Some of the ladies on our list have got a good push in the right direction by the Good Market. So naturally, we talked to some of the do-gooders behind the Good Market too – Amanda Kiessel, Achala Samaradiwakara and Melanie Gunathilaka. The Good Market is great because it’s completely non-profit, and dedicates itself to supporting a range of start-ups, from the Colombo 7 bakers to the rural craftsmen, as long as they make a positive social impact.
Besides creating a great foodie space (Saffron, Achcharu Kade, Jeewa’s etc.), and supporting entrepreneurs (most of whom seem to be women), the Good Market is also a platform for social enterprises. Groups like Elisa Gospel Handicraft and Happy Crafts use their profit as funds for those in need. The GM has also become an info hub for networking, where people meet up for causes like reducing waste, home-gardening, and raising awareness about people disabilities. Amanda puts it in a nutshell: “The Good Market’s core concept is to make it easier for people to make good choices.”
