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World Vision Lanka works with children, families, and communities in Sri Lanka to overcome poverty and injustice. They started in 1977 with a small-scale revolving loan program and expanded to education, health and nutrition, water and sanitation, economic development, child protection, and emergency response. Their Area Development Programs are based on a participatory, community-driven approach. World Vision Lanka identifies as a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization, but they are committed to serving all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. They are an international non-governmental organization that is registered locally and operates under the Voluntary Social Services Organizations Act. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.

Wunder Workshop offers Ayurveda inspired products that are consciously crafted from turmeric and other healing adaptogens. Their tagline "Consumption With Purpose" means they believe in a full-circle, impact driven, and holistic business model and want to give back more than they take from the planet. Wunder Workshop sources ingredients from forest gardens and regenerative farming communities in Sri Lanka, India, Peru, China, and Spain and invests one percent of annual revenue in reforestation and community initiatives. This includes a Wunder Forest in Colombia and mangrove planting in Sri Lanka. Popular products include herbal teas, Golden Mylk, turmeric CBD oil, and raw chocolate bliss bars.

Wycombe Chef’s Table produces handcrafted natural spices, spice blends, rubs, chili oils, and pastes in Buckinghamshire and makes it easy for home cooks to explore new flavors. They participate in local events, donate to local fundraisers, and source from local producers like The Cornish Seaweed Company and Nurtured in Norfolk. Wycombe Chef’s Table is committed to environmental responsibility. Their boxes, packing materials, and kraft tape are recyclable and compostable, glass jars are reusable, and clear bags are made from compostable cellulose. They donate 20 percent of profits to Trailblazers, a national charity that mentors young offenders in prison and after release to reduce recidivism.

Wynnum Fringe cultivates, promotes, and advances cultural arts in Queensland by facilitating fringe festivals and artist development programs that engage audiences, support artists, and contribute to the community. They create venues from under-used public and private spaces, offer programs that attract broad audiences, and coordinate educational workshops, mentorship programs, and performance opportunities that help artists hone their skills, gain exposure, and make meaningful cultural and social contributions. Wynnum Fringe showcases diverse artistic expression, celebrates First Nations stories and heritage, reflects Queensland's multicultural society, and celebrates love and acceptance through Bay Pride. They are committed to making cultural arts accessible to all, including low-income groups and people with disabilities, through subsidized tickets, free events, site planning, and venue design. Wynnum Fringe is registered as Queensland Fringe Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.

XITALNTS helps startups and social entrepreneurs in Tunisia turn their ideas into reality through a consult, design, and multiply approach. They consult by listening to the entrepreneur and focusing in on goals that will bring results, they help design a pathway by introducing powerful tools, and they multiply by building a powerful brand that tells a story and engages others in the journey. XITALNTS also organizes Better Tunisia, a social club that invites Tunisians to imagine what a better Tunisia would look like. They solicit ideas, build capacity, and advocate for positive change. They also offer free English services and community events. Profits are reinvested towards local community stakeholders and projects that contribute to a positive future for Tunisia.

XMedz Lanka imports and promotes premium CBD hemp oil that is organically grown in the state of Colorado. CBD hemp oil is extracted from a strain of cannabis plant called hemp that contains high concentrations of cannabidiol (CBD), but does not contain the concentrations of psychoactive THC found in the marijuana strain of cannabis. CBD binds to endocannabinoid receptors in the brain and has been used as a natural treatment for pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, cancer-related symptoms, and other chronic conditions. XMedz Lanka products are registered under the Department of Ayurveda in Sri Lanka.

XSProjek upcycles consumer and corporate waste into fair trade products and works to improve the lives of trash picker families living at the Cirendeu open garbage dump in Jakarta. More than 80,000 tons of non-biodegradable and non-recyclable flexible plastic packaging is manufactured in Indonesia each year for common consumer products. Trash pickers do not normally collect this plastic because it cannot be sold to conventional recyclers. XSProjek pays for this waste and employs community members to sort, wash, dry, cut, and sew the materials into unique bags and housewares. They also accept corporate donations of waste materials including billboards, banners, flags, and automobile upholstery. XSProjek raises awareness about the social and environmental impacts of trash, advocates for consumer recycling, and reinvests their proceeds in educational, health, and community infrastructure programs in the community. They are a guaranteed member of World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and a member of Forum Fair Trade Indonesia.

Yadawee promotes fair trade housewares and accessories, preserves Egyptian heritage crafts, and creates livelihood opportunities for artisans in disadvantaged communities throughout the country. They specialize in handblown recycled glass tableware and Egyptian cotton and linen textiles. Yadawee supports gender equality in all steps of the supply chain and ensures women get the same payment as their male colleagues. In 2017, Yadawee took over the management of the NilFurat project, a space where local Egyptian women and refugee women from Nile and Euphrates river basin countries are able to connect, develop their skills, create high quality artisan products, and generate their own income. Yadawee is a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization, and part of MADE51 by UNHCR the UN Refugee Agency.

Yahala Mataam coordinates food-based initiatives in York that provide opportunity, build confidence, and instill dignity in the lives of refugees, asylum seekers, and those who are marginalized due to conflict. They are known for their pop-up Syrian restaurant, street food stand, online cookery school, and catering services. All initiatives are run by refugees. Yahala Mataam is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.

Yaka Products specializes in pure kithul palm syrup from the Matale district of Sri Lanka. They are working closely with a group of producers in a low income area, and by providing market linkage support, Yaka Products hopes to provide fixed and reliable income to these producers and their families. Glass bottles are collected and sanitized for reuse.

Yanni's specializes in fresh, all natural hummus. They source ingredients directly from small-scale local suppliers and raise awareness about the nutritional benefits of this Middle Eastern dip, particularly as a plant-based source of protein for vegans and vegetarians. Yanni's Hummus is packaged in reusable glass jars and sold at low margins to ensure products are accessible and affordable. A portion of proceeds are used to support low income families in the surrounding community.

Yasmine offers consciously made textiles, values local practices, gives new life to waste, and contributes to the circular economy in Portugal. They create handprinted tea towels, napkins, pillows, pouches, and bags from cotton and linen fabrics, natural dyes, and non-toxic inks. The stamps they use for printing are hand-carved with original nature-inspired designs. Yasmine sources deadstock fabrics from Portuguese manufacturers to prevent materials from going to landfills or incinerators. The fabrics are dyed with kitchen waste and wild-harvested botanicals, handprinted, and carefully cut and sewn to avoid waste. Yasmine reuses water from the natural dyeing process, composts waste, and invests profits in reforestation, syntropic agriculture, and agroforestry initiatives.

Yathra Ceylonese creates accessories from sustainably sourced materials that celebrate Sri Lankan heritage. They specialize in hand-painted tote bags and earrings made from unbleached cotton, jute, upcycled fabric scraps, and wooden beads.

Yattir offers healthy sandwiches made from natural, locally sourced ingredients. Whenever possible they source from other Good Market community members and local, small-scale suppliers. The founder was unable to work for 3 years due to medical reasons and is now committed to benefiting others by making healthier food options more accessible. As Yattir expands, they aim to contribute to Center of Hope and other local causes.

Y Careers addresses youth unemployment and workforce shortages in the education and care sectors by facilitating meaningful career opportunities for young Australians. They partner with employers to provide paid traineeships and micro-credentials in community services, early childhood education and care, aged care, and individual and disability support. Y Careers handles recruitment, training, and onboarding, enabling organizations in the education and care sector to focus on delivering their services with reduced mentoring load. Each trainee receives a dedicated career coach, personalized guidance, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and free mental health and well-being support. Y Careers is a registered charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.

Yekpare Social Enterprise Turkey is a social enterprise association that helps social enterprises access information, resources, support, community, and markets. They organize community events, provide consulting services, conduct research, and develop and advocate for inclusive and regenerative policies. Yekpare maintains a database of available support for social entrepreneurs and coordinates the international #BuySocial (#SosyalGirişimdenAl) campaign in Turkey. They have an inclusive membership structure that is accessible to startups and low income social enterprises. Yekpare is part of Catalyst 2030 and Euclid Network.

YellowBag makes cloth bags from local cotton, jute, and other environmentally responsible materials, reduces single-use plastic consumption, and creates livelihood opportunities for women from urban slums. They specialize in customized cloth bags for ethical fashion brands, retailers, restaurants, hotel laundry services, conferences, events, and wedding thamboolam. YellowBag started with a tailoring workspace in the Madhichiyam area of Madurai, and they are now working to develop a Women Tailoring Network across other marginalized communities. When women have the ability to generate a steady income, it improves their self esteem, their family's health, and educational outcomes for their children. Young people in these communities have higher dropout rates and are more vulnerable to early marriage, drug use, and crime. YellowBag also initiated an educational program called Green Slate to provide academic support, improve life skills and leadership skills, and help first-generation learners finish their higher studies. YellowBag is registered as a not-for-profit social enterprise.

Yellow Hello produces tropical fruit leather snacks in Sri Lanka to provide employment for village women, support local farmers, reduce post-harvest losses, and provide a healthy, local alternative to imported sweets. They use mango, banana, pineapple, papaya, passionfruit, starfruit, and soursop from nearby home gardens. Yellow Hello is working to develop compost and biogas production.

Yellow Submarine supports people with learning disabilities and autism in Oxfordshire to "live life to the full." They start working with young people from the age of 11 onwards to build social skills, confidence, and independence through activity days, social clubs, and residential holidays. For participants that are ready to transition from education to employment, they offer workplace training through Yellow Submarine Cafes in Oxford and Witney and through Life Changing Bakes, which supplies cakes, cookies, and other baked goods for the cafes and their online shop. Ingredients are sourced from independent local suppliers. Trainees receive individualized support, employability qualifications, and a certificate in food hygiene. They have gone on to thrive in many different work environments. Yellow Submarine also provides training for companies and employers to educate them on how to make adjustments to successfully employ and support an employee with additional needs. They are a registered charity and contribute 100 percent of any surplus towards their mission.

Yes2Ventures exists to create employment opportunities for people in Sheffield with learning difficulties and disabilities, neurodiversity, and autism through the development of social firms. They engage with existing social enterprises that have the potential to become social firms, identify entrepreneurs to establish new social firms, and provide advice, resources, and networking opportunities. They also assist with job brokerage, candidate matching, in-work support, and advocacy. Yes2Ventures defines social firms as enterprises with an explicit commitment to employing people with learning difficulties and disabilities, neurodiversity, or autism and at least 25 percent of employees from those groups. Their work is supported by Opportunity Sheffield. Yes2Ventures is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.