One One Cacao
Founded in 2016, One One Cacao is a premium chocolate maker based in Jamaica, a company that celebrates the art and science of craft chocolate. Specializing in single-origin, bean-to-bar chocolates, One One Cacao is committed to sustainable farming practices and the empowerment of local cocoa farmers. The name “One One Cacao” comes from the Jamaican […]
PashooPakshee
PashooPakshee is a social enterprise that bridges the gap between tourism, conservation, and community development by training women in marginalized communities throughout India to create handcrafted, environmentally conscious souvenirs that reflect the rich cultural heritage and biodiversity of their regions. These products, which range from keychains and handicrafts to regionally inspired designs for museums and […]
Wearsos
Wearsos is on a mission to transform waste into opportunity, empowering women in rural Costa Rica and uplifting communities. By upcycling retired airline seats, Wearsos crafts sustainable, high-quality products like backpacks, passport holders, luggage tags, and fanny packs – helping divert tons of waste from the landfills. But it isn’t only about the bags, it’s […]
Elisur Organic
Elisur Organic is one of the leading exporters of organic fresh ginger and tumeric from Peru. They work alongside 64 smallholder farmers to facilitate trade between a remote area of Peru and the world, in a way that cares for both people and the environment. The company is certified Fair Trade and USDA Organic. UnTours […]
Young Mountain Tea
Young Mountain Tea’s mission is to build a sustainable future for Himalayan farmers and their families through raising the quality of their tea, enabling them to earn more and improve the quality of their lives. The UnTours Foundation provided a flexible loan in fall of 2022 to help empower their next stage of growth. The […]
Senda Athletics
Senda makes Fair Trade soccer balls emphasizing good craftsmanship and the joy of playing, all while improving lives along the way. Argentina-born, California-based Santiago Halty wants to change the business of soccer balls, support soccer nonprofits, and bring back the fun and community of a casual street game. As he says, “We hope to inspire […]
Divine Chocolate
Divine Chocolate is the world’s first and only fair trade AND B-Corp certified premium chocolate company that is co-owned by cocoa farmers. The UnTours Foundation has made a series of loans over the last decade, totaling $700,000, to help finance the growth of this innovative and impactful company. We are incredibly proud to have played […]
Equal Exchange
Equal Exchange is one of the largest and best known worker-owned cooperatives in the country. One of the pioneers of the Fair Trade movement, they have focused on the promotion and distribution of Fair Trade foodstuffs for over 30 years and have helped introduce the concept of Fair Trade to mainstream retail outlets and consumers. […]
tonlé
On a Fulbright Scholarship, tonlé founder Rachel Faller saw the human and economic impact of fast fashion first hand. Upon her return, she set out to forge a kinder path with her zero-waste clothing company. They make beautiful apparel from after-market fabric remnants and garment scraps. Their mostly female Cambodian employees are paid far more […]
Global Exchange
Global Exchange is a well known human rights organization advocating for social, economic, and environmental justice around the world. Their activist campaigns, travel program, and educational resources target poverty and global inequality. For over 30 years Global Exchange has engaged in humanitarian efforts, organized natural disaster relief, and supported grassroots movements to protect immigration rights, […]