Latitudes
Latitudes exists to market and advocate for artisan-based small businesses around the world who seek to impact resource-deprived communities, particularly in poverty stricken regions. Latitudes comes alongside small business owners to help develop marketable products and effective sales channels that allow for employment, job training, and sustainable income for families and individuals. Each of these small businesses are invested in their local communities and seek to impact those with the greatest need for empowerment, advocacy, and opportunity.
Spice Islands Gelato & Cafe
Spice Islands Gelato & Cafe envisions creating a unique dessert and cafe experience in Indonesia, that celebrates local ingredients—especially spices—while generating lasting community impact. By blending Western culinary expertise with the rich resources of North Maluku, the project aims to provide quality jobs, empower farmers, promote financial literacy, and offer free English learning opportunities. The ultimate goal is a socially responsible business that uplifts the local community through economic opportunity, sustainable practices, and education.
Made New
Made New combines the ancient craftsmanship and wisdom of Laos with modern tech and design to transform single use waste (i.e. plastic bags) into high value household products (i.e. fabric goods). This model relies on the strength of Lao people and brings their skill to the global market. Through this work, they are increasing economic opportunity, providing safe and dignifying work; while also..
Bugkalot Coffee
Deep within the rural communities of the Philippines, live some of the poorest of the country. The communities covered under this project are rural tribal communities (called Barangays) situated in remote mountain areas within the municipality of Dupax del Sur, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Within Dupax del Sur, Abaca & Talbek (the Bugkalot barangays) are some of the poorest barangays, given their remote location, low education level, lack of infrastructure, and low economic activity.
Sulamina Chocolate
Being faithful to their motto "life, opportunity, chocolate" means fair staff wages and benefits, developing new staff skills, empowering staff leadership, fair trade with farmers, promoting plant diversity and agricultural best practices, utilizing solar energy and eco-friendly packaging.