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Social Impact & Sustainable Shopping

Great experiences and doing good aren’t a trade-off. This page gathers every listing we’ve verified as genuinely community-first: nonprofit cafes and social enterprises, women- and minority-owned businesses, zero-waste shops, refugee-employment kitchens, fair-trade pioneers. Each one states plainly why it matters – who owns it, what the mission is, where the money goes – because “sustainable” should mean something you can check, not a color scheme. We add new verified picks every week, city by city, and you’ll find the same places flagged on each city’s own guide with one filter. Spend your travel money like it votes – because it does.

Every place here has a mission behind it — woman-owned, minority-owned and immigrant-run businesses, social enterprises that train and employ people facing barriers, and shops and landmarks with a genuine social or environmental purpose. Here are a few from each category to get a feel for it; use the search below to explore them all by city, category or budget.


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Guangzhou · Budget

1200bookshop

Pantang Village, Liwan

Why it matters: architecture graduate Liu Erxi opened 1200bookshop in July 2014 - Guangzhou's first 24-hour bookstore - after walking 1,200km around Taiwan on the kindness…

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Lisbon · Mid-range

A Vida Portuguesa

Chiado

A beautiful shop reviving classic Portuguese-made soaps, ceramics and pantry goods.

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New York City · High-end

abcV

Flatiron

Jean-Georges' Michelin-recognized, plant-forward, sustainability-minded dining.

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Sigulda

Ādas artelis

A small leatherworking cooperative in the Castle Quarter, keeping one of the oldest crafts going and teaching it to anyone […]

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Adelaide · Budget

Adelaide Hills Producers

Adelaide Hills

The cool, green Adelaide Hills are a hub of artisan food and drink producers, from cheesemakers and orchardists to breweries, […]

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Mumbai

Adrish – Zero Waste Organic Store

Adrish is one of Mumbai's pioneering zero-waste, package-free stores, built around sustainable living. Eco-minded locals love refilling on organic staples without the usual plastic waste.

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Sodankyla

Ajan Patina

Sodankylä's second-hand and antiques shop on the main street, keeping household goods, tools and Lappish oddments in circulation locally. A […]

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Kuwait City

Al Sadu Society

A non-profit co-operative safeguarding Bedouin Al-Sadu weaving and the women artisans who keep it alive. Locals cherish it for authentic, […]

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Buenos Aires · Mid-range

Alamesa

Las Cañitas

Why it matters: opened in 2024 by infectious-disease doctor Fernando Polack, Alamesa is Buenos Aires' first restaurant run almost entirely by a team of around 40…

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Alanya · Budget

Alanya Koza Women’s Cooperative

Bedesten / City Center

Why it matters: the Alanya Koza women's cooperative revived the near-lost craft of the Alanya silk-cocoon flower (Ipek Kozasi Cicegi) - a skill only two women…

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Alanya · Budget

Alanya Saturday Farmers Market

City centre

Alanya’s Saturday market is a vast weekly bazaar where local farmers and producers bring their fruit, vegetables, cheeses, olives, honey […]

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Anchorage · Budget

Alaska Native Craft Cooperative

Downtown

Alaska Native artists and cooperatives in Anchorage produce and sell authentic Indigenous art and crafts, from ivory and bone carving […]

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Rome · Mid-range

Albergo Etico Roma

Flaminio

Why it matters: Albergo Etico is a certified B Corp hotel where young people with disabilities train and work alongside seasoned hospitality staff, building skills meant…

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León · Budget

Albergue de las Carbajalas

Old Town

Why it matters: the Benedictine nuns of the Santa Maria de Carbajal monastery have run this pilgrim albergue since 1993, non-profit from the start and still…

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Alpine Dairy and Cheese

Werdenfelser Land

The alpine pastures around Garmisch-Partenkirchen produce excellent mountain cheeses, butter and dairy from cattle grazed on high meadows in the […]

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Amsterdam · Budget

Amsterdam Underground Tour

City centre

Why it matters: Amsterdam Underground is an initiative of the De Regenboog Groep, a charity supporting people facing homelessness, addiction and debt, and its guides have…

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Anchorage · Budget

Anchorage Farmers Market

Downtown

Anchorages farmers markets bring together growers, fishers and producers from around Southcentral Alaska selling fresh produce, seafood, berries, baked goods […]

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Quito · Budget

Andean Handicrafts

La Mariscal

Ecuador is famous for its rich indigenous craft traditions, above all the vibrant textiles, weavings, ponchos and the woven hats […]

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Tartu · Budget

Aparaaditehas

Karlova

Aparaaditehas, the Widget Factory, is a former Soviet-era factory in Tartu reborn as a vibrant creative city quarter. Its brick […]

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Sao Paulo · Budget

Aparelha Luzia

Campos Eliseos

Part bar, part gallery, part political salon, Aparelha Luzia is Sao Paulo's self-declared urban quilombo - a gathering space for Black art, music and thought in…

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Mexico City · Mid-range

Arca Tierra

Xochimilco

Why it matters: founded in 2009 by Lucio Usobiaga, Arca Tierra is a regenerative-farming network that has revived a community of Xochimilco peasant farming families, restoring…

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Arezzo · Budget

Arezzo Farmers Market

Centro

The markets of Arezzo bring together growers and producers from the surrounding Tuscan countryside selling seasonal fruit, vegetables, cheese, olive […]

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Arezzo · Budget

Arezzo Goldsmith Artisans

Centro

Arezzo has been a centre of goldsmithing for centuries, and its jewellers and artisan workshops keep alive the skills of […]

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Boulder

Art Parts Creative Reuse

North Boulder

Art Parts is a creative reuse centre in Boulder that collects donated art and craft materials and resells them cheaply, […]

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Buenos Aires

Arte y Esperanza

San Telmo

Why it matters: this fair-trade shop is run by an NGO that has worked with Argentina's Indigenous communities since 1986, channeling income to more than 500…

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Helsinki

Artek 2nd Cycle

The second-hand outpost of iconic Finnish design brand Artek, giving vintage Aalto stools and mid-century pieces a new life, a cornerstone of Helsinki's circular-design scene.

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Shkodër · Mid-range

Arti Zanave

Centre

A special local favourite for traditional Shkodran home cooking.

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Beirut

Artisans du Liban

Ain El Mreisseh

Artisans du Liban is a long-established cooperative promoting traditional Lebanese crafts, selling handwoven textiles, ceramics, glass, soap and copperware made […]

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Paris · Mid-range

Artisans du Monde

Multiple locations

France's fair-trade shop network, selling crafts and food that pay producers in the Global South fairly.

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Nice

Artisans du Monde Nice

Libération

Why it matters: this volunteer-run boutique is the Nice outpost of Artisans du Monde, France's pioneering fair-trade network, selling crafts and groceries from producer cooperatives paid…

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Kathmandu

Asan Market Producers

Asan

At Asan and the valleys traditional bazaars, small farmers and traders sell spices, grains, fresh produce and local goods directly, […]

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Zurich · Budget

Äss-Bar

Niederdorf

Why it matters: since 2013 this Niederdorf counter has sold baked goods 'fresh from yesterday' - unsold bread and pastries collected free from local bakeries and…

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Cairo · Budget

Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE)

Manshiyat Naser (Garbage City), Mokattam

Why it matters: founded in 1984 by philanthropist Yousriya Sawiris, the Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE) works alongside the Zabbaleen recycling community of…

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Paris · High-end

Astier de Villatte

1st Arr.

Hand-thrown black-clay ceramics finished in white glaze, all made in a historic Paris atelier.

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Budapest · Budget

Aurora

District VIII

A community house in District VIII that is bar, venue and headquarters for a cluster of Hungarian NGOs and grassroots groups, from Roma rights to refugee…

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Inari · Mid-range

Authentic Sami Duodji Craft

Inari

Sami duodji, the traditional handicraft of the indigenous Sami people, represents centuries of skill, culture and connection to nature, and […]

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Ghent · Budget

Avalon

Patershol

A long-running organic vegetarian restaurant opposite the castle, one of the pioneers of Ghent’s strong veggie scene in a city […]

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Baku · High-end

Azerkhalcha Carpet Gallery

Old City

Why it matters: Azerkhalcha's roughly 500 female artisans, aged 18 to 80 and working across 14 studios in rural Azerbaijan, hand-knot every carpet sold here, with…

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Tbilisi · Budget

Babale

Old Town

Why it matters: Babale is a social enterprise that works with children and adults with Down syndrome, who help create the whimsical clothing, textiles and homewares…

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New Orleans · Budget

Backstreet Cultural Museum

Treme

Why it matters: This small Treme museum documents the living Black cultural traditions of New Orleans, from Mardi Gras Indian suits and second-line parades to jazz…

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Konstanz · Mid-range

Baden & Bodensee Wine Producers

Lake Constance

The shores of Lake Constance, including the terraced vineyards around Meersburg across the water, form one of Germanys southernmost wine […]

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Taipei

Bagloung Bar & Grill

This Indigenous-owned eatery blends Atayal and Amis home cooking with a warm izakaya vibe. It is a rare chance in the city centre to taste Taiwan's…

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Copenhagen · Budget

Baisikeli

Vesterbro

Why it matters: Baisikeli - Swahili for 'bicycle' - is a certified B Corp social enterprise that has shipped more than 20,000 refurbished bikes to Tanzania,…

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Timișoara · Budget

Banat Local Producers

Banat

The fertile Banat countryside around Timisoara produces a wealth of local food, from fruit and vegetables to cheese, honey, plum […]

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Timișoara · Mid-range

Banat Wine Producers

Banat

The Banat region around Timisoara, including the Recas vineyards, is a notable Romanian wine area producing reds and whites on […]

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Venice · Mid-range

Banco Lotto N.10

San Polo (near Rialto)

Why it matters: founded in 2003 by the Il Cerchio social cooperative, Banco Lotto N.10 is a working tailoring atelier inside the Giudecca Women's Prison, where…

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Semarang

Bank Sampah Resik Becik

A community waste bank running since 2012, where residents trade plastic packaging and used cooking oil for cash or food […]

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Bologna · Budget

Bar Senza Nome

Porto

Why it matters: opened in 2012 by Alfonso Marrazzo and Sara Longhi, this is Italy's first bar owned and run by deaf people, and Italian sign…

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Colombo · Mid-range

Barefoot

Kollupitiya (Colombo 3)

Barefoot has been Colombo's most loved shop for over sixty years, a rambling old house on Galle Road filled with rainbow-bright handwoven cloth, a bookshop, an…

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Rome · Budget

Barikama

Various / markets

A migrant-run social cooperative founded by West-African newcomers, producing organic yogurt and vegetables and selling through Rome's solidarity-purchase groups and markets. Buying from Barikamà directly supports…

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Adelaide · Mid-range

Barossa & McLaren Vale Wineries

Barossa

The famous wine regions surrounding Adelaide, from the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale to the Adelaide Hills, are home to […]

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Hanoi · Budget

Bat Trang Craft Artisans

Bat Trang

The potters of Bat Trang village near Hanoi have practised their craft for some seven hundred years, shaping and firing […]

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Batumi · Budget

Batumi Boulevard Craft Market

Seafront

Along Batumi’s seaside boulevard, local artisans and craftspeople set out stalls selling handmade souvenirs, from Georgian cloisonné enamel jewellery and […]

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Bavarian Woodcraft Artisans

Partenkirchen

Local artisans around Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the nearby Oberammergau region produce traditional woodcarvings, nativity figures and painted crafts rooted in centuries […]

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Sarajevo

Bazerdzan

Bascarsija

Why it matters: founded in 2016 by Zana Karkin, who got tired of watching generic plastic souvenirs crowd out real Bosnian craft, this Bascarsija concept store…

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New York City · Budget

Beacon’s Closet

Williamsburg

Beloved buy-sell-trade secondhand store extending clothing's life.

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Ottawa · Budget

Beandigen Cafe

The Glebe (Lansdowne)

Why it matters: owned by Anishinaabe mother-daughter duo Paula and Jayde Naponse of Atikameksheng Anishinawbek First Nation, this Lansdowne cafe is a community hub for Indigenous…

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Chicago · Budget

beelove café

North Lawndale

Why it matters: this North Lawndale cafe is run by Sweet Beginnings, a social enterprise of the North Lawndale Employment Network that hires and trains formerly…

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Luxembourg · Budget

Beet

Ville Haute

A popular vegetarian and vegan restaurant in the old town serving colourful, health-focused bowls, salads and plant-based dishes made with […]

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Karachi · Mid-range

Behbud Creations

Zamzama, DHA Phase V

Why it matters: run by the Behbud Association, a women's welfare nonprofit working in Karachi since 1970, this Zamzama shop sells 100% handcrafted pieces made by…

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Vilnius · Budget

Beigelių Krautuvėlė (Bagel Shop)

Old Town

Why it matters: run by the Lithuanian Jewish Community on the first floor of its Pylimo street headquarters, this little bakery-cafe brought the bagel back to…

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Beirut

Beirut Re-Store Vintage

Mar Mikhael

Vintage and second-hand shops around Mar Mikhael and Gemmayzeh sell reused clothing, furniture and objects, offering a sustainable alternative to […]

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Munich · Budget

Bellevue di Monaco

Glockenbachviertel

Why it matters: run as a social cooperative, Bellevue di Monaco houses more than 40 refugees in its buildings on Müllerstrasse and runs its street-level cafe…

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Belo Horizonte · Budget

Belo Horizonte Farmers Markets

Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte hosts regular open-air feiras and farmers markets across its neighbourhoods, where growers and producers from the surrounding countryside […]

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Singapore · Mid-range

Bettr Coffee @ The Foundry

Prinsep Street

Why it matters: Bettr Coffee is a certified B Corp that trains marginalised women and at-risk youth as baristas through its own academy, reinvesting profits back…

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London · Budget

Beyond Retro

Hackney

A cavernous vintage warehouse packed with reclaimed denim, tees and party wear.

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Belgrade · Budget

Bez Ambalaze

Stari Grad

A package-free shop in central Belgrade selling grains, pulses, oils, cosmetics and cleaning products loose, so customers refill their own […]

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Sofia · Budget

Bez Opakovka

Centar

Bulgaria’s first package-free shop, selling grains, pulses, oils, cleaning products and toiletries loose so customers refill their own containers and […]

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Sigulda

Biedrība Cerību spārni

Sigulda's best-known disability charity, running day centres, group homes, rehabilitation, home care and family assistant services. The social services centre […]

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Prague · Budget

Bila Vrana

New Town

A friendly cafe-bistro (the name means “White Crow”) with a blended team of staff with and without disabilities, providing dignified jobs since 2011. Come for the…

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Turin · Mid-range

Binaria – Centro Commensale

Borgo San Paolo

Why it matters: Binaria is the 'centro commensale' of Gruppo Abele, the social organization founded in 1965 by anti-mafia priest don Luigi Ciotti, and it runs…

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Warsaw · Budget

BioBazar

Wola

BioBazar was Poland’s first certified organic market and remains a cornerstone of Warsaw’s sustainable food scene, now held at the […]

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Brisbane · Mid-range

Birrunga Gallery & Dining

Brisbane CBD

Why it matters: this is Brisbane CBD's only First Nations owned and operated gallery and cafe, founded by Wiradyuri artist Birrunga Wiradyuri as a working art…

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Portland · Budget

Bison Coffeehouse

Cully

Why it matters: opened in 2014 by Loretta Guzman, a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, this is Portland's only Native-owned coffeehouse - the beans come from…

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Skopje · Budget

Bit Pazar

Old Bazaar

Bit Pazar is Skopje’s largest and liveliest green market, a sprawling, chaotic and colourful bazaar beside the Old Town where […]

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Gothenburg · Budget

Bjorka Secondhand

Linne

Bjorka Frihet is a well-known secondhand chain with a large store on Linnegatan, selling reused clothing, furniture and household goods […]

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London · Budget

Black History Walks

Multiple areas across London

Why it matters: Black History Walks was founded by Black historian and author Tony Warner and has, since 2007, told the story of London's Black history…

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Moscow

Blagosfera Centre

A public centre for Moscow's charitable sector, hosting talks, screenings and festivals that anyone can walk in and attend. A […]

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Zurich

Blindekuh

Seefeld

Why it matters: opened in 1999 by the Blind-Liecht foundation, blindekuh was the world's first dine-in-the-dark restaurant, created to provide employment for blind and visually impaired…

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The Hague · Mid-range

Bloem

Centrum

An organic, sustainability-minded bistro and coffee spot serving wholesome, largely plant-forward dishes made with local and seasonal produce. The relaxed, […]

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Rotterdam

BlueCity

This circular-economy hub inside a former subtropical swimming pool is a local favourite for its inventive startups turning waste into new products. Visitors love its optimistic,…

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Mauritius · Mid-range

Bois Cheri Tea Plantation

Bois Cheri

Bois Cheri is the oldest and largest tea estate in Mauritius, set amid rolling green highlands in the south of […]

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Batumi · Budget

Boni Gorod Bazaar

City centre

Boni Gorod is Batumi’s main covered market, a bustling bazaar where local farmers and traders sell fresh produce, cheeses, honey, […]

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Zagreb · Budget

Booksa

Martićeva (Lower Town)

Why it matters: run since 2004 by the nonprofit Kulturtreger association, Booksa is Zagreb's living-room literary club - over 18,000 members and 500-plus visiting writers, sustained…

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Austin · Budget

BookWoman

North Loop

Why it matters: opened in 1975 as Common Woman Bookstore by a collective of 13 women, BookWoman turned 50 in January 2026 and is one of…

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Batumi

Borjgalo Ethnographic Museum

Outskirts (Khelvachauri side)

On the green edge of Batumi, this open-air museum recreates Adjarian village life with wooden houses, working models and dozens of costumed figures showing weavers, beekeepers…

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Tuzla · Budget

Bosnian Craft Cooperative

Old Town

Artisans in and around Tuzla keep alive traditional Bosnian crafts such as coppersmithing, weaving, embroidery and woodwork, often working through […]

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Sarajevo · Mid-range

Bosnian Handmade Crafts

Old Town

The traditional workshops of Sarajevo’s Bascarsija keep centuries-old crafts alive, from coppersmithing and kazaz filigree to woodwork and textiles, often […]

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Boston · Budget

Boston Building Resources Reuse Center

Roxbury Crossing

The Reuse Center at Boston Building Resources is a nonprofit salvage shop in Roxbury Crossing selling rescued cabinetry, fixtures, lighting […]

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Busan · Budget

Bosu-dong Book Street

Bosu-dong, Jung-gu

Why it matters: this alley of secondhand bookshops was started by North Korean refugees selling magazines off cardboard boxes when Busan was the wartime capital, and…

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Lugano · Budget

Bottega del Mondo Lugano

Quartiere Maghetti

Why it matters: Lugano went two years without a fair-trade shop until this Bottega del Mondo opened in the Quartiere Maghetti on 1 June 2021, staffed…

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Boulder

Boulder County Farmers Market

Central Boulder

The Boulder County Farmers Market, held along 13th Street beside Central Park, is one of the countrys best-regarded markets, selling […]

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Boulder

Boulder Thrift and Consignment

Central Boulder

Boulders thrift and consignment shops sell quality second-hand clothing, outdoor gear, books and homeware, offering a sustainable alternative to buying […]

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Quebec City

Boutique Awen’ (Tourisme Wendake)

An Indigenous-owned boutique in Wendake, the urban Huron-Wendat community just north of downtown, selling authentic First Nations crafts, art and products alongside the Huron-Wendat Museum. Buying…

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Dubrovnik

Boutique Ayla

A slow-fashion boutique making timeless pieces from 100 percent natural fabrics, with a focus on linen and a sustainable, low-waste ethos.

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Brasov · Mid-range

Brasserie Bio Carpathia

Old Town

Why it matters: this Old Town brasserie is the storefront of the Bio Carpathia Cooperative - 34 certified organic farmers whose mountain dairy, meat and eggs…

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Bucharest · Budget

Bread & Breakfast Hostel

Old Town / Carol Park

Why it matters: run by the CONCORDIA Foundation since 2017, this old-town hostel gives disadvantaged young people - many aging out of state care - paid…

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Breda · Budget

Breda Weekly Market

Centrum

Several times a week the Grote Markt fills with the stalls of Bredas open-air market, where regional growers, cheesemakers, fishmongers […]

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San Francisco · Mid-range

Brenda’s French Soul Food

Tenderloin

Why it matters: Brenda's is the work of chef-owner Brenda Buenviaje, a Filipina-American raised in New Orleans who built a devoted following for her Creole and…

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Beijing · High-end

Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu

Beigou Village, Mutianyu

Why it matters: American-Chinese couple Jim Spear and Liang Tang converted a derelict glazed-tile factory in Beigou Village into this 25-room retreat expressly to create jobs…

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Zagreb · Budget

Britanski trg

Lower Town

Britanski trg, or British Square, is a leafy Lower Town square best known for its long-running antiques and flea market. […]

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London · Budget

Brixton Village

Brixton

A covered market of independent traders and global kitchens at the heart of Brixton.

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Utrecht · Mid-range

Broei

Centrum

A sustainability-focused restaurant, bakery and cultural space on the Oudegracht that works with local, seasonal produce and provides training and […]

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New York City · Mid-range

Brooklyn Grange

Brooklyn Navy Yard

The world's largest rooftop soil farms; tours, CSA and products.

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Breda · Mid-range

Brownies&downies Breda

Centrum

Why it matters: part of the Dutch Brownies&downies network, this cheerful lunchroom is staffed by people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, who run the…

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Budva

Budva Green Market Producers

Central Budva

At Budvas green market and roadside stands, small Montenegrin producers sell honey, olive oil, cheese, cured meats and homemade rakija, […]

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Marseille

Bureau des Guides du GR2013

Saint-Antoine (15th)

Why it matters: this non-profit, co-founded in 2014 by Julie De Muer, Loic Magnant, Baptiste Lanaspeze and Alexandre Field, is the collective of artist-walkers behind the…

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Istanbul · Mid-range

By Retro

Beyoğlu

By Retro is a beloved vintage and second-hand emporium near İstiklal in Beyoğlu, spread over several floors packed with retro […]

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Bangkok

Cabbages & Condoms

A restaurant and social enterprise whose profits fund sexual-health and community education across Thailand, serving solid Thai food in a quirky, memorable setting.

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Ljubljana · Budget

Cafe Čokl

Old Town

Why it matters: owner Tine Čokl discovered fair-trade coffee in 2012 and built the city's most rigorous sourcing around it - importing raw, unroasted fair-trade beans,…

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Miami · Mid-range

Cafe La Trova

Little Havana

Why it matters: Cafe La Trova is the vision of Cuban-born maestro cantinero Julio Cabrera, who keeps alive the flamboyant Havana bartending tradition he learned back…

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Tbilisi · Budget

Cafe Mziuri

Vake

Why it matters: this cafe tucked into Vake's beloved Mziuri Park is a social enterprise whose profits go straight back into maintaining the park - and…

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Kolkata · Budget

Cafe Positive

Southern Avenue

India's first cafe run entirely by HIV-positive youth, opened in 2018 in a 120-square-foot Jodhpur Park garage after landlords across the city refused the team space.…

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New Orleans · Budget

Cafe Reconcile

Central City

Why it matters: Cafe Reconcile is a nonprofit that trains young people from underserved neighborhoods in restaurant and hospitality work, with your lunch tab supporting the…

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Nashville · Mid-range

Cafe Roze

East Nashville

Why it matters: Cafe Roze is a woman-owned neighborhood cafe led by chef Julia Jaksic, serving thoughtful, produce-forward food from morning coffee through evening cocktails. It's…

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Copenhagen · Budget

Café Sonja

Vesterbro

Why it matters: run by Settlementet, a Vesterbro nonprofit founded in 1911, Café Sonja has provided employment for people with physical and social challenges for more…

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Prague · Budget

Cafe Therapy

New Town

The Czech Republic's first work-integration social enterprise, opened in 2005, employing and retraining people rebuilding their lives after addiction or prison. A warm cafe-restaurant where a…

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Lafayette · Budget

Cajun & Zydeco Music Community

Acadiana

Music is the lifeblood of Acadiana, and Lafayette supports a vibrant community of Cajun and zydeco musicians, instrument makers and […]

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Lafayette · Budget

Cajun Food Producers

Acadiana

The meat markets, smokehouses and small producers of the Lafayette area craft the boudin, andouille, cracklins and Cajun seasonings that […]

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Port Elizabeth

Calabash Tours

A pioneering, Fair Trade in Tourism-accredited operator running responsible township and cultural tours, with proceeds supporting community projects through the […]

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Hoi An

Cam Thanh Basket Weavers

Cam Thanh

In the coconut-palm water-coconut groves of Cam Thanh near Hoi An, local communities weave the round bamboo basket boats used […]

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Quito · Mid-range

Camari

Santa Clara

Why it matters: founded in 1981 by the FEPP as Ecuador's pioneering fair-trade retailer, Camari markets crafts and food from roughly 15,000 small-producer families across 18…

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Bologna · Budget

Camilla Emporio di Comunità

Bologna

Camilla is a participatory community cooperative supermarket in Bologna, run by and for its members on a not-for-profit basis. Shoppers […]

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Guangzhou · Mid-range

Cantonese Craft & Embroidery

Liwan

Guangzhou has a proud heritage of traditional crafts, from the intricate Cantonese embroidery known as Yue embroidery to ivory-style carving, […]

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Lugano · Mid-range

Canvetto Luganese

Molino Nuovo

Why it matters: reopened in December 2000 by Fondazione Diamante - a Ticino foundation founded in 1978 that accompanies over 600 people with disabilities - this…

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Luxembourg · Budget

Caritas Kleederkescht

Ville Haute

A charity second-hand shop run by Caritas Luxembourg, selling donated clothes and goods to fund social projects and support people […]

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Rome · Budget

Casa Scalabrini 634

Various

Since 2015 this welcoming house has been a Rome reference point for refugee integration, hosting families and young people in semi-autonomy and running events, shared meals…

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Naples

Casa Tolentino

Quartieri Spagnoli

Why it matters: run by young people from the Quartieri Spagnoli through the San Nicola da Tolentino social cooperative (a 2014 spin-off of the same La…

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Milan · Budget

Cascina Cuccagna

Porta Romana

Cascina Cuccagna is a restored 18th-century farmhouse near Porta Romana, revived by a community association as a cultural and social […]

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Turin · Budget

Cascina Roccafranca

Mirafiori

A restored farmhouse in the Mirafiori Nord district reborn as one of Turin’s flagship case del quartiere, the neighbourhood community […]

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Turin · Mid-range

CASO Bistrot Sociale

San Salvario

Why it matters: CASO is a social bistro inside the Lombroso 16 cultural hub in San Salvario, created to give real jobs to people who struggle…

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Naples · Budget

Catacombe di San Gennaro

Rione Sanita

The Catacombs of San Gennaro are an early-Christian burial complex beneath the Rione Sanita, managed by the youth cooperative La […]

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Naples · Budget

Catacombs of San Gennaro

Rione Sanità

Why it matters: since 2006, the young people of the local La Paranza social cooperative have run these ancient catacombs, turning tourism revenue into 56 jobs…

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Lugano · Budget

CATISHOP.CH – Caritas Ticino

Pregassona

Why it matters: run by Caritas Ticino - an anti-poverty association founded in 1942 - this second-hand shop doubles as an occupational programme, staffed by people…

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Paris · Mid-range

Causses

9th Arr.

A quality grocer and café championing small, local, organic producers over industrial food.

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León · Budget

Cecina de Leon Producers

Leon

Cecina de Leon, the region’s prized air-dried, smoked cured beef, holds protected geographical status and is one of the great […]

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Adelaide · Budget

Central Market Producers

CBD

The Adelaide Central Market brings together growers, artisans and small producers from across South Australia selling fresh, seasonal and often […]

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Hoi An

Central Market Producers

Ancient Town

At Hoi Ans central market and surrounding stalls, local farmers, fishers and food makers sell fresh produce, herbs, seafood and […]

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Paris · High-end

Centre Commercial

10th Arr.

A concept store of ethical, sustainably made fashion and goods - founded by the people behind Veja.

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Moscow · Budget

Charity Shop

Central Moscow

More than a second-hand store, Charity Shop is a social enterprise in central Moscow where donated clothes get a second […]

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Bangkok · Budget

Chatuchak Weekend Market

Chatuchak

One of the worlds largest weekend markets, Chatuchak spreads over 35 acres with some 15,000 stalls selling handicrafts, clothing, art, […]

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Miami · Budget

Chef Creole Seasoned Kitchen

Little Haiti

Why it matters: Chef Creole is the creation of Haitian-born Wilkinson Sejour, who built it up from Little Haiti roots into a local institution and stays…

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Punta Cana

ChocoMuseo Punta Cana

ChocoMuseo turns Dominican cacao into hands-on fun, with bean-to-bar workshops where you make your own chocolate from scratch. Visitors love learning how local growers' beans become…

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London · Mid-range

Choosing Keeping

Seven Dials

An exquisite stationery shop championing traditional, small-batch European makers.

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Penang · Budget

Chowrasta Local Producers

George Town

The markets of George Town, led by Chowrasta, bring together small traders and producers selling local nutmeg products, preserved fruits, […]

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Sibiu · Budget

Cibin Market

Lower Town

The Cibin Market is Sibiu’s traditional farmers market, a lively and colourful place where growers and producers from the surrounding […]

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Porto · Mid-range

Circus Network

Cedofeita (Art District)

In the heart of Portos Art District on Rua do Rosario, Circus Network is a gallery and shop championing urban […]

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Penang · Budget

Clan Jetties Community

Weld Quay

The clan jetty communities on Weld Quay have lived over the water for generations, and today residents balance daily life […]

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Dubrovnik

Clara Stones

A Dubrovnik jeweller crafting ethical, sustainable pieces from certified Adriatic coral, each handmade by master artisans with a certificate of origin.

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Belfast · Budget

Clifton House

North Belfast

Why it matters: opened in 1774 by the Belfast Charitable Society - founded in 1752 and still going - this Georgian building was the city's original…

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Melbourne

Clothing The Gaps

An Aboriginal-owned and led clothing label with a Brunswick storefront, using apparel to fund and campaign on First Nations health. […]

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Cluj-Napoca · Budget

Cofeels

Centru

Why it matters: opened in 2021 by Lucian Butnaru as Cluj's first social cafe, Cofeels employs people with disabilities - its operating company, Eyes Love Coffee,…

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Port-au-Prince

Comité Artisanal Haïtien

Fifty years of fair-trade organising behind the cut-oil-drum metalwork Haiti is known for, and for many members the only income […]

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Seattle · Mid-range

Communion Restaurant & Bar

Central District

Why it matters: Communion is the restaurant of Black chef Kristi Brown, opened in the historically Black Central District as a gathering place for a community…

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Austin

Community First! Village

East Austin

Why it matters: this 51-acre master-planned community, opened in 2015 by Austin nonprofit Mobile Loaves & Fishes, is home to 440 formerly chronically homeless neighbors -…

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Lisbon · Mid-range

Companhia Portugueza do Chá

Cais do Sodré

A jewel-box tea house blending teas, including Portugal’s own Azores harvest.

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Quebec City

Comptoir Emmaüs

A long-running social-economy second-hand shop, furniture, clothing, books and bric-a-brac, run on the Emmaüs model where sales fund community reintegration and give goods a second life.…

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Da Nang

Con Market Producers

Hai Chau

At Con Market and the citys other traditional markets, small vendors and producers sell fresh regional produce, herbs, dried goods […]

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Amsterdam · Mid-range

Conscious Hotels

Vondelpark / Westerpark / Museumplein

Why it matters: Conscious Hotels is a small Amsterdam-grown group built around sustainability rather than a global chain, with Green Key Gold certification at every property,…

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Munich · Mid-range

Conviva im Blauen Haus

Altstadt

Why it matters: inside the Münchner Kammerspiele theatre, Conviva is an inclusive restaurant run by the Munich cooperative cba, where a large share of the team…

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Rio-de-janeiro · Mid-range

Coopa-Roca

Centro

Why it matters: founded in 1987 by Maria Teresa Leal (with roots reaching back to 1981), Coopa-Roca is a textile cooperative built to let women in…

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Porto · Budget

Coracao Alecrim

Cedofeita

A bohemian little concept store in Cedofeita, Coracao Alecrim gathers sustainable, ethically made and vintage pieces under one roof, from […]

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Lisbon · Mid-range

Cortiço & Netos

Anjos

Four brothers selling discontinued Portuguese azulejo tiles saved from being lost forever.

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Nice · Budget

Cours Saleya Market

Vieux Nice

The Cours Saleya market is the vibrant, beating heart of old Nice, a broad pedestrian square that hosts a famous […]

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Sao Paulo · Budget

Cozinha Ocupacao 9 de Julho

Bela Vista

Every Sunday, the ground floor of a nine-story occupied building in Bela Vista turns into one of Sao Paulo's most talked-about lunch spots, where residents of…

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Beau-bassin-rose-hill

Craft Aid Mauritius Shop

Rose Hill

Craft Aid is a Mauritian social enterprise that employs and trains people with disabilities, producing handmade crafts, model ships, cards […]

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Mumbai

Creative Handicrafts

This fair-trade social enterprise trains and employs women from Mumbai's marginalised communities. Shoppers feel good buying its ethically made clothing and crafts, knowing each purchase supports…

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New Orleans · Budget

Crescent City Farmers Market

Uptown / citywide

Why it matters: Run by the nonprofit Market Umbrella, these markets connect small regional farmers, fishers and food makers directly with the community and support local…

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Chania

Cretan Herb and Honey Stalls

City Centre

Cretan mountain herbs, wild honey, herbal teas and natural cosmetics are sold at market stalls and small shops in Chania, […]

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Chania

Cretan Olive Oil and Raki

Old Town

Specialist shops in Chania sell premium Cretan extra-virgin olive oil, raki and herbal products from small producers and cooperatives across […]

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Šibenik · Budget

Croatian Handicraft Cooperative

Old Town

Artisan cooperatives in Šibenik keep traditional Dalmatian crafts alive, from the filigree Šibenik button and lacework to ceramics and hand-woven […]

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Porto · Mid-range

CRU Creative Hub

Cedofeita

CRU is a creative hub and concept store gathering around fifty Portuguese brands under one roof, from independent jewellery and […]

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San Francisco · Mid-range

Cruisin’ the Castro Walking Tours

The Castro

Why it matters: Cruisin' the Castro has been women-owned and operated since 1989, one of the longest-running walking tours of San Francisco's most storied LGBTQ neighborhood.…

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Nicosia · Budget

Cypriot Food Producers

Nicosia

Cyprus is famous for products such as halloumi cheese, Commandaria wine, carob, olive oil and honey, made by farmers and […]

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Da Nang

Da Nang Craft Cooperatives

An Thuong

Shops and cooperatives around Da Nang sell Vietnamese handicrafts including silk, lacquerware, embroidery, conical hats and bamboo goods made by […]

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Yerevan · Budget

Dalan Art Gallery & Cafe

Kentron

A gallery, cafe and craft shop in a courtyard off Abovyan Street, showing work by Armenian artists and selling ceramics, […]

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Šibenik · Budget

Dalmatian Olive Oil Producers

Old Town

The Šibenik region has a centuries-old olive-growing tradition, with family groves producing award-winning extra-virgin olive oil on the karst slopes. […]

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Abu-dhabi · Budget

Date Market Producers

Mina

Dates are central to Emirati culture and hospitality, and the date market at Mina brings together sellers offering countless varieties […]

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Paris · Mid-range

day by day

Multiple locations

A zero-waste grocer selling everything loose - bring your own container and buy exactly what you need.

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Ghent · Budget

De Centrale

Centrum

An intercultural arts centre near the old harbour hosting world-music concerts, festivals, workshops and community projects that bring together Ghent’s […]

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Rotterdam

De Groene Passage

This sustainable shopping arcade gathers a fair-trade Wereldwinkel, an organic bulk supermarket and a vegetarian restaurant under one roof. Conscious shoppers love ticking off ethical errands…

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Amman · Mid-range

Dead Sea & Local Producers

Amman

Jordanian producers harvest the mineral-rich resources of the Dead Sea and the countrys farms to make natural cosmetics, olive oil, […]

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Portland · Budget

Deadstock Coffee

Old Town Chinatown

Why it matters: founded in 2015 by former Nike shoe developer Ian Williams, this Black-owned sneaker-culture coffee shop set out to make specialty coffee feel welcoming…

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Ploiești · Mid-range

Dealu Mare Wine Producers

Dealu Mare

The Dealu Mare region north of Ploiesti is one of Romanias most important wine areas, its sunny hillsides producing acclaimed […]

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Tirana

Destil Creative Hub & Gallery

A creative hub blending café, gallery, coworking and events that champions Tirana's independent artists and makers. Regulars love it as a relaxed, community-minded space to work,…

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Port-au-Prince

Deux Mains

Sandals and leather goods cut from reclaimed tyres and hides by a workforce of Haitian women paid a living wage, […]

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Kathmandu · Mid-range

Dhukuti

Kupondole

Run by the Association for Craft Producers, Dhukuti is a four-storey fair-trade emporium representing hundreds of low-income Nepali artisans, most […]

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Hamburg

Dialoghaus Hamburg

Blind and deaf guides lead every experience at this Speicherstadt social enterprise, where around half the workforce lives with a […]

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Hong Kong

Dialogue in the Dark

Cheung Sha Wan

Why it matters: co-founded in 2008 by social entrepreneurs Patrick Cheung and KK Tse, this is one of Hong Kong's most celebrated social enterprises - visually…

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Amsterdam · Mid-range

Dignita

Various

A trio of lovely all-day brunch spots where 100% of the profit funds training programmes for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. Organic, locally sourced food…

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Hong Kong · Budget

Dignity Kitchen

Mong Kok

Why it matters: opened in 2019 by Singaporean social entrepreneur Koh Seng-Choon, this Mong Kok hawker food court trains and employs differently-abled and disadvantaged Hongkongers -…

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Singapore · Budget

Dignity Kitchen

Boon Keng

Why it matters: founded in 2010 by social entrepreneur Koh Seng Choon, this Boon Keng hawker centre runs all seven of its stalls with differently-abled and…

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Delhi · Budget

Dilli Haat INA

INA

Why it matters: since 1994 this craft bazaar has handed its stalls to artisans registered with the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), rotating them every 15 days at…

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Kobe · Budget

Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution

HAT Kobe

Why it matters: established in April 2002 by Hyogo Prefecture to preserve and pass on what the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake taught a city that lost…

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Bratislava · Budget

Dobry trh

Old Town

Dobry trh, the Good Market, is a much-loved community market held periodically in Bratislava, often at the Old Market Hall […]

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New Orleans · Mid-range

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant

Treme

Why it matters: This is one of the country's most storied Black-owned restaurants, opened in 1941 and shaped for decades by Leah Chase, who fed civil…

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Philadelphia · Mid-range

Down North Pizza

Strawberry Mansion

Why it matters: founded by Muhammad Abdul-Hadi and open since March 2021, this Strawberry Mansion pizzeria hires only people who have been through the justice system…

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Amman · Budget

Downtown Local Producers

Downtown

The markets of downtown Amman bring together farmers, spice sellers and small traders offering fresh produce, herbs, olives, nuts and […]

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Phoenix · Budget

Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market

Downtown

Why it matters: this Saturday market is run by Community Food Connections, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 to support small Arizona farms and make fresh…

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Ljubljana · Mid-range

Druga Violina

Old Town

Why it matters: opened in summer 2012 by the Dolfke Boštjančič Centre (CUDV), this Stari trg gostilna is staffed by adults with intellectual disabilities who train…

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Split

Društvo Crvenog križa Split

The city's Red Cross branch runs Split's everyday safety net: food and clothing distribution, social and health programmes, and first […]

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Split

Društvo Marjan

Founded in 1903 to plant and defend the Marjan pine forest, this citizens' society still campaigns against felling and building […]

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Dubai

Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project

A conservation programme run with Dubai's Wildlife Protection Office that has treated and returned thousands of sea turtles to the […]

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Inari · Mid-range

Duodji Shop (Sami Duodji) at Sajos

Inari village (Sajos)

Why it matters: run by the Sami crafts association Sami Duodji, this shop inside the Sajos cultural centre sells only pieces carrying the Sami Duodji trademark…

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Bangkok

Earthtone

A Bangkok sustainable-fashion label using organic, recycled and fair-trade fabrics and supporting small-batch local makers, part of the city's growing ethical-design scene.

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Kobe · Budget

EAT LOCAL KOBE Farmers Market

Sannomiya

EAT LOCAL KOBE is a much-loved farmers market and community initiative that connects the city’s residents and visitors directly with […]

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Barcelona · Mid-range

Eco Boutique Hostal Grau

El Raval (Ciutat Vella)

Why it matters: Hostal Grau has been in the Grau family since the 1960s, and when the current generation renovated it they rebuilt it as a…

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Gothenburg · Mid-range

Eco Design & Fair-Trade Shops

Inom Vallgraven

The Magasinsgatan quarter and surrounding streets host a growing number of shops focused on sustainable Scandinavian design, organic materials, fair-trade […]

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Chișinău · Budget

EcoLocal Farmers Market

Centru

Why it matters: founded in 2018 by a nonprofit association of eco and artisan producers, this is Chisinau's only true farmers market - around 80 small-scale…

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Rotterdam

Ecomondo

This independent eco shop is a neighbourhood favourite for low-packaging groceries, natural cosmetics and greener household goods. Regulars appreciate its practical, no-fuss approach to sustainable living.

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Barcelona · Budget

Economat (Cooperative Supermarket)

Various

The biggest cooperative supermarket in Barcelona, member-owned and running for over a decade with around 700 family members. Shopping here supports dignified wages and a fairer,…

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Paris · High-end

Eden Lodge Paris

11th arrondissement (Bastille side)

Why it matters: Eden Lodge is an eco-luxury property built around a zero-carbon promise, powered by solar and wood-pellet energy in a timber structure, and recognised…

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San Francisco · Mid-range

Edible Excursions

Ferry Building, North Beach, Mission & Japantown

Why it matters: Edible Excursions is a woman-run business, started by Lisa Rogovin in 2004 and locally owned ever since. The tours walk you through neighborhoods…

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Chișinău

EduJoc

Centru

Why it matters: EduJoc is a registered Moldovan social enterprise with a simple mission - that every child in Moldova has at least one educational toy…

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Singapore · Budget

Eighteen Chefs

Bugis

Why it matters: founded in 2007 by ex-offender Benny Se Teo, this affordable Western-food chain builds its social mission into its franchise agreements - every outlet,…

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Madrid · Budget

El Fogon Verde

Centro

A worker-owned cooperative restaurant built on agroecology, sourcing from local eco-friendly producers and run by assembly with equal pay, including members who came to Madrid as…

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Caracas

El Hatillo Artisan Crafts

El Hatillo

The workshops and shops of El Hatillo sell handmade Venezuelan crafts, from woven hammocks and ceramics to folk art and […]

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San Francisco · Budget

El Rio

Mission District

Why it matters: El Rio has been queer-owned and operated since 1978 and, by its own account, throws more than 150 benefit events a year for…

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Miami · Mid-range

El Titan de Bronze

Little Havana

Why it matters: This small-batch cigar factory is owned by Sandy Cobas, a Cuban immigrant woman who has kept production on Calle Ocho since 1995 rather…

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Tartu · Budget

Elektriteater

Kesklinn

Why it matters: Tartu is the birthplace of Estonian cinema, and Elektriteater - an independent single-screen art-house that inherited its name from the country's first permanent…

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Lisbon · Mid-range

Embaixada

Príncipe Real

A neo-Moorish palace turned concept mall of independent Portuguese designers and makers.

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Abu-dhabi · Budget

Emirati Craft & Heritage

Breakwater

At the Heritage Village and cultural centres, Emirati artisans keep alive traditional crafts such as weaving, palm-frond work, pottery and […]

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New York City · Mid-range

Emma’s Torch

Carroll Gardens

A nonprofit restaurant giving refugees a paid culinary apprenticeship.

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Paris · Budget

Emmaüs

Multiple locations

The charity-secondhand movement whose shops fund jobs and housing for people rebuilding their lives.

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Helsinki

Emmaus Helsinki

A non-profit second-hand store selling clothes, books and furniture, where your purchases support the organisation's social and solidarity work.

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Uppsala · Budget

Emmaus Secondhand

Centre

Uppsala has a strong culture of secondhand and charity shops, led by well-known social enterprises such as Emmaus and the […]

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Paris · High-end

Empreintes Paris

Le Marais

A four-floor concept store devoted to French métiers d'art, selling work straight from artisan makers.

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Isfahan

Enamel and Khatam Artisans

Qeysarie

Isfahans mastercraftsmen produce exquisite mina enamelware and khatam marquetry, intricate inlaid work using tiny pieces of wood, bone and metal, […]

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Yerevan · Budget

Envoy Hostel & Tours

Kentron

Why it matters: Envoy has run Yerevan's best-known hostel since 2005, and giving back is built into the business - it employs and trains locals, creates…

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Thessaloniki · Mid-range

Ergon Agora

City Centre

Ergon Agora is a celebrated deli, market and restaurant in Thessaloniki that champions small Greek producers, showcasing artisanal cheeses, cured […]

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Curitiba

Erva-Mate Producers

Curitiba

Parana is the heartland of erva-mate, the herb used for the traditional chimarrao and terere drinks, and Curitiba shops sell […]

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Barcelona · Budget

Espigoladors

Various

A pioneering Catalan social enterprise fighting food waste - gleaning unharvested and “imperfect” produce and turning it into jams and preserves under the Es Im-perfect label,…

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Espoo · Budget

Espoo Flea Markets

Espoo

Espoo’s flea markets and second-hand shops are a treasure trove for bargain hunters and a cornerstone of the city’s strong […]

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Brisbane · Budget

Espresso Train Cafe

Nundah

Why it matters: opened in 2003, this is Australia's longest-running social enterprise cafe, run by the Nundah Community Enterprises Co-operative that eight people with intellectual disability…

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Seattle · Budget

Estelita’s Library

Central District

Why it matters: Estelita's Library is a justice-focused, Black-owned community bookstore and free lending library founded by Edwin Lindo, built around social justice, ethnic studies and…

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Catania · Mid-range

Etna Wine & Local Vineyards

Etna

The volcanic slopes of Mount Etna produce distinctive wines from indigenous grapes such as Nerello Mascalese and Carricante, grown by […]

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Toronto · Budget

Evergreen Brick Works

Don Valley / Todmorden

Why it matters: Evergreen Brick Works is Canada's first large-scale community environmental centre - a derelict brick factory and quarry reborn by the Evergreen nonprofit into…

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Bologna · Budget

ExAequo Bottega del Mondo

Centro Storico

Why it matters: run by the ExAequo social cooperative since 1993, this is Bologna's original fair-trade shop, stocking food, crafts and textiles from producer cooperatives that…

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Cluj-Napoca · Budget

Fabrica de Pensule

Marasti

The Fabrica de Pensule, or Paintbrush Factory, is a former industrial building in Cluj-Napoca transformed into a pioneering independent art […]

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Lisbon · Mid-range

Fábrica Sant’Ana

Chiado

A tile workshop hand-painting azulejos by the same methods since 1741.

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Sofia · Budget

Fabrika Daga

Centar

A social-enterprise cafe and workshop that trains and employs people with intellectual disabilities, giving them meaningful work in a welcoming […]

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San Francisco · Budget

Fabulosa Books

Castro

Why it matters: Fabulosa is an LGBTQ-owned bookshop in the heart of the Castro, and it runs Books Not Bans, a program that ships queer titles…

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Aalborg · Budget

Fællesskabets Butik

Aalborg Centrum

Why it matters: this Kirkens Korshær shop sells ceramics, sewing, woodwork and metalwork made by socially vulnerable people at the charity's Restrup Kærvej work community -…

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Cardiff · Budget

Fair Do’s Fairtrade Shop

Cathays

Cardiff’s long-running fair-trade shop on City Road, selling ethically sourced coffee, chocolate, crafts and gifts that support producers in developing […]

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Phoenix · Budget

Fair Trade Cafe

Roosevelt Row

Why it matters: founded in 2007 by former teacher Stephanie Vasquez, this is the longest-standing Latina-owned cafe in Phoenix - and every cup is fair-trade sourced.…

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Cairo · Mid-range

Fair Trade Egypt

Zamalek

Why it matters: launched in 1998 as Egypt's first fair-trade organization, this Zamalek nonprofit links dozens of artisan groups across the country to a fair market,…

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Kathmandu

Fair Trade Handicraft Cooperatives

Kathmandu

Kathmandu has a strong fair-trade movement, with cooperatives and shops selling handmade felt, textiles, paper, jewellery and crafts produced by […]

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Uppsala · Mid-range

Fair Trade Shop Globalen

Centrum

Why it matters: run since 1984 by a non-profit volunteer association, Globalen is Sweden's largest Fair Trade shop - more than 80% of its stock is…

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Beau-bassin-rose-hill

Fair-Trade Craft Cooperative

Beau-Bassin

Fair-trade craft cooperatives in the twin town bring together local makers producing baskets, jewellery and homeware from natural and recycled […]

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Miami · Mid-range

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Coral Gables

Why it matters: Fairchild is a nonprofit dedicated to tropical plant conservation, education, and research, running efforts like the Million Orchid Project to reintroduce native orchids…

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New York City · High-end

Family Meal at Blue Hill

Greenwich Village

Dan Barber's farm-to-table flagship sourcing from Blue Hill Farm & Stone Barns.

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Seattle · Mid-range

FareStart Restaurant

Denny Triangle

Why it matters: FareStart is a Seattle nonprofit that runs its downtown restaurant as a hands-on culinary job-training program for people who have faced homelessness, poverty…

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Rio-de-janeiro · Mid-range

Favela Tour – Marcelo Armstrong

Rocinha & Vila Canoas

Why it matters: Marcelo Armstrong pioneered favela tourism in Rio in 1992, and roughly a quarter of every tour's price still goes to fund two community…

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Sao Paulo · Budget

Feira Benedito Calixto

Pinheiros

The Benedito Calixto fair is a much-loved weekly market held each Saturday in the Pinheiros district, where local artisans, antique […]

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Rio-de-janeiro · Budget

Feira Hippie de Ipanema

Ipanema

The Feira Hippie de Ipanema is a beloved open-air arts and crafts fair held every Sunday in Ipanema’s Praca General […]

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Enontekiö · Budget

Fell Nature & Sustainability

Hetta

The fragile arctic environment around Enontekio, from the fells of Pallas to the tundra of Kilpisjarvi, depends on responsible tourism […]

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Addis Ababa

Fendika Cultural Center

Meskel Square

Why it matters: dancer Melaku Belay turned this legendary azmari bet into a cultural institution that pays traditional musicians and dancers monthly salaries instead of leaving…

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Buenos Aires · Budget

Feria de Mataderos

Mataderos

Why it matters: founded in 1986 to keep gaucho and provincial folk culture alive in the capital, this community fair opened its 40th-anniversary season in 2026…

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Buenos Aires · Budget

Feria de San Telmo

San Telmo

The Feria de San Telmo is a beloved Sunday market that fills the cobbled streets and Plaza Dorrego of the […]

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Istanbul · Mid-range

Feriköy Organic Market

Şişli

The Feriköy Organic Market is Istanbul’s premier certified-organic bazaar, held every Saturday in a covered car park in the Bomonti […]

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San Francisco · Mid-range

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Embarcadero

Why it matters: Running since 1993 and operated by the nonprofit Foodwise, this market exists to link city shoppers directly with California's sustainable growers and food…

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Helsinki · Budget

Fida Lahetystori

City centre

Fida runs a chain of charity second-hand shops across Helsinki, selling donated clothes, homeware, books and furniture at low prices. […]

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Arezzo · Budget

Fiera Antiquaria Producers

Centro

The famous monthly antiques fair and the markets of Arezzo bring together dealers, artisans and small traders selling antiques, crafts […]

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Bergen · Budget

Fish Market Local Producers

Torget

Bergens fish market brings together fishers, farmers and small producers selling fresh seafood, berries, cheese and local goods directly to […]

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Da Nang

Fishing Village Seafood

Tho Quang

Da Nangs working fishing harbours and coastal villages supply the citys famous seafood, and buying directly from local fishers and […]

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Bergen · Mid-range

Fjord & Farm Producers

Hardanger

The fjords and valleys around Bergen, including nearby Hardanger, are home to farms and orchards producing apples, cider, cheese, honey […]

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Port-au-Prince

FOKAL

Haiti's most durable cultural foundation: libraries, debate clubs, theatre and the Monique Calixte library, still programming week by week. Check […]

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Baku · Mid-range

Folk Art Baku

Old City

Why it matters: this Old City shop has spent over a decade connecting travelers directly with Azerbaijani artisans, paying rural producers and craftspeople from the country's…

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Copenhagen · Budget

Folkehuset Absalon

Vesterbro

Folkehuset Absalon is a community house in a former church on Vesterbro, reimagined as a colourful gathering place that fights […]

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Rovaniemi · Budget

Forestry Museum of Lapland

Poykkola

Why it matters: run by a local museum association rather than the state, this labour-of-love museum preserves the story of Lapland's logging camps and log-floating era…

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Athens · Budget

Forget Me Not

Plaka

A gem of a shop in Plaka championing contemporary Greek design - witty, beautifully made objects, homeware and gifts from independent local designers and makers. A…

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Lagos · Budget

Freedom Park Lagos

Lagos Island

Why it matters: this was Her Majesty's Broad Street Prison, where Nigeria's independence heroes were jailed under colonial rule - reborn as a memorial and community…

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Miami · Budget

Freedom Tower

Downtown Miami

Why it matters: Often called the 'Ellis Island of the South,' the Freedom Tower served as El Refugio, where the federal Cuban Assistance Program processed and…

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Zurich

FREITAG Flagship Store

Zürich West

Why it matters: FREITAG pioneered upcycling before it had a name - every bag is cut from used truck tarpaulins, and the flagship 'tower' itself is…

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Oslo · Budget

Fretex Grunerlokka

Grunerlokka

Fretex is Norway largest chain of charity shops, run by the Salvation Army, and its curated Grunerlokka store on Olaf […]

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Marseille · Budget

Friche la Belle de Mai

Belle de Mai

Why it matters: this 45,000 sq m former Seita tobacco factory has been run since 2007 as a SCIC - a cooperative where every member, from…

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Quebec City

Friperie du Café Rencontre

A thrift shop run by a downtown social-enterprise community organisation, where proceeds fund its soup kitchen and services for people in need. Second-hand clothing and goods…

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Oslo · Mid-range

Froken Dianas Salonger

Grunerlokka

In a green shopfront on Markveien, Froken Dianas Salonger has championed slow fashion since 2008, mixing hand-picked vintage clothing, jewellery […]

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Vancouver · Mid-range

Front and Company

Mount Pleasant

A Main Street institution, Front and Company is a much-loved consignment and vintage store where carefully curated second-hand clothing sits […]

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Punta Cana

Fundación Grupo Puntacana

This pioneering foundation has shaped sustainable tourism here for decades, running coral-reef restoration across dozens of coastal sites plus health and education programmes. Travellers value the…

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Targu Mures

Fundatia Buckner Romania

A well-established charity based in Targu Mures working in child and family welfare – foster care, family support and poverty […]

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Targu Mures

Fundatia Comunitara Mures

The Mures Community Foundation channels local giving into grassroots projects and runs the popular annual Swimathon charity swim, rallying the […]

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Targu Mures

Fundatia Transilvana Alpha

A pioneering local foundation with over 25 years supporting people with disabilities, running day centres and sheltered workshops that give […]

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Sevilla · Budget

Gallo Rojo

San Julian (Casco Antiguo)

Part cultural factory, part neighborhood living room, Gallo Rojo fills a former convent-area warehouse in San Julian with jazz jams, art shows, coworking desks and craft…

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Busan · Budget

Gamcheon Culture Village

Saha

A hillside maze of rainbow houses, murals and tiny galleries.

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Busan · Budget

Gamnae Cafe

Gamcheon Culture Village, Saha-gu

Why it matters: Gamnae Cafe is run by the Gamcheon Culture Village Residents' Association - the registered nonprofit of village residents that also operates the village…

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Garmisch Bauernmarkt

Garmisch

The weekly farmers market in Garmisch-Partenkirchen brings together regional producers selling fresh vegetables, alpine cheeses, honey, bread, sausages and seasonal […]

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Edinburgh

Garvald Makers Shop

A Morningside shop selling ceramics, glass, jewellery and textiles handmade by makers with learning disabilities, with profits supporting their work.

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Isfahan

Gaz and Sweets Producers

Bazaar

Isfahan is famous for gaz, a nougat flavoured with rosewater and pistachio, and other traditional sweets, made by local family […]

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Penang · Budget

George Town Craft Makers

George Town

George Town supports a community of artisans and social enterprises reviving traditional crafts, from batik and songkok-making to signboard carving, […]

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Kutaisi · Budget

Georgian Supra Food Heritage

Centre

The Georgian supra, with its shared dishes, wine and ritual toasting, is at the heart of the countrys culture and […]

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Kutaisi · Mid-range

Georgian Wine & Qvevri Producers

Imereti

The Imereti region around Kutaisi is an ancient winemaking area where families still ferment wine in traditional clay qvevri buried […]

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Nairobi · Budget

Giraffe Centre

Langata

Feed endangered Rothschild giraffes from a raised platform.

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Frankfurt · Mid-range

Glore Frankfurt

Nordend

Glore is a fair-fashion concept store on the Oeder Weg in the Nordend, stocking clothing, shoes and accessories from labels […]

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Reykjavik · Budget

Góði hirðirinn

Outside centre

“The Good Shepherd” is Reykjavík’s much-loved charity thrift store — the retail arm of the city’s recycling company SORPA, with […]

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London · Mid-range

Good Hotel London

Royal Docks (Newham), East London

Why it matters: Good Hotel is a genuine social enterprise, not just a hotel with a charity angle. It runs a three-month training course of study…

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Tornio

Goodwill

A non-profit second-hand shop run by Tornion Työvoimalasäätiö, where the shop floor doubles as a work-training placement. Donated crockery, textiles, […]

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Kemi

Goodwill Kemi

A non-profit recycling shop run by the Meriva foundation as a work-training environment, helping local people back towards employment. Two […]

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Kuwait City

GracesList Kuwait

A grassroots charity network that helps Kuwait residents donate and rehome goods rather than bin them. Locals turn to it […]

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Isfahan

Grand Bazaar Artisans

Bazaar

Within Isfahans Grand Bazaar, artisans in tiny workshops create the citys famous handicrafts, from enamelling and engraving to miniature painting […]

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Tehran · Budget

Grand Bazaar Coppersmiths

Bazaar

In the coppersmiths’ lanes of Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, artisans have hammered, engraved and tinned copper and brass by hand for […]

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Edinburgh · Budget

Grassmarket Community Project

Grassmarket

The Grassmarket Community Project is an Edinburgh social enterprise and charity that supports vulnerable adults through craft, training and community. […]

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Hong Kong · Budget

Green Ladies

Wan Chai

Why it matters: founded in 2008 by NGO St. James' Settlement, this was Hong Kong's first consignment-model secondhand fashion shop, creating jobs for middle-aged women while…

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Hong Kong · Budget

Green Ladies

Wan Chai

Green Ladies is a social-enterprise consignment store run by St. James’ Settlement, giving pre-loved women’s fashion a second life. Customers […]

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London · Budget

Green Rooms

Wood Green (Haringey), North London

Why it matters: Green Rooms is an arts-led social enterprise offering low-cost private and dorm rooms aimed at makers, performers and creative travellers, with an on-site…

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Sarajevo

Green Visions

Mojmilo (Olympic Village)

Why it matters: Bosnia and Herzegovina's first ecotourism company, started in 2000 by Thierry Joubert and a group of friends after he spent eight years on…

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Philadelphia · Budget

Greensgrow Farms

Kensington

Greensgrow Farms is a pioneering urban farm and social enterprise in the Kensington neighbourhood, built on a former industrial site […]

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Utrecht · Mid-range

Gys

Centrum

An organic, largely vegetarian restaurant serving wholesome, seasonal dishes with plenty of vegan options, using produce from its own and […]

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Vienna · Mid-range

Habibi & Hawara

Innere Stadt

A warm Middle Eastern restaurant run as an integration project - two-thirds of the team come from refugee or migrant backgrounds, employed with fair pay and…

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Ploiești · Budget

Halele Centrale Producers

Centru

The Central Halls market brings together growers and small producers from around Prahova county selling seasonal fruit, vegetables, cheese, honey […]

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Mostar

Handcraft by Nelica

A small, family-run coppersmith on Mala Tepa where every piece is shaped by hand, from delicate copper jewellery to statement […]

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Mostar

Handmade Art Gallery

Tucked into the Old Bridge complex, this social enterprise gives more than sixty women artisans and women-run farms across Bosnia […]

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Chania

Handmade Cretan Crafts

Old Town

Artisan workshops in Chanias Old Town produce handmade leather goods, woven textiles, ceramics and jewellery rooted in Cretan tradition, sold […]

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Budva

Handmade Souvenir Artisans

Old Town

Artisans in Budvas Old Town craft handmade jewellery, ceramics, textiles and paintings inspired by the Adriatic and Montenegrin heritage, sold […]

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Kuusamo · Budget

Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre

Karhuntassu

Why it matters: owned and run by the City of Kuusamo, this municipal centre is Finland's public tribute to Hannu Hautala, the country's most celebrated nature…

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Hanoi · Budget

Hanoi Street Food Vendors

Old Quarter

Hanois pavements are a vast open-air kitchen, where street vendors, many of them women balancing shoulder poles, sell pho, banh […]

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Hamburg

Hanseatic Help e.V.

Born out of the 2015 refugee response, this Altona charity sorts donated clothing and passes it on through more than […]

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Philadelphia · Budget

Harriett’s Bookshop

Fishtown

Why it matters: Jeannine A. Cook opened this Black-owned Fishtown bookshop on 1 February 2020 and built it around a single idea - celebrating women authors,…

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Reykjavik · Budget

Hertex Salvation Army Second-Hand Shop

Vinlandsleid

Hertex is the Salvation Armys second-hand shop in Reykjavik, a well-loved spot that has previously carried off the citys best […]

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London · Mid-range

Hetu

Clapham

A zero-waste refill store for pantry staples, cleaning and low-impact home goods.

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Barcelona · Budget

Hidden City Tours

Gothic Quarter & El Raval

Why it matters: Hidden City Tours is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to work as tour guides, giving them income and…

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Hamburg

Hinz&Kunzt

Hamburg's street magazine is sold by around 530 homeless and formerly homeless vendors, each of whom keeps a share of […]

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Miami · Mid-range

HistoryMiami Museum City Tours

Downtown Miami

Why it matters: HistoryMiami is a Smithsonian-affiliated nonprofit that preserves over 40,000 artifacts and two million historical images, and its City Tours program directly funds that…

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Sofia · Budget

Hlebna Kashta (The Bread House)

Centar

A community bakery and cultural space where visitors and locals bake bread together as part of an international breaking-bread movement […]

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Skopje

Holocaust Memorial Center for the Jews of Macedonia

Evrejsko Maalo (Jewish Quarter)

Why it matters: this is a Holocaust museum built with money that belonged to the victims. In 2002 the government made the Holocaust Fund of the…

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Los Angeles · Mid-range

Homegirl Cafe

Chinatown

Part of Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest gang-rehabilitation programme, Homegirl Cafe serves bright Mexican-inspired food cooked and served by trainees […]

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Yerevan · Mid-range

Homeland Fair Trade Shop

Kentron

Why it matters: founded in 2013, Homeland (HDIF) is the first fully guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization in the former Soviet Union, and…

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Amsterdam · Mid-range

Hotel Casa Amsterdam

Amsterdam-Oost (East)

Why it matters: Hotel Casa grew out of a foundation set up to tackle student-housing shortages, and it still runs on that dual model, housing hundreds…

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Amsterdam · High-end

Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam

Java-eiland (Eastern Docklands)

Why it matters: Hotel Jakarta was designed as one of the first energy-neutral hotels in the country, generating and saving its own energy through insulation and…

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Barcelona · High-end

Hotel Regina

Ciutat Vella (near Placa Catalunya)

Why it matters: Hotel Regina belongs to Pulitzer Hotels, a certified B Corp that folds sustainability and social inclusion into how it runs. The group works…

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Paris · Mid-range

Hotel Toujours

16th arrondissement (Porte Maillot)

Why it matters: Toujours backs its green claims with two independent certifications (EU Ecolabel and Green Globe) and buys 100% renewable, traceable electricity, alongside fair-labour and…

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New York City · Budget

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

SoHo / NoHo

Volunteer-run bookstore-café where 100% of profits fight HIV/AIDS and homelessness.

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Zagreb · Budget

Humana Nova

City centre

Humana Nova is a Croatian social cooperative with a shop in Zagreb selling quality second-hand and upcycled clothing and textiles. […]

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Varna

Humana People to People

Second-hand clothing shops run by the Humana People to People federation, where your bargain-hunting helps fund development projects. It's Varna's […]

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Tallinn · Budget

Humana Vintage

Old Town

Why it matters: Humana Estonia has run this Old Town vintage shop since the early 2000s as part of a nonprofit reuse chain that has spent…

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Kaunas

Humana Vintage

A second-hand and vintage clothing store in the Old Town where proceeds support the Humana network's international development-aid work. Rails […]

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Rome · Mid-range

Hummustown

Ostiense

Why it matters: Hummustown began in Shaza Saker's kitchen and grew into a Rome nonprofit that gives Syrian refugees paid work and training while its proceeds…

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Amsterdam · Mid-range

Hungry Birds Street Food Tours

De Pijp & Amsterdam Eastside

Why it matters: Hungry Birds was started in 2013 by two women, Zosia Konieczna and Esther-Hanna van der Meer, and remains woman-owned, built around Amsterdam's mix…

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Florence · Budget

Il Conventino Caffè Letterario

Oltrarno / San Frediano

In the cloister of the former Monastery of Santa Teresa in Oltrarno, this literary cafe doubles as the neighborhood's living room, surrounded by working artisan studios.…

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Florence · Budget

Il Villaggio dei Popoli

Sant'Ambrogio

A short walk from the Sant'Ambrogio market, this fair-trade bottega has been Florence's home for ethical shopping since 1990. Why it matters: Il Villaggio dei Popoli…

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Barcelona · Mid-range

ILUNION Almirante

Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter)

Why it matters: ILUNION Hotels is the hotel arm of Grupo Social ONCE, a Spanish social enterprise built around employing people with disabilities, and its special-employment-centre…

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Kutaisi · Budget

Imeretian Craft Cooperative

Old Town

Artisans in and around Kutaisi keep alive Georgian craft traditions such as cloisonne enamelling, ceramics, felt-making and weaving, often working […]

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Athens · Budget

Impact Hub Athens

Centre

A community and coworking hub for people building social and environmental ventures, hosting events, incubators and a network of changemakers. A window into Athens' fast-growing social-enterprise…

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Barcelona · Budget

Impact Hub Barcelona

Various

A community and coworking hub for people building social and environmental projects, hosting events, mentoring and a network of changemakers. A window into Barcelona's thriving social-enterprise…

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Budapest · Budget

Impact Hub Budapest

District V

A coworking and community hub for people building social and environmental projects, hosting events, incubators and a network of changemakers. A window into Budapest's growing social-enterprise…

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Istanbul · Budget

Impact Hub Istanbul

Sisli

A coworking and community hub for people building social and environmental projects, with events, incubators and a network of changemakers. A window into Istanbul's growing social-enterprise…

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Madrid · Budget

Impact Hub Madrid

Centro

A coworking and community hub for people building social and environmental projects, with events, incubators and a network of changemakers. A window into Madrid's lively social-enterprise…

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Kolkata · Budget

Indian Coffee House, College Street

College Street

A twin landmark to the book market, this high-ceilinged coffee house has been the haunt of Kolkata's students, writers and intellectuals for generations. Come for strong…

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Delhi · Mid-range

Indian Handloom & Handicrafts

Delhi

India has an extraordinarily rich heritage of handloom textiles and handicrafts, from block-printed and handwoven fabrics to pottery, brass, embroidery […]

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Ottawa

Indigenous Walks

Downtown

Why it matters: founded in 2014 by Metis artist and educator Jaime Koebel, these Indigenous-led walks re-read downtown Ottawa's monuments, art and architecture from an Indigenous…

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Los Angeles · Mid-range

Individual Medley

Atwater Village

This Atwater Village boutique curates thoughtfully made, long-lasting clothing and goods from independent and sustainable labels. It’s an easy place […]

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London · High-end

Inhabit Hotels

Paddington / Bayswater, West London

Why it matters: Inhabit is one of the few London hotels to earn B Corp certification, meaning an independent body has audited its social and environmental…

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San Francisco · High-end

Inn at the Presidio

Presidio

Why it matters: the Inn at the Presidio sits inside the Presidio, a 1,500-acre national park site stewarded by the Presidio Trust, and it runs as…

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Lisbon · Mid-range

Inspira Liberdade Boutique Hotel

Santa Marta / Avenida da Liberdade

Why it matters: Opened in 2010 as what it calls Lisbon's first sustainable hotel, Inspira Liberdade runs on 100% green energy and holds ISO 14001, Biosphere…

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Sao Paulo · Budget

Instituto Chao

Vila Madalena

This nonprofit grocery in Vila Madalena sells organic produce, grains, bread and cheese at cost price - exactly what it pays small farmers, with zero markup.…

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Amsterdam · Mid-range

Instock

Various

A social enterprise restaurant fighting food waste - “food-rescue” drivers collect surplus produce, day-old bread and imperfect veg each morning, and the chefs improvise a different…

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Tehran · Mid-range

Iranian Handicrafts

Bazaar

Tehran’s bazaars and craft shops brim with traditional Iranian handicrafts, from khatam marquetry and minakari enamelwork to engraved copper, miniature […]

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Belfast · Mid-range

Irish Linen & Craft

Belfast

Belfast was once the linen capital of the world, and Irish linen remains one of Northern Ireland’s proudest heritage crafts, […]

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Busan · Budget

Jagalchi Fish Market

Nampo-dong

Jagalchi is Koreas largest seafood market, a Busan institution on the waterfront where mostly female traders known as Jagalchi ajumma […]

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Port Douglas

Janbal Gallery

An Aboriginal-owned gallery and art studio in nearby Mossman, run by a local Kuku Yalanji artist. You can buy work […]

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Sodankyla

Järjestökeskus Kitinen

The shared home of Sodankylä's voluntary sector, giving local associations office space, meeting rooms and practical technical support. A working […]

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Krakow

JCC Krakow

Kazimierz

Why it matters: opened in 2008 as a Prince of Wales initiative to serve both Holocaust survivors and Kraków's small, re-emerging Jewish community, JCC Krakow is…

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Thessaloniki

Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki

City Center

Why it matters: run by the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki since 2001, this museum preserves the memory of a Jewish presence in the city stretching back…

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Amman · Budget

Jordanian Craft Cooperatives

Amman

Amman is home to craft cooperatives and social enterprises, many supporting women and refugees, that produce embroidery, mosaics, ceramics, soap […]

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Aalborg · Budget

KAFFeFAIR

Vestby

Why it matters: KAFFeFAIR opened on 7 February 2006 in an old household kitchen on Dannebrogsgade as an EU social-fund project by Fokus Folkeoplysning, aimed at…

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Tallinn · Budget

Kalamaja Flea Market

Kalamaja

The Kalamaja Flea Market is a much-loved community event in Tallinn’s bohemian Kalamaja district, where locals gather to sell second-hand […]

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Alanya · Budget

Kaleici Handicraft Workshops

Kaleici

In the narrow streets of Alanya’s Kaleici, the old walled quarter, traditional artisans still work at time-honoured crafts, from silk-weaving […]

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Riga · Budget

Kalnciema Quarter

Āgenskalns

Why it matters: this cluster of 19th-century wooden houses in Āgenskalns was rescued from decades of Soviet-era neglect by a private restoration initiative in the early…

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Riga · Budget

Kalnciema Quarter

Pardaugava

Kalnciema Quarter is a community-led restoration project on the left bank of the Daugava, where a cluster of 19th-century wooden […]

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Semarang

Kampung Batik Semarang

A historic neighbourhood where community-run workshops revived Semarang's distinctive batik, offering hand-drawn pieces and hands-on classes that sustain local artisans. […]

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Semarang

Kampung Pelangi

A hillside kampung opposite the Kalisari flower market, painted in bright colours in 2017 and still very much a lived-in […]

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Vantaa

Kansalaistoiminnan keskus Leinikki

Vantaa's civic activity centre, run by the Vantaan Järjestörinki association network as an open living room for the whole neighbourhood. […]

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Baku · Budget

Kashalata Cafe

City Centre

Why it matters: founded in 2017 by Aytan Eylanova through the Birge ve Saglam (Together and Healthy) Public Union, Kashalata is Azerbaijan's first inclusive cafe -…

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Kaunas

Kaunas Makerspace

A community maker-and-repair workshop championing the circular economy through reuse, repair and shared skills. It's a grassroots space where locals […]

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Bratislava · Budget

Kaviaren Radnicka

Old Town

Why it matters: Radnicka is a sheltered-workshop cafe that employs waiters with intellectual disabilities, training them with a hotel-management school so they can move on to…

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Nairobi

Kazuri Beads

Karen

Why it matters: Kazuri means "small and beautiful" in Swahili, and it began in 1975 as Lady Susan Wood's backyard pottery employing two local women. Today…

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Nairobi · Mid-range

Kazuri Beads

Karen

Kazuri Beads is a celebrated Nairobi social enterprise in Karen that has empowered disadvantaged Kenyan women for decades by employing […]

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Belgrade · Budget

KC Grad

Savamala

A pioneering cultural centre in Savamala hosting exhibitions, concerts, talks and workshops, with a cafe-bar and a shop of local […]

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Izmir · Budget

Kemeralti Local Producers

Konak

The markets around Kemeralti bring together growers and producers from the fertile Aegean hinterland selling seasonal fruit, vegetables, olives, cheeses, […]

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Kemi

Kemikammari – Kemin Kansalaistalo

Kemi's citizens' house, run by the Meriva foundation in the cultural centre as an open meeting place for residents and […]

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Aalborg · Budget

Kirkens Korshaer Genbrug

City centre

Kirkens Korshær runs charity second-hand shops across Denmark, including in Aalborg, selling donated clothes, books, furniture and household goods at […]

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Tbilisi · Budget

Kiwi Vegan Cafe

Old Town

A friendly, long-running vegan cafe near the centre serving affordable plant-based comfort food in a colourful, laid-back space that doubles […]

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Kobe

Kobe Mosque

Kitano

Why it matters: opened in October 1935 with donations gathered by the Islamic Committee of Kobe, this is Japan's first mosque - and it has outlasted…

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Karachi · Mid-range

Koel Cafe & Gallery

Clifton Block 4

Why it matters: artist Noorjehan Bilgrami started Koel in 1977 to revive Pakistan's fading craft of hand block printing, and her atelier still works with master…

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Dubrovnik

Kokula Art & Craft

An award-winning art and craft shop selling authentically Croatian handmade souvenirs, from traditional embroidery to jewellery, helping keep local heritage crafts alive.

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Istanbul · Budget

Komsu Kafe Kollektifi

Kadikoy

A worker-run cooperative cafe in creative Yeldegirmeni on the Asian side, owned and run collectively with no bosses, doubling as a community space for events, film…

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Dubrovnik · Mid-range

Konavle Embroidery & Crafts

Old Town

The Dubrovnik region has a rich heritage of traditional craft, above all the intricate, colourful embroidery of the nearby Konavle […]

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Konstanz · Budget

Konstanz Farmers Market

Altstadt

The weekly markets of Konstanz bring together growers and producers from the fertile Lake Constance region selling fresh fruit, especially […]

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Melbourne

Koorie Heritage Trust

A First Peoples cultural organisation in Federation Square's Yarra Building, holding South-Eastern Aboriginal collections with free entry. See changing exhibitions […]

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Skopje · Budget

Kopche

Centar

Why it matters: run by the Red Cross of the City of Skopje since 2018, Kopche is a second-hand shop where one rack of donated clothes…

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Sydney · High-end

Koskela

Rosebery

Koskela is a homegrown design studio that has built sustainability into its bones, making furniture to last and championing Australian […]

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Hanoi · Mid-range

KOTO Van Mieu

Van Mieu / Dong Da

Why it matters: opened in 1999 by Vietnamese-Australian Jimmy Pham, KOTO — Know One, Teach One — was Vietnam’s first social enterprise, putting at-risk and disadvantaged…

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Berlin · Mid-range

Kreuzberger Himmel

Kreuzberg

An award-winning restaurant serving beautiful Syrian and Levantine food, run by refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan through the Be an Angel integration project. Delicious…

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The Hague · Budget

Kringloop Den Haag

Centrum

A large second-hand and reuse store run as a social enterprise, selling donated furniture, clothes, books and household goods while […]

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Utrecht · Budget

Kringloop Utrecht

Lombok

A large second-hand and reuse store run as a social enterprise, selling donated furniture, clothes, books and household goods while […]

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Ghent · Budget

Kringwinkel Gent

Centrum

A large second-hand and reuse store run as a social enterprise, selling donated furniture, clothes, books and bric-a-brac while providing […]

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Warsaw · Mid-range

Kuchnia Konfliktu

Srodmiescie

Kuchnia Konfliktu, or Conflict Kitchen, is a social-enterprise restaurant that employs refugees and immigrants, serving home-style dishes from regions affected […]

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Tornio

Kumppanuuskeskus Luotsi

Tornio's organisation house, an open alcohol-free meeting place run by Tornion Kansantalosäätiö in a hall built in 1962. A lunch […]

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Cologne · Budget

Kunsthaus KAT18

Sudstadt

Why it matters: KAT18 is an inclusive art house in Cologne's Sudstadt where around 24 artists with disabilities work in professional studios, run by the nonprofit…

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Kyiv · Budget

Kurazh Bazar Flea Market

Platforma Art Factory

Ukraine’s biggest and most joyful charity flea market — a monthly, festival-like event at the Platforma Art Factory that’s as […]

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Kutaisi · Budget

Kutaisi Bazaar Producers

Centre

The central bazaar of Kutaisi brings together smallholder farmers and producers from across the fertile Imereti region, selling seasonal fruit, […]

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Kuusamo · Budget

Kuusamo Local Produce

Kuusamo

The Kuusamo region is renowned for its pure, wild Arctic produce, from reindeer and freshwater fish to the prized cloudberries, […]

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Beirut

L Artisan Soap Cooperative

Gemmayzeh

Small workshops and cooperatives around Beirut produce traditional olive-oil soap, natural cosmetics and handmade goods, often supporting women and rural […]

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New York City · Budget

L Train Vintage

East Village

A family-owned vintage chain giving thousands of garments a second life.

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Marseille · Budget

L’Apres M

Sainte-Marthe (14e)

Why it matters: when the McDonald's here closed in 2019 and made its 77 staff redundant, assistant manager and staff rep Kamel Guemari led former employees,…

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Madrid · Mid-range

La Antigua Casa Talavera

Centro

La Antigua Casa Talavera is a historic Madrid shop, open since the early 20th century, dedicated to authentic hand-painted Spanish […]

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Quebec City

La Carotte Joyeuse

An independent organic health grocer on Rue Saint-Jean with bulk and low-waste options, bring your own containers and stock up plastic-free. A neighbourhood fixture for conscious,…

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Miami · Mid-range

La Casa de las Guayaberas (Ramon Puig)

Little Havana

Why it matters: This Cuban immigrant family business, started by tailor Ramon Puig and continued by his son Louis, has been making the traditional guayabera for…

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Montreal

La Guilde

Golden Square Mile

Why it matters: La Guilde is a charitable non-profit founded in 1906 that exists to preserve and promote Inuit, First Nations and Metis art alongside Canadian…

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Paris · High-end

La Maison Plisson

Le Marais

An ethical épicerie and café spotlighting small French producers and short, traceable supply chains.

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Sevilla · Budget

La Ortiga

San Vicente

La Ortiga is a consumer cooperative in central Seville dedicated to organic food and responsible consumption. On Calle Goles it […]

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Catania · Budget

La Pescheria Fish Market

Centro

La Pescheria is Catanias historic fish market, held each morning in the streets behind Piazza del Duomo, where fishmongers, farmers […]

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Paris · Mid-range

La Recyclerie

18th Arr.

An eco-café, urban farm and free repair workshop in a former railway station at Porte de Clignancourt.

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Nice · Budget

La Ressourcerie

Jean Médecin

Why it matters: since 2014 this Fondation de Nice program has brought more than sixty people a year back into work, collecting, repairing and reselling the…

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Lafayette · Budget

Lafayette Farmers Market

Lafayette

Lafayettes farmers markets bring together growers and producers from across Acadiana selling seasonal produce, local meats, seafood, boudin, baked goods […]

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Nicosia · Budget

Laiki Geitonia Craft Producers

Old Town

The restored quarter of Laiki Geitonia and the workshops of old Nicosia are home to artisans producing traditional Cypriot crafts, […]

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Konstanz · Budget

Lake Constance Orchard Producers

Lake Constance

The mild climate of Lake Constance makes it one of Germanys most important fruit-growing regions, especially for apples, and family […]

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Enontekiö · Budget

Lapland Local Producers

Hetta

The scattered communities of Enontekio are home to small producers who forage berries and herbs, smoke fish and reindeer, and […]

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Kuusamo · Mid-range

Lappish Handicrafts

Ruka

The Kuusamo and Ruka area offers a range of authentic Lappish and Sami-influenced handicrafts, from items made of reindeer leather, […]

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Curitiba

Largo da Ordem Artisans

Centro Historico

The Sunday fair and craft shops of the Largo da Ordem showcase the work of hundreds of Parana artisans producing […]

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Kyiv · Budget

Laska Charity Store

Zoloti Vorota

Laska, the Ukrainian word for kindness, is a charity shop and cosy coffee spot near the Golden Gate that has […]

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Rovaniemi · Mid-range

Lauri Tuotteet

City centre

Lauri Tuotteet is a historic Rovaniemi handicraft company, founded in 1900, that keeps traditional Lappish woodcraft alive. Its workshop and […]

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Moscow

Lavka Radostey

A charity shop network whose takings fund medical and social support; the Pokrovka branch is the easiest one to reach. […]

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Port-au-Prince

Le Centre d’Art

Founded in 1944 and the crucible of modern Haitian painting; its recent story is a rescue, with the whole collection […]

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Mauritius · Budget

Le Craft Market

Port Louis

Le Craft Market at the Caudan Waterfront gathers Mauritian artisans and craftspeople under one roof, selling handmade goods from carved […]

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Bologna · Budget

Le Serre dei Giardini Margherita

Giardini Margherita

Why it matters: Bologna's abandoned municipal greenhouses in the Giardini Margherita were regenerated by the Kilowatt work cooperative into a community hub - coworking, a kids'…

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Sodankyla

Leader Pohjoisin Lappi

The rural development group that funds village and youth projects across seven northern municipalities, with its office here in Sodankylä. […]

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Taipei

Leezen

Leezen is a Taiwanese social enterprise selling organic and ethically produced food that supports smallholder and transitioning farmers. Locals shop here to vote with their wallets…

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Nicosia · Budget

Lefkara Lace Cooperative

Old Town

The making of Lefkara lace, a delicate embroidery listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, is kept alive by the […]

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Lagos · Budget

Lekki Conservation Centre

Lekki

Why it matters: this 78-hectare wetland reserve is run by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, the country's leading environmental nonprofit, which has protected it from Lekki's relentless…

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Lagos · Budget

Lekki Craft Makers Cooperative

Lekki

Lagos has a thriving community of artisans producing wood carvings, beadwork, textiles and calabash art, much of it sold through […]

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Bratislava · Budget

Lepsi pribeh

Nove Mesto

Why it matters: opened in February 2024 by Martin Zambor and the civic association Stary tunel, Lepsi pribeh (A Better Story) is Slovakia's first training cafe,…

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Paris · Mid-range

Les Cuistots Migrateurs

Paris (culinary school and kitchens)

Why it matters: Les Cuistots Migrateurs is a social enterprise built to help refugees rebuild careers through cooking, offering free professional training plus French classes and…

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Montreal · Budget

Les Filles Fattoush

Little Italy / Villeray

Why it matters: this is a social-economy project whose kitchen gives Syrian refugee women in Montreal a first work experience, built around their own family recipes…

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Brussels

Les Petits Riens

A long-running Belgian social enterprise whose second-hand shops fund social programmes for people in need, a great place to thrift while doing good.

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Brussels · Budget

Les Petits Riens

Ixelles

Les Petits Riens is a long-established Brussels social enterprise and charity that combines a network of secondhand shops with wide-ranging […]

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Kittila · Mid-range

Levi Reindeer Farm

Kittila

The reindeer farms around Levi are working, often family-run enterprises where herders continue the traditional Lappish and Sami livelihood of […]

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Milan · Budget

Libreria delle Donne di Milano

Piazza Cinque Giornate

Why it matters: open since 1975, this is one of Europe's longest-running feminist bookshops, run collectively by more than 40 women through the Circolo cooperativo delle…

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Batumi · Budget

Like at Home (Yak Vdoma)

City Center

Adorned with colorful murals and Ukrainian ornaments, this small cafe near the center of Batumi serves the borsch, holubtsi and deruny that owner Irina Dotsenko brought…

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Toronto · Mid-range

Likely General

Roncesvalles

Likely General in Roncesvalles Village is a much-loved shop of handmade, ethically made goods from Canadian and independent makers, from […]

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Kobe · Budget

Link tree

Sannomiya

Why it matters: run since March 2023 by the social welfare corporation Mikari-kai as a Type B employment-support workplace, this is a real cafe where people…

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Paris · Mid-range

Little Africa Paris

Goutte d'Or, 18th arrondissement

Why it matters: Little Africa was founded by Jacqueline Ngo Mpii, a Black woman who built the company, a guidebook and a retail-and-gallery 'Little Africa Village'…

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Varna

Living Food

A genuinely independent, fully raw-vegan café on a quiet central street, serving raw breads, pizza and desserts. It's a small, […]

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Bangkok

Local Alike

A social enterprise championing community-based tourism, connecting travellers with village-led experiences that channel income back to local communities.

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Rome · Mid-range

Local Aromas

Central Rome

Why it matters: Local Aromas is a woman-owned Italian family business, led by sommeliers Benedetta and Valeria, who have run food and wine experiences in Rome…

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Caracas

Local Coffee Cooperative

Los Palos Grandes

Venezuelan coffee, once world-famous, is grown by smallholders in the surrounding Andean and coastal hills, and Caracas cafes and shops […]

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Johannesburg

Local Designer Collective

Braamfontein

Johannesburgs vibrant design scene, centred on Braamfontein and Maboneng, features collectives and stores championing local fashion, jewellery and homeware from […]

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Tuzla · Budget

Local Food Producers

Tuzla

The countryside around Tuzla produces a wealth of local food, from fruit and vegetables to cheese, honey, cured meats and […]

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Local Honey and Herb Producers

Garmisch

Small beekeepers and producers in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen valleys make alpine honey, herbal schnapps, teas and natural products from the mountain […]

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Gothenburg · Budget

Local Organic Farmers Market

Inom Vallgraven

Gothenburg regular farmers and organic markets bring together small-scale growers from the surrounding Vastra Gotaland region selling seasonal, locally grown […]

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Beau-bassin-rose-hill

Local Produce Market Stalls

Rose Hill

Small-scale growers and producers sell seasonal fruit, vegetables, honey and preserves at market stalls around Rose Hill, offering a low-impact, […]

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Thessaloniki · Budget

Local Producers Market

City Centre

Thessaloniki’s neighbourhood open-air markets, the laiki agora, bring local farmers and producers directly to the streets on set days, selling […]

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Budva

Local Rakija and Honey Producers

Budva Riviera

Family producers in the villages around Budva make honey, herbal rakija and preserves using traditional methods, often selling directly at […]

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Anchorage · Budget

Local Salmon & Food Producers

Anchorage

Alaskas fishing families and small producers supply Anchorage with wild salmon, halibut and other seafood, as well as local berries, […]

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Abu-dhabi · Budget

Local Souk Traders

Centre

The souks and markets of Abu Dhabi, from the date and produce markets to the craft stalls, are run by […]

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Šibenik · Budget

Local Vineyard & Wine Cooperative

Old Town

The hills around Šibenik and the Krka valley produce indigenous Croatian grape varieties such as Debit, Babić and Lasin, grown […]

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Kathmandu · Budget

Local Womens Handicrafts

Thamel

A grassroots collective founded by activist Nasreen Sheikh, Local Womens Handicrafts trains and employs marginalised women in weaving, sewing, embroidery […]

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Lisbon · Budget

Loja das Conservas

Cais do Sodré

A gallery-like shop celebrating Portugal’s artisanal tinned-fish canneries, tin by tin.

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The Hague · Budget

Lola Bikes and Coffee

Centrum

A friendly cafe and bicycle workshop rolled into one, serving good coffee alongside bike repairs and a community of local […]

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Miami · Budget

Lotus House Thrift Chic Boutique

Wynwood / Midtown

Why it matters: Every purchase here funds Lotus House, described as the nation's largest homeless shelter for women, supporting meals and services for hundreds of women…

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Lafayette · Budget

Louisiana Craft & Culture

Lafayette

Around Lafayette, artisans and cultural organisations preserve the crafts of Acadiana, from boat-building and woodwork to weaving, quilting and folk […]

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London · Mid-range

Luminary Bakery

Stoke Newington, Hackney

Why it matters: Luminary is a women-led charity and social enterprise that runs a two-year training programme for women who've faced violence, homelessness or the criminal…

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London · Mid-range

Luna & Curious

Shoreditch

An independent collective of British designers selling ceramics, jewellery and gifts.

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London · Mid-range

Lush Oxford Street

Soho

The flagship of the ethical, cruelty-free cosmetics brand - naked packaging and all.

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Krakow · Budget

Luzem

Kraków

Luzem is a zero-waste shop where customers bring their own containers to buy dry goods, cleaning products, cosmetics and household […]

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Parnu

Maarja-Magdaleena Gild

Old Town

Why it matters: founded as a nonprofit in 2007 by five local artisans, this guild house revived the name of Parnu's oldest craft guild and now…

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Skopje · Mid-range

Macedonian Filigree Artisans

Old Bazaar

Fine filigree, the delicate craft of working silver and gold into intricate lace-like jewellery, is one of North Macedonia’s proudest […]

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Ottawa · Budget

Mādahòkì Farm

West Hunt Club (Nepean)

Why it matters: run by Indigenous Experiences, an Indigenous women-owned organization, this farm 20 minutes from downtown is home to a herd of endangered Ojibwe Spirit…

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Naples · Budget

Made in Cloister

Porta Capuana

Made in Cloister is a foundation that has restored the 16th-century cloister of Santa Caterina a Formiello near Porta Capuana, […]

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Vienna · Mid-range

Magdas Hotel

Prater

A design-forward hotel by the Prater run as a social enterprise since 2015, employing and training refugees while proving a social business can still delight guests.…

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Kathmandu · Mid-range

Mahaguthi Craft with Conscience

Kupondole

One of Nepals oldest fair-trade organisations, Mahaguthi channels its profits into training, education and support for disadvantaged women and artisans. […]

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Ottawa · Mid-range

Maker House Co.

Wellington West

Maker House Co. is an Ottawa shop devoted entirely to Canadian-made goods, championing local artisans and sustainable, small-batch production. Its […]

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Cairo · High-end

Malaika Linens

Zamalek

Why it matters: founded in 2004 by designers Goya Gallagher and Margarita Andrade, this women-led Egyptian linen house created Threads of Hope, a free embroidery school…

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Palma de Mallorca · Mid-range

Mallorca Olive Oil Producers

Serra de Tramuntana

The terraced groves of the Serra de Tramuntana and central Mallorca produce prized extra-virgin olive oil with protected designation of […]

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Vilnius · Budget

Mano Guru

Old Town

Why it matters: running since 2004 as one of Lithuania's first social businesses, this cheerful salad bar trains and employs people rebuilding their lives after prison…

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Vilnius · Budget

Mano Guru

Old Town

A well-known social-enterprise cafe in the Old Town that trains and employs people recovering from addiction, giving them work experience […]

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Paris · Budget

Marché d’Aligre

12th Arr.

A lively daily street market with a secondhand brocante alongside the produce - local food and reuse.

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Paris · Budget

Marché des Enfants Rouges

Le Marais

Paris's oldest covered market (1615), full of small organic growers and local food stalls.

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Sibiu · Budget

Marginimea Sibiului Products

Marginime

Marginimea Sibiului is a group of traditional villages in the hills west of Sibiu, famous for their centuries-old shepherding culture […]

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Semarang

Maroon Mangrove Edu Park

A community-supported mangrove conservation and education park on Semarang's coast, protecting the shoreline while offering eco-tourism that helps fund local […]

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Lisbon · High-end

Martinhal Lisbon

Chiado

Why it matters: Martinhal is a Portuguese family-hospitality group co-founded and led by Chitra Stern, whose vision shaped a brand built around genuinely family-friendly luxury rather…

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Port Elizabeth

Masinyusane Development Organization

An award-winning local non-profit tackling education and literacy in the bay's schools while creating dignified employment for township women. Expect […]

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Vancouver · Mid-range

Massy Books

Chinatown

Massy Books is a warm, independent, Indigenous-owned bookshop in Chinatown, championing writers of colour and Indigenous authors and hosting a […]

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Dubai

Mawaheb

Founded in 2010, this Al Quoz studio gives adults of determination a professional working space, and its artists have exhibited […]

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Tornio

Meän Talo

An open meeting place and volunteer centre running since 1998, with a laundry, a sauna, workshops and free computer help. […]

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Yerevan · Mid-range

Megerian Carpet

Kentron

A working carpet workshop and showroom keeping alive the centuries-old Armenian tradition of hand-knotting and natural dyeing. Visitors can watch […]

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Belo Horizonte · Budget

Mercado Central Producers

Centro

The Mercado Central brings together producers and traders from across Minas Gerais selling artisanal cheeses, cachaca, sweets, coffee, herbs and […]

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Lisbon · Mid-range

Mercado de Campo de Ourique

Campo de Ourique

A neighbourhood market where locals shop and graze tascas away from the crowds.

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Caracas

Mercado de Chacao Producers

Chacao

At the Chacao market and neighbourhood stands, small growers and vendors sell Venezuelan fruit, vegetables, cheeses and prepared foods, offering […]

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Curitiba

Mercado Municipal Producers

Centro

The Mercado Municipal, with its dedicated organic hall, brings together small Parana producers selling fresh vegetables, fruit, honey, cheeses and […]

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Palma de Mallorca · Budget

Mercat de l Olivar

Centre

The Mercat de l Olivar is Palmas largest food market, a covered hall in the city centre with stalls selling […]

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Palma de Mallorca · Budget

Mercat de Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina

The Mercat de Santa Catalina is Palmas oldest market, a lively neighbourhood hall where local growers, fishmongers and food producers […]

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Lugano · Budget

Mercato di Lugano

Centro

Lugano’s traditional market, held on Tuesday and Friday mornings in and around the Piazza della Riforma, brings local farmers and […]

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Barcelona · Mid-range

Mescladis

Sant Pere / El Born (Ciutat Vella)

Why it matters: Mescladis is a foundation-run social enterprise whose kitchen doubles as a training program, teaching migrants hospitality skills so they can find work and…

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Bucharest · Mid-range

Mesteshukar ButiQ

Cismigiu

Why it matters: MBQ is a Bucharest-based non-profit social enterprise built to revalue traditional Roma craftsmanship, pairing veteran Roma artisans - silversmiths, coppersmiths, wood carvers, basket…

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Ljubljana · Budget

Metelkova

Metelkova

A graffiti-splashed autonomous quarter of bars, art and music.

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Austin · Budget

Mexic-Arte Museum

Downtown

Why it matters: founded as a nonprofit in 1984 by artists Sylvia Orozco, Sam Coronado and Pio Pulido, Mexic-Arte is the official Mexican and Mexican American…

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Miami · Mid-range

Miami Culinary Tours – Little Havana Food & Cultural Tour

Little Havana

Why it matters: founder Grace Della started Miami Culinary Tours in 2010, inspired by her mother, and was the first to run food tours in Little…

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Barcelona · Budget

Migrantour Barcelona

El Raval (Ciutat Vella)

Why it matters: Migrantour Barcelona is part of a European network coordinated locally by the nonprofit Nexes Interculturals, where migrants themselves are trained as 'intercultural companions'…

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Lisbon · Budget

Migrantour Lisbon

Mouraria

Why it matters: Migrantour Lisbon is run by the neighbourhood nonprofit Renovar a Mouraria as part of a Europe-wide network of migrant-led intercultural walks, guided by…

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Rome · Budget

Migrantour Roma

Esquilino & Torpignattara

Why it matters: Migrantour Roma is run by Viaggi Solidali, a responsible-tourism social cooperative, and every walk is led by a Roman who arrived here as…

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London · Mid-range

Migrateful

Clerkenwell and other London venues

Why it matters: Migrateful is a charity whose classes are taught by refugees and migrants, giving them paid teaching work, language practice and confidence as they…

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Thessaloniki · Budget

Mikri Frida

Agia Sofia

Why it matters: founded in 2016, this five-member social cooperative (KoinSEP) runs its tiny cafe-gallery as a community project - proceeds fund free exhibitions, workshops and…

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Belgrade · Budget

Mikser House

Savamala

A creative hub in Savamala combining a shop of Serbian and regional design, a cafe and a space for concerts, […]

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Belo Horizonte · Budget

Minas Cheese & Cachaca Makers

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais is famed for its artisanal cheeses, made on family farms using traditional methods now recognised as cultural heritage, […]

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Belo Horizonte · Budget

Minas Craft Cooperatives

Minas Gerais

The region around Belo Horizonte has a rich craft tradition, from soapstone carving and ceramics in the historic towns to […]

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Port Elizabeth

Missionvale Care Centre

A landmark community care centre founded by Sister Ethel Normoyle, delivering healthcare, education, food support and skills training in the […]

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Tirana

MM Concept Store

A slow-fashion boutique from the A Modo Mio project, which empowers women at risk of economic and social exclusion. Shoppers love its handmade, upcycled pieces and…

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Paris · Mid-range

MOB Hotel Paris Les Puces

Saint-Ouen / Les Puces (northern edge of Paris)

Why it matters: MOB is a certified B Corp, meaning an independent audit assessed how it treats staff, sources food and gives back, not just its…

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Sevilla · Budget

Moda re-

Centro (Plaza del Salvador)

Right on Plaza del Salvador beside the baroque church, Moda re- is a bright secondhand clothing store that looks like any modern vintage boutique - until…

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Chișinău · Mid-range

Moldovan Traditional Crafts

Chisinau

Moldova has a rich tradition of folk craft, from handwoven carpets and embroidered textiles to pottery, wood carving and painted […]

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Chișinău · Mid-range

Moldovan Wine Producers

Chisinau

Moldova is one of the world’s oldest and most prolific wine-producing countries, and wine is woven into the fabric of […]

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Cape Town

Monkeybiz

A non-profit beading project that pays women from Khayelitsha and surrounding townships per piece, with each figure signed by its […]

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Podgorica · Budget

Montenegrin Craft Cooperative

Stara Varos

Artisans in and around Podgorica keep alive Montenegrin crafts such as filigree metalwork, woodcarving, weaving and traditional costume-making, often working […]

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Budva

Montenegro Olive and Oil Crafts

Old Town

Small shops and workshops in and around Budva sell locally produced olive oil, olive-wood carvings and natural cosmetics made from […]

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Boston · Budget

More Than Words

South End

More Than Words is a nonprofit bookshop and thrift store in the South End that is entirely run by young […]

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Boston · Budget

Morgan Memorial Goodwill

South End

Founded in Boston’s South End in 1895, Morgan Memorial Goodwill is the original Goodwill, funding job training and placement for […]

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Port Douglas

Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

An Indigenous-owned centre run by the local Kuku Yalanji people at the edge of the rainforest. It offers guided Ngadiku […]

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Mostar

Mostar Art Gallery – Bas Relief in Copper

Run by master coppersmiths Edo and Saša, this workshop keeps an endangered Mostar craft alive, hand-beating copper bas reliefs the […]

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Shkodër · Mid-range

Mrizi i Zanave

Shkodra region

Mrizi i Zanave is Albania’s celebrated Slow Food agrotourism, set on a farm in the countryside near Shkodra. A pioneer […]

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Mumbai

Mumbai Khadi & Village Industries Emporium

Rooted in the Gandhian khadi movement, this Fort emporium sells handspun, handwoven cloth that supports rural artisans. Shoppers come for genuine village-made textiles with real heritage…

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Chania

Municipal Market Producers

City Centre

At the Municipal Market and surrounding stalls, Cretan producers sell olive oil, honey, herbs, cheeses, raki and preserves made on […]

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Seattle · Mid-range

Musang

Beacon Hill

Why it matters: Chef Melissa Miranda's Musang is a Filipina-owned Beacon Hill kitchen that doubled as a free community kitchen during the pandemic, and it stays…

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León · Budget

Museo Sierra Pambley

Centre

Why it matters: Francisco Fernandez Blanco de Sierra-Pambley, born in Villablino in 1827 into a family of means, chose to spend his inheritance founding free schools…

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Sigulda

Mūsu Bio Tirgus

Organised by the association Uz zaļā zara to back Latvian organic farms and craft makers, held on the Sigulda market […]

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Brasov · Budget

Muzeul de Etnografie Brasov

Old Town

The Ethnography Museum showcases the traditional crafts, costumes and rural life of the Brasov region, with a shop selling handwoven […]

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Stockholm

Myrorna

One of Sweden's largest second-hand charity chains, selling pre-loved clothes, furniture and books while supporting sustainable consumption and social initiatives.

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Cape Town

Mzansi Restaurant

Nomonde and Vukile Siyaka have run this Langa restaurant from their own street since 2008, employing and buying locally. A […]

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Beijing · Budget

Naga Tree Coffee

Qianmen

Why it matters: founded in 2024 by Ren Jiayi, an entrepreneur with disabilities, Naga Tree is China's first fully accessible cafe — it employs staff with…

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Cairo · Mid-range

Nagada

Zamalek

Nagada is a Zamalek design house that has spent decades reviving the handloom weaving of Upper Egypt, working directly with […]

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Moscow

Naivno? Ochen

A studio and shop for artists with learning disabilities, whose drawings are printed onto the clothing and ceramics sold here. […]

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Prague · Budget

Naplavka Farmers Market

Nove Mesto

A hugely popular Saturday farmers market strung along the Rasinovo nabrezi embankment (Naplavka) on the Vltava, where local growers and […]

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Luxembourg · Budget

Naturata

Ville Haute

An organic supermarket and shop selling certified bio produce, wholefoods and eco household goods, part of a Luxembourg cooperative supporting […]

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Luxembourg · Budget

neimenster Cultural Centre

Grund

A cultural and community centre in the restored Neumunster Abbey down in the Grund, hosting concerts, exhibitions, debates and community […]

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Budapest · Mid-range

Nem Adom Fel Café

Józsefváros

Nem Adom Fel Café, meaning ‘I Don’t Give Up’, is a pioneering social-enterprise café and cultural venue in Budapest’s Józsefváros […]

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Budapest · Budget

Nem Adom Fel Cafe & Bar

District VIII

The first cafe in Budapest founded and run by people with disabilities, its name meaning Never Give Up. Around 90% of the team are differently-abled, and…

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Nicosia · Budget

Nicosia Local Market Producers

Centre

The markets of Nicosia, including the covered municipal markets and weekly farmers markets, bring together growers and producers from across […]

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Lagos · Budget

Nike Art Gallery

Lekki Phase I

Why it matters: owner Nike Davies-Okundaye - the doyenne of Nigerian textile art - has trained over 3,000 artists for free through her foundation since 1983,…

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Dublin · Mid-range

Nine Crows

Temple Bar

Tucked down Temple Lane in Temple Bar, Nine Crows is a beloved vintage and reworked-clothing shop championing circular fashion. The […]

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Munich · Budget

NochMall

Moosach

NochMall is Munich’s large second-hand department store, run by the city’s waste-management company to promote reuse and sustainability. Spread over […]

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Miami · Mid-range

Nomad Tribe

Wynwood

Why it matters: Nomad Tribe is an ethical Wynwood boutique built around sustainable fashion, stocking fair-trade accessories, handmade shoes, and responsibly sourced clothing from Latin American…

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Da Nang

Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village

Ngu Hanh Son

The Non Nuoc stone-carving village at the foot of the Marble Mountains is a centuries-old craft community where artisans hand-carve […]

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Bergen · Budget

Norwegian Craft Cooperative

Centre

Bergen and the surrounding region have a rich tradition of crafts, from hand-knitted wool sweaters and rosemaling painting to woodwork, […]

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Bergen · Mid-range

Norwegian Seafood Producers

Vagen

The waters around Bergen support a sustainable fishing and aquaculture industry that supplies the city with some of the worlds […]

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Halifax

Nova Scotia Craft Artisans

Waterfront

Halifax shops and market stalls showcase Nova Scotian crafts, including pottery, pewter, woollens, jewellery and Mikmaw beadwork and quillwork made […]

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Halifax

Nova Scotia Seafood Producers

Waterfront

Nova Scotias fishing communities supply Halifax with world-renowned lobster, scallops, oysters and haddock, and buying from waterfront fishmongers, market stalls […]

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Halifax

Nova Scotia Wine and Cider

Waterfront

Nova Scotias emerging wine region, centred on the nearby Annapolis Valley, produces crisp whites and the signature sparkling Tidal Bay, […]

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Kyiv · Mid-range

NoWaste Shop

City Centre

NoWaste is a small social enterprise selling the everyday kit of a lower-waste life, from refillable bottles and beeswax wraps […]

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Varna

Nutrio Bar

A plant-based, health-focused bar on Knyaz Boris serving nourishing bowls, smoothies and wholesome bites. It's a good-value local choice for […]

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Espoo · Budget

Nuuksio National Park

Nuuksio

Nuuksio National Park is Espoo’s great natural treasure, a protected wilderness of ancient forests, clear lakes, bogs and rugged hills […]

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Kaunas

Oak Ceramics

A small local ceramics studio running hand-building and wheel-throwing workshops for all levels, in a relaxed and unhurried setting. It's […]

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Paris · High-end

Officine Universelle Buly

6th Arr.

A revived 1803 beauty house with plant-based, refillable formulas in a jewel-box apothecary setting.

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Brasov · Budget

Ograda

Old Town

A relaxed garden courtyard bar and bistro in the old town, with mismatched furniture under the trees and a menu […]

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Kemi

Ohjaamo Kemi

A free one-stop guidance centre on Valtakatu for anyone under thirty, covering study, work, money, housing and health in one […]

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Mostar

OKC Abrašević

This youth cultural centre grew out of Mostar's post-war effort to rebuild bridges between divided communities. Part café-bar, part venue, […]

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Taipei

Okogreen

A pioneering fair-trade social enterprise, Okogreen champions ethically sourced coffee and Taiwanese chocolate. Its Dadaocheng cafe is a laid-back spot to back sustainable trade over a…

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London · Mid-range

Old Spitalfields Market

Spitalfields

A covered Victorian market with rotating days for independent makers and vintage sellers.

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Boulder

Ollin Farms Stand

Longmont

Ollin Farms is a family-run regenerative farm near Boulder offering seasonal produce, farm stands and educational programmes focused on soil […]

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Dublin · Mid-range

Om Diva

Drury Street

Spread over several floors on Drury Street, Om Diva is a joyful boutique with a conscience, championing up-and-coming Irish designers […]

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Hanoi · Budget

Omamori Spa

Old Quarter / Hoan Kiem

Why it matters: run by BlindLink, a social enterprise founded in 2013, Omamori Spa trains and employs blind and visually impaired therapists, giving Vietnam’s visually impaired…

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Mexico City · Mid-range

Onora

Roma Norte

Onora in Roma Norte is a design studio and shop that works hand in hand with artisan communities across Mexico, […]

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Breda · Budget

ONS Restaurant

Geeren-Zuid

Why it matters: ONS Restaurant is the public kitchen of ONS label Breda, a social cooperative that since 2013 has trained several hundred people at a…

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Chicago · Budget

Open Books

West Loop

Why it matters: every dollar spent at this nonprofit used bookstore funds Open Books' literacy programs, which reach over 6,000 Chicago students a year and give…

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Brasov · Budget

Ophori Cosmetics

Why it matters: Ophori is Brasov County's first work-integration social enterprise (unitate protejata), where every soap, bath bomb and body oil is made from scratch by…

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Curitiba

Organic and Honey Stalls

Centro

Curitibas markets and dedicated organic fairs feature small producers selling honey, preserves, breads and organically grown fruit and vegetables from […]

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Cape Town

Original T-Bag Designs

Artists at this Hout Bay workshop hand-paint used teabags and turn them into cards, trays and jewellery; most of the […]

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Berlin · Budget

Original Unverpackt

Kreuzberg

Original Unverpackt is one of Europe’s pioneering package-free shops, opened in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district in 2014. Customers bring their own […]

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Riga · Budget

Otrā Elpa

Centrs

Why it matters: founded in 2009 as Riga's first charity shop, Otrā Elpa ('Second Breath') donates all its profits - more than 150,000 euros and 2…

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Kuusamo · Budget

Oulanka Visitor Centre

Oulanka National Park

Why it matters: run free of charge by Metsahallitus (Parks & Wildlife Finland), this is the conservation gateway to Oulanka National Park - protected since 1956…

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León · Budget

Oxfam Intermon Leon

Barrio Romantico

Why it matters: opened in 1995, this was the first shop in Leon dedicated to fair trade, and three decades on it is still run entirely…

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Dublin · Budget

Oxfam Ireland

City Centre

Charity-shopping is alive and well in Dublin, and Oxfam Ireland’s city-centre stores are among the best for a guilt-free rummage. […]

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Frankfurt · Budget

Oxfam Shop Frankfurt

Innenstadt

This Oxfam charity shop in the centre is a treasure trove of secondhand clothes, books and bric-a-brac, with proceeds funding […]

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Cologne · Budget

Oxfam Shop Koln

Innenstadt

This Oxfam charity shop in central Cologne is a well-stocked spot for secondhand clothes, books and bric-a-brac, with proceeds funding […]

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Ghent · Budget

Oxfam Wereldwinkel

Centrum

A fair-trade world shop selling ethically sourced coffee, chocolate, wine and crafts that support producers in developing countries, part of […]

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Utrecht · Budget

Oxfam Wereldwinkel Utrecht

Centrum

A fair-trade world shop selling ethically sourced coffee, chocolate, wine and crafts that support producers in developing countries, part of […]

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Sydney · Budget

OzHarvest Market

Waterloo

The OzHarvest Market in inner Sydney runs on a simple, radical idea, take what you need and give what you […]

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Los Angeles · Budget

P.F. Candle Co.

Echo Park

Founded in LA, P.F. Candle Co.’s Echo Park shop sells its hand-poured, cruelty-free soy candles and home fragrance made locally. […]

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Vantaa

Paakaupunkiseudun Kierratyskeskus, Tammisto

This non-profit reuse centre gives second-hand goods a new life while employing long-term jobseekers and promoting the circular economy. Bargain-hunters […]

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New York City · Mid-range

Package Free (Chelsea Market)

Chelsea Market

Zero-waste, plastic-free home, beauty and household goods.

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Phoenix · Budget

Palabras Bilingual Bookstore

Roosevelt Row

Why it matters: owner Chawa Magaña, the daughter of Mexican immigrants, built Palabras as a Latina-owned bilingual bookstore and community refuge that centers BIPOC voices -…

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Palma de Mallorca · Budget

Palma Artisan & Craft Shops

Old Town

The old streets of Palma, particularly around the Passeig des Born and the historic centre, host independent shops selling traditional […]

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Port-au-Prince

Papillon Enterprise

A Tabarre workshop village built to keep parents employed so children stay with their families: clay beads, pottery, metalwork and […]

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Paris · High-end

Paris by Mouth

Marais, Saint-Germain and the Left Bank

Why it matters: Paris by Mouth was founded by writer Meg Zimbeck and its tour operation is directed by Sara Kavelin, making it a woman-founded, woman-led…

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Nashville · Mid-range

Parnassus Books

Green Hills

Why it matters: Parnassus is a beloved independent bookstore co-owned by novelist Ann Patchett, who opened it to give Nashville a locally owned bookshop after the…

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Kathmandu

Pashmina and Felt Artisans

Kathmandu

Nepal is famed for its pashmina and handmade felt products, and workshops and fair-trade shops around Kathmandu produce shawls, blankets, […]

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Turin · Budget

Pausa Cafe at the Museo Egizio

Centro

Why it matters: the cafe inside the Museo Egizio is run by Pausa Cafe, a Turin social cooperative that since 2004 has trained and employed prison…

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Shkodër · Budget

Pazari i Ri

City centre

Pazari i Ri, Shkodra’s revamped market, is where the city shops for fresh, local and seasonal produce. Its stalls overflow […]

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Tirana

Pazari i Ri Artisan Makers

Within the New Bazaar, a scattering of stalls sells handmade textiles, embroidery and crafts direct from local makers, many of them women. Buying here puts money…

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Penang · Budget

Penang Street Food Heritage

George Town

Penangs street food is sustained by generations of hawkers, many operating the same family stall for decades and preserving recipes […]

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Krakow · Mid-range

Pensjonat u Pana Cogito

Salwator

Pensjonat u Pana Cogito is a guesthouse and social enterprise in the leafy Salwator district, run to provide training and […]

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Cardiff · Budget

Penylan Pantry

Roath

A neighbourhood deli, cafe and grocer in Roath focused on local, seasonal and sustainably sourced produce, cheeses and coffee. It […]

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Tehran · Mid-range

Persian Carpet Bazaar

Bazaar

The carpet section of Tehran’s Grand Bazaar is the beating heart of one of the world’s great craft traditions, where […]

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Isfahan

Persian Carpet Weavers

Bazaar

Isfahans carpet workshops and cooperatives sustain the demanding art of hand-knotting fine Persian rugs, employing skilled weavers who spend months […]

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Philadelphia · Budget

Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s Room

Washington Square West (Gayborhood)

Why it matters: Giovanni's Room opened in 1973 and is the oldest continuously running queer and feminist bookstore in the country - and since 2014 it…

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Vilnius · Budget

Pirmas Blynas

Old Town

Why it matters: at this social-enterprise pancake restaurant most of the team - seven of eleven staff - are people with intellectual disabilities, working the floor…

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Podgorica · Mid-range

Plantaze Wine Producers

Podgorica

The Podgorica region is home to the vast Plantaze vineyards, among the largest single vineyards in Europe, as well as […]

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Tornio

PMU Second Hand Haparanda

A charity second-hand shop on Haparanda's Västra Esplanaden, with sales funding the Pentecostal mission's aid work abroad. Donated clothing, household […]

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Podgorica · Budget

Podgorica Green Market

Centre

Podgoricas green markets bring together growers and producers from around the fertile Zeta plain and beyond, selling seasonal fruit, vegetables, […]

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Portland · Budget

Portland Farmers Market

Downtown

The Portland Farmers Market, most famously at Portland State University on Saturdays, is a vibrant celebration of the bountiful produce […]

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Phoenix · Budget

Practical Art

Central Phoenix

A shop on Central Avenue selling only work by Arizona artists and makers – ceramics, jewellery, prints and homeware – […]

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Ploiești · Budget

Prahova Local Producers

Centru

The fertile countryside of Prahova county around Ploiesti produces a wealth of local food, from fruit and vegetables to cheese, […]

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Nashville · Budget

Prince’s Hot Chicken

South Nashville

Why it matters: Prince's is the original Nashville hot chicken, a Black-owned business that has stayed in the Prince family for generations, now led by matriarch…

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Venice · Mid-range

Process Collettivo

San Polo (Frari)

Why it matters: Process Collettivo is the retail storefront of Rio Terà dei Pensieri, a social cooperative that has run workshops inside Venice's prisons since the…

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Guangzhou · Budget

Qingping Market

Liwan

The Qingping Market is a famous traditional market in old Guangzhou, celebrated especially for its vast array of dried goods […]

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Belgrade · Budget

Radost Fina Kuhinjica

Stari Grad

A beloved vegetarian and vegan restaurant in the centre with a lush, plant-filled interior and a menu of creative, wholesome […]

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Aalborg

Råt&Godt

Aalborg Centrum

Why it matters: founded in 2015 by Christian Helweg, Raat&Godt builds furniture and interiors out of salvaged and leftover materials while running STU and employment programmes…

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Rotterdam

RataPlan

This big second-hand and recycling store is a local favourite for thrifty furniture, clothing and bric-a-brac, all backed by a social-employment mission. Bargain-hunters love the ever-changing,…

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Reykjavik · Budget

Raudi Krossinn Red Cross Shop

Laugavegur

The Icelandic Red Cross runs the countrys largest chain of charity shops, and its central branch on Laugavegur has carried […]

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Mauritius · Budget

Rault Biscuit Factory

Mahebourg

The Rault Biscuit Factory near Mahebourg has been handcrafting manioc biscuits by the same traditional method since 1870, making it […]

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Riga · Budget

RB Cafe

Centrs

Why it matters: opened in 2018 by the Rūpju bērns association, RB Cafe is the first cafe in the Baltics where the majority of staff are…

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Nice

Read The Room

Place Garibaldi

Why it matters: this English-language bookstore and coffeeshop is owned and run by a mother-and-daughter duo of avid readers, and it has quickly become the community…

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Portland · Budget

ReBuilding Center

Boise / Mississippi Ave

Why it matters: a nonprofit running since 1997, the ReBuilding Center keeps tons of usable building materials out of landfills and sells them cheap so home…

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Chicago · Budget

Rebuilding Exchange

North Side

The Rebuilding Exchange is a Chicago social enterprise and non-profit that promotes reuse by diverting building materials from landfill and […]

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Miami · Mid-range

Red Rooster Overtown

Overtown

Why it matters: Chef Marcus Samuelsson's Black-owned Overtown restaurant is built around the neighborhood, hiring locally, sourcing from area purveyors, and using its space to platform…

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Amsterdam · Mid-range

Rederij Lampedusa

Dijksgracht / Oosterdok

Why it matters: Rederij Lampedusa runs its canal tours on two wooden boats pulled from the Mediterranean in 2015, once used to carry migrants, now crewed…

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San Francisco · Budget

Reem’s California

Mission

Why it matters: Reem's California grew from a farmers-market stand (incubated by nonprofit La Cocina) into a Mission bakery led by Palestinian-Syrian chef and former labor…

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Rio-de-janeiro · Mid-range

Refettorio Gastromotiva

Lapa

Why it matters: opened in 2016 during the Rio Olympics by the NGO Gastromotiva (founded 2006 by chef David Hertz) in partnership with Massimo Bottura's Food…

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New York City · Mid-range

Reformation SoHo

SoHo

Sustainable women's fashion; the store runs on 100% renewable offset.

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Belfast · Budget

Refresh Cafe

East Belfast

Why it matters: Refresh is the in-house social enterprise cafe of East Belfast Mission, and its profits fund the Mission's work with more than a thousand…

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Amsterdam · Mid-range

Refugee Company (A Beautiful Mess)

Various

A social enterprise creating work, training and community with and for refugees through hospitality projects and pop-up restaurants like A Beautiful Mess. A warm, welcoming taste…

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Berlin · Budget

Refugio Cafe

Neukolln

A warm, colourful non-profit cafe on the ground floor of a house where refugees and locals live together in Neukolln. Every cent funds the wider Refugio…

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Konstanz · Budget

Regional Craft Cooperative

Niederburg

Around Konstanz and the Lake Constance region, artisans keep alive traditional crafts from woodwork and ceramics to textiles and glass, […]

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Enontekiö · Budget

Reindeer Herding Community

Enontekio

Reindeer herding is the backbone of life and culture in Enontekio, practised by Sami and local families across the vast […]

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Bucharest · Budget

Remesh

City centre

Remesh is a social enterprise by the NGO Ateliere Fara Frontiere that upcycles advertising banners, seatbelts and textiles into bags […]

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Inari · High-end

Restaurant Aanaar

Inari village (riverside)

Why it matters: chef and second-generation owner Heikki Nikula is Indigenous Sami on his father's side, and Aanaar - the Inari Sami word for Inari -…

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Lisbon · Mid-range

Retrosaria Rosa Pomar

Baixa

A haberdashery championing Portuguese heritage wools from native sheep breeds.

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Espoo · Budget

Reuse Centre Espoo

Nihtisilta

The Reuse Centre, or Kierratyskeskus, in Espoo is part of a much-loved non-profit network that champions the circular economy, and […]

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Sydney · Budget

Reverse Garbage

Marrickville

Reverse Garbage in Marrickville is a not-for-profit co-operative that has been keeping useful things out of landfill since the 1970s. […]

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Brisbane · Budget

Reverse Garbage Queensland

Woolloongabba

Reverse Garbage is a much-loved Brisbane social enterprise and workers co-operative in Woolloongabba that rescues industrial offcuts, timber, fabric and […]

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Cardiff · Budget

Riverside Community Market

Riverside

Cardiff’s original farmers’ market, held on Sundays by the River Taff near the Principality Stadium, championing local growers, producers and […]

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Milan · Mid-range

Rob de Matt

Dergano

Why it matters: opened in 2017 by chef Edoardo Todeschini after he saw Jamie Oliver's ex-offender training kitchens in London, Rob de Matt trains people facing…

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Montreal · Mid-range

Robin des Bois

Plateau-Mont-Royal / Parc La Fontaine

Why it matters: founded in 2006 by Judy Servay, Robin des Bois is a non-profit restaurant run largely by volunteers, and it channels its proceeds -…

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Madrid · Mid-range

Robin Hood Restaurant

Lavapies

A restaurant with a twist, run by the charity Mensajeros de la Paz: paying diners at lunch fund a proper sit-down dinner, served with waiters and…

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Munich · Mid-range

Roecklplatz

Dreimühlenviertel

Why it matters: since 2008 this nonprofit training restaurant has given young people from difficult life circumstances - including at least one apprenticeship reserved for young…

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Kaunas

Rojaus molis

A ceramics studio known for its calm, meditative approach, offering themed workshops and regular clay sessions for beginners and returners […]

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Ploiești · Budget

Romanian Craft Cooperative

Centru

Artisans in and around Ploiesti keep alive Romanian folk crafts such as embroidery, weaving, ceramics and painted eggs, often working […]

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Timișoara · Budget

Romanian Craft Cooperative

Cetate

Artisans in and around Timisoara keep alive Romanian and Banat folk crafts such as embroidery, weaving, pottery and painted eggs, […]

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Rose Hill Artisan Textiles

Rose Hill

Small artisan textile and craft workshops around Rose Hill produce handwoven bags, embroidery and printed fabrics, often run by womens […]

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Johannesburg

Rosebank Market Artisans

Rosebank

At the Rosebank craft and Sunday markets, artisans and traders from across Africa sell handmade beadwork, baskets, carvings, textiles and […]

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Beijing · Budget

Roundabout Charity Store

Xiangjiang / Shunyi border

Why it matters: opened in 2008 by longtime Beijing volunteer Leslie Simpson, Roundabout was mainland China's first charity store, and store proceeds fund medical care for…

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Rovaniemi · Budget

Rovaniemi Local Heritage Museum

Poykkola

Why it matters: this open-air museum on the Kemijoki riverbank has been kept alive since 1951 by volunteer heritage association Totto ry - locals restore the…

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Addis Ababa · Mid-range

Sabahar

Mekanisa

Why it matters: for over 20 years Sabahar has run as a woman-owned, World Fair Trade Organization-certified textile company, providing reliable employment and equitable pay to…

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Addis Ababa · Mid-range

Sabahar

Mekanisa

Sabahar is a social enterprise in Addis Ababa producing beautiful handmade textiles from Ethiopian cotton and locally reared silk, using […]

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Delhi · Budget

Salaam Baalak Trust City Walk

Paharganj

Why it matters: this two-hour walk through Paharganj is guided by adolescents who once lived on these streets themselves, and profits go back into Salaam Baalak…

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Addis Ababa · Mid-range

Salem’s Ethiopia

Bole

Why it matters: designer Salem Kassahun's woman-owned fair-trade compound creates jobs for Ethiopian artisan women and men, commits to fair returns for its employees and co-op…

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Tuzla · Budget

Salt & Local Heritage

Slana Banja

Salt has shaped Tuzla for thousands of years, giving the city its name and its Pannonian Lakes, and local initiatives […]

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Enontekiö · Budget

Sami Duodji Cooperative

Hetta

Enontekio is a stronghold of Sami culture, and local duodji artisans and cooperatives keep alive the traditional crafts of the […]

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Kittila · Mid-range

Sami Duodji Handicrafts

Kittila

Authentic Sami handicraft, known as duodji, represents centuries of tradition among the indigenous people of Lapland, and shops around Levi […]

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Kittila · Budget

Samiland

Levi fell (Levi Summit)

Why it matters: part of the UNESCO Observatory Cultural Village programme, Samiland is Levi's dedicated exhibition on the Sami - the European Union's only Indigenous people.…

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San Francisco · Budget

San Francisco City Guides

Chinatown & citywide

Why it matters: SF City Guides is a nonprofit founded in 1978 and sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library, with tours led entirely by trained…

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Kathmandu · Mid-range

Sana Hastakala

Jhamsikhel

A fair-trade pioneer founded in 1989, Sana Hastakala works with over a thousand artisans across Nepal, many of them women […]

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Cape Town

SANCCOB

A registered non-profit in Table View that has rescued and rehabilitated ill, injured, abandoned and oiled seabirds since 1968. A […]

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Miami · Mid-range

Sanguich de Miami

Little Havana

Why it matters: Sanguich is the family business of Cuban-American couple Daniel Figueredo and Rosa Romero, who build their Cuban sandwiches from scratch, curing meats and…

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Montreal · Mid-range

Santropol Roulant

Plateau

Santropol Roulant is a much-loved Montreal community food hub and social enterprise that uses food as a tool to bring […]

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Kittila · Budget

Sarestoniemi Museum

Kaukonen

Why it matters: named Finland's Museum of the Year 2026, this foundation-run nonprofit museum is the preserved forest home and self-built studio of Reidar Sarestoniemi (1925-1981),…

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Kolkata

Sasha Fair Trade Shop

Park Street area

Fair trade shopping in Kolkata starts here, at a quiet storefront on Mirza Ghalib Street just off Park Street. Why it matters: this is the retail…

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Colombo · Budget

Saturday Good Market

Cinnamon Gardens (Colombo 7)

Every Saturday, rain or shine, 70 to 90 vendors fill the Nuga Tree Car Park beside the Colombo Racecourse with organic produce, natural food, ethical fashion,…

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Marseille · Mid-range

Savon de Marseille Soap Makers

Centre

The traditional savon de Marseille, the celebrated olive-oil soap made in the city for centuries, is one of Provence’s proudest […]

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Sibiu · Budget

Saxon Craft Heritage

Old Town

The Transylvanian Saxons who founded and shaped Sibiu over 800 years left a rich legacy of craft and building tradition, […]

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Florence · High-end

Scuola del Cuoio

Santa Croce

Tucked behind the apse of Santa Croce in a Renaissance dormitory frescoed by Ghirlandaio's school, the Leather School of Florence is where you watch artisans cut,…

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Halifax

Seaport Market Producers

Seaport

At the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market, Nova Scotia farmers, fishers and food makers sell fresh produce, seafood, cheeses, preserves and […]

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Tirana

Second Hand Store (Rruga e Durrësit)

A well-stocked thrift shop feeding Tirana's growing appetite for sustainable, second-hand fashion. Bargain-hunters love digging through the racks for vintage finds and high-street pieces at a…

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Colombo · Mid-range

Selyn

Havelock Town (Colombo 5)

Selyn is Sri Lanka's only fair trade guaranteed handloom company, and its Fife Road store is the place to buy its brilliantly coloured woven cotton in…

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Colombo · Mid-range

Selyn

Colombo

Selyn is Sri Lanka’s only guaranteed fair-trade handloom company, a social enterprise that provides dignified, sustainable employment to thousands of […]

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Bucharest · Budget

Seneca Anticafe

City centre

Seneca Anticafe is a cultural cafe and community space near Calea Victoriei where guests pay for their time rather than […]

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Venice · Budget

Serra dei Giardini

Castello

The Serra dei Giardini is a historic glasshouse in the Castello district’s public gardens, restored and run as a community […]

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Austin · Budget

SFC Farmers Market

Downtown

Run by the non-profit Sustainable Food Center, the SFC Farmers Market brings central Texas growers, ranchers and food producers together […]

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Venice · Budget

Sfuso

Dorsoduro

Sfuso is a package-free shop in Dorsoduro dedicated to reducing waste in a city acutely aware of its fragile environment. […]

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Paris · Budget

Shakespeare and Company

Latin Quarter

The fabled English-language bookshop opposite Notre-Dame, which still houses writers above the stacks.

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Milan · Budget

SHARE – Second Hand Reuse

Via Padova

Why it matters: run by Vesti Solidale, a social cooperative active since 1998, SHARE turns donated clothing into jobs for people who need a way back…

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Athens · Mid-range

Shedia Home

Centre

A beautiful four-floor cafe-bar-restaurant, art space and shop run by the Shedia street-magazine organisation, employing around 30 people who were once homeless - its chefs trained…

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Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

A non-profit in Al Fahidi set up to answer visitors' questions about Emirati life directly, working under the motto open […]

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Nairobi · Budget

Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

Langata

A moving sanctuary for orphaned baby elephants.

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Šibenik · Budget

Šibenik Green Market Producers

Old Town

The Šibenik green market brings together small-scale growers from across the Dalmatian hinterland who sell seasonal, locally grown produce directly […]

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Catania · Budget

Sicilian Artisan Craft Shops

Centro

The old streets of Catania host workshops and shops selling traditional Sicilian crafts, from hand-painted ceramics and majolica to lava-stone […]

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Catania · Budget

Sicilian Street Food & Slow Food

Centro

Catania is a capital of Sicilian street food, from arancini and cartocciata to seafood snacks sold at market stalls and […]

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Kolkata · Mid-range

Sienna Store & Café

Hindustan Park

Sienna Store & Café in the leafy Hindustan Park area combines a design store and a small café with a […]

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Inari · Budget

Siida – The Sami Museum and Nature Centre

Inari village

Why it matters: opened in 1963 as the first independent Sami museum in the Nordic countries, Siida is run by the non-profit Sami Museum Foundation and…

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Hoi An

Silk and Lantern Artisans

Ancient Town

Hoi Ans artisans handcraft silk lanterns, textiles and other traditional goods using skills passed down through generations, and workshops around […]

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Karachi · Mid-range

Sindhi Handicrafts & Ajrak

Karachi

The province of Sindh, of which Karachi is the capital, has a rich heritage of handicraft, above all the ajrak, […]

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Frankfurt · Mid-range

Sinn & Wandel

Nordend

Why it matters: Sinn & Wandel is a recognised Inklusionsbetrieb (inclusion business) in the Nordend, opened by deaf restaurateur Sascha Nuhn, where deaf, hearing-impaired and people…

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Dublin · Mid-range

Siopaella Designer Exchange

Wicklow Street

Siopaella is Dublin’s leading designer consignment store, giving pre-loved luxury a second life on Wicklow Street. Since 2011 it has […]

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Izmir · Budget

Sirince Village Producers

Sirince

The hillside village of Sirince, in the hills above Selcuk near Izmir, is famous for its fruit wines, olive oil […]

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Podgorica · Budget

Skadar Lake Sustainability

Skadar

Skadar Lake, the largest lake in the Balkans and a national park a short drive from Podgorica, is a haven […]

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Ljubljana · Mid-range

Skuhna

City centre

Skuhna is a social-enterprise restaurant in Ljubljana serving world cuisine cooked by migrants and refugees from across Africa, Asia and […]

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Vancouver · Mid-range

Skwachays Lodge

Downtown

Skwachays Lodge is the first Indigenous arts hotel in Canada, a downtown social enterprise where beautifully designed rooms, a fair-trade […]

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Nashville · Budget

Slim & Husky’s

North Nashville

Why it matters: Slim & Husky's is a Black-owned pizza 'beeria' started by three Tennessee State University friends who chose to build in North Nashville and…

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Stockholm

Slow Fashion Hub

A curated second-hand and vintage boutique and meeting place gathering sustainable fashion sellers, plus circular services like rental, redesign and alterations.

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Varna

So Fresh

A local healthy-food spot on Boulevard Slivnitsa serving salads, juices and smoothies with plenty of plant-based options. It's a handy […]

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Parnu · Budget

Sobralt Sobrale Parnu

Papiniidu

Why it matters: run by the Sobralt Sobrale charitable foundation with Swedish partner Erikshjalpen, every sale in this secondhand store funds the Hoolime Koos programme, which…

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Tbilisi

Social Concept Store ESKI

Orbeliani Square

Why it matters: this little boutique near Orbeliani Square stocks handmade goods from 25+ Georgian social enterprises under one roof - makers include people with disabilities,…

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Sigulda

Sociālais uzņēmums Visi Var

A work-integration social enterprise founded in 2018 to create jobs for people with disabilities, their families and others facing barriers. […]

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Sodankyla

Sodankylän työpaja

The municipal work-training workshop, helping residents back towards study or employment through four supervised trades with individual coaching. Four workshops […]

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Paris · Budget

Solar Hotel

14th arrondissement (Denfert-Rochereau)

Why it matters: the Solar bills itself as Paris's first activist eco-hotel, running a real environmental policy (EU Ecolabel and Green Key certified) while deliberately keeping…

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Mexico City · Mid-range

Someone Somewhere

Condesa

Why it matters: launched in 2016, Someone Somewhere is a Certified B Corp social enterprise that partners with more than 270 Indigenous artisans - over 90%…

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Beirut

Souk el Tayeb Farmers Market

Downtown

Souk el Tayeb is Lebanons pioneering farmers market, bringing small producers from across the country to Beirut to sell organic […]

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Adelaide · Budget

South Australian Farmers Markets

CBD

Adelaide and its surrounds host thriving farmers markets, such as the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market, where growers and producers sell […]

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Johannesburg

Soweto Township Crafts

Soweto

Community craft stalls and cooperatives in Soweto sell beadwork, wire art, ceramics and recycled crafts made by local artisans, often […]

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Warsaw · Budget

Spektakulinarna

Praga-Północ

Why it matters: opened in March 2025 on Praga-Północ by Fundacja Idylla, Spektakulinarna gives people on the autism spectrum and with intellectual disabilities real paying jobs…

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Rome · Budget

Spin Time Labs

Esquilino

A vast reclaimed building near Santa Croce turned self-run community and cultural hub - home to concerts, theatre, workshops, a craft-beer lab and social projects supporting…

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Krakow · Budget

Społeczna Kaffka

Podgórze

Why it matters: opened in January 2023 by Społeczna 21, the social enterprise wing of Kraków's Tęcza Association, this was Poland's first cafe built to employ…

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Rovaniemi · Budget

SPR Kontti Secondhand

Teollisuustie

Why it matters: this warehouse-sized secondhand department store is run by the Finnish Red Cross, and its profits fund Red Cross aid work in Finland and…

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Vantaa

SPR Kontti Vantaa

The Finnish Red Cross's Kontti second-hand department store funds humanitarian aid and offers work-training placements. Shoppers feel good knowing proceeds […]

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Reykjavik · Mid-range

Spuutnik Vintage

Laugavegur

Spuutnik has been Reykjaviks favourite vintage store since 1986, a treasure trove of retro fashion on Laugavegur crammed with carefully […]

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Bratislava · Budget

Stara Trznica (Old Market Hall)

Old Town

Bratislava's 1910 market hall hosts the city's best Saturday market - local farmers, small producers and artisan food from 9am to 3pm - plus concerts, food…

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Guangzhou · Budget

Starbucks Sign Language Store

Yuexiu / Beijing Road

Why it matters: this is Starbucks China's first sign language store, opened on 19 May 2019 - the country's National Day for Helping the Disabled -…

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Edinburgh · Budget

Stockbridge Charity Shops

Stockbridge

The genteel neighbourhood of Stockbridge is famous for having some of the best charity shops in Edinburgh, where the well-heeled […]

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Stockholm

Stockholms Stadsmission

A non-profit chain of second-hand stores that funds work training and support for people from disadvantaged backgrounds; its Remake line upcycles old textiles into new pieces.

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Stockholm · Budget

Stockholms Stadsmission

Various

Stockholms Stadsmission runs a chain of stylish secondhand and charity shops across the city, combining sustainable, circular shopping with strong […]

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Alanya · Budget

Strays of Alanya

Seki

Why it matters: Strays of Alanya (SOAR) is a volunteer-run, donation-funded rescue that shelters over 150 dogs, cats, horses and donkeys - mistreated or abandoned animals…

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Melbourne

STREAT

A social enterprise cafe group that trains and employs young people facing disadvantage, roasting its own coffee on the Collingwood […]

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Florence · Mid-range

Street Doing

Centro Storico

Street Doing is a celebrated vintage concept store near Via dei Servi, spread over a labyrinth of rooms packed with […]

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Targu Mures

Studium HUB

A non-profit building run by the Studium-Prospero Foundation, combining an NGO incubator, a cultural centre and a café open to […]

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Los Angeles · Mid-range

Suay Sew Shop

Frogtown

Suay rescues discarded textiles and remakes them into new clothing and homeware at its Frogtown workshop, tackling fashion waste head-on. […]

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Sofia · Mid-range

Sun & Moon

Centar

A well-loved organic bakery and vegetarian restaurant using stone-milled flours and local, seasonal ingredients, with a strong focus on sustainability […]

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Split

Sunce – Udruga za prirodu, okoliš i održivi razvoj

Sunce works on nature, environment and sustainable development across Dalmatia, and operates a Green Phone line for reporting environmental problems. […]

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Delhi · Budget

Sunder Nursery

Nizamuddin

Why it matters: the Aga Khan Trust for Culture spent a decade turning a century-old British plant nursery into this 90-acre heritage park, opened in 2018…

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Abu-dhabi · Mid-range

Sustainable & Local Food

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has a growing focus on local and sustainable food, from farms in the desert using modern techniques to […]

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Kuwait City

Sustainable Living Kuwait

A pioneering local sustainability platform that has championed eco living in Kuwait for years. Green-minded locals value its workshops, events […]

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Anchorage · Budget

Sustainable Wildlife & Nature

Anchorage

The wilderness around Anchorage, from Chugach State Park to Turnagain Arm, is a precious natural asset, and choosing responsible operators, […]

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Miami · Budget

Sweat Records

Little Haiti

Why it matters: Sweat Records is a woman-owned (Lolo Reskin) independent record shop and community event space that has anchored Miami's underground music scene since 2005.…

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Karachi · Budget

T2F (The Second Floor)

DHA Phase II Extension

Why it matters: founded in 2007 by the late activist Sabeen Mahmud under the nonprofit PeaceNiche, T2F is Karachi's living room for open dialogue - a…

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Tehran · Budget

Tajrish Local Producers

Tajrish

Around Tajrish Bazaar in northern Tehran, small family stalls and shops sell the fresh, seasonal bounty of Iran, from mountain […]

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Izmir · Budget

Tarihi Asansör (Historic Elevator)

Karataş

Why it matters: built in 1907 by Jewish banker Nesim Levi Bayraklıoğlu as a free public service - so Karataş residents could skip the 155-step climb…

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Lisbon · Mid-range

Taste of Lisboa Food Tours

Mouraria & Campo de Ourique

Why it matters: Taste of Lisboa was founded and is owned by Lisbon local Filipa Valente, who built the tours around the everyday food of ordinary…

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Kemi

Tebis Second Hand & Cafe

A second-hand shop with a café attached on Torniontie in Keminmaa, keeping clothing and household goods in circulation locally. Racks […]

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Toronto · Mid-range

Ten Thousand Villages

Danforth

Ten Thousand Villages on the Danforth is a fair-trade shop stocking handcrafted homeware, jewellery and gifts made by artisans in […]

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Kathmandu

Thangka Painting Studios

Thamel

Thangka painting, the intricate Buddhist scroll art of the Himalayas, is kept alive in Kathmandu studios where artists spend weeks […]

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San Francisco · Mid-range

The Barrel Room

Financial District

Why it matters: The Barrel Room is co-owned by sommeliers Sarah Trubnick and Carolyn Johnson, a woman-owned wine bar with a deep focus on small American…

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Belfast · Budget

The Bobbin

City Centre

Why it matters: the City Hall coffee shop is run by Loaf Catering and Cafes, which provides training and work experience places for people with a…

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Mumbai

The Bombay Store

Born of the swadeshi movement, The Bombay Store has long championed Indian-made craft and design. Fort shoppers browse its handicrafts, textiles and gifts knowing they're backing…

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Beijing · Budget

The Bulk House

City centre

The Bulk House is a pioneering zero-waste shop and social project in Beijing, dedicated to reducing single-use plastic and everyday […]

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Nashville · Budget

The Cafe at Thistle Farms

The Nations / West Nashville

Why it matters: This cafe is part of Thistle Farms, a nonprofit social enterprise where women survivors of trafficking, addiction and prostitution find employment alongside free…

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Cardiff · Mid-range

The Clink

City Centre

A restaurant run inside HMP Cardiff as a social enterprise, where serving prisoners are trained in hospitality to help them […]

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Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Remakery

A Leith social enterprise tackling waste by repairing and reselling electronics and furniture and running community repair workshops, diverting tonnes of goods from landfill each year.

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Porto · Mid-range

The Feeting Room

Baixa (Largo dos Loios)

Set on the pretty Largo dos Loios in the heart of Baixa, The Feeting Room is a concept store built […]

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Brisbane · Mid-range

The Gardens Club

City Botanic Gardens

Why it matters: tucked into the heritage Curators Cottage inside Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens, this not-for-profit cafe is run by the Wise Foundation, whose hospitality program…

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Mauritius · Budget

The Good Shop

Curepipe

The Good Shop is Mauritius's home-grown thrift network, reselling donated clothing, books, toys, furniture and household goods across five branches island-wide. Why it matters: launched in…

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Port Elizabeth

The Hope Factory

A respected non-profit enterprise-development organisation, born in Port Elizabeth, that mentors and grows emerging local entrepreneurs and small businesses. Expect […]

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Lisbon · Mid-range

The Late Birds Lisbon

Bairro Alto

Why it matters: The Late Birds is a gay urban resort built by and for the LGBTQ+ community, created out of the founders' own experiences travelling…

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Punta Cana

The Organic Caribbean

This small local shop makes natural cosmetics from tropical-fruit oils and extracts, and sells locally crafted larimar and amber. Shoppers love the ethical, made-in-the-Dominican-Republic ethos and…

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New York City · High-end

The RealReal SoHo

SoHo

Luxury consignment extending the life of designer goods.

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Rome · Budget

The RomeHello

Monti/Esquilino (near Termini)

Why it matters: The RomeHello is a social enterprise that ploughs all of its profits back into community and environmental projects and hires people with intellectual…

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Vancouver · Budget

The Soap Dispensary

Mount Pleasant

The Soap Dispensary on Main Street was the first refill shop in Vancouver, a zero-waste haven where you bring your […]

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Rome · Mid-range

The Social Hub Rome

San Lorenzo

Why it matters: The Social Hub's Rome location is part of a B Corp-certified group that commits 1% of its revenue to the TSH Talent Foundation,…

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Sydney · Mid-range

The Social Outfit

Newtown

The Social Outfit on King Street in Newtown is a fashion label with a purpose, providing training and employment to […]

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Singapore · Mid-range

The Social Space

Tanjong Pagar

The Social Space is a pioneering multi-concept social enterprise in Singapore, combining a cafe, a fair-trade retail store and even […]

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Melbourne

The Social Studio

A not-for-profit fashion school, ethical manufacturer and shop working with refugee and new-migrant communities inside Collingwood Yards. Buy locally made […]

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Toronto · Budget

The Stop Community Food Centre

Wychwood / St. Clair West

Why it matters: The Stop Community Food Centre has spent more than 30 years fighting hunger and poverty with dignity - running drop-in meals, community kitchens,…

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Brussels

Think Twice

A well-loved vintage and second-hand chain with several Brussels branches, offering curated pre-loved fashion at friendly prices.

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Dubai

Thrift for Good

A charity thrift shop that rehomes donated clothing and books to cut waste, and gives all of its profits to […]

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Kuwait City

Thrifty M.E.

A rare Kuwait thrift shop with a conscience, channelling a share of its proceeds to charity. Bargain-hunters and sustainability-minded locals […]

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Quito · Mid-range

Tianguez

Centro Historico (Old Town)

Why it matters: run since the mid-1990s by the Sinchi Sacha Foundation, Tianguez is a certified World Fair Trade Organization member whose cafe and craft-shop earnings…

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Quito · Budget

Tianguez Fair-Trade Crafts

Old Town

Tianguez, set beneath the Plaza San Francisco in Quito’s old town, is a fair-trade shop and cultural centre showcasing the […]

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Prague · Budget

Ticha Kavarna

Liben

A gentle “quiet cafe” staffed since 2011 by deaf and hard-of-hearing baristas - order by pointing or signing, and enjoy good coffee and cake in a…

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Sevilla · Budget

Tienda Oxfam Intermon

San Vicente / Museo

A five-minute walk from the Museo de Bellas Artes, this small shop on Calle Banos stocks fair-trade coffee, chocolate, textiles and crafts made by producer cooperatives…

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Timișoara · Budget

Timisoara Farmers Market

Centre

The markets of Timisoara bring together growers and producers from across the fertile Banat plain selling fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, […]

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Cologne · Budget

Tom am Platz

Sulz

Why it matters: Tom am Platz is an Inklusionsunternehmen (inclusion enterprise) opened in 2024 by Lebenshilfe Koln, created to give people with disabilities real, paid jobs…

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Warsaw · Budget

toMy Kawiarnia

City Center (Śródmieście)

Why it matters: opened in 2023 by the Fundacja Leny Grochowskiej, toMy is a working cafe where people with intellectual disabilities are employed as baristas, servers,…

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Johannesburg

Township Food and Producers

Soweto

Small food producers, spaza shops and community kitchens across Sowetos townships sell traditional foods, home brews and produce, and community […]

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Hoi An

Tra Que Vegetable Village

Tra Que

Tra Que is a traditional organic herb and vegetable village near Hoi An where farmers grow fragrant greens using natural […]

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London · Budget

TRAID Dalston

Dalston

A charity fashion shop reworking donated clothes to fund garment-worker projects.

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Sibiu · Mid-range

Transylvanian Ceramics & Icons

Old Town

Transylvania has a rich heritage of folk craft, from the distinctive Saxon and Romanian ceramics and pottery to the beautiful […]

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Cluj-Napoca

Tranzit House

Centru

Why it matters: the Tranzit Foundation has leased the former Poalei Tzedek synagogue from Cluj's Jewish community since 1997 and run it as an independent centre…

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Cluj-Napoca · Budget

Tranzit House

City centre

Tranzit House occupies a beautifully restored former synagogue in Cluj-Napoca, run by a cultural NGO as an independent arts and […]

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Lisbon · Mid-range

Treasures of Lisboa Food Tours

Alfama

Why it matters: Treasures of Lisboa is co-founded and co-owned by Ruthy, a woman entrepreneur who runs the tours alongside her Portuguese partner, sharing a personal…

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Arezzo · Mid-range

Tuscan Wine & Olive Producers

Countryside

The hills around Arezzo produce Chianti and other Tuscan wines, along with prized extra-virgin olive oil, from family estates and […]

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Tuzla · Budget

Tuzla Market Producers

Centre

The markets of Tuzla bring together growers and producers from the surrounding region selling fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, honey and […]

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New Orleans · Mid-range

Two Chicks Walking Tours

French Quarter

Why it matters: This woman-owned company, founded by Christine Miller, runs small-group walking tours led by knowledgeable local guides. Choose from French Quarter history, Garden District…

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Tartu · Mid-range

TYPA Printing and Paper Arts Centre

Karlova

Why it matters: TYPA was founded in 2010 to rescue Estonia's last letterpress machines from destruction, and it keeps the country's printing and papermaking heritage alive…

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Berlin · Budget

Uber den Tellerrand

Various

A heart-warming social project born in Berlin where refugees and locals cook and eat together - cooking classes led by newcomers, shared meals and events that…

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Split

Udruga Anđeli

Anđeli supports children and young people with disabilities in Split, running a rehabilitation centre and the Mali dupin kindergarten. The […]

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Helsinki

UFF

A well-known Finnish thrift chain with several Helsinki stores, dedicated to sustainable fashion, with sale proceeds funding humanitarian aid projects around the world.

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Vantaa

UFF Tikkurila

A second-hand clothing shop whose sales fund development cooperation in Africa and textile reuse. A favourite Tikkurila stop for affordable, […]

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Oslo · Budget

UFF Vintage

Sentrum

UFF runs its Oslo secondhand shops as a fundraiser, with profits going to humanitarian and development work, so the bargains […]

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New York City · Budget

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square

GrowNYC's flagship farmers market with ~140 regional, producer-only growers.

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Taipei

Unpackaged.U

One of Taipei's zero-waste trailblazers, Unpackaged.U lets you refill everyday groceries and household goods package-free. It is a hub for the city's growing bring-your-own-container community.

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London · Budget

Unseen Tours

Multiple areas across London

Why it matters: Unseen Tours is a social enterprise whose guides have all experienced homelessness or insecure housing, and most of your ticket price goes straight…

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Uppsala · Budget

Uppsala Farmers Market

Centre

Uppsala’s market squares, above all the lively Saturday market, bring local farmers and producers from the surrounding fertile countryside into […]

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Uppsala · Budget

Uppsala Stadsmission Second Hand

Granby

Why it matters: every krona from Uppsala Stadsmission's second-hand shops funds the charity's work with people facing homelessness and social vulnerability in the city, and the…

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Zagreb · Budget

URIHO Gallery Shop

Lower Town

Why it matters: URIHO is Zagreb's institution for the rehabilitation and employment of people with disabilities - around 500 employees, about 60 percent of them disabled…

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Izmir · Budget

Urla Women’s Cooperative (Urla Kadın Kooperatifi)

Urla

Why it matters: run by roughly 170 women of the Urla peninsula, this producer cooperative turns the region's famous artichokes, wild herbs and heirloom recipes into…

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Mexico City · Mid-range

Utilitario Mexicano

Escandon

Utilitario Mexicano celebrates the honest, everyday objects of Mexican life, from enamel cookware and palm brooms to clay comals, all […]

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Tallinn · Budget

Uuskasutuskeskus

Tõnismäe

Why it matters: run by a nonprofit since 2004, Uuskasutuskeskus (Reuse Centre) keeps roughly 250,000 items a month out of landfills and channels support to more…

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Tallinn · Budget

Uuskasutuskeskus

Tallinn

Uuskasutuskeskus is an Estonian social enterprise and network of reuse centres that give donated clothes, books, furniture and household goods […]

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Tartu · Budget

Uuskasutuskeskus (UK)

Kesklinn

Why it matters: founded in 2004 as a nonprofit, Uuskasutuskeskus (UK) has grown into Estonia's largest self-sustaining social enterprise, a reuse chain that supports over 50…

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Parnu · Budget

Uuskasutuskeskus Parnu

Kesklinn

Why it matters: Uuskasutuskeskus is Estonia's largest nonprofit reuse organisation, and this Parnu shop is the flagship of its 17-store network, built on the belief that…

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Parnu · Budget

Uuskasutuskeskus Pärnu

Papiniidu

Uuskasutuskeskus is an Estonian social enterprise reuse centre with a branch in Pärnu, giving donated clothes, books, furniture and household […]

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Boston · Mid-range

Uvida Shop

North End

Uvida is Boston’s first zero-waste shop, a Latina-owned North End gem stocking plastic-free essentials from toothpaste tablets to metal straws, […]

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Seattle · Mid-range

Uwajimaya

Chinatown-International District

Why it matters: Uwajimaya is a beloved Asian grocery and marketplace founded by the Japanese American Moriguchi family in 1928 and still family-run nearly a century…

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Paris · Mid-range

Veja Store

Le Marais

The French sneaker label built on fair-trade Amazonian rubber and organic cotton, with in-store repairs.

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Oslo · Mid-range

Velouria Vintage

Grunerlokka

One of the oldest vintage stores in Oslo, Velouria Vintage on Thorvald Meyers gate is a treasure trove of retro […]

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Caracas

Venezuelan Cacao and Chocolate

Chacao

Venezuela produces some of the worlds finest cacao, and Caracas chocolate shops and makers sell bars and bonbons crafted from […]

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Espoo · Budget

Villa Elfvik Nature House

Laajalahti

Villa Elfvik is a charming old wooden villa beside the Laajalahti nature reserve, now serving as a free nature house […]

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Hamburg

Villa Viva

Opened in 2023 by the Hamburg water charity Viva con Agua, this twelve-storey guesthouse channels its surpluses into drinking-water and […]

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Vienna · Budget

Vollpension

Wieden

A gloriously cosy “grandmas'-living-room” cafe where seniors bake the cakes and serve alongside younger staff - a social enterprise fighting old-age poverty and loneliness. Come for…

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Vienna · Mid-range

Vollpension

Wieden

Vollpension is a much-loved ‘generational café’ in Vienna’s Wieden district, where grandmothers and grandfathers bake and serve homemade cakes in […]

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Kyiv · Mid-range

Vsi Svoi

Khreshchatyk

Vsi Svoi, meaning all our own, is a two-level concept store on Khreshchatyk gathering more than a hundred Ukrainian brands […]

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Sarajevo · Budget

War Childhood Museum

Stari Grad

Why it matters: an independent, non-profit museum founded by Jasminko Halilovic, who was four when the siege began - it started in 2010 as an online…

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Punta Cana

WASH Foundation

This grassroots charity improves water, sanitation and hygiene in local schools around Bávaro and Verón, reaching thousands of children. Visitors who want to give back appreciate…

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Port Douglas

Wavelength Reef Cruises

A family-owned, marine-biologist-led reef operator that has put conservation at its very core. As a Coral Nurture Program partner, its […]

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Copenhagen · Budget

WeFood

Nørrebro

Why it matters: opened in 2016 by the Danish aid organization DanChurchAid, WeFood was the world's first supermarket to sell only surplus food - mislabeled, overstocked,…

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Frankfurt · Budget

Weltladen Bornheim

Bornheim

Why it matters: opened in September 2005 and run largely by around 20 volunteers, Weltladen Bornheim is one of Frankfurt's longtime fair-trade shops — a nonprofit,…

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Cologne · Mid-range

Weltladen Koln

Innenstadt

Why it matters: the Weltladen Koln is one of the city's fair-trade pioneers - run for nearly five decades by the nonprofit Forum Eine Welt e.V.,…

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Breda · Budget

Wereldwinkel Breda

Centrum

Why it matters: Bredas fair-trade world shop is run entirely by volunteers and, as a registered charity (ANBI), works for a fairer deal for less-visible producers…

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The Hague · Budget

Wereldwinkel Den Haag

Centrum

A fair-trade world shop selling ethically sourced coffee, chocolate, wine and handmade crafts that support producers in developing countries, part […]

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Gothenburg · Mid-range

West Coast Sustainable Seafood

Inom Vallgraven

The market halls and fishmongers of Gothenburg, including Feskekorka and Stora Saluhallen, source shellfish and fish from the Swedish West […]

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Nashville · Mid-range

White’s Mercantile

12 South

Why it matters: White's Mercantile is a woman-owned 'general store for the modern day' founded by singer-songwriter Holly Williams. The 12 South shop is a well-curated…

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New Orleans · Mid-range

Whitney Plantation

Wallace (River Road)

Why it matters: Whitney is the only plantation museum in Louisiana that centers the lives and voices of the enslaved rather than the enslavers, with memorials…

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San Francisco · Budget

Wild SF Tours

Downtown, Mission & citywide

Why it matters: Wild SF Tours is an artist- and activist-led company co-founded by Wes Leslie and J. Jo, built around telling 'the people's history' and…

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Port Douglas

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

A well-regarded wildlife sanctuary on the edge of town, involved in native-species care and breeding programmes. Visiting directly supports its […]

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New Orleans · Budget

Willie Mae’s Scotch House

Treme

Why it matters: Started by Willie Mae Seaton in the 1950s and carried on by her family, this Black- and family-owned kitchen earned a James Beard…

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Seattle · Budget

Wing Luke Museum

Chinatown-International District

Why it matters: The Wing Luke is a community-based museum in the Chinatown-International District that tells the Asian Pacific American story through exhibits created hand-in-hand with…

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Athens · Budget

Wise Greece

Centre

Wise Greece is a non-profit social enterprise founded in 2013 that champions small Greek farmers and food producers while funding […]

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Chicago

Women & Children First

Andersonville

Why it matters: founded in 1979 by Ann Christophersen and Linda Bubon, this Andersonville institution is one of the largest feminist bookstores in the country and…

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Paris · Mid-range

Women of Paris

Left Bank / Luxembourg Gardens

Why it matters: this is a female-founded company whose entire purpose is to put women back into the story of Paris, from revolutionaries to writers to…

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Amman · Budget

Women-Led Food Enterprises

Amman

A growing number of women-led kitchens, food tours and social enterprises in Amman share Jordanian home cooking and support female […]

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Baku · Budget

YARAT Contemporary Art Space

Bayil

YARAT is a non-profit contemporary art organisation that has transformed a former Soviet naval building on the Baku seafront into […]

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London · Budget

YHA London Central

Fitzrovia, Central London

Why it matters: YHA is a long-standing registered charity, and staying at one of its hostels directly funds its work giving young people and families of…

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Brussels

Yuman Village

A circular concept store bringing together sustainable brands, repair services and a cafe, and hosting regular ethical markets and events.

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Shkodër

Zogaj Kilim Weaving Workshop

Zogaj

Why it matters: after Zogaj's state rug factory was destroyed in the collapse of communism, master weaver Nebija Qotaj - at a loom since age 10…

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Miami · Mid-range

Zoo Miami

South Miami-Dade

Why it matters: Zoo Miami is supported by the nonprofit Zoo Miami Foundation, whose mission is to inspire people to preserve nature through conservation, education, and…

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Zurich · Budget

Zurich Brockenhaus

Zurich West

The Zurich Brockenhaus is a large, much-loved secondhand and charity store spread over several floors in the city, championing reuse […]

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