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Sepra Natural aims to protect Sri Lanka's indigenous medicine system and endemic plants for future generations. They have worked with local specialists to create a range of all natural skin care, hair care, and pain relief products based on ancient herbal knowledge. Sepra has a strong social outreach program and partners with local rural communities to collect raw materials. Popular products include mee herbal balm for burns, bruises, sprains, muscle pain, joint pain, bites, jellyfish stings, and fungal infections, moringa dietary supplement, anti-acne skin cream, soap nut shampoo, hair oil, and hair cream.

Serandib specializes in natural value-added food products to reduce food waste, support rural livelihoods, and increase year-round fruit and vegetable consumption. ​They source rambutan, mango, jackfruit, breadfruit, kohila, bitter gourd, gotukola and other fresh produce directly from rural families and produce dehydrated and bottled fruits and vegetables with no preservatives. Serandib aims to create employment opportunities for rural youth and give back to rural communities.

Serendib Chocolate is the first bean to bar artisanal chocolate made from Sri Lankan cocoa beans. Their mission is to link directly with small scale farmers to expand production of high quality local cocoa and support rural livelihoods. Serendib roasts at altitude in a small chocolate factory in the Sri Lankan hill country. A team of skilled local women handle the full process: roasting, cracking, winnowing, conching, tempering, and pouring into molds. Initial products include cocoa nibs, dark chocolate with unrefined brown sugar, and dark chocolate with kithul palm jaggery.

Serendip is a London-based social enterprise selling handmade, environmentally responsible housewares and accessories from Sri Lanka. They support artisans that practice traditional craft techniques and small businesses that use recycled and upcycled materials. Products are made from cinnamon, coconut shells, fiber, and wood, handwoven cotton, elephant dung paper, recycled newspaper, rice and spice sacks, traditional lacquer, and sustainably sourced wood. Serendip is committed to fair trade practices. They maintain long-term relationships and pay upfront for products. They donate to SOS Children's Village in Piliyandala and support elephant welfare and veterinary care for street dogs.

Serendip Boutique is a social enterprise that serves Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in India and disadvantaged rural women in Tamil Nadu. They specialize in jewelry, bags, aprons, sari blouses, table linen, candles and other handmade products. This initiative provides a unique opportunity for refugees to give back to their host community. Sri Lankan women who have participated in livelihood development programs are now training rural women in 25 villages near Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and helping to market their products under the name BTC (Be The Change). Proceeds are used to support 25 after-school tuition centers and additional livelihood training programs for women. Serendip Boutique partners with Organisation for Eelam Refugee Rehabilitation (OfEER) and Asthtva Foundation.

Serendipol was set up in 2007 with support from Dr. Bronner's to produce organic and fair trade certified coconut oil. They now work with more than 1,200 farmers and process 30 million coconuts a year into virgin coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut flour, coconut flakes and chips, and coconut water. All parts of the coconut are used. Husks are sold and processed into fiber for ropes, doormats, and erosion control, shells are burned to provide biomass energy or sold to produce charcoal and activated carbon, and the oil cake is sold for animal feed. Serendipol supports farmers to transition to regenerative organic methods that enrich the soil, promote biodiversity, improve yields, sequester atmospheric carbon, and increase resilience. Workers have opportunities for personal and professional development and enjoy conditions and compensation above the industry average. The fair trade committee, which includes farmers, workers, and management, has funded nearly 1,000 projects including initial subsidies for compost production, medical equipment for rural clinics, school renovation and vocational training for disadvantaged youth, home improvement grants, restoration of water reservoirs, rural infrastructure, and support for local community groups.

Serendip Strings is a not-for-profit organization providing a new creative outlet for Sri Lankan children experiencing hardship in the wake of civil war and natural disaster. They offer string instruments and lessons in eastern and western styles in a fun, friendly and nurturing space. Serendip Strings brings together children from Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Christian families to participate in group lessons and ensembles.

Serious Tissues is toilet paper that plants trees instead of cutting them down. Their toilet rolls are made in the United Kingdom from 100 percent recycled paper with no individual wrapping, no plastic, and no dyes, perfumes, or other unnecessary additives. Serious Tissues offers online subscription services, supplies restaurants, pubs, hotels, offices, and other wholesale customers, and plants a tree for every toilet roll sold. Tree planting is done through partner organizations that use native species and provide employment to people in need. Serious Tissues calculates their full business carbon footprint and offsets emissions according to international standards. Their tree planting program is in addition to their carbon neutrality and does not factor into the calculation. Serious Tissues is a member of The Conduit and Social Enterprise UK and is certified Plastic Negative by rePurpose Global.

SERRV International was founded in 1949 to empower global artisans and farmers through long-term trading partnerships, helping them build sustainable employment, resources, rights, and a vision of hope in their communities. They offer fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and food and handcrafted clothing, accessories, home and garden products, and holiday decor made from natural, upcycled, recycled, and sustainably sourced materials. Their artisan and farmer partners pay fair wages, maintain safe and dignified working conditions, improve access to basic healthcare, and invest in education, community development, and local environmental initiatives. SERRV provides advance payments, consistent orders, and small grants for producer partners. They prioritize sea freight to reduce carbon emissions and use shredded cardboard shipping cartons as packing materials. SERRV is a Fair Trade Federation verified member and a member of Green America's Green Business Network. They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.

Served was started to provide a healthier alcoholic choice that reduces food waste and environmental impact. Their hard seltzers are crafted in the United Kingdom from natural spring water, ServedPure spirit, which is four-times distilled from locally grown wonky beets, and fresh wonky fruit. The finished product has a touch of natural sweetness with no added sugar, artificial colors, flavors, or other additives. Served is vegan and gluten free and packed in BPA-NI recyclable cans. Five percent of profits are invested in environmental projects and saving critically endangered species around the world.

Setramed Ayurveda provides ayurvedic spa products, health consultations and treatments. Setramed Institute specializes in ayurveda education and research.

SETU, which means bridge in Sanskrit, empowers underprivileged and marginalized artisans by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and connections with international markets. They identify artisan communities in need and assist with skills training, product design, equipment, infrastructure, and market access. SETU's network includes more than 10,000 artisans across 16 states of India that specialize in pottery, wood and bone carving, metalwork, basketry, bell making, handloom weaving, block printing, shibori dyeing, tailoring, embroidery, papier-mâché, and more. They prioritize natural and recycled materials and environmentally responsible processes. SETU ensures that artisans in all groups have access to fair wages, safe working conditions, social security schemes, and interest free loans for education, housing, and other needs. They provide additional social, economic, and environmental services through their not-for-profit organization, Society for Empowerment and Trade Upliftment of Artisans (SETU-Society). SETU is a member of Fair Trade Forum India and a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).

Sevalanka Foundation is a Sri Lankan development organization that works with rural communities throughout Sri Lanka. Seva Organic is a self-financing social enterprise that helps market products from organic producer groups. The program currently operates from Islander Organic Farm a residential training center near Wilpattu National Park. The communities around Islander are producing organic fruits and vegetables and free range eggs. They are certified under an Organic Participatory Guarantee System (PGS).

Seva Partners specializes in trade facilitation. They help social enterprises and fair trade organizations in the Good Market community access market opportunities in the United States. Support services focus on reducing traditional barriers related to bulk shipping, warehousing, order fulfillment, payment transfers, and selling through popular online market channels.

Seva Village Rest is a training center, farm, and guesthouse that was developed in the northern community of Vavuniya by Sevalanka Foundation, a not-for-profit development organization that works with rural communities throughout Sri Lanka. The restaurant serves food grown on the farm. Seva Village Rest hosts retreats, workshops, training programs, and community-based travel experiences. They can accommodate 85 people for residential programs and 100 for day programs. Seva Village Rests contributes to kids' education and provides livelihood support to people with special needs.

Seven Tea One produces natural herbal teas, cookies, dried fruits, and soaps and provides a safe, inclusive and non-discriminatory platform for differently-abled and marginalized communities to learn employment skills and earn dignified income for sustainable living. The teas are made from freshly harvested local ingredients like ginger, turmeric, blue butterfly pea flower, lemongrass, pandan, and curry leaves. Seven Tea One has developed a specialized training and Employment Transition Program (ETP) to help young people with disabilities and young single mothers prepare for job placements and independence. They participate in marketplace events and provide catering services to help develop social skills, raise public awareness, and foster inclusive communities. Seven Tea One uses a portion of their revenue to supply free food to marginalized communities and people in need. They are an accredited social enterprise through the Malaysian Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC).

Several Seats champions, supports, and encourages ethnic minority women to share their stories and lived experiences and normalize conversations about mental health. They offer mental health and wellbeing programs, counseling, mental health journals, a supportive network, and opportunities for learning and development. Services are free for unemployed community members and people from low-income households. Several Seats is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), a MSDUK-certified Ethnic Minority Business, WBENC-certified Women Owned, and a member of Social Enterprise UK.

Sevvanthi Natural Farming Producer Group is a cluster of small-scale organic farmers in eastern Sri Lanka committed to growing affordable natural food and protecting the environment. They produce their own compost, liquid fertilizers, and biopesticides from locally available materials. Crops include dry zone vegetables, leafy greens, and legumes. Members also grow ginger, turmeric, cassava, banana, papaya, lime, guava, mango, and coconut. Sevvanthi Natural Farming Producer Group is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).

Sevya offers fair trade apparel, accessories, and housewares that are handmade by artisan groups throughout India. Their unique, contemporary designs showcase India's rich textile craft traditions like handloom weaving, block printing, Bandhani tie dye, and embroidery and are made from natural fibers and low impact dyes. Products are available in their online retail store and in museum shops, boutiques, catalogs, and fair trade stores throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Every purchase helps ensure artisan communities earn a sustainable livelihood so they can continue their craft and pass their knowledge and skills on to the next generation. Sevya was founded in 2002 under the guidance of Vedanta teacher Swami Dayananda Saraswati. They are affiliated with the All India Movement for Seva, a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit initiative, and also support local women's organizations and organizations working to preserve the environment and indigenous cultural traditions globally. Sevya Handmade is a member of Fair Trade Federation.

SEWA Cooperative Federation works with collectives and cooperatives that are run by and for poor women to help them achieve full employment and self-reliance. The Federation emerged from the Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), which began organizing for the rights of informal women workers in India in 1971 and registered as a national trade union in 1972. Alongside the struggle for rights was the need to earn a sustainable livelihood, so SEWA began promoting cooperative development across multiple sectors. In 1992, SEWA Cooperative Federation was established as a support system to help catalyze the growth of women-led, women-owned collective enterprises, including cooperatives for women farmers, artisans, service providers, traders, and savings and credit groups. The Federation assists with training, market access, business development, research and advocacy, communications, financial services, and digital inclusion. SEWA Cooperative Federation is a member of the National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI).