Spotlight on social enterprises and responsible businesses in Andean countries
Check out these Good Market approved social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, and community initiatives in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. ❤️ Know an initiative that should be included? Get in touch or encourage them to apply.
Forest, Farming and Food
Canopy Bridge
Archidona, Ecuador
Canopy Bridge is an online directory and sourcing network for businesses, producer associations, and community groups that buy and sell natural, sustainably sourced, wild harvested products and contribute to improved livelihoods, social …
FAIR. is an independent spirits brand that is dedicated to ethical and sustainable sourcing. They partner with local cooperatives worldwide and offer a fair trade premium price for all their ingredients. Their vodka is made from organic …
Fairtrasa supplies organic and fair trade fresh fruit and empowers smallholder farmers. Their dedicated local teams help farmers learn organic farming skills, organize themselves effectively, build and operate their own infrastructure, and …
Jaguar Siembra is a not-for-profit initiative committed to conserving and restoring natural ecosystems, mitigating climate change, and preserving the ancient wisdom of native peoples in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region of Colombia. They …
Molienda Real is committed to organic agriculture, fair trade, authentic food, and the autonomy and sustainability of small-scale producers in Colombia. They started in 2012 with organic fair trade panela and expanded to sun dried and smoked …
Andeana specializes in natural alpaca wool hats and hatbands that are handmade by Quechua artisans in Peru. These descendants of the Inca people are practicing what National Geographic calls “a vanishing art.” Quechua women have …
Arms of Andes manufactures sustainable high-performance outdoor apparel that preserves traditional Peruvian alpaca wool production and leads the way in environmentally responsible clothing. Alpacas evolved at high altitudes in the Andes …
Aya Eco produces sustainable clothing to lead by example, revolutionize the fashion industry, and prevent global pollution. Their plastic-free clothing is made from organic certified Pima cotton and either plant-based natural dyes or GOTS …
Esperanzart offers handmade Ecuadorian jewelry that supports women coming out of sex trafficking, prostitution, abuse, or other vulnerable situations. Their beaded earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are made from locally available natural …
Fundación Indigena Zenu de Bellavista (FIZDB) focuses on sustainable development of the indigenous Zenu community in Bellavista. They provide training and support services related to traditional crafts, environmentally responsible agriculture …
FairMail fights against child labor in Peru and promotes education as the driving force to social and economic empowerment. They teach photography to a group of underprivileged Peruvian teenagers and produce fair trade greeting cards …
Handmade Stories creates unique clothing, accessories, and housewares and provides fair income and economic independence for artisans in underserved rural communities. They started by working in Peru with traditional jewelry …
LAM Bolivia specializes in fair trade alpaca yarn, sweaters, jackets, ponchos, shawls, scarves, hats, and other accessories. It began in 1985 as a family business and was named in honor of the Albis family’s abuelito Luis Albis Martinez (LAM). The …
Lucuma Designs specializes in natural, fair trade housewares, garden products, finger puppets, accessories, and more. They have been working with artisan cooperatives and family-run workshops in Peru since 1998 including gourd carvers in …
Maki Fair Trade was started by Pakariñan, a federation of community-based tourism organizations in Ecuador, to create economic opportunities for rural and indigenous women and preserve their artisanal knowledge. They connect …
Muichic offers fair trade jewelry that is designed in Vermont and ethically handmade in Colombia using tagua seeds and other sustainably sourced natural materials. The tagua palm grows wild throughout the rainforests of Colombia. When …
Mexthon has been manufacturing luxury knitwear in Peru since 1997. They design, produce, and export clothing and accessories made from local alpaca wool, Peruvian pima cotton, Tangüis cotton, and other natural fibers. Mexthon is …
Peruland All Natural works with local artisans to transform Peruvian natural materials into functional, high quality products. The initiative started in 2006 under the name APTEC Peru as a collective of six artisans who wanted to connect directly with …
Solid integrates fair trade social enterprise and not-for-profit projects to help people in remote and disadvantaged regions of improve their living conditions and build a solid foundation for their own futures. Their handicraft workshops provide safe …
Tulia’s Artisan Gallery is a Latina owned fair trade social enterprise that offers unique jewelry and home decor from master artisans in Colombia that are working to preserve ancestral lands, culture, and traditions. Most of the artisans …
TINKU celebrates Bolivian heritage and creates livelihood opportunities for indigenous artisans by promoting handmade alpaca garments in Germany. They work with Quechua and Aymara women from disadvantaged communities in the …
Consejo de Asentamientos Sustentables de América Latina (CASA Latina) is a multicultural and inclusive network of communities that practice and promote regenerative lifestyles in harmony with the earth. They organize gatherings and …
EcoDecisión is a pioneer in developing financing mechanisms for ecosystem services including climate change mitigation, water source protection and biodiversity conservation. Since 1995, they have been providing consulting services to …
Hermanos Brothers is a creative platform focused on the design and production of artistic projects for social change. They aim to inspire, raise awareness, and empower people to come together and address the social, environmental, and cultural …
Más Compost, Menos Basura prevents waste from entering the Doña Juana landfill in Bogotá, Colombia. They make it easy for homes, restaurants, and companies to compost their food waste by providing air-tight buckets, wood shavings for …
matteria connects purpose-driven talent with organizations that are changing the world. They post jobs, filter profiles, evaluate candidates, offer customized headhunting services, and consult on organizational DNA. matteria identifies …
One Million Leaders Latin America (OMLATAM) aims to inspire, connect, and empower one million young people across Latin America by 2030. The network includes people between the ages of 18 and 40 who are working for positive social and …
Socialab is a global open innovation platform and community of more than 600,000 creative problem solvers working to create a better world. They enable governments, companies, and other organizations with practical social and …