Our Brands

Garlyn Ceylon specializes in golden king coconut oil for natural skin and hair care. The oil is vegan, unrefined, and made from a special variety of coconut called ran thambili. Garlyn Ceylon aims to promote cottage industries and traditional systems of decentralized local production and consumption.

Gaya by Gayendri specializes in sustainable fashion and housewares made from recycled materials. Their main line of global designerwear is inspired by Sri Lankan landscapes, made from locally handwoven natural fibers, dyed with tea waste, flowers, fruits, and other botanicals, stitched with high end finishing, and embellished with recycled trims. Their secondary line is made from fabric remnants from local apparel factories. The fabric scraps from their main line and secondary line are used to create shoes and accessories. Gaya by Gayendri also collects empty glass bottles from the community and decorates them for reuse.

Gayu produces handmade natural soaps, creams, and other personal care products from plant-based oils and extracts with no palm oil, synthetic colors, fragrances, or other addititives. They prioritize locally sourced ingredients like virgin coconut oil, butterfly pea flower, hibiscus, iriweriya, neem, lemongrass, gotukola, beetroot, and turmeric. Gayu is investing in developing an organic garden to grow raw materials and providing free training on natural cosmetics to young people.

Gebana is changing the rules of global trade to benefit small farming families, local economies, and the environment. It started in 1973 in Switzerland with the "banana women," a women-led movement for fairer global trade, and became a trading company in 1998. They work with subsidiaries and partners to directly source organic fresh and dried fruits, nuts, chocolate, coffee, tea, spices, and pantry items from family farmers in Burkina Faso, Togo, Brazil, Greece, Tunisia, Palestine, Brazil, and Mexico and meats, cheeses, and vegan alternatives from Switzerland. Fresh produce can be ordered in advance through their online shop and is sent seasonally when it is ripe and freshly harvested. Gebana provides training in organic farming, supports certification, and invests in local processing and packaging. In addition to paying fair trade and organic premiums, Gebana gives 10 percent of the sales price in their shop back to farming families. Profits are shared equally with employees, customers, and shareholders. Gebana is certified organic according to European Union and Swiss standards. They are a guaranteed fair trade member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and a member of SENS Suisse, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Swiss Fair Trade, Das Good Food Collective, and Climate Alliance Switzerland.

Gecko Restaurant & Rooms offers food and beachside accommodation in Arugam Bay. The team is passionate about using fresh, local, and natural ingredients with no margarine, MSG, or other additives. Everything from ice cream to bread is made in-house. They source line-caught fish, lagoon prawns, crab, and local lobster and mussels from small artisanal fishing boats and produce from local farmers. The Gecko shop features fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade chutneys, jams, nut butters, bread, and baked goods, local organic products, and a bulk section with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. As part of their commitment to minimizing waste, they sterilize and reuse glass bottles and upcycle fabric scraps into pillow cushions and candle wicks. Gecko contributes to the surrounding community by hiring and training local staff, providing financial management and planning support, and donating to local causes like the Arugam Bay Surf Association.

Generation Success aims to remove barriers to a more equal society and empower young people from diverse backgrounds to reach their career aspirations. Their Success Seekers program gives young people access to coaching, mentoring, training, workshops, networking, events, internships, job opportunities, and other professional resources. Generation Success partners with global corporations that are committed to helping move society towards equality. They build a pipeline of diverse talent, engage staff in skills-based volunteering and mentoring opportunities, help update recruitment and retention practices, and provide diversity and inclusion training and consultancy services. Generation Success is registered as a not-for-profit enterprise and is a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.

Genesis Analytics is an impact consultancy that helps societies, governments, and businesses across demographically young regions with three historic transitions: reconfiguring economies to generate income for large, rapidly urbanizing youth cohorts, rethinking society to ensure the wellbeing of all those young people, and advancing a just climate transition. They specialize in youth employment, behavioral sciences, digital excellence, climate finance, competition economics and regulation, economic impact assessments, financial services strategies, health and human development, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and corporate impact. Genesis Analytics works with clients to unlock value in growing markets with young populations, including Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Southeast Asia. Genesis in Society (G:Soc) is a global initiative to provide pro bono consulting to local charities and support charitable initiatives. Genesis Educational Foundation gives bursaries to South African students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in economics.

Genius Club offers online learning opportunities for kids that go beyond traditional exam-based education. They focus on creative problem solving, environmental awareness, teamwork, and other skills that are critical for the future. The approach is being piloted with coding and electronics using Raspberry Pi and Arduino. Genius Club is committed to serving kids across Sri Lanka with a focus on low-income and marginalized communities that have limited access to these types of programs. A portion of all revenue is used for tree planting and expanding outreach through teacher training and partnerships with schools, government agencies, and other service providers.

Gentry Faith Films offers ethical media production, communications consulting, and documentary storytelling services to marginalized people and the organizations that serve them. The content they produce raises awareness about movements around the globe working for social and environmental change and encourages viewers to join the conversation and take action. Gentry Faith Films reinvests profits into pro bono media projects for NGOs and non-profits and donates 10 percent to local organizations in Houston, Texas that are fighting human trafficking and supporting refugees.

Geosmin is the Indian brand and online store for Indisutras, which offers zero waste sustainability solutions to companies around the world. They specialize in designing, developing, and producing natural alternatives to plastic consumer goods and creating livelihood opportunities for rural communities. Products include loofah, sisal, and vetiver scrubbers, bamboo and natural lacquerware amplifiers, bamboo toothbrushes, copper tongue scrapers, neem combs, coconut shell bowls, wooden cutlery kits, bamboo straws, sisal straw cleaners, cotton produce bags, and water activated paper tape. Products are made from sustainably sourced, compostable materials by local artisans in Karnataka and other areas of India. Indisustras offers product development services, custom branding, and environmentally responsible packaging. They partner with other social and environmental organizations working for a better future and use their profits to expand services to farmers and artisans and support native tree afforestation initiatives.

Getwater.lk is a free online platform and digital map that makes it easy to find and share water refill locations in Sri Lanka. This enables travelers to choose water refills and avoid single-use plastic. Getwater.lk users can add water refill locations to the map and click the “I refilled here” button to help measure collective impact. An estimated 7 liters of water, 162 grams of oil, and 100 grams of carbon dioxide is saved with every refill. Getwater.lk is a nationwide initiative developed by Waste Less Arugam Bay and designed by Colombo Design Studio.

Ghedora-Connects aims to empower single mothers, protect children, support people in need, and create a more compassionate community in Sri Lanka. They help mothers from marginalized communities generate income through food preparation, thrift sales, upcycling, waste collection, and other initiatives. Under their Ghedora-Kaema program, participating women cook warm meals and other food products for sale or to be distributed through meal drive donations to rural schools, children's homes, and daily wage street cleaners. Under their Ghedora-Kade program, they sell secondhand and upcycled products, and under Ghedora-Senehasa, they organize rescue and rehabilitation interventions. Ghedora-Connects provides ongoing training and support services and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.

GiftAbled is working toward an inclusive society where people with disabilities find equal opportunity in all aspects of their lives. They offer accessibility consulting, diverse talent acquisition and onboarding support, experiential employee engagement and CSR impact programs, sign language classes and interpreter services, and a range of customizable workshops. Their Svastya initiative helps people with disabilities and their caregivers access therapies, assistive devices, educational services, independent living programs, and quality health care. Their Swatantra initiative offers direct training and train the trainer programs to create sustainable livelihood opportunities and economic independence for rural people with disabilities, their caregivers, and other marginalized groups. Through these programs, GiftAbled provides a range of stationery, office supplies, bags, and toys that are ideal for inclusive gifting. GiftAbled is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.

Gihan's Mango Chutney is all-natural and homemade from sustainably sourced ingredients. The mangoes are grown with no synthetic agrichemicals on a family estate in Wariyapola, Sri Lanka. All proceeds go to maintain the property and support the local workers.

Giki Social Enterprise encourages sustainable consumption and makes it easier for people to choose products and brands that align with their values and priorities. With the Giki mobile app, shoppers can scan barcodes on more than 280,000 UK supermarket products and easily see information related to health, fairness, and sustainability. Giki operates as a social enterprise. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK and have written their mission into their governing documents.

Gileemale Walawwa & Estate provides accommodation in a historic manor house and immersive travel experiences focused on sustainability and community involvement. The property is surrounded by 25 acres of greenery and is ideal for birdwatching and wellness retreats. Gileemale Walawwa is committed to environmental stewardship, conserving Sabaragamuwa culture and heritage, and creating local livelihood opportunities and a sustainable rural economy. They are working to establish rain water harvesting, renewable energy, and waste management systems.

ging-home produces sustainable alternatives to home essentials to support the transition to a more environmentally conscious lifestyle. They offer canvas tote bags, cotton produce bags, reusable makeup remover wipes, plant-based laundry detergent, and more. ging-home is working towards local production and aims to make all products accessible and affordable for people in Sri Lanka. They use offcut kraft paper, plastic-free stickers, and refillable glass jars for packaging.

Good Market is a curated platform that brings together people creating a better world. All of the vendors on the site have been through an application and review process to ensure they meet Good Market standards and are good for people and good for the planet.

Girls Into Coding was cofounded in 2018 by an 11-year-old and her mother to empower girls, particularly girls from underprivileged backgrounds, to engage in tech and engineering. They offer free hands-on workshops, educational events, and learning opportunities in coding, robotics, engineering, 3D design and printing, and physical computing to help girls develop their confidence and sense of belonging in tech settings and their belief in their abilities to become the tech leaders of the future. The programs create a secure and inspiring place that enables the girls to have fun, make new friends, and see their projects come to life while developing creative problem-solving, teamwork, and collaboration skills. Girls into Coding is registered as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and is a member of Social Enterprise UK.

Girty Mama's Recipe produces all natural Sri Lankan curry powder from traditional, immune-boosting ingredients. Their roasted and unroasted blends can be used for a wide range of dishes and are based on a family recipe that has been handed down through generations. They source raw materials directly from small-scale suppliers at their local economic center and deliver by bicycle within a six-kilometer radius to reduce their carbon footprint. Girty Mama's Recipe is working to transition to refillable or biodegradable packaging.