Trade Forum

Trading sustainable products from the Peruvian Amazon creates the harmony between money, people, and planet that the world needs, says Shiwi Founder Sofía Rubio.

As businesses around the world navigate the economic effects of a global pandemic, KAEME is determined to remain resilient in pursuing its mission.  

Seven years ago, three young women created social enterprise Du Anyam to ensure additional income for women communities in rural Indonesia. Their business has reached an impact far beyond their imagination.  

Pasciolco Agri Ventures is contributing to the sustainable, economic development of the Philippine community of Quezon by exporting its organic coconut products to the European Union.   A business that began 25 years ago with a basic manufacturing facility inside a coconut farm, today...

Attracting and retaining youth in the agricultural sector remains a challenge. However, working in agriculture might be just the right answer to tackling growing youth unemployment on the African continent.  

Being a micro entrepreneur in Côte d’Ivoire can be arduous, especially in the creative industries. But there are ways to push through. And this is exactly what Safi Kréations is doing.  

When Massa Charles Frank decided to change career, he transformed a community of women farmers    

At only 26, while living in London, Thuy Nguyen found her life’s mission: to build an inclusive enterprise back home in Ho Chi Minh City. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the young entrepreneur extended her customer base and remained resilient in uncertain times.  

The sustainable production of medicinal and aromatic extracts from Nepal has great potential in Europe and America – but this niche market comes with challenges and risks.

Rural women in Pakistan are being trained to overcome the impact of climate change and grow their farming business sustainably

Achini Perera makes sure she is carrying her protective facemask as she sits behind the wheel of her car, ready to take on another day at work. Making her way through busy Colombo traffic, she soon arrives at the premises of Web Lankan, the company she co-founded with her husband. She now...

Ana Sophia Reyes connects traditional artisans in Guatemala with customers in Europe. For her, knowing your marketplace means women in minority communities can receive a fair salary.