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Social enterprises driving global change on World Food Day

Every year on 16 October, World Food Day highlights important topics such as food waste, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and the challenges faced by fishing communities — all in an effort to combat climate change. This year's theme is "Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”. It's the perfect opportunity for us to shine a spotlight on the incredible efforts of social entrepreneurs, who are making everyday life better for so many people and how they're creating a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Three women in a kitchen where they make organic skincare products

Oupus Organics

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Creates natural, eco-friendly skincare products that empowers women from marginalised groups in Borneo through flexible jobs and skills training.

Oupus Organics was founded with a mission to produce skincare products while creating employment opportunities for mothers and women in Borneo. Inspired by the founder's own challenging background and the 2020 pandemic, Vellarry named the enterprise “OUPUS,” meaning love, symbolising resilience and sustainability.

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Location
Sabah, Malaysia

Programme
Social Enterprise Accelerator Malaysia
in partnership with Biji-biji Initiative

Website
www.oupus.my

The organisation produces skincare products using ingredients sourced from Borneo while providing flexible employment and skills training opportunities for women from underserved communities. Oupus Organics empowers vulnerable groups, including single mothers and stateless children, through education and partnerships. Their environmental initiatives focus on using discarded raw materials, promoting a circular economy, and supporting local agriculture.