Our Brands

Mākhers Studio is a green manufacturing and design-build firm that specializes in unique modular spaces that transform how we build community, employ locally, and make meaningful connections. They use recycled shipping containers to create Plug-In Pods for residential, commercial, and community use, including affordable housing, offices, workshops, cafes, retail outlets, medical clinics, pop-up classrooms, community centers, and more. The Mākhers Studio team works with communities on creative engagement and real estate strategies that advance practical, citizen-led solutions and activate neighborhood spaces to unlock local economic potential and create generational wealth. Investment is being used to develop and scale Factories-In-A-Box, micro manufacturing centers that enable new communities to design, build, and deploy Plug-In Pods. Mākhers Studio is committed to sustainable construction practices and an inclusive workforce.

Maki Fair Trade was started by Pakariñan, a federation of community-based tourism organizations in Ecuador, to create economic opportunities for rural and indigenous women and preserve their artisanal knowledge. They connect traditional craftmanship with new trends in conscious and responsible consumption, sustainable fashion and fair trade. Maki Fair Trade specializes in handwoven toquilla straw hats and basketry, ikat macana shawls and scarves, wool ponchos, beaded jewelry, and other accessories and housewares. Products are sold online and through their showroom in Cuenca. They provide workshops and training programs for artisans, fair trade prices, and market opportunities.

Malaboda Forest Products is a small organic farm in the Kalutara district of Sri Lanka that is verified under a local participatory guarantee system (PGS). They currently produce organic coconut. Their goal is to develop an organic farm training center to help neighboring households transition to organic.

Maldives Authentic Crafts Cooperative Society (MACCS) is a women-led cooperative that promotes and markets authentic Maldivian crafts. They provide handicraft training to distant island communities and support the conservation of natural materials used in traditional crafts including the reeds used in thundu kunaa mat weaving. MACCS ensures that crafts are locally made and artisans are paid fair prices.

Malem - A Sustainable Enterprise provide renewable energy services in Manipur to eradicate poverty, improve healthcare, fight the climate crisis, and achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)s. They specialize in solar lighting and solar powered livelihood solutions. Malem helps customers connect with funding and financing opportunities to make renewable energy more affordable and accessible. They are a member of CLEAN Network.

Malia Designs was formed in 2005 to create fair trade accessories from sustainably sourced materials, increase economic opportunities for women in Cambodia, and support organizations that fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia. Their bags, wallets, and other accessories are made in Cambodia from locally available materials like upcycled feed bags, cement bags, and deadstock cotton canvas. Malia Designs partners with three women-owned businesses that employ at-risk women and people with disabilities, provide safe and dignified working conditions, pay living wages, and follow fair trade principles. They donate a portion of their surplus to stop human trafficking. Malia Designs is a verified member of the Fair Trade Federation.

Maliboda Kithul collects and processes kithul palm sap from trees near the Adam's Peak Wilderness Area in Sri Lanka and produces kithul syrup, kithul palm jaggery, and kithul chocolates. They offer a healthy, local alternative to refined sugar and imported sweets. Maliboda is committed to heritage preservation and uses traditional compostable packaging whenever possible.

MAL Organic is a manufacturer and exporter of organic certified coconut products including virgin coconut oil, coconut flour, creamed coconut, coconut syrup, coconut water and coconut milk. They distribute 2% of annual profits to workers.

Malpotha Farms came out of an organic farm project that was developed under SOS Children's Villages. The then national director established an organic vocational training program to prepare youth for new employment opportunities. Each week, the farm would send organic products by train to supporters in Colombo. Graduates of this program have now developed their organic cultivation. Malpotha Farms continues to send organic fruit, upcountry vegetables, herbs, free-range eggs, chicken and pork by train to loyal urban customers. The produce and eggs are verified under a local participatory guarantee system (PGS).

Mama Aidas operates according to slow food principles that celebrate the culture and heritage of food. When Aida Suby first came to Sri Lanka from Lebanon as a young bride in 1942, she brought her traditional Middle Eastern recipes and a love for cooking. Today, her daughter and granddaughter continue the tradition through Mama Aidas catering and a popular range of pita breads and Arabic roti. Each dish is made from scratch using sustainably sourced natural ingredients.

Mama Buci specializes in ethically and sustainably harvested raw forest honey from wild African bees and provides training and livelihood opportunities for more than 7,000 families in the Miombo forests of central Zambia. They developed a tree top bar hive that, unlike a traditional bark hive, protects the forest trees, enables bee colonies to thrive, and can be repeatedly harvested over many years. Their local Zambian workshop produces 150 bee hives per day and has distributed more than 75,000 hives to beekeeping families. These families have been able to more than double their income and can now afford to send their children to school. They offer a Summer Harvest, which is light amber with a floral taste, and a Winter Havest, which is dark amber with a rich, sweet flavor. Mama Buci reinvests proceeds to improve access to education for children in rural areas of Zambia, Malawi, and Ethiopia. They built the Luyando school in Kamafwesa which provides free education and school supplies for more than 420 local children and work for 11 local teachers.

Mamali Moringa produces moringa-based products in Mali to support local livelihoods and enhance health and wellbeing. They offer moringa powder, moringa herbal teas, moringa cookies, moringa oil, moringa seeds, and multi-flavor coconut chips through their online store and their shop in Lafiabougou. Mamali Moringa provides seeds, training, and coaching to local farmers and partners with local women’s cooperatives for processing. They prioritize sustainable agriculture and use solar-powered dryers to dry harvested leaves. Mamali Moringa donates to and participates in reforestation campaigns. They are a member of Impact Hub Bamako.

Mamanta strengthens culture, creates learning and job opportunities, and supports community-led programs in the Tiwi Islands. They offer cross-cultural consulting services, cultural immersion camps, community health and wellbeing initiatives, and cultural revitalization projects. Milikapiti, their campground at Pitjiramirra on Melville Island, provides a nurturing environment for local Indigenous people to participate in cultural activities and community events. Mamanta sources locally and collaborates and partners with other local organizations whenever possible.

Mama's Achcharu is focused on increasing fruit and vegetable consumption. They specialize in affordable achcharu made from local Sri Lankan fruits like woodapple, starfruit, pineapple, guava, lovi and ambarella. Mama's Achcharu uses a portion of their profits to provide free vegetable seedlings to customers.

Mama's Creation Foods offers African functional food products that are crafted from natural ingredients ethically and sustainably sourced from African women producers. Their Amaranth Daily Greens Blend and Baobab Balance & Beauty Blend have been carefully formulated for mind and body wellness and can be easily added to water, juice, smoothies, oatmeal, baked goods, and more. Mama's Creation Foods partners with grassroots organizations that empower women, create employment opportunities in rural African communities, and support ecosystem restoration and regenerative agriculture practices. In addition to sourcing ingredients directly from women producers at fair trade premiums, they donate one percent of profits to organizations addressing climate change and food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa. Mama's Creation Foods is part of Nourishing Africa, Changing Narratives Africa, and Women in Africa (WIA) Initiative.

Manacare Foundation is a registered charity that has been supporting people with disabilities, children, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups since 1994. They have a grassroots fundraising strategy and expand their services through volunteers and small-scale donations. The Manacare Hopes and Dreams Center was started in Tellwatta, Sri Lanka in 2006. The center provides social services, food, shelter, and medical assistance to people in need. Local community members produce natural soap and upcycled toys, bags, clothing and accessories at the center. All profits go back to the Manacare Foundation charity to support future services.

Mana Ceylon creates handmade paper products in Sri Lanka to protect the environment and support rural livelihoods. They offer paper bags, notebooks, greeting cards, and stationery made from banana fiber, invasive cogon and guinea grass, and other locally sourced materials. Mana Ceylon engages in tree planting and environmental clean-up initiatives and provides essential goods monthly to people in need.

Manga’s produces unique jewelry, accessories, and gifts from upcycled paper, cardboard, denim, and other waste materials.

Mangata London is a swimwear brand created with the environment in mind. They use fabric made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Using recycled plastic reduce carbon emissions by 70 percent and requires 90 percent less water than regular polyester. Each pair of swim shorts keeps 15 plastic bottles out of landfills and the ocean. Mangata works with their manufacturer in Romania to minimize waste in the production process. They use recycled paper packaging, compostable mail bags, and swing tags made from cotton off-cuts. In addition to finding ways to reduce their carbon footprint, they also plant trees on the founder's family farm to offset emissions. Mangata uses their social media, blog, and newsletter to communicate about environmental issues and encourage their community to make a difference.

Manna and Me offers skincare products for sensitive skin that incorporate sustainably sourced South African botanicals and upcycled food waste. They produce handcrafted soaps, oils, and balms from imphepho, sour fig, marula, rooibos, calendula, shea butter, coffee grounds, citrus peels, and other natural ingredients. Manna and Me participates in social enterprise networks for women, township economies, food system transformation, and entrepreneurship development and commits a percentage of their profits to children’s homes.