# Sustainable Assistance Accessories Dolma Provides an Alternative Income to Struggling Communities By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-06-20 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolma References: [dolmafairtrade](http://www.dolmafairtrade.com/) As a member of the [Fair Trade Federation Dolma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-coconut-oil) is proud to feature [personal accessories and home decor handmade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-jewelrys) by economically challenged communities throughout India. Founded by Melinda Hselton in 2006, Dolma aims to undo the negative impact that poverty has on children, families and communities throughout India. The ultimate goal is to provide sustainable assistance to the fair trade partners and schools that Dolma supports. All of the products are beautifully handcrafted by skilled artisans who infuse their work with the rich cultural background of their country which makes for some truly authentic and mesmerizing products. Dolma also donates 15% of their profits to schools for children in need. **Contact Information** Dolma [website](http://www.dolmafairtrade.com/) Dolma on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/DolmaFairTrade) Dolma on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/#!/dolmafairtrade) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fair Trade Products:** Opportunity to disrupt the market by providing ethically made products that support economically challenged communities. - **Sustainable Assistance:** Opportunity to create sustainable assistance programs and partnerships to support fair trade partners and schools. - **Culturally Authentic Handcrafted Products:** Opportunity to showcase and promote products that are beautifully handcrafted and infused with cultural backgrounds. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ethical Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by offering fair trade accessories and home decor made by economically challenged communities. - **Education:** Opportunity to create partnerships with schools to support children in need through donations - **Social Enterprise:** Opportunity to build a social enterprise that focuses on sustainable assistance and empowers economically challenged communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ethical Coconut Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-coconut-oil.md) - [Social Good Brand Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dignity-coconuts.md) - [Sleek Pattern-Heavy Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damson-madder.md) - [Sustainable Home Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-home-textile.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Stunning Cause-Supporting Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prayerbowls.md) - [Empowering Lambani-Designed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambani-looms.md) - [Mindful Travel Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farans.md) - [Charming Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove.md)