# Socially Inclusive School Supplies Innovative Supplies Worldwide Represents a Variety of Cultures By Amy Duong | Published 2018-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-supplies-worldwide References: [innovativesupplies.net](https://www.innovativesupplies.net/) Innovative Supplies Worldwide was started by Nneka, who is a 27-year-old mother, a college student, and an army veteran. Nneka began this small business with the intention of hiring youth to provide a place for them away from the streets. This also gives students a chance to have something at school that they can relate to. Innovative Supplies is comprised of a series of notebooks that are adorned with artwork representing [a variety of cultural ethnicities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtoschool-survey). The objectives of Innovative Supplies include providing a space for [training and employment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supplier-diversity-1), support for small businesses, use economically sourced materials, make use of local materials, and provide products that students can identify with. Innovative Supplies currently offers [notebooks, stickers, pins, and cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affirmation-gel-pens) and can be found online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Diverse Representation:** Creating inclusive products that represent a variety of cultural ethnicities. - **Youth Empowerment:** Providing training and employment opportunities for young people. - **Local Sourcing:** Using economically and locally sourced materials for production. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Developing socially inclusive school supplies for students. - **Small Business Support:** Offering support and resources for small businesses. - **Online Retail:** Providing an online platform to sell culturally diverse products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-kids-brand.md) - [Resilience-Focused Children's Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savvy-suzanna.md) - [Diverse Hand-Knit Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-knit-dolls.md) - [Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset.md) - [Social Good eCommerce Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-minded-companies.md) - [Africa-Themed STEM Crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teni-and-tayo.md) - [Customizable Packaging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-packaging-solution.md) - [Diversifying University Supplier Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supplier-diversity-fair.md) - [Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtoschool-survey.md)