# Anti Acid-Violence Cafes This Pay as You Wish Cafe in India is Run by Acid Attack Survivors By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-11-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acid-attack-survivors References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/11/05/cafe-acid-attack-survivors/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-SocialGood-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-SocialGood-Partial) & [sheroeshangout](http://sheroeshangout.com/) In India, there are many acid attack survivors due to the rate of violence of this nature that is often directed toward women. Sheroes' Hangout is a cafe run by such women, as a way to integrate themselves back into society, earn enough money to be independent and raise money for the 'Stop Acid Attacks' campaign that supports victims. The cafe is run on a pay as you wish system, which actually works out well as most people who go there would rather spend food money at a place where [proceeds go to a good cause](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespresso-and-change-please) rather than another fast food chain. The women serve [coffee and treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-drinks) as well as tell their stories to customers, many of whom are from around the world. By sparking conversations around a problem that has been largely stigmatized in the country, these acid attack survivors are able to feel accepted, increase their confidence and raise awareness about the serious issue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Socially Responsible Cafes:** Opportunity to create cafes that support social causes and provide platforms for marginalized individuals. - **Pay-what-you-wish Business Model:** Opportunity for businesses to adopt a pay-what-you-wish business model to support social causes and incentivize customers to spend money at their establishment. - **Empowering Marginalized Individuals:** Opportunity to empower marginalized individuals by providing them platforms to showcase their talents and uplift their communities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage industry to create socially responsible establishments that support social causes and empower marginalized individuals. - **Non-profit:** Opportunity for non-profit organizations to partner with businesses and create social impact through initiatives that empower marginalized individuals. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for tourism and hospitality industry to create unique experiences that showcase local culture and support social causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multisensorial Beauty Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eadem-cafe.md) - [Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trust-bae.md) - [Fair Wage-Supporting V-Day Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoamitment-campaign.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-green-vic.md) - [Ethical Tea Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typhoo-fear-free-tea.md) - [Female-Led Nightlife Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightcap.md) - [Ethical Soda Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salaam-cola.md) - [Home Security-Branded Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighbourgood-caf.md) - [Elevated Vegan Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-resto.md)