Featured photo credit: Indosole Despite the rise of socially responsible businesses and conscious consumers, the fashion industry seems to be falling behind. It is common to read reports of clothing brands whose ethics and manufacturing practices are called into question—some even accused of slavery in their supply chains. But errant retailers aside, one still wonders: given the seasonal nature of […] More
While traveling for business in India and on an educational tour through Ecuador, I saw the devastating effects of exploitation on farmers and artisans in the developing world. But I also saw the incredible impact that fair trade, as a business model, can have on producers and their communities. Feeling responsible to make a difference, […] More
Powered by: For the last six years, the European Social Innovation Competition has supported social innovators from across Europe. Previous winners have included an open source home building platform, a multimedia tool for blind people and a revolutionary peer-to-peer learning platform. The 2018 edition will give away 200,000 € in prize money and has sought […] More
Photo credit: ATEC*Biodigesters A solar-powered food dehydrator, an affordable voice prosthesis and a waste-to-fuel biodigester were among the social and environmental innovations awarded at the 2018 DBS-NUS Social Venture Challenge (SVC) Asia on 18 October. A total of S$135,000 in cash prizes was handed out to the five winning teams at the fifth iteration of the […] More
For the past two years, Cassandra Ciarallo, founder of Chic Made Consciously has been creating and designing her handmade ethical jewelry collection from tires made by the Balinese community at Art Cycle Bali. As Chic Made Consciously continues to expand on their brand morals of social and environmental responsibility, they have transitioned to something new, while continuing […] More
According to a recent study by the Guardian, the number of homeless people recorded dying in the UK have more than doubled in the past five years. Official figures show that at least 4,751 people sleep rough on any given night. Photo credit: Shutterstock On average, homeless people die at the age of 43, nearly half of the general life […] More
Many may know Away from social media and their innovative design that enables the ability to charge your devices straight from their suit of luggage products. What you may not have known is that Away is one of the most socially impactful brands in the world. Since day one the founders of Away, Steph Korey and Jen […] More
Founded in 2011, Hand in Hand was built on a mission to stop the spread of water related illnesses in children. After reading an article stating that 5 million children die every year from water related illnesses, husband and wife team, Bill Glaab and Courtney Apple, set out to create a social business that would […] More
The sustainable travel industry has grown enormously. Large enough so that we are now starting to see travelers make decisions about where to stay, eat and play based primarily around community development, environmental action and social good. As most of you have, we’ve simply grown tired of these “top destination” lists and a feed filled […] More
featured photo: Asmin A. Monib a volunteer at Kapamagogopa Inc (KI) working at their offices in Iligan, Mindanao, Philippines, 17 May 2018. Photo by Greg Funnell Away has supported the work and mission of Peace Direct since we were founded, which means if you’ve bought anything from Away—from a suitcase to a sticker—you’ve contributed too. […] More
We’ve all heard of Social Enterprises. First with TOMS SHOES years ago and now so many more businesses are changing their business model to social enterprises or a B-CORP. It’s amazing that in today’s day in age things have evolved so quickly and businesses are started to giveback. Customers are also LOVING the opportunity to […] More
Photo by Chad Madden There’s no better way to start your morning than with an intention to help others. To help you get started, we’ve narrowed down three ways you can support three causes mere minutes after shutting off your alarm. 1) Cleanse with Hand In Hand Soaps Start your morning with a clean body and a […] More
Photo by Adolfo Félix Starting a social enterprise is a wonderful endeavor that allows an entrepreneur to blend their passion for business and their desire to create a positive impact into one. The for-profit nature of their charitable enterprise allows them to tap into strategies used by both charities and corporations to achieve growth in their endeavors. When […] More
Photo by Marvin Meyer Sustainable fashion, ethical goods and foods, along with other fair trade products are now widely available across the internet. These industries have traditionally been flooded with exploitation and human rights abuses for decades. Before the internet, consumers had no other real way of knowing about these abuses, even if they did the […] More
I am the Founder of The Empowerment Bag. We are a brand of practical & eco-friendly bags that empower survivors of sex trafficking. All our bags are made by women at risk of sexual exploitation in West Bengal, India. These women are given an alternative to the sex trade through literacy training, sewing […] More
YUVA Unstoppable is on a mission to make sure that no child in India stops attending school because they don’t have access to something much of the world takes for granted. The organization works to create and renovate bathrooms in schools so that children can get an education without jeopardizing their health or their […] More
From delivering international aid to Syrian refugees to improving healthcare for pregnant women and newborn children in Tanzania, technology company AID:Tech has built a powerful, blockchain-powered transparency engine to tackle some of the world’s most pressing social issues. For Joseph Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of AID:Tech, it was his participation in Marathon Des […] More
You are an adventurer, an innovator and a changemaker who is passionate about our world. You want the community and the knowledge it takes to succeed in your business. That’s why Rank & File has launched Global Retreats for purpose-driven entrepreneurs! Join like-minded purpose-driven entrepreneurs for a travel experience like no other. […] More
Photo by Charles Deluvio DoneGood is now opening its next fundraising round. As part of the round, they will are engaging in an equity crowdfunding campaign. Thus far they have raised over $300k through their campaign to bring easy social impact shopping to your phone and laptop! Equity crowdfunding is a bit like Kickstarter, but unlike […] More
I started my journey three years ago as a social entrepreneur when I decided to shake up my life of retirement. After finishing my design branding business and having the life that everyone dreams of, I travelled the world, took up all those hobbies I never had time for whilst moving to the country […] More
Living conditions in rural Cambodia can be extremely tough for the 80% of the country’s 16 million population that are living there. In rural Cambodia today, 3.9 million people live without access to clean water, 8 million people live without the use of adequate toilets and 6 million people live without electricity. That’s a […] More
This essay originally appeared on The Renewal Project It’s been roughly 19 months since we opened the doors to The Tandem, a cozy 56-seat restaurant on Milwaukee’s Near North Side. When setting out to open my first restaurant, it was a no-brainer that a location in Lindsay Heights (a majority Black neighborhood with a poverty rate that […] More
The millennial generation gets a lot of heat. There are tons of articles claiming that they are an entitled generation, lazy, picky about their jobs… but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The generation that they are about to outnumber – the baby boomers, as well as Gen X-ers – were in charge […] More
Meet Marc Skid, a premium, eco-friendly underwear brand with a passion for bettering the world. The brand teamed up with nine top-rated Charity Navigator charities that support the brand’s mantra to feed the world, save the world and cure the world. The organic pima cotton underwear is offered in both men and women’s styles […] More
Introducing 337 brand, an NYC-based fashion brand bringing sustainable basics and casual athleisure wear to the market. The brand is all about looking good, feeling good and doing good. As they say it, “there is nothing sexier than kindness”. All collections are made from organic, natural, upcycled and recycled textiles sourced from and […] More
Let’s face it, no one likes going to the doctor. Many of us put it off until it’s absolutely necessary, and our visit is no longer optional. In fact, our visits to any type of healthcare facility have decreased from just a decade ago. This is concerning especially for the Latino community as they […] More
At Chouette Films, we merge the worlds of academia and/or the third sector with the creative world in order to bring it to a wider audience. The unquestionable advantage of the medium of film lies in its accessibility. Films can speak on a variety of issues, ranging from humanitarian and environmental matters to social […] More
“It’s nearly impossible to not have an amazing time,” said a recent Have Fun Do Good trip goer. What started off as a road trip with friends has turned into a full-on tour company offering unique experiences centered around giving back. This two-year old adventure travel company has continued to gain steam through social channels, […] More
Over the past few years, cryptocurrency, and the technology that powers it, blockchain, has burst into the mainstream on many levels. Much the same can be said for social entrepreneurship and impact investing. The social impact economy is real and it is absolutely coming. According to the World Economic Forum the social impact economy could […] More
