# Entrepreneurship-Enabling Crafts Buying a Prosperity Candle Helps Women Refugees Open a Business By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-05-28 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosperity-candle References: [forbes](http://www.forbes.com/sites/women2/2012/04/26/prosperity-candles-triple-bottom-line-approach-to-business/) & [prosperitycandle](http://www.prosperitycandle.com) Prosperity Candle is a Massachusetts-based social enterprise [empowering women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-entrepreneur) in and from distressed regions of the world through [candle-making](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-candle-collection). The purchase of a candle directly supports a woman working to rebuild her life, creating an inspiring connection with the product of which they also guarantee great quality. Prosperity Candle recently became a Green America Certified Business and are currently in the process of becoming fair trade certified as well. Prosperity was co-founded by Siiri Morley and Ted Barber, who ran a successful pilot project in Iraq in 2009 and who are currently working with female refugees in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The social business plans to expand into Haiti, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ghana and Vietnam, in addition to plans for another refugee program in Chicago. **Contact Information** Prosperity Candle [website](http://www.prosperitycandle.com) Prosperity Candle on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/prosperitycandle) Prosperity Candle on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/ProsperityCndle) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Socially Responsible Consumerism:** Opportunities for companies to create products that not only offer quality but also support a social cause. - **Craft-based Entrepreneurship:** Opportunities for social enterprises to empower women in distressed regions through skills training and business development. - **Global Expansion of Social Enterprises:** Opportunities for social businesses to expand into new regions and create a greater impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Candles:** Craft-based businesses creating candles that support social causes. - **Social Enterprises:** Socially responsible businesses empowering women through entrepreneurship. - **Non-profits:** Organizations focusing on global impact and empowerment through skills training and business development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Poured Soy Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecoming-candles.md) - [D2C Artisan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-marketplace1.md) - [Purpose-Driven Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popcorn-snacks-and-gifts.md) - [Ethical Coffee Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/win-win-coffee.md) - [Limited-Edition Charitable Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveland-foundation.md) - [Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodybar-pilates.md) - [Coconut-Encased Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-candles.md) - [Branded Hurricane Relief](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashevilles-entrepreneurial-community.md) - [Social Good Brand Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dignity-coconuts.md)