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.
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
Maternity Clinic
To improve access to medical care
The only maternity clinic in the immediate area
On average, 1 birth per day
Financed by Dr. Bronner’s
Drinking Water Wells
Providing people with clean drinking water
Wells at central locations reduce travel distances
Public Toilets
Free access, maintained by the community
Built at locations with high public traffic
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 rivers
Infrastructure projects contribute to development
Built by local craftsmen
Montessori Pre School
Primary school based on the Montessori concept
Space for 200 children
With a music room, art room, computer room, and music studio
Opened in 2025
Scholarships
Scholarships for high-achieving students
Improves educational opportunities for local youth
Computer Room / Library
Opportunity for computer-based education
Access to the library
Cafeteria / Community Meeting Point
Provides meals for the kindergarten and primary school
Space for 200 people
Also used as a meeting point for training sessions
Nurses’ Residence
Residence for nurses working at the nearby hospital
Plastic Collection
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
