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Kaira Jewel Lingo offers secular mindfulness mentoring, training, classes, and workshops, as well as Buddhist meditation retreats and programs in the Engaged Mindfulness tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. She specializes in programs for educators, artists, activists, people of color, young adults, and families with children. Her mindfulness programs emphasize connection with nature and our living planet and are based on the principle that we can nourish peace, justice and liberation in ourselves and in our communities through the practice of awareness in the present moment and through building communities of resistance and love. Kaira Jewel Lingo also offers public Deep Time Walks. The Deep Time Walk is a physical walk of 4.6 kilometers that covers Earth's 4.6 billion year timeline at a rate of one million years per meter. The walk helps give a bodily sense of the vast amount of time it has taken life to evolve. It puts humanity's rich ancestral heritage into context, gives an insight into the interconnectedness of all life, and explores the destructive impact our species is having on the integral functioning of our living world. Events are offered freely, by donation, on a sliding scale basis, or with scholarships for those in need.
Kaiyare is committed to sustainable living, supporting rural livelihoods, promoting Indian craft traditions, and celebrating all things made by hand. They work with women artisans from villages around Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh to create clothing, footwear, bags, and housewares from natural materials and waste. Their clothing is made from handwoven unbleached kala cotton and natural dyes. Their bags and housewares are made from banana tree bark which is hand twisted, knotted, and crocheted. The bags are lined with fabric from their tailoring units. Their handcrafted shoes are made from cork, upcycled rubber tires, and fabric waste. Kaiyare partners with organizations that have shared values like Khamir, Wrukshatone, The Kishkinda Trust, WomenWeave, and Paaduks.
Kai-zen Change for Good supports organizations to increase their social impact, enhance staff wellbeing, and improve business performance. They deliver awareness-raising programs, targeted leadership support, kaizen workshops, business and investment advice, and workplace wellbeing services. Kai-zen has supported hundreds of voluntary groups, charities, and social enterprises to start up, develop, and grow and has partnered with support organizations to increase local capacity and build the social economy. They provide free or discounted holistic therapies for people who cannot afford to pay and pro bono services to small charities and social enterprises. Kai-zen is a registered not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
KaizenRhino Solutions works to eliminate financial exclusion and reduce generational poverty by promoting financial education and asset ownership. They provide personalized coaching, training, and life insurance for the unbanked and underbanked and help them build wealth through a Global Permanent Investment Account (GPIA). A GPIA is a savings and investment account that generates supplemental income through dividends, ensures economic viability, and can be bequeathed to future generations. KaizenRhino Solutions supports civil and military service members, nonprofits, and other organizations to make informed financial decisions, hosts events to motivate people to achieve financial goals, and campaigns to raise awareness of asset ownership as a tool to alleviate poverty and income inequalities. They are a member of Social Enterprise Alliance.
Kaju Flavours aims to raise awareness about the health benefits of cashew and expand sustainable rural livelihood opportunities in Wanathavilluwa, Puttalam. They cultivate cashew on 80 acres and process them locally. Cashew production is highly labor intensive. Each fruit produces a single nut, which needs to be manually cut, peeled, and cleaned. Kaju Flavours provides protective gear and shares profits with workers both on the farm and in the production facility. Value-added products include oven-baked cashew, burnt cashew, deviled cashew, garlic cashew, cashew kurutta, and kithul caramel cashew. Kaju Flavours donates to the Sarvodaya elders' home in Ratmalana.
Kalaa Creation offers design and marketing services to help clients communicate their values and drive meaningful change. They work with clients to develop their brand strategy and create logos, brochures, reports, packaging, websites, campaigns, banners, presentations, and other marketing materials. Kalaa Creation provides tiered pricing based on revenue and offers discounted and pro bono services to social enterprises and organizations that support low-income groups. They reduce waste by prioritizing digital communications and print-on-demand, reusing supplies and packaging, recycling paper, plastic, and electronic waste, and composting organic matter. Kalaa Creation provides free digital literacy workshops and consultations, supports underserved communities, and contributes to reforestation projects, renewable energy initiatives, plastic waste reduction programs, and other environmental efforts.
Kala's Dosa Kitchen serves South Indian cuisine and creates sustainable livelihood opportunities for urban women in Colombo. They specialize in dosa and paniyaram, fermented foods that are gluten free and promote gut health. Ingredients are locally and sustainably sourced to reduce environmental impact and strengthen local economies. Kala's Dosa Kitchen avoids plastic packaging and composts coconut shells and other food waste.
Kaleido Arts for Wellbeing uses creative arts to bring wellbeing to people suffering because of war, discrimination, abuse, and loss. They offer writing, drumming, crafting, drama, and other arts-based workshops that support creative expression and healing and help people build positive relationships and feel more connected in their community. Workshops are available free through social prescriptions, businesses, schools, and other partnerships and are being expanded through a pay-what-you-can model. Kaleido Arts is a registered Community Interest Company and a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Kaley uses sustainable farming practices to grow tea, cinnamon, pepper, fruits, and vegetables and raise animals for eggs, milk, and manure. They focus on enhancing biodiversity, improving soil quality, and converting degraded land into productive forest gardens. At their 50-acre farm in Kotapola, they produce shade-grown tea that is hand-picked, naturally withered, and hand-rolled. They have also restored 10 acres near Horana with support from the Forest Department. Kaley aims to develop an integrated farming model that is economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable.
Kali Ma offers chocolate making workshops and cacao ceremonies in Jersey and produces organic, vegan, and raw chocolate treats in compostable cellophane packaging. Products are made from cacao powder, cacao butter, and coconut palm sugar with no dairy, refined sugar, or synthetic additives. They also offer raw cacao beans, which contain over 300 nutritional compounds, essential minerals, and antioxidants. Kali Ma aims to make the benefits of raw and natural chocolate accessible to the local community. They sell through SCOOP The Sustainable Cooperative and offer need-based bursaries and discounts for events and workshops. A portion of profits is donated to Jersey Zoo.
Kalinko produces timeless, long-lasting handcrafted housewares and creates sustainable livelihood opportunities for artisans across Burma. They offer furniture, lighting, home textiles, tableware, wall art, baskets, toys, and decorative accessories made from rattan, wood, brass, marble, lacquer, recycled glass, bamboo, papier mâché, and handwoven fabrics using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Kalinko works directly with makers and provides sustainably sourced materials, training, business guidance, and other support as needed. They transport products from Myanmar by ocean freight and ship from the United Kingdom in fully biodegradable and recyclable packaging. Kalinko has worked with Deep Trace, a global risk consultancy, to develop a robust human rights due diligence methodology that is adapted to the Burmese context and grounded in international human rights directives. They reinvest all profits to support the sustainable growth of their artisans' businesses.
Kalkaska Conservation District is a local unit of government that provides leadership in the natural resource management of Kalkaska County. They offer conservation information and services to residents and visitors and ensure quality implementation of conservation practices that protect land and water against degradation. Their annual tree seedling sale helps raise money for workshops and educational programs. Kalkaska Conservation District has engaged community volunteers for household hazardous waste disposal, river cleanups, and tree planting. They conduct site visits to assist with forest health and erosion concerns, surveying, mapping, soil testing, and habitat improvement for wildlife.
Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel offers accommodation, award-winning breakfasts, and themed excursions on the island of Astypalea. The team has developed a green policy to reduce their environmental impact. They use solar water heaters, minimize energy consumption, segregate and recycle waste, have transitioned to biodegradable detergents and paper straws to protect marine life, and have a carbon footprint reduction plan. Residual soap is donated to the Clean Hands nonprofit for recycling and distribution to vulnerable groups. Kallichoron prioritizes local and organic suppliers. Their famous breakfast menu includes local cheese, fresh milk, eggs, Astypalean thyme honey, freshly baked bread, homemade cakes, pies, pastries, and jams, and vegetables from their garden. They feature artwork by local artists and support local community projects and cultural activities for children and young adults through their Room2Give program. Kallichoron is part of the Bike Friendly Hotels network and has Green Key certification.
Kalm With Kava offers kava products made from premium quality Noble kava root sourced directly from small-scale farmers in Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Samoa. Kava has been used for centuries throughout the South Pacific in cultural ceremonies and for medicinal purposes. It is commonly consumed for social relaxation or to reduce mild anxiety, relieve body tension, and support sleep. In recent years, interest in kava has led to the export of Tudei kava, a variety that is cheaper due to shorter growing times and low local demand because of its potentially negative side effects. Kalm With Kava only supplies the Noble kava variety and helps raise awareness about safe use. They source directly from farmers to ensure quality, increase local incomes, and support kava-growing communities. Kalm With Kava is a founding member of the International Kava Organization.
Kalpavriksha Greater Goods is a woman-owned business that operates a last-mile distribution network of women entrepreneurs and sales agents across rural Nepal. Through training programs and support services, they provide a platform for women from disadvantaged communities to start and scale their own businesses and improve quality of life for their customers. Kalpavriksha products include solar lighting, solar home systems, cook stoves, water filters, and sanitary napkins. Revenue is reinvested to train and hire more women.
Kaltimber reduces pressure on Indonesia's forests by promoting reclaimed and recycled Kalimantan timber as a viable and environmentally responsible alternative. Their factory in Bali specializes in Ulin ironwood, a dense hardwood that is long lasting, rot proof, and termite resistant. They source wood from structures that are slated for demolition and will either not be replaced or will be replaced with sustainably sourced wood. Kaltimber's team of skilled wood workers transforms the reclaimed materials into solid timber decking, flooring, panelling, duckboard, and countertops for residential and commercial builders all over the world. Every board is individually verified and detailed records are maintained to ensure traceability. The Kaltimber showroom includes flooring and decking samples, wood furniture and housewares made from offcuts, wood fixtures, fittings, and finishing products, design inspiration, and information about reclaimed timber.
KALU Cosmetics manufactures and distributes natural mineral make-up and skincare that is handcrafted for a wide range of skin colors. They create foundations, concealers, setting powders, bronzers, blush, eye shadow, and lipstick from natural minerals and certified organic plant-based oils. They also offer argan oil, black soap, and rhassoul clay from an ethical supplier in Morocco. All products are developed to be environmentally responsible and free from harmful synthetic ingredients. KALU Cosmetics aims to reduce waste by offering multipurpose products, limiting packaging, and avoiding plastics. They are a PETA Cruelty Free cosmetics and skincare brand.
Kalukanda House is a fully staffed four-bedroom villa in southern Sri Lanka that combines luxury accommodation with sustainable practices and conscious travel experiences. The villa was created by a British-Sri Lankan interior designer with a passion for craftsmanship, antiques and sustainable design. It was designed to retain existing trees and built from recycled materials by local craftspeople. Kalukanda House uses solar energy, rainwater irrigation systems, and plastic free supplies. They source fresh, seasonal ingredients from local producers, train and employ people from the surrounding village, and offer living wages and sustainable livelihood opportunities. Kalukanda House works with a network of community partners to offer surf lessons, cooking classes, tea plantation tours, whale watching, safaris, and other travel experiences. A portion of all revenue is donated to Their Future Today, a Sri Lankan charity that reunites families separated due to poverty, advocates for alternative family care, and provides shelter, legal services, and education for abused and abandoned girls.
Kalyana aims to transform the mental health landscape in Sri Lanka through education, advocacy, collaboration, and community building. They organize webinars, workshops, annual wellness fairs, and other events, create free online content, and maintain a directory, map, and knowledge base of mental health resources, including trusted helplines for immediate support. Kalyana works with a collective of mental health and wellness practitioners to support prevention and early intervention and make mental health care accessible to all. They are registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Kanchi Crafts produces handmade jewelry and housewares from coconut shells, seashells, and wood. They specialize in intricately carved coconut shell necklaces. Other products include earrings, bangles, key tags, watches, clocks, bags, cups, and bowls. Kanchi Crafts was started by two university students with a strong focus on education. They use 5 percent of profits to buy school supplies for students in need.