The Associação Bebô Xirin do Bacajá (ABEX) is an Indigenous association that represents the Mebengokrê – Xikrin People of the Trincheira Bacajá Indigenous Land (TITB), defending and

AFIMAD (The Indigenous Forestry Association of Madre de Dios) is an association formed by Amazon nut collectors as an alternative solution to the unsustainable

AfroSaúde is a healthcare technology (healthtech) enterprise that ensures equitable access to quality healthcare for individuals in Brazil, especially the Black community, and develops specific solutions for the most prevalent diseases among this population.

Agil is a tech enterprise that brings affordable e-commerce solutions to small, micro, and family-run enterprises in the HoReCa (Hospitality, Restaurants, and Catering) industry in Chile and supports food delivery drivers to earn a sustainable income.

sells agricultural and cosmetic products made from sustainably cultivated Amazonia plants.

Building upon three generations of beekeeping tradition, Andes Bee sources sustainable honey and bee products from small beekeepers in Chile, paying them fair prices while promoting and advancing their work.

produces handcrafted clothing made from sustainably-produced vegan and organic materials.

 
Asociación de Mujeres Indígenas Trabajadoras de La Libertad (AMITLI) is a women-led association in the remote rural area of the Vaupés in the Colombian Amazon – a region marked by poverty, lack of infrastructure, and the presence of armed groups.  

Bogotá-based social enterprise Amazóniko operates a collaborative recycling platform that provides everyone involved in the recycling process with knowledge, tools, and incentives to prevent waste from ending up in landfills.

Ally Guayusa is a Kichwa-led association founded in 2018 in the Ecuadorian Amazon. It brings together Indigenous community members who cultivate Amazonian fruits and products using traditional knowledge and organic practices. 

Social enterprise Apoena was founded in 2021 to improve the safety, efficiency, and quality of cassava processing for local farmers. The social enterprise collaborates closely with cassava flour producers to enhance their working conditions and providing training in organic farming and cassava processing techniques.

provides comprehensive psychological, social, and professional support for marginalized communities, especially people who are homeless, have been incarcerated, or struggle with problematic drug use.

Asoprocegua builds thriving, sustainable livelihoods for farming communities in Guaviare, Colombia. It supports small farmers to cultivate Amazon fruits such as açaí that are naturally produced in forests and can be sourced without cutting down a single tree.

Asotexkich is a women-led textile association that brings together 27 artisans – 23 women and four men – from six Kichwa communities. What began as a small initiative in 2016 has grown into a collective effort to support local families, respond to growing demand, and keep cultural heritage alive through traditional clothing.

empowers people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to access quality jobs in IT by providing them with technical education, psychological support, and soft-skills training.

One of the most renowned social organizations in the Brazilian Amazon, ASPROC supports local riverine communities to produce and sell biodiverse products sourced exclusively from the rainforest, including pirarucu fish, manioc flour, natural rubber, and açaí.

has been supporting small Brazil nut collectors in Beruri, Amazonas since 1970, generating stable income for the isolated communities while respecting their traditional livelihoods and the environment.

ATAIC is an association dedicated to generating and expanding income opportunities for local families by sourcing fruits and Amazon oil seeds.

produces and sells upcycled textile products made from 100% recycled cotton.

Collecting trash from Chilean companies and households and transports sorted waste to corresponding valuation facilities, all while offering transparent waste management services and training programs to its clients.

Bioingredientes Amazónicos (“BioIncos”) sources wild fruits from Indigenous communities in the Amazon Piedmont in Colombia and transforms them into natural oils for use in the cosmetics industry.

Box Elyte employs individuals from excluded groups, including migrants and refugees from Ukraine and Asia, as well as local women from low-income backgrounds and ethnic minorities.

Café Origenes' mission is to sell traceable, ethically-sourced specialty coffee and ensure fair pay for producers who are often excluded from the traditional coffee value chain. Today it supports 64 coffee growers and their families. 

provides small coffee farmers with solar-powered technology to roast their beans, and purchases and distributes the roasted coffee, resulting in 70% more revenue for the farmers.

Chunaky Baru is an Indigenous-led association dedicated to advancing the livelihoods of artisans in the San José community in the Colombian Amazon.

Trains and prepares underserved youth for apprenticeships that will help them to launch their careers

Cooperativa Mista dos Povos e Comunidades Tradicionais da Calha Norte (“COOPAFLORA”) was created in 2019 to represent collecting families from the various Indigenous, Quilombola, and settler territories in the Calha Norte of the Brazilian Amazon.

Based in Maués, Amazonas, ASCAMPA is a community association that aims to improve the livelihoods of local smallholder farming families, many of whom are of indigenous ancestry. Its main product is the Guaraná seed, a native Amazonian superfood known for its energy-boosting benefits.

Cooperativa Agropecuaria dos Produtores Rurais de Meruú (“Cooaprime”)

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Coordinadora Rural de la Papa del Perú (CORPAPA) was founded to support the livelihoods of traditional potato farmers in Ayacucho.

Diaspora.Black is a social enterprise in the tourism and events sector with a mission to promote positive racially- and ethnically-diverse travel experiences.

Colombian enterprise Disruptia uses AI-driven technology to bridge the skills gap in Latin America. Its accessible training services support youth, women, ethnic minorities, migrants, and people over the age of 50 to find dignified work.

Located in the small town of Szczawno Zdrój, in the south west of Poland, Dworzysko combines a passion for caring for the environment and the local community with circular economy principles to offer high-quality accommodation, active outdoor activities, events venue, and sustainable catering options.

sells 100% recycled textile products through more than 250 women-led businesses across Chile.

Based in Gdańsk in northern Poland, Ekoinbud specializes in community-based, sustainable construction solutions for schools, kindergartens, hospitals, and single and multi-family homes. Since 2015, the socially impactful enterprise has specialized in prefabricated wooden construction with dedicated teams that lead the architectural design, manufacturing, and on-site assembly and construction of green buildings.

an agrotechnology company that seeks to ensure that family farmers have access to the technological tools and assistance they need to produce quality products in a sustainable manner.

produces high-quality empanadas that are sold in coffee shops and convenience stores throughout the country

Trains and employs survivors of domestic violence and women who are incarcerated to produce a line of trendy ethical fashion products.

Integrates people with mixed abilities into the workforce through its nine businesses.

Federación Campesina del Cauca (FCC) sources organic, Fair Trade coffee from close to 500 smallholder farmers operating in Cauca, Colombia, over 30% of whom are women. FCC ensures its members earn a living income and supports them to become more climate resilient by diversifying their income streams.

trains youth in foster care to help them develop their technical and soft-skills with the goal of securing quality employment opportunities.

supports people with physical or mental disabilities and young people who are homeless to access training and quality employment opportunities.

helps the small agricultural producers in the Odorheiu Secuiesc region to sell and promote their locally-produced, artisanal goods, including meat, fresh vegetables, pastries, herbal spices, and bee products.

International fashion brand Delzur promotes and exports conscious Indigenous art produced by more than 250 Indigenous artisans, over 90% of whom are women, working to highlight the invaluable contribution of Indigenous communities to protecting the planet.

Connecting people with disabilities with job openings at corporations with a commitment towards building inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Jobful (Playful Software) is a Romania-based digital solutions agency with a mission to create a more inclusive and equitable recruitment journey to help youth, refugees and migrants to find quality jobs.

Kanuja was established to eliminate intermediary exploitation and ensure fair prices for coffee and cacao growers. Representing 57 communities, Kanuja plays a vital role in the region’s economic development through sustainable agriculture and community-based business. 

Kemito Ene is an Indigenous-led cooperative of producers of the Asháninka nationality, from the Ene River basin, dedicated to the sustainable production and marketing of certified organic and fair-trade cacao beans, cacao-derived products, chocolate, and roasted and ground coffee beans.

Runs a Llama Trek Service, Intercultural Education Programs, and a Llama Park to support high-Andean communities with accessing sustainable income.

creates software products that enable people with disabilities to participate in digital and physical spaces that are not fully optimized for accessibility. Its inclusive technology supports people with visual impairments to navigate indoor and outdoor spaces and to access online resources.

Kotsimba Eco Lodge SAC is a community-based ecotourism enterprise that offers immersive nature and cultural tourism experiences, from full-day tours to extended packages with overnight stays. 

offers online bootcamps to train students in full-stack software development or data science, providing affordable and flexible financing options, including income-share agreements that enable students to pay for their tuition after landing their first job in tech.

Provides technical training and wraparound services to ensure that mothers are equipped to stand out during the recruiting process and thrive in their roles long after hiring.

provides digital tools and technical assistance to rural farming families to enhance their agricultural processes and improve their incomes.

Maré de Sabores provides women, especially low-income single mothers from Maré, one of the most populous slum complexes in Brazil, with training, work experience, and job opportunities in the food industry.

Movimento Black Money is an innovation hub that enhances economic empowerment for Black people in Brazil. The social enterprise supports the Black population in four areas - advocacy, education, financial services, and consulting.

Mueblea is a family-owned, women-led sustainable furniture company with the mission to tackle the problem of furniture waste and reduce the environmental footprint of the furniture industry.

Nebucode is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry. The company is taking intentional steps to make a difference, including offering dignified jobs in no-code and low-code tech roles that don’t require programming expertise.

produces, processes, and commercializes lupine and its byproducts, for both animal feed and human consumption.

Novatio brings clean energy solutions to remote farming communities in Colombia. Rural families receive hands-on support to use sustainable fuel for cooking and domestic tasks to reduce household pollution and protect their health.

Nowü Hogar is a socially driven furniture enterprise that produces handcrafted pieces using reclaimed wood from demolition sites. It focuses on connecting conscious consumers with skilled Chilean artisans, supporting local livelihoods.

Colombia-based enterprise Okolo produces eco-friendly reusable diapers and promotes their environmental and health benefits. It also runs a Brand Ambassador program that provides flexible income opportunities to mothers.

Olsztyn Food Bank (OFB) is a non-profit entity based in Poland that saves food from waste. After acquiring food from excess reserves, OFB donates it to social organizations that provide basic needs support to excluded communities.

Plastic Corporation uses single-use plastic waste and reclaimed plant fibers as an alternative to lumber to make products such as furniture, playground equipment, and construction materials, contributing to a robust local circular economy. 

Associación Intercomunitaria Painü (“Painü) was founded over ten years ago in Leticia, Amazonas to improve the livelihoods the Indigenous communities of the Yahuarcaca Lakes while protecting their territory and recovering and preserving ancestral knowledge. 

Cooperativa La Perla de los Andes is an agricultural cooperative made up of 90 smallholder farmers in Ancash, Peru that supports local farmers in the Huaylas province to grow the ancient Andean legume tarwi.

connects seafood lovers directly to artisanal fishing communities in Peru.

Plantus, founded in 2010, develops and manufactures natural and organic inputs for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries. Led by an all-women management team, the social enterprise is committed to creating income opportunities for local communities while safeguarding the planet.

Posh Academy is both a training center and a provider of beauty services. The social enterprise offers on-the-job training and upskilling for at-risk women, ethnic minorities, young people, and LGTBQIA+ individuals in a range of services such as hairdressing, hair coloring, manicures, pedicures, and other specialized beauty treatments. 

a Certified B Corporation outsourcing company that connects essential workers to consumers who are interested in finding immediate help with everyday tasks.

is a grocery e-commerce enterprise founded in Chile that is committed to increasing earnings for small-scale farmers.

aims to revitalize Torun’s community by launching business initiatives and organizing events such as local festivals, concerts, fundraising, and social campaigns.

Tango builds digital products with meaningful, global impact for scaling startups and corporations, specifically targeting B2B and B2B2C software and marketplaces.

brings local organic products directly to Krakow-based customers through its biweekly agricultural markets and online store.

Trampay is a tech enterprise on a mission to create a fairer, safer gig economy for workers in Brazil. Trampay’s solutions provide gig workers with personal financial services and employment benefits, supporting them to earn a sustainable income.

UtilDeco provides tailored career training to people with disabilities, individuals coming from the child protection system, ethnic groups, and migrants – helping them to build confidence and improve financial stability.

Founded in 2007, Wen Kimey (formely known as “Meliñir”) is a Chilean social enterprise based in Lonquimay, Araucanía that produces and commercializes pine nut products – the enterprise consists of four Mapuche families and sources from over 100 collecting families from the Quinquén and Pantuco Pedregoso communities.

Women's Entrepreneurship Foundation (WEF) is dedicated to supporting the empowerment of women in entrepreneurship and business. The network’s mission is to close the gender gap in employment and foster an inclusive business environment throughout Poland.