Author
Mai Zahrat

Wellness
Coconut Oil: Skincare with a Conscience
January 11, 2021
Coconut oil isn’t just for cooking anymore. Meet a company where high-quality skincare products drive a high-impact mission on behalf of exploited farmers, hungry kids, and disabled adults.
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Fashion
Fashioning a Future for Displaced People
December 28, 2020
Start with distinctive fabrics from around the world, then hire refugees to turn them into beautiful, sustainable fashion. At Threads by Nomad, that’s just part of the design for impact.
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Fashion
A Sandal Helps Give Poverty the Boot
November 9, 2020
Many fashionistas recognize the distinctive look of African beadwork, but it took a savvy aid worker to recognize the potential for marrying style and impact.
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Fashion
Beautiful Ways to “Carry a Cause”
October 12, 2020
Your accessories should be more than an afterthought. At Malia Designs, every bag, case, and wallet helps to empower vulnerable artisans and prevent human trafficking.
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Home
Home Goods that Do Good
September 28, 2020
In Kenya, one social enterprise proves that it takes a “Collective” effort to beautify your home and strengthen a community at the same time.
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Wellness
Beauty Products Without the Ugly Past
July 23, 2020
With indigenous ingredients and traditional production, this body care brand is showing what happens when African women are empowered rather than exploited.
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General
Fair Trade: A Swiss Army Knife of Good
June 15, 2020
A butter knife has its place. But when you’re trying to do the most good with your consumer spending, there’s one certification that works more like a Swiss Army Knife.
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