Since 2013, the Fair Trade Premium Fund and special Fair Trade initiatives by Dr. Bronner’s have collectively contributed over $1 million toward meaningful social impact projects.
Education projects:
Montessori Kindergarten
For the employees of Serendipalm (70%) and (30%) from the local community
Space for 150 children
6 huts and one building for teachers/headmaster
Montessori Primary School
Opened in 2025
Primary school based on the Montessori concept
Space for 200 children
With a music room, art room, computer room, and music studio
Cafeteria / Community Meeting Point
Also used as a meeting point for training sessions
Provides meals for the kindergarten and primary school
Space for 200 people
Scholarships
Improves educational opportunities for local youth
Scholarships for high-achieving students
Computer Room / Library
Opportunity for computer-based education
Access to the library
Public health:
Maternity Clinic
Financed by Dr. Bronner’s
To improve access to medical care
The only maternity clinic in the immediate area
On average, 1 birth per day
Nurse residence
Residence for nurses working at the nearby hospital
Infrastructure:
Ferry
For the safe crossing of a river
Saves longer detours
The only means of transport across the river
Footbridge
For the safe crossing of a river
Infrastructure projects contribute to development.
Built by local craftsmen
Freshwater wells
Providing people with clean drinking water
Wells at central locations reduce travel distances.
Built by local craftsmen
Public toilets
Free access, maintained by the community
Built at locations with high public traffic
Community Information and Meeting Center
Where people meet from the community
Used to make announcements in the community
Environmental:
Plastic collection project
30 “Waste Bankers” (plastic collectors) collect plastic in various communities
Since 2023, more than 150 tons of plastic have been collected and sent for recycling
PET, HDPE, LDPE, and tin cans are collected
