that can cause sensory overload, meltdowns, stress, fatigue, panic attacks, avoidance, and reduced participation in everyday life. Their virtual reality (VR) training software creates an immersive environment where patients experience realistic everyday situations that are difficult to recreate through traditional talk-based sessions. Patients practice in the therapy room or at home through real, filmed, and relevant challenging scenarios and gradually train themselves to deal with realistic stimuli. sefit focuses on attention, self-regulation, and coping strategies to improve daily functioning, social participation, and reintegration into education and employment. They participate in SENS, the national platform for social entrepreneurship and the social economy in Switzerland.
Nairobi, Kenya
Network of African Social Enterprises (NASE) brings together national social enterprise networks to foster a more connected and collaborative social enterprise ecosystem across Africa. They organize and host joint conferences, workshops, networking sessions, and other events; connect social enterprises with capacity-building and funding opportunities; provide platforms for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing; and partner with academic institutions to advance research and amplify impactful solutions and innovations. NASE also raises awareness, advocates for legal recognition, and represents Africa’s social enterprises regionally and globally. They are a Social Enterprise World Forum network partner.
Tabora, Tanzania
SuBeHuDe Tanzania empowers youth, women, and marginalized communities and strengthens climate resilience through sustainable beekeeping, ecosystem restoration, regenerative agriculture, and social entrepreneurship. They provide practical training and technical support in sustainable beekeeping practices, permaculture, meliponiculture, and honey production, harvesting, value addition, and quality control. SuBeHuDe Tanzania also provides project design, capacity building, research, and advisory services. They support social enterprises that produce honey, propolis, and beeswax through business development and market linkages. SuBeHuDe Tanzania offers tiered pricing and group-based training to ensure accessibility by low-income communities and promotes locally available beekeeping equipment, improved and transitional beehives, and other low-cost solutions that small-scale producers can adopt. They train local trainers to ensure knowledge stays within communities and reduce dependence on external consultants. SuBeHuDe Tanzania plants trees, restores pollinator-friendly habitats, and promotes conservation of indigenous stingless bees. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission. SuBeHuDe Tanzania is a member of Catalyst Now.
Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany
NGOStack strengthens locally led social and environmental initiatives through shared digital infrastructure. Their platform provides funding intelligence, opportunity matching, collaborative workspaces, project management and impact tracking tools, wiki spaces, public profiles, a global member network, and an opportunity marketplace. NGOStack is designed to keep decision-making power and data with local organisations rather than international intermediaries. They do not sell data, profile users, or run advertising, and all data is exportable to prevent lock-in. NGOStack offers flat-rate plans instead of per-seat fees so organizations are not charged for engaging more of their people, volunteers, or local partners. They provide discounts for verified nonprofits and mission-aligned initiatives and additional discounts for organizations in lower-income countries. Their carbon footprint is continuously monitored and offset annually. NGOStack is a member of Catalyst Now. They are a not-for-profit association and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Alpha Futures creates equitable pathways into the creative industries for young people, migrants, culturally diverse communities, and people experiencing barriers to economic participation in Queensland, Australia. They provide practical training in filmmaking, cinematography, audio and lighting, broadcast and livestreaming, editing and post-production, digital storytelling, and responsible use of artificial intelligence. Participants work on live productions, are mentored by industry professionals, develop portfolios, build networks, and gain skills and work experience needed to enter sustainable employment and creative entrepreneurship pathways. Alpha Futures’ education programs are free or subsidized where funding permits and participants access shared professional production equipment. They promote creative stewardship through equipment care and reuse, responsible electronic waste practices, energy-conscious production, and creative storytelling that raises awareness of environmental and social issues. Alpha Futures is an initiative of Alpha Media Services.
Tandil, Argentina
MV Agroalimentaria exists to drive the transition towards a fairer, safer, more conscious, and more sustainable food system in Argentina. They offer professional training, consulting, regulatory management, and technical auditing services to help agri-food businesses, educational institutions, and social projects integrate practices for public health, food safety, and environmental sustainability. MV Agroalimentaria prioritizes digitization and virtual training, optimizes travel routes, avoids single-use plastics, and promotes water conservation, reuse, and biodegradable packaging. They share food safety education on local television and radio and deliver safe food handling workshops in schools and community institutions. Their courses are adapted for people who cannot read through visual resources, clear iconography, and hands-on activities. MV Agroalimentaria provides free technical support and training to social organizations such as the Tandil Food Bank and the CONIN Foundation to reduce food loss and waste.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Considered by Design helps purpose-led organizations, social enterprises, and climate innovators in Australia communicate more clearly, grow their impact, and create better outcomes for people and the planet. They specialize in brand identity and strategy, graphic design, website design and development, campaign and social media content strategy, podcast and media production, and long-term creative partnerships. Their How Good store offers products made in collaboration with partner brands and donates 10 percent of sales to social and environmental causes. Ghost Nets is a circular-economy initiative exploring new product pathways for recovered fishing net waste alongside environmental storytelling and education. co:talks is an independent media channel that platforms people, ideas, and organizations working toward positive change. Considered by Design supports local creative employment, prioritizes independent freelancers and small-scale suppliers, and offers pro bono and subsidized creative services to select purpose-led initiatives. They are a member of Clean Creatives.
Taunton, England, United Kingdom
CulturaLinks helps displaced people in Somerset, United Kingdom, access the tools, skills, and connections they need to build better lives. They offer English language classes, employability training, job search coaching, CV writing and interview preparation workshops, digital skills and artificial intelligence courses, and mental health and peer support programs. CulturaLinks also runs a Saturday Ukrainian School where displaced children learn while keeping their language, culture, and identity alive. Their commercial arm, HRnexus AI, provides human resource training and practical artificial intelligence support services for small businesses, and reinvests all income to fund their free community programs. CulturaLinks is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Washington, United States
Profs and Pints democratizes access to higher learning and provides new audiences for scholars in the United States. They bring college faculty members into bars, cafés, company offices, and other off-campus venues to share knowledge through affordable talks, workshops, and practical instruction. The talks provide additional income for scholars, especially part-time adjuncts who are not paid enough by their institutions. Profs and Pints prioritizes venues that meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and provides closed captioning and sign language interpretation on request. They are a member of the Social Venture Network and Social Enterprise Alliance.
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
beech + willow helps leaders navigate complexity, integrate regenerative business principles, and co-create organizations in service of life. They specialize in strategy and business planning, leadership development and coaching, social impact and performance, operating model design, organizational culture, transformation and change management, governance frameworks, risk management, project and program management, and reporting. beech + willow takes a transdisciplinary approach that deeply observes the current operating context, seeking to honor what has come before and co-create a future state that activates the organization’s highest potential. They offer discounts to for-purpose organizations and donate time, services, and expertise to organizations that could not otherwise access support.
Tallinn, Estonia
World Class Cities provides free online courses that strengthen the capability of local governments to drive inclusive growth and improve the lives of billions. They offer life, business, and government courses on a digital platform with no fees, advertising, or subscriptions. Their Local Government Academy provides practice-based courses to help local and provincial government officials tackle unemployment, support small businesses, and grow the economy. Municipalities can adopt the platform as their official e-learning portal. Courses are designed for people with limited resources, and the platform is supported by a trust that funds its operations, so cities, organizations, and individuals use it at no cost. World Class Cities operates as a not-for-profit initiative and reinvests all surplus.
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Pathwell makes behavioral science accessible and actionable for organizations and communities working to improve social outcomes in Western Australia. They translate research evidence into practical strategies, build capability through education, and provide consulting and advisory support services. Their services help community organizations, social enterprises, educational institutions, and local governments understand human behavior and design more effective programs, services, and policies. Pathwell offers flexible delivery formats and adjusts training, workshops, and advisory services based on participant needs. They provide sliding scale pricing and commit at least 51 percent of annual profits to providing pro bono or subsidized support to purpose-driven organizations with limited resources.
Ngong, Kenya
GADeF International Kenya transforms lives across Africa through entrepreneurial philanthropy, youth empowerment, and community-led giving. They bridge philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, research, and innovation to address social and economic challenges facing women and youth across the continent. GADeF International Kenya focuses on community-led philanthropy initiatives, network and ecosystem building, strategic partnerships, peer-to-peer learning, capacity development, and social entrepreneurship support. They support women and youth entrepreneurs through incubation, mentorship, partnership development, technical assistance, and networking opportunities that accelerate social innovation and job creation. Their peer-to-peer engagements are designed to include persons with disabilities with accessible spaces and sign language interpreters where required. GADeF International Kenya is a member of Catalyst Now and the WINGS Network.
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Chiro Ceylon sources and processes cocoa locally, supports cocoa farmers, strengthens local agricultural value chains, and encourages the continued cultivation of cocoa in Sri Lanka. They offer bean-to-bar dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and chocolate products made with spices, dried fruits, nuts, and other locally sourced ingredients. Chiro Ceylon sources cocoa from farmers in Kurunegala, Kandy, and Matale, pays fair prices, and builds long-term purchase relationships to support stable livelihoods. They promote better harvesting, fermentation, and drying techniques to improve quality and environmentally responsible cocoa agroforestry practices to support healthy soil, water, biodiversity, and surrounding ecosystems.
Ashmore, Queensland, Australia
Team Courage builds the capacity of people who live, love, and work with children to improve children’s mental health, resilience, and social-emotional wellbeing. They offer online courses, workshops, webinars, and other resources for educators, caregivers, and parents of anxious kids. Their programs are designed to be trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, non-stigmatizing, and accessible for underserved rural and remote communities and children experiencing educational disadvantage. Team Courage is a member of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) and Queensland Kids Partnership. They reinvest the majority of any surplus into developing and improving resources and extended their reach through free and subsidized access.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Global Volunteer Recognition Program (GVRP) celebrates the contributions of volunteers to create a better world. They provide inclusive recognition programs, service opportunities, and volunteer leadership education that honor community impact, encourage lifelong service, and empower people of all ages and backgrounds to strengthen communities worldwide. GVRP provides awards, achievement badges, medals, pins, and certificates to students and adults for volunteer service completed through nonprofits, community groups, professional associations, faith communities, public agencies, or remote projects. Their Leadership Academy offers self-paced online volunteer certification courses focused on practical leadership skills, mental health, and intergenerational volunteering. GVRP connects people with remote volunteer opportunities and amplifies community causes through community champion spotlights and awareness campaigns. Their digital-first operations and print-on-demand resources reduce travel, paper use, and waste and expand access to volunteering opportunities and recognition for people facing geographic, transportation, disability, caregiving, or scheduling barriers. GVRP is BBB4Good verified.
Panadura, Sri Lanka
Elique Ceylon specializes in freshly roasted coffee and supports smallholder farmers and tree planting in Sri Lanka. They offer hot and cold brewed coffee drinks, roasted coffee beans, live coffee roasting sessions, cascara coffee cherry tea, blooming tea, and mint-infused black tea. They also grow and dry basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and other aromatic herbs and fertilize their herb garden with used coffee grounds. Elique Ceylon sources coffee from farmer groups in Nuwara Eliya, Gampola, and Badulla. They pay fair prices, provide free training in sustainable cultivation, quality improvements, and zero-waste production, and work with farming communities to replant coffee trees.
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Big Pixel works to close the digital gap and help charities, nonprofits, and social enterprises achieve their true potential. They specialize in digital strategy, web design and development, accessibility, branding, and graphic design for the nonprofit sector. Big Pixel offers sliding scale pricing and provides free mentoring to support underrepresented groups in the technology sector. They are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and reaching net zero through the SME Climate Hub. Big Pixel is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK, FUSE Network, Community Action Norfolk, and Voluntary Norfolk.
Dippach, Luxembourg
ecofluent promotes responsible and sustainable consumption and production practices by encouraging reduction, reuse, and recycling of products and packaging. They specialize in zero-waste strategies, communication plans, project management, and education. ecofluent runs awareness campaigns, offers participatory workshops, and provides training on zero-waste principles, responsible consumption, the circular economy, and sustainable development. They maintain sliding-scale pricing to ensure inclusion. ecofluent is a Societal Impact Company and a member of Entrepreneurs d’Impact Luxembourg (EIL) and Inspiring More Impact (IMS) Luxembourg. They reinvest their surplus towards their mission.
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Maraluna makes ethical and sustainable fair trade goods more accessible through their consciously curated neighborhood shop in Oakwood, Ohio and online. They offer housewares, home decor, accessories, jewelry, stationery, toys, and more. Maraluna carefully assesses each brand they carry to ensure transparency and alignment with their commitment to fair trade business standards, environmental sustainability, and investing in community both locally and globally. They are a Fair Trade Federation verified member.
Hokandara, Sri Lanka
VishCoir produces natural, biodegradable coconut fiber products for horticulture and landscaping and supports rural livelihoods in Sri Lanka. They offer coir substrate starter plugs, grow cubes, grow bags, poles, pots, and weed mats for greenhouse cultivation and gardening, and coir geotextiles, bales, logs, and blankets to protect vulnerable land, riverbanks, and slopes from soil erosion and increase environmental resilience. VishCoir sources raw coir fiber from local producers, pays fair prices, and maintains long-term purchasing relationships to support stable livelihoods. They support social events in their local village community.
KuGompo City, South Africa
Isisombululo Solutions converts dumping sites into community vegetable gardens to address poverty and food security in Eastern Cape, South Africa. They grow fresh vegetables and employ people from the surrounding communities to work in the gardens. Isisombululo Solutions donates vegetables to patients with chronic conditions to support treatment adherence and traces people who have stopped HIV medication and links them back to care. Isisombululo Solutions is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards its mission.
Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Palm Grove Guest House provides accommodation in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, with a focus on caring for the surrounding environment. They offer homestay guest rooms with a rooftop terrace for yoga, meditation, exercise, and remote work. They also coordinate paddleboard lessons and tours, wildlife tours, rainforest adventures, surfing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and other nature adventure activities around Unawatuna and the south coast. Palm Grove Guest House avoids single-use plastics, supports local recycling initiatives, composts food waste, upcycles and repairs old furniture, participates in sea and beach cleanups, and contributes to local animal charities.
Rukanga, Kenya
Artumia markets traditional arts and crafts to support sustainable livelihoods and empower women in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. They offer woven sisal mats, kitenge fabric bags, and other handmade housewares and accessories from local women’s groups and people with disabilities. Their Katani initiative promotes indigenous food crops to improve health and nutrition, expert-guided measures to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, and effective legislation to prevent the proliferation of unsustainable cattle ranches. Artumia is registered as a community-based organization.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Arrivée improves access to meaningful, sustainable, and skills-aligned employment for people facing systemic barriers to workforce participation in Australia, including migrants, refugees, internationally trained professionals, and other underrepresented talent. Candidates can access the platform at no cost to create professional profiles, connect with inclusive employers, get matched to verified roles suited to their background, skills, and eligibility, and receive resources designed to support successful workforce integration. Arrivée works with community and social enterprise partners to complement existing employment-readiness programs and extend employment pathway support. They participate in Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC).
Bandaragama, Sri Lanka
SustainU empowers artisans, rural communities, and small businesses in Sri Lanka by supporting sustainable product development and creating market opportunities for inclusive and resilient growth. SustainU Lab focuses on co-design, product testing, and sales, and SustainU Edu specializes in training, workshops, research, and case studies. They prioritize functional home products, accessories, and toys that are handmade from natural and upcycled materials like grasses, reeds, coconut shells, water hyacinth, handloom materials, and fabric offcuts. SustainU promotes responsible production and consumption, and a plastic-free environment.
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Eco Style makes affordable wooden products from reclaimed wood in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, as an alternative to imported plastic goods. They create custom toys, stools, tables, shelves, racks, boxes, and other functional items. Eco Style prioritizes locally available pallet waste, wood scraps, and natural finishes.
Palapathwela, Sri Lanka
Art Haven showcases handmade housewares and accessories in Matale, preserves Sri Lanka’s handicrafts heritage, and offers local alternatives to imported products. They specialize in contemporary home textiles from Sarasa Handloom that integrate traditional Dumbara designs. They also offer custom iratu, ekle, and bamboo blinds for natural shade and airflow. Art Haven creates flexible employment opportunities for village women and provides training on traditional techniques.
Balangoda, Sri Lanka
Pure Ray produces healthy snacks, supports local farmers, and reduces food waste in Sri Lanka. They specialize in dehydrated fruits and fruit and nut mixes made with locally sourced ingredients. Pure Ray sources directly from local farmers and small-scale suppliers, pays fair prices, and builds long-term purchasing relationships to ensure stable rural livelihoods. They prioritize suppliers who produce fresh, mature fruit and follow responsible farming practices. Pure Ray reduces food waste by dehydrating and adding value to surplus seasonal harvests and cosmetically imperfect fruit that would otherwise be discarded.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo Reads brings people together to slow down, spend time outdoors, and read in the company of other readers. They hold weekly quiet reading sessions in public spaces where participants can read surrounded by nature, alongside one another without needing to interact. Colombo Reads is a not-for-profit open community and does not require invitation or registration.
Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Funguy cultivates mushrooms to support local food production, healthy eating, and responsible resource use in Sri Lanka. They offer fresh mushrooms, grow kits, and value-added products. Ceylon Funguy chooses mushroom varieties to complement Sri Lankan dishes and cooking styles, grows in small batches, and harvests to order to prevent waste. They promote plant-based diets and short, local supply chains.
Yakkala, Sri Lanka
HelaHue makes natural-dye and eco-print clothing and promotes environmental protection in Sri Lanka. They create dresses, skirts, tops, accessories, and more from natural fiber fabrics and locally available plants like marigold, mahogany, teak, and butterfly pea flower.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Matcha by Red Pineapple promotes wellness and sustainability in Colombo, Sri Lanka, through healthy food made from responsibly sourced local ingredients. They specialize in juices, smoothie bowls, and salads. Matcha by Red Pineapple sources fresh ingredients from local farmers and Good Market Approved suppliers.
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