# Ethical Handmade Apparel Light Gives Heat Offers Beautiful Products and Restores Lives By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-12 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-gives-heat References: [roozt](http://www.roozt.com/LightGivesHeat/index.html) & [lightgivesheat.org](http://lightgivesheat.org/welcome) According to their website, [Light Gives Heat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-diagnostic) is “empowering Africans through the encouragement of economic sustainability and creative endeavors. Motivating people in the west to 'be the change they want to see in the world.'" Dedicated towards taking an active role in improving the lives of people in Uganda, the founders of Light Gives Heat (Dave and Morgan Hansow) moved to Africa and began the non-profit organization after researching what the local people needed. Offering women from war-torn Northern Uganda the opportunity to earn a consistent wage, Light Gives Heat's two brands (EPOH and SUUBI) provide [beautiful products from ethical sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-commerce-space). **Contact Information** Light Gives Heat [website](http://lightgivesheat.org/welcome) Light Gives Heat on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/lightgivesheat) Light Gives Heat on [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/lightgivesheat) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ethical Handmade Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new marketplaces and platforms that connect consumers with ethical handmade products. - **Economic Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative business models that promote economic sustainability and provide opportunities for marginalized communities. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fostering the growth of social entrepreneurship by supporting organizations that combine business strategies with social impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking the fashion industry to prioritize ethical sourcing, fair trade practices, and sustainable manufacturing. - **Non-profit:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging technology and digital platforms to enhance the impact and reach of non-profit organizations focused on economic empowerment. - **Social Impact Investing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new financial instruments and investment models that prioritize social impact and support initiatives like Light Gives Heat. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Homeless-Supporting Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toques-from-the-heart.md) - [Social Good Brand Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dignity-coconuts.md) - [Elephant-Inspired Charitable Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-family-usa.md) - [Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing.md) - [Ethical Coconut Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-coconut-oil.md) - [Woven Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi.md) - [Ethical Premium Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-reform.md) - [Handmade Ghanaian Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-proba.md)