# Peace Pillows Oimei Co. is a Fair Trade Business Re-Investing Profits in Peacebuilding Initiatives By Tiana Reid | Published 2011-09-09 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oimei-co References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/oimeico) & [startsomegood](http://startsomegood.com/Venture/oimei_company) Based in Thailand, Oimei Co. is a [fair trade company and social enterprise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieta) that, simply put, uses pillows to promote peace in the Majority World. By sourcing products from rural artisans, Oimei Co. is able to ensure that they make a fair wage and are able to support themselves to become self-sustainable. Like many small-scale artisans worldwide, those that work with Oimei Co. face extreme competition from a globalized market that favors low-cost, low-quality and mass-produced goods. The pillows themselves embody a mix of bohemian luxe. [Hand-weaved by local artisans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover), the vibrant pillows follow a long line of traditional manufacturing and cultural heritage. Fifteen percent of sales from Oimei Co. are reinvested in peacebuilding projects. The first initiative is a collaboration with Thailand's [Human Development Forum Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-chavarria-2) located in Bangkok. The Foundation works to promote democracy through disaster prevention, conflict resolution and capacity building through penetrating all levels of Thai society. Oimei Co. has launched a campaign through the social entrepreneurship crowdsourcing website [StartSomeGood](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startsomegood) and is trying to raise funds and build supporters to further realize positive social change. If you're interested in contributing to this wonderful project, [click here.](http://startsomegood.com/Venture/oimei_company/Campaigns/Show/Oimei%20Company) **Contact Information:** [Oimei Co. Website](http://www.oimeico.com) Bangkok, Thailand Telephone: 083-138-8964 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fair Trade:** Opportunity for businesses to promote fair wages and sustainable livelihoods by sourcing products from rural artisans. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** Crowdsourcing platforms can be used to raise funds and build support for positive social change initiatives. - **Peacebuilding Projects:** Integration of social initiatives into business models to invest profits in projects promoting peace and democracy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Utilizing traditional manufacturing and cultural heritage to create unique and vibrant home decor products. - **Fashion:** Incorporating bohemian luxe style into handmade products, challenging the low-cost, mass-produced goods market. - **Crowdfunding:** Creating opportunities for businesses to raise funds and build support for social change initiatives through online platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Relaxation-Promoting Eye Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-pillow1.md) - [Compact Aromatherapy Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromatherapy-sachets.md) - [Sustainable Silk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilys-pillow.md) - [Therapeutic Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeutic-pillow.md) - [Relaxing Weighted Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiet-mind.md) - [Japanese Soy Milk Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soy-milk-pouch.md) - [Tranquility-Focused Lifestyle Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-incense-sticks1.md) - [Female-Founded Luxury Pillow Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-pillow.md) - [Handcrafted Rustic Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover.md)