# Mongolian Artisan Projects Mary & Martha Mongolia Aim to Help Generate Business Opportunities By Erin Fox | Published 2013-02-13 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-martha-mongolia References: [mmmongolia](http://www.mmmongolia.com/) & [maryandmarthamongolia.blogspot](http://maryandmarthamongolia.blogspot.ca/) The Mary & Martha Mongolia complex helps generate jobs for the people of Mongolia, ushering in a new wave of economic growth for the country. The leading ladies of the company are helping artisans of the country by [selling their products online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r-finds) to a broad network. The organization focuses on [handmade goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-jewelrys), such as miniature animals and good luck charms. The owners of the company donate their salaries to support the growth of these artisans, the community and the economic growth of the country. This group is 100% fair-trade and works alongside the locals of the communities to invigorate change. The miniature animals would make a great gift for any adventurer or toy collector. **Contact Information** Mary & Martha Mongolia [website](http://www.mmmongolia.com/index.html) Mary & Martha Mongolia [Blogspot](http://maryandmarthamongolia.blogspot.ca/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South 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 - **Handmade Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of integrating technology and automation into the production of handmade goods to increase efficiency and scalability. - **Fair Trade:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative supply chain solutions to ensure transparency and traceability in fair trade practices, enhancing consumer trust and driving market growth. - **Community Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and tools to facilitate collaboration between artisans, local communities, and global markets, enabling knowledge-sharing, networking, and mutually beneficial partnerships. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness emerging technologies like AI and VR to enhance the online shopping experience, offering immersive product visualization and personalized recommendations. - **Social Impact:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate impact measurement tools and blockchain technology to create verifiable social impact reports, fostering trust and attracting socially conscious consumers and investors. - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative travel experiences that connect tourists with local artisans, promoting cultural exchange and sustainable economic development in emerging destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charitable Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-mushroom-fairy-music-box.md) - [Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels.md) - [Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pottery.md) - [Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvinn-collection.md) - [Stunning Cause-Supporting Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prayerbowls.md) - [Handmade Ghanaian Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-proba.md) - [Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mongolias-snow-and-ice.md) - [Artful Holiday Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-projects-holiday-collection.md) - [Lifestyle Icon-Backed Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martha-stewart-is-launching.md)