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Welcome to the 100 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in May 2025! This month’s roundup includes new members from South Africa, Madagascar, Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Niger, Ireland, Scotland, England, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, Hungary, Türkiye, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, the United States, Brazil, and Argentina. You can see half of them below. More than 4,446 enterprises across 118 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Pakenham, Victoria, Australia
Outlook Australia was started in the 1970s to create opportunities for people with disabilities and other forms of social disadvantage, enhance their community connection and workforce participation, and create an inclusive society for all. They offer skill-building programs, individual and group services, home care, domestic support, and inclusive employment. Outlook Australia operates resource recovery centers, waste transfer stations, landfills, recycled goods shops, reuse markets, and a Melbourne depot for Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme. They raise community awareness about waste recovery initiatives to divert waste from landfills. Outlook Australia also provides commercial cleaning, garden maintenance, and facilities management services, and their community center in Pakenham offers room and venue hire for training programs and events. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Centurion, South Africa
Unjani Clinics empowers black women professional nurses in South Africa to operate and own primary healthcare clinics in underserved and low-income communities. They mobilize funds for, implement, and manage a nationwide network of nurse-led care facilities that provide general consultations, support for chronic disease management, maternal and child health services, community health education, and affordable primary healthcare. Each clinic is housed in a refurbished shipping container, uses solar energy where possible, and ensures responsible disposal of medical waste to minimize environmental impact. Their approach develops nurse-preneurs who run sustainable small businesses, add real social value to their communities, and strengthen the healthcare system. Unjani Clinics is a not-for-profit company and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Geddington, England, United Kingdom
Brightwayz promotes safe, active, sustainable everyday travel in the United Kingdom to improve health and well-being, lower carbon emissions, and reduce car dependency. They offer high-visibility accessories, bike and scooter parking solutions, signs, banners, educational materials, practical information, and promotional products for active travel campaigns led by communities, schools, universities, hospitals, and other workplaces. Brightwayz also provides direct consultancy services for active travel planning and engagement events in the North Northamptonshire area. Their in-person initiatives include repairing donated bikes for young adults leaving foster care, refugees, and other disadvantaged groups, cycle confidence programs for non-English speakers, community engagement for cycling and walking infrastructure plans, community cycle clubs, free cycle checks, and other training programs and local events. Brightwayz is a member of Social Enterprise UK and Modeshift. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
São Paulo, Brazil
Santa Food Tech democratizes access to safe, healthy, and organic food, generates income for rural and urban families, and develops circular green microeconomies that transform cities. Their platform connects local residents, small-scale organic producers, independent kitchens, and compost and waste collection services to create autonomous neighborhoods where food is locally grown, processed, stored, and sold, waste is composted, and surplus food is donated to food banks. Santa Food Tech specializes in micro production and distribution centers, supply chain optimization, decentralized storage networks, low-impact logistics, and support for women microentrepreneurs and regenerative family farms. The platform was developed in São Paulo, Brazil, and is expanding to other regions and countries. Santa Food Tech is a member of The ReFood Network and Impact Hub São Paulo.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Green Scene Energy advances renewable energy solutions in Ethiopia and beyond to address critical challenges faced by off-grid and weak-grid communities, mitigate climate change, and promote ecological resilience. They specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction services, commercial and institutional project development, dependable power backup for weak grids, energy consulting, solar-powered induction cooking stoves, solar water pumps, cold storage units, agrivoltaic systems, and other productive use equipment. Green Scene Energy improves access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities by providing reliable and sustainable electricity to households, schools, and health centers through funding partnerships and lease-to-own and pay-as-you-go financing. They minimize water waste and post-harvest losses through solar-powered irrigation and cold storage and reduce air pollution, deforestation, and carbon emissions by replacing kerosene, diesel generators, and firewood with solar power and energy-efficient induction cookstoves. Green Scene Energy is a member of Social Enterprise Ethiopia.
Cahersiveen, Ireland
Future Focus21c provides practical, evidence-based learning activities to cultivate creativity and innovative thinking and equip learners and educators with the skills needed for the twenty-first century. Their educational resources and approach are learner-centered, embed circular design thinking, connect local place-based issues with the global context, and integrate science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They help learners develop creative problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills and enable educators to facilitate cross-curricular project-based learning. Future Focus21c engages in national and international dialogue with parents, other educators, policymakers, and government institutions to support educational policy change. They are a member of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland, Irish Schools Sustainability Network, University College Dublin Earth Institute, Design Declares Ireland, and Culture Declares Emergency. Future Focus21c is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pipa Social identifies creative talent from favelas and low-income communities in Rio de Janeiro, creates economic opportunities, and contributes to a circular economy. They train women and young people in arts, crafts, design, and fashion, produce upcycled clothing, bags, accessories, and housewares, offer courses and workshops, provide consultancies and custom gifts for corporate and community partners, and support the formalization of creative groups. Pipa Social upcycles textile waste, uses recyclable materials, and diverts other materials to a local recycling collective. They cultivate partnerships with solidarity economy networks and art and culture collectives in favelas to strengthen the commercialization of artisanal products in local and international markets. Pipa Social is a not-for-profit organization and a member of Impact Hub Rio de Janeiro and Catalyst Now. All surplus is reinvested towards their purpose.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Up & Over Advisors is revolutionizing the traditional mergers and acquisitions (M&A) model to help mission-driven businesses grow and exit in ways that honor their mission and accelerate their impact. They specialize in ethical M&A sourcing and matchmaking, strategic market analysis and segmentation, acquisition readiness consulting, strategic partnerships and alliances, creative financing and employee ownership pathways, and exit planning for founders seeking values-aligned successors. Up & Over Advisors maintains a listing service for active acquisition opportunities to help match mission-driven buyers with businesses that align with their values. Their podcast, Ethical Exits, shares founder stories and demystifies M&A for impact entrepreneurs. Up & Over Advisors is powered by renewable energy and sets aside five percent of top-line proceeds from successful transactions to support the next generation of mission-driven businesses. They are a member of Better Business Portland and B Local PDX.
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Think Ahead Transformation Academy addresses youth unemployment and educational inequality in South Africa by equipping high school learners in underserved communities with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to make informed career choices and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. They provide career guidance tools and workshops, skills development programs, mentorship, tutoring services, and parent engagement sessions with a focus on creating a generation of purpose-driven, economically empowered youth who are able to contribute to more resilient, educated, and economically active communities. Think Ahead Transformation Academy works with local schools and communities to reduce transport and logistics costs, provides subsidized pricing for people facing financial barriers, and collaborates with donors, sponsors, and schools to fund participants who would otherwise not be able to afford access.
Río Cuarto, Argentina
Trabajadores del Ambiente is a worker cooperative that uplifts waste collectors and recyclers in Río Cuarto, Argentina, protects the environment, and contributes to a circular economy. They engage in environmental outreach to encourage local residents, schools, public organizations, and businesses to separate their recyclable waste, which they collect, sort, compact, bale, and sell to local industry. Trabajadores del Ambiente increases social and governmental recognition of environmental workers, highlights the central role of women, improves working conditions and wages, provides access to machinery, tools, and protective gear, and ensures mutual support, solidarity, and democratic decision making. They clean up open-air dumps in vulnerable neighborhoods and restore the soil to make it suitable for garden development. Trabajadores del Ambiente uses their revenue to support member workers and their families, maintain a community garden, and distribute food to local residents. They are a member of the Federación de Cartoneros, Carreros y Recicladores (FACCyR).
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dunya Habitats aims to decentralize the food supply, provide equitable access to fresh produce, increase climate resilience, and build self-reliant, future-ready communities by enabling people to grow healthy local food year-round in any climate. They offer affordable, modular hydroponic farming solutions that reduce water and land usage by up to 90 percent compared to traditional growing practices. Their systems are designed for easy assembly and maintenance, space optimization, and scalability with specialized insulation and lighting to reduce electricity use. Dunya Habitats is committed to inclusive hiring, living wage employment, and ethical procurement practices. They work with corporate sponsors and other partners to subsidize hydroponic systems for community centers, schools, and nonprofits in underserved areas.
Cape Town, South Africa
Vula Medical is a referral app and online platform that was started in South Africa to improve healthcare for patients in underserved areas and make it easy for primary healthcare workers to get advice from and refer patients to specialists. The app connects a broad range of healthcare professionals, including community health workers, pharmacists, and general practitioners, with specialists through a seamless, integrated, and secure platform. It was designed to work in rural areas and consumes 20 times less data than popular mobile chat apps. Vula Medical supports on-the-job learning, ensures that patients receive timely and appropriate care, saves time and money by reducing the need for travel, and optimizes health systems resources. They are a member of Digital Health Networks.
Lucija, Slovenia
Kvik promotes wellbeing and sustainable urban mobility in Slovenia through affordable electric vehicle rental services. They offer pay-per-minute electric scooter rentals, repairs and maintenance, mobile advertising services, and franchising opportunities that allow individuals to co-own scooters in the fleet and earn passive income. Their scooters replace fossil-fuel-based transport, reduce urban emissions, and improve mobility in urban environments. Kvik provides discounted ride packages for students, job seekers, and low-income residents, offers reduced advertising rates for community projects, runs social campaigns featuring uplifting stories to inspire kindness and boost city morale, and delivers a locally developed and maintained alternative to multinational scooter-sharing platforms.
Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
Project Volta is dedicated to transforming Australia’s football landscape by making the sport more accessible and inclusive, elevating underserved voices, creating safe public spaces, and investing in the next generation. They provide a platform for emerging talent, particularly from underrepresented communities, through competitive football events, athlete representation, community engagement, and cultural integration. In addition to supporting athletes, Project Volta events create income opportunities for local artists, vendors, grassroots organizations, and young people from underrepresented communities who work as referees, content creators, and event staff. Entry fees are kept as low as possible to ensure low-income individuals and families can participate. Project Volta partners with charitable initiatives to amplify impact and raise awareness and funds for vulnerable communities affected by conflict and crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
Savanna Circuit Tech was started in Kenya to provide post-harvest hardware and software solutions that reduce food waste, improve last-mile distribution, support smallholder farmers, expand livelihood opportunities for women and youth, and protect the environment. They build solar milk coolers, solar chiller boxes, ice water dispensers, solar dryers, pasteurizers powered by waste heat, and AI-enabled dairy management software that streamlines operations, aggregation, and point-of-sale services for dairy farmers and cooperatives. Savanna Circuit Tech offers direct purchase, hire purchase, leasing, and pay-per-use cooling-as-a-service options to ensure inclusion. They source parts and batteries locally, follow lean manufacturing principles to increase circularity, and partner with plastic, metal, and battery recycling companies to collect waste and end-of-life products. Savanna Circuit Tech is a member of Social Enterprise Kenya.
Rwamanja, Uganda
Turaco Valley Foods works in refugee-hosting areas in Uganda to help refugee and host community farmers improve production, reduce waste, access better market opportunities, increase incomes, and contribute to local food security. They manage a maize milling facility and grain store in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement, produce affordable quality flour from locally grown maize, and sell their Turaco-branded maize flour through regional retailers and wholesale distributors. Turaco Valley Foods maintains a 20-acre agroforestry demonstration farm to showcase regenerative agricultural practices and provides community extension services to help farmers increase yields, grow better quality crops, and improve post-harvest handling. They purchase quality crops at premium prices, which drives other local buyers to compete by also rewarding crop quality. Turaco Valley Foods aims to scale operations into additional refugee-hosting areas and other value-added food products. They are majority-owned by Cohere, a not-for-profit that advocates for refugee leadership in crisis response and the development of refugee-hosting areas.
Seattle, Washington, United States
(re)Patterning Labs stewards spaces and infrastructure to enable the learning, creativity, and shapeshifting necessary to grapple with complexity, make new patterns, and live the patterns we hope to see in the world. They focus on three areas of experimentation: surfacing common patterns to make them easier to see, discuss, and engage with, accompanying playful applied practice to help leaders and organizations gain new skills and perspective, and cultivating connection to bring in inspiration and wisdom from different disciplines, sources, and experiences. Activities include complexity-aware coaching, creative facilitation, peer learning groups, story‑based pattern‑sensing workshops, pattern-naming trainings, embodied group practices, and creative partnerships that surface shared insights and expand access to learning. All work is done in collaboration. (re)Patterning Labs is registered as a not-for-profit and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
London, England, United Kingdom
Oxygen Arts provides marketing and creative production services, works with diverse communities to explore and share their stories, and uses their surplus to train young people in the United Kingdom and abroad. They specialize in brand development, strategic marketing, media training, copywriting, digital media, podcasts, photography, film, and the performing arts. Oxygen Arts connects young people from global majority communities across the Black Atlantic to create art that explores the issues that impact their lives, enables them to speak their truth, and drives equity within the creative industries. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK and reinvest all profits towards their purpose.
London, England, United Kingdom
New Arrivals Support aims to empower migrant and refugee communities through inclusive, community-led support that promotes wellbeing, integration, and equal opportunities for all. They were established as an emergency response initiative to address the migration crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. New Arrivals Support provides information, signposting, health and wellbeing sessions, and transitional support that help individuals and families navigate housing, healthcare, education, and public systems. Projects include Ukrainian support initiatives, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes for individuals over 55, youth programs, and the creation of a Ukrainian community library. All services are co-designed with the communities they serve and led by a diverse team that includes staff and volunteers from underrepresented refugee and migrant backgrounds. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Bold Work Collaborative helps purpose-driven organizations on their path to being more heartful, bold, and impact-focused. They specialize in organizational strategy and design, employee experience and engagement, strategic communications, and fractional leadership support. Their Bold Work Framework aims to integrate marketing, culture, and social impact goals and create a bridge between vision and tangible, sustainable implementation. Their service model is relationship-driven and includes annual pro bono services and financial donations to nonprofit organizations. The Bold Work Collaborative is certified by the state of Oregon as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and a Women Business Enterprise (WBE). They are a founding member of Do Good PDX and a member of Better Portland and Shift/Co.
Great Bookham, England, United Kingdom
The Grange Centre was founded in 1927 to provide vital services supporting people with learning and physical disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. They offer residential care, supported living, skills training and activities, and work experience in hospitality, catering, retail, horticulture, creative arts, woodworking, embroidery, digital technology, and more at their eight-acre site in Bookham. The Grange Center sells products made by program participants through retail partners and through their own retail outlets, stalls, and online store. They also offer personalized digital printing and embroidery services. Their Courtyard Café serves food and drinks on weekdays, and Simply Scones hosts a weekly afternoon tea. The Walled Garden Shop specializes in seasonal fruits and vegetables, potted plants, garden planters, nesting boxes, bird feeders, and upcycled garden furniture. The Grange Centre is a Disability Confident Employer and part of Bookham Transition, FareShare, Blue Hearts, and Interestingly Different by Nickel Support.
Bundoran, Ireland
Bundoran Community Centre serves as a positive focal point for the community of Bundoran, Ireland, and enriches lives through inclusive educational and recreational activities. They offer coworking space, room hire, and venue hire for meetings, classes, talks, exhibitions, and events. Bundoran Community Centre hosts counseling services, health and wellbeing initiatives, training and education programs, afterschool clubs, social groups for parents and toddlers, youth, women, elders, writers, and Irish speakers, book swaps, plant swaps, art classes, Irish dance, Bundoran community choir, and other clubs and activities. Their Wild Atlantic Youth project supports young people who are not in any form of training, education, or employment. Their Clean Coast initiative organizes monthly beach cleanups. Bundoran Community Centre is a member of The Wheel, Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland (SERI), Social Enterprise Network Donegal (SEND), and Donegal Public Participation Network (PPN). They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
World Wellness Group creates health equity by delivering culturally responsive, accessible, and affordable health and wellness services to marginalized migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Queensland. They provide a general practitioner clinic, a telephone helpline, mental health and wellbeing support, allied health services, traditional medicine services like acupuncture, massage therapy, and homeopathy, alcohol and drug programs, multicultural aged care navigation, health justice legal support and advocacy, health and wellbeing groups, physical activity classes, and more. World Wellness Group engages multicultural peer support workers with lived experience of migration, settlement, and acculturation. Their Multicultural Connect Line is a free, multilingual Queensland-wide phone service for finding aid, assistance, and mental health services. World Wellness Group publishes multilingual resources and advocates for culturally inclusive research partnerships. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Australia and Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Soweto, South Africa
Township Economy Development Community of South Africa (TEDCOZA) supports marginalized township communities and rural entrepreneurs by lobbying for policy change, advocating for inclusive economic development, and facilitating access to opportunities and resources. They promote locally made goods from small and medium-sized enterprises and assist with funding applications, sourcing, and business compliance. TEDCOZA encourages informal businesses to register so they can access government and private enterprise supplier development (ESD) support programs. They teach entrepreneurship to youth, include people with disabilities in decision-making, and ensure physical and digital accessibility. TEDCOZA is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Rockville, Maryland, United States
Unit of Impact helps small businesses succeed by inspiring and supporting them to collect, measure, and share their impact with the world. Their intuitive, affordable platform makes it easier to collect and organize data, gain insights, track progress, and create impact reports. Unit of Impact offers free educational events, hosts an online community for cross-collaboration and learning, and provides free access to academic partners so professors and students can use the platform for educational purposes. They are a Maryland Public Benefit Corporation and a member of WeTheChange and Bethesda Green.
Cruz del Eje, Argentina
Carreras Carreros y Recicladores Cruz del Eje is a worker cooperative of waste collectors and recyclers in Cruz del Eje, Argentina, that recycles for social inclusion, improves livelihoods, and contributes to a circular economy. They collect, sort, and bale paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, glass, and other recyclable materials for sale to national industries, manufacture upcycled bags, wallets, and accessories, and maintain green spaces, community gardens, and community kitchens. Carreras Carreros y Recicladores Cruz del Eje is a member of Federación Argentina de Cartoneros, Carreros y Recicladores (FACCyR).
Mahawilachchiya, Sri Lanka
FarMaid produces healthy, value-added food products, improves livelihoods and food security, strengthens climate resilience, and empowers rural women in Wilachchiya, Anuradhapura. They collect milk from village families and produce ghee, mozzarella, edam, gouda, parmesan, and cheddar cheese as local alternatives to historically imported products. The families use the cow dung to make compost, build their soil, and grow vegetables and fruits. FarMaid purchases their harvest and produces vacuum-fried okra, long bean, bitter gourd, pumpkin, jackfruit, and banana chips. They pay fair farm gate prices year-round and organize extension services to promote animal health and sustainable agriculture practices. Farmers grow moringa, aloe vera, and soursop as supplemental feed and raise free range chickens and ducks to control weeds and fertilize the soil. FarMaid located their processing facility in the village to create livelihood opportunities for local women. They provide capacity development programs, English language training, and an employee welfare fund.
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Campfire Coaching helps people ignite their true potential and supports young people in low-income communities with confidence-building and career development. They offer individual and group coaching, skill building and job readiness support, recruitment services, workshop facilitation, public speaking engagements, and outdoor team-building adventures. Campfire Coaching ensures inclusion by offering services in multiple languages and providing virtual services for individuals with mobility challenges. They are a member of Die Voortrekkers, E’Bosch Heritage Project, and Stellenbosch Civil Action Network.
London, England, United Kingdom
Star Seed produces regenerative botanical skincare and supports environmental restoration projects. Their waterless vegan creams and serums are made from rainfed and wild-harvested ingredients like white snow ear, astaxanthin red algae, baobab, wild carrot, neem, and sea moss that are sourced from smallholder farmers and tribal communities in East Africa. Their product packaging is plastic-free, reusable, and refillable. Other packing materials are biodegradable or embedded with wildflower seeds for planting. Star Seed pays above the London living wage and ensures that smallholder suppliers receive above-market rates. They use renewable energy and donate 10 percent of quarterly profits to support indigenous tree and mangrove planting, seed collection, and tree nursery establishment in growing regions. They also donate to DIRT Charity to help fund biodynamic farming projects. Star Seed is verified by Ethy.
Midrand, South Africa
Shared Futures promotes sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and community well-being across Africa. They educate young people about the environment, mobilize school and community eco-clubs, and partner with local organizations on community conservation projects and tree planting initiatives. Programs are developed to be practical and impactful at the community level while addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and economic inequities. Shared Futures is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A+ Online Tutors aims to make affordable, creative, and engaging educational services more accessible in Ethiopia. Their platform offers interactive, self-paced, and curriculum-aligned tutorials enriched with videos, images, infographics, quizzes, simulations, and gamified content to enhance understanding and cater to different learning styles. It can also be used by schools and home tutors to supplement their educational services. A+ Online Tutors has served students with neurodevelopmental disabilities and students from underrepresented communities, remote geographies, and conflict-affected areas.
Córdoba, Argentina
Cooperativa Las Violetas is a worker cooperative of waste collectors and recyclers in Córdoba, Argentina, that recycles for social inclusion, improves livelihoods, and contributes to a circular economy. They collect, sort, and bale paper, cardboard, and plastic waste and provide recyclable materials to national industries to reduce dependence on imports. Cooperativa Las Violetas uses a portion of their profits to fund a community health team, a community plant nursery, and a community kitchen. They are a member of the Federacion de Cartoneros, Carreros y Recicladores and the International Alliance of Waste Pickers.
Accra, Ghana
Access Hub Ghana economically empowers and enhances the lives of women and youth with disabilities in Ghana and contributes to a more inclusive and equitable society. They provide training, skill development, and economic opportunities, raise awareness on disability rights and inclusion, advocate for accessible physical and digital spaces, and ensure people with disabilities are represented in decision-making processes and have a voice in shaping policies and programs that affect their lives. Access Hub Ghana is a member of Social Enterprise Ghana. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Wean’s Scran and Kitchin is a children’s cooking school and cafe in Glasgow Southside that inspires children’s curiosity, changes attitudes about food, and fosters healthy eating and cooking habits that can last a lifetime. They offer snacks, drinks, and hands-on cooking sessions that teach children how to prepare food from scratch. The Wean’s Scran and Kitchin uses locally and sustainably sourced ingredients, prioritizes women and minority-led suppliers and businesses that employ former prisoners, and recycles all waste. They offer special sessions for neurodivergent children and marginalized groups and free sessions for refugees and asylum seekers.
Central District, Botswana
Stichting Timbo Afrika is dedicated to the restoration and long-term protection of Southern Africa’s ecosystems through community-led conservation, species reintroduction, and ecotourism. They offer safari tent camps and immersive wildlife experiences in Botswana’s Central Tuli region and support projects focused on wildlife research, conservation, anti-poaching initiatives, community care, and the prevention of human-wildlife conflict. Guests are able to offset their travel carbon by purchasing indigenous trees from the community-managed nursery and planting them to rehabilitate formerly degraded land. Stichting Timbo Afrika creates local education and employment opportunities, grows their own vegetables, recycles water, uses biodegradable detergents, prioritizes natural building materials, and sources locally whenever possible. They collaborate with community stakeholders to ensure all conservation efforts result in meaningful social and economic benefits. Their long-term goal is to establish wildlife corridors and reintroduce endangered species like rhinos and sable antelopes. Stichting Timbo Afrika reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Tienbank, South Africa
Big Project Foundation 27 aims to eradicate poverty and improve quality of life in rural and remote communities in South Africa. They train trainers, organize communities, form partnerships, engage in research, influence policy, and offer skills training, social entrepreneurship programs, gender-based violence awareness campaigns, leadership bootcamps, and career exhibitions. Big Project Foundation 27 was started by youth and is a member of the Youth Development Collaboration Lab. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Har Consultancy empowers impact organizations in Ethiopia to become resilient, effective agents of sustainable development and social change. They provide mentorship, tailored training, and collaborative resources to foster organizational growth, amplify partnerships, and enable measurable, lasting impact. Har Consultancy leverages local expertise and offers free services to early-stage organizations and women- and youth-led initiatives. They are a member of Social Enterprise Ethiopia.
Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
Halpita Community Enterprise produces natural food and wellness products and promotes sustainable farming in the Colombo wetlands to improve local livelihoods and protect biodiversity and the environment. They offer home garden fruits and vegetables, free range eggs, blue butterfly pea flower drinks, turmeric and ginger shots, and other healthy foods made from local ingredients. Halpita Community Enterprise members prioritize sustainable agricultural practices that build soil, protect local biodiversity, ensure animal welfare, and preserve the natural landscape. They are a community-owned and led enterprise with local women taking a lead role in production and decision-making.
Mbombela, South Africa
Mordecai Ndlovu Foundation (MNF) promotes socioeconomic development and community empowerment in South Africa with a focus on youth and people with disabilities. They organize Africa Youth Entrepreneurship Day, entrepreneurship bootcamps, skills development training, workshops, pop-up markets, pitch events, workplace exposure, career guidance, mentorship, and psychosocial support for unemployed youth. They also offer capacity-building support for community-based organizations tackling unemployment, education, and social exclusion. Mordecai Ndlovu Foundation works with partners to monitor solid waste, reduce landfill contributions, and repurpose textile and organic waste into environmentally responsible products. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ThinkMove Africa empowers and transforms communities in Ethiopia and beyond through training, coaching, and mentorship. They offer educational support services for public and private schools, entrepreneurship and business development programs, and agribusiness consulting. ThinkMove Africa specializes in serving women, youth, and people with disabilities. They partner with development organizations to provide free or low cost services. ThinkMove Africa is a member of Social Enterprise Ethiopia.
Weerawila, Sri Lanka
Magampura Handicrafts offers handbags and accessories that preserve Sri Lankan craftsmanship, provide meaningful employment to women artisans, support the local economy, and promote sustainability. They work with women artisans from Weerawila to create bags, pouches, wallets, table mats, table runners, coasters, and other homewares and accessories from locally sourced, environmentally responsible materials like reed, clay, bamboo, palmyrah, and cane.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Coda Farm promotes sustainable urban agriculture by transforming underutilized spaces in schools and offices into gardens for growing affordable, healthy food. They use recycled materials to develop vertical farming structures for growing vegetables and herbs in small spaces with less water. Coda Farm provides hands-on training in organic gardening, supports school feeding programs, and advocates for climate resilience and environmental stewardship.
Durban, South Africa
Ubhaqa Networks works to promote a culture of learning and teaching, accelerate school performance, support vulnerable groups, and stop human rights violations in Cato Manor, South Africa. They offer excellence awards to top students at local schools, raise awareness about tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS, and gender-based violence, and advocate for human rights. Ubhaqa Networks connects vulnerable community members with resources and professional services tailored to their needs. They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka
Free Hen Co. cares for pastured-raised chickens on their farm in Nikaweratiya and supports Sri Lanka’s shift toward a healthier food culture. They provide free range eggs, village chicks, and free consultations for small-scale farmers interested in free range and organic egg production, coop development, breeding, local inputs, and financial management.
Lusaka, Zambia
PrudenciaCFO helps mission-driven organizations access, manage, and report on capital responsibly and effectively. They specialize in financial systems design, cash flow management and forecasting, grant and investment readiness support, monthly financial reporting and board engagement, due diligence and financial health assessments, and financial literacy training. They also offer fractional chief financial officer (CFO) services to build financial resilience, foster transparency, and unlock growth potential for social enterprises, nonprofits, and micro, small, and medium enterprises. PrudenciaCFO prioritizes clients working on climate action, gender equity, and inclusive economic development in Africa. They coach founders, particularly women and youth, to understand financial systems and access funding opportunities, and they ensure accessibility through flexible pricing models, sliding scale fees, and pro bono support.
Sewanagala, Sri Lanka
SPK Industry transforms discarded iron into artwork and raises awareness about zero waste and transitioning to a circular economy. They produce unique toys, sculptures, and housewares from nuts, bolts, and other metal scrap collected from local garages. SPK Industry teaches iron craft skills to children in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, inspires them to see waste as a resource, and collaborates with the local government to share knowledge about waste reduction and sustainable living.
Kano, Nigeria
All For Tech empowers underserved communities in Africa by solving critical challenges with technology. They specialize in digital literacy, digital inclusion, and internet safety and provide awareness programs, tools, workshops, hands-on training, mentorship, and career pathways for youth and vulnerable groups. They also develop tech for climate action, localization, and cultural preservation with a focus on collaborative open-source solutions and responsible AI. ClimaGuard offers an AI-powered early-warning system, climate risk insurance, and inclusion support for small-scale farmers. Igi is an environmental education and tree-planting program that integrates coding and sustainability. 3Kobo is a tech glossary that translates and standardizes digital terms in Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. All for Tech supports tech meetups, open source festivals, and other local tech events. They are a not-for-profit organization and a member of Catalyst Now. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.
Lamontville, South Africa
Khongozela Foundation delivers educational programs in Lamontville, South Africa, with a focus on youth development, food security, and climate change awareness. They collaborate with community stakeholders, government departments, private sector businesses, religious groups, and women and youth organizations to organize training programs, events, and other initiatives. Khongozela Foundation is a member of Cato Manor Community of Practice (COP). They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
East London, South Africa
Siphethubomi provides comprehensive primary healthcare in hard-to-reach communities in South Africa. They offer affordable in-person and virtual consultations, treatment for minor ailments, medication and support for people with chronic diseases, and other preventative and curative healthcare services. Siphethubomi offers a gender-based violence (GBV) free zone, campaigns for human rights, and educates people about public health through local radio talk shows.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Headlines upcycles discarded newspapers into accessories and housewares, raises environmental awareness, and provides training and employment to disadvantaged groups in South Africa. They create handwoven handbags, jewelry, belts, hats, placemats, coasters, storage containers, and other products from locally collected newsprint. Headlines founded Goshem City of Refuge Shelter as a skills development hub that teaches newspaper recycling to vulnerable groups and creates pathways for women’s entrepreneurship and sustainable job creation. They partner with the Johannesburg School of Autism to train children with autism in newspaper recycling to improve concentration and fine motor life skills.
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