THE YA SOKO IMPACT
Being a business in this era means taking real responsibility, standing firm in values that matter deeply. We make thoughtful, deliberate choices to help the diverse people and nature around us, knowing that our actions ripple far beyond the immediate. We don’t feel the need to shout about this because it’s not just something we do … it’s who we fundamentally are, woven into the very fabric of our identity.
YA SOKO IMPACT
Discover how YA SOKO makes a powerful impact by supporting businesses and uplifting diverse communities around the world.
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YA SOKO provides the carefully chosen brands in our portfolio with a powerful platform to showcase and sell their products, enabling them to genuinely benefit by receiving the essential funds needed to sustain, expand, and grow their unique businesses while continuing to support their individual causes.
Through direct purchases from the brands themselves, our strategic sponsorships, thoughtfully curated events, and meaningful community giveaways, we have consistently backed a diverse range of initiatives.
On many occasions we have also contributed a percentage of our sales to charitable causes, transforming routine transactions into tangible social impact and ensuring our sales serve something better.
YA SOKO Give and Empower in the following ways:
Purchasing Goods | Encouraging Self Reliance
At the heart of what we do is purchasing and promoting goods from businesses, charities, and social enterprises that care about causes ranging from Palestine to ocean clean-up.
Many of the brands we work with actively contribute to the empowerment of displaced and underserved communities through fair wages, vocational training, community support, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Donations (Physical)
We donate items from our store as well as our beautifully assembled hamper baskets to organisations raising funds through sales or auctions of these items, helping them generate income and visibility for their causes.
Donations (Financial)
We make financial contributions by allocating a percentage of profits from our chosen in-person events to charities and community groups, providing dependable support that helps sustain ongoing work.
Sponsorships
We regularly sponsor cause-driven and community events, helping groups raise funds, increase awareness, and amplify the issues they care about through targeted sponsorship that strengthens their reach and impact.
If you are interested in receiving help in any of the above areas please get in touch here.
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We strongly believe in Self Reliance
Self-reliance in critical because it moves organisations and individuals away from a sole reliance on unpredictable donations or government grants, enabling long-term sustainability, operational autonomy, and greater, more stable social impact.
By generating their own income through trading goods or services, these individuals and organisations can escape "survival mode," innovate, and build stronger, more resilient communities, hope and pride.
With some of our brand partners this means fostering the self-reliance of refugee and displaced communities by providing sustainable, long-term employment opportunities and comprehensive skill development training.
Our goal is to create a lasting impact by empowering individuals with the tools and stability they need to build secure futures.
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Long-Term Financial Sustainability and Stability
Reduced Dependence on Grants: Relying solely on donations is risky and unpredictable.
Building self-reliance through diversified earned income creates a more predictable and steady revenue stream, enabling organisations and individuals to weather economic downturns, shifts in donor priorities, or abrupt funding cuts.
Reinvestment for Impact: Profits generated from social enterprise activities are intentionally reinvested into the mission, creating a self-funding loop that supports ongoing programs and growth rather than offering only temporary relief.
Better Resource Management: Organisations that pursue self-reliance tend to develop stronger financial planning and management capabilities, improving their ability to withstand crises, allocate resources strategically, and scale their operations effectively.
Autonomy and Mission Integrity
Independence from Funders: Self-reliance provides freedom from restrictive donor conditions or changing government priorities.
Authentic Advocacy: Without reliance on external funding, social enterprises can campaign, innovate, and act more authentically to address root causes of problems without fear of losing funding.
Avoiding Mission Drift: By controlling their own finances, organisations can stay focused on their core purpose rather than tailoring services to fit grant criteria.
Greater Social Impact and Empowerment
Shifting from Charity to Empowerment: Instead of merely handing out resources, self-reliant models (especially those focusing on employment) empower beneficiaries by building skills, creating jobs, and fostering dignity.
Community Resilience: Social enterprises often create local jobs and provide essential goods/services, strengthening the local economy and making communities more resilient to shocks.
Addressing Root Causes: With sustainable funding, organisations can move beyond immediate, short-term relief to invest in systemic, long-term solutions that permanently change lives.
Enhanced Credibility and Innovation.
Innovation Incentives: The need to compete or sell products encourages innovation, often leading to more creative and effective solutions than traditional charity models.
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Through sponsorships along with financial and physical donations, We have already contributed towards supporting ethical and purpose driven brands, social enterprises and community groups.
Under our "purpose over profit" initiative, we will consistently work with businesses deeply committed to putting their customers first and who sell for good or donate to charitable causes.
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We are always genuinely happy and deeply committed to donating to charitable causes, as well as partnering with and sponsoring events that are organised to inspire, empower, and lead meaningful, positive change in the world.
Although we have only been around for a relatively short while, we have already proudly contributed towards various sponsorships and charitable giving, dedicating our support exclusively to ethical and charitable events that align with our core values.
YA SOKO has served as either the main or a key contributory official sponsor for numerous powerful, impactful, and purpose-driven gatherings.
Through our active involvement, we have helped these events not only raise much-needed awareness but also generate essential funds to support their vital and transformative
If you are interested in working with us as a Sponsor. Please get in touch here
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We firmly believe that a strong, supportive community lies at the very heart of all the love and connection we desperately need right now to help make the world a more united, compassionate, and better place for everyone. So far, we have joyfully given away over £500 worth of incredible gifts and exciting giveaways, generously shared with the vibrant and diverse communities we have proudly visited and celebrated along the way.
We have generously donated beautifully assembled hampers for charitable auctions, creating a meaningful and lasting impact in the community while helping to raise vital funds for charities and supporting charity event ticket sales.
If your organisation is seeking a hamper donation for an auction, we would be more than happy to assist. Please e-mail us at support@ya-soko.com.
BRAND IMPACT
The incredible brands we collaborate with also play a vital role in driving meaningful change. Here’s exactly how they make a difference. Click on our highlighted Brands to discover more about their powerful impact!
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DARZAH products are 100% handmade in Palestine. They collaborate with skilled creators makers to design the products, and their artisans hand-embroider each piece with a beautiful Tatreez motif.
All of their leather is locally sourced from a family-run leather manufacturer in the Al-Khalil region.
Each and every purchase from Darzah contributes to artisan salaries, employment programs, and job training in the West Bank.
Darzah is a project of Child’s Cup Full, a non-profit initiative based in Zababdeh, a village located in the northern West Bank.Child’s Cup Full is focused on economic empowerment for women in the area through Darzah and Zeki Learning, a brand creating educational toys for children.
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Sitti is a conscious lifestyle brand committed to the self-reliance of refugee and displaced communities through long-term employment opportunities and skill development training, empowered by an inclusive global economy.
Read Their Impact Statement here!
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WXY care about their products deeply … but are not wild about consumerism.
Fragrance is a luxury, that’s why with every purchase they give 3% of their profits to a range of charities.
The charities WXY have supported over the years include:
WXY make hand poured UK made products which contain no animal derived materials or parabens.
They use recyclable materials wherever possible, and virtually no plastics. for great, clean burning results, they use a 100% soy wax which is palm free.
Why soy wax?
lower melting point - meaning their candles burn slower and last longer.
non-toxic - as a vegetable-based wax, no harmful byproducts or soot is emitted from their candles.
natural, renewable and vegan - soy wax is derived from the soybean.
biodegradable - meaning their candles can easily and safely be cleaned with soap and water.
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Sustainability
KITSCH are committed to creating products that are sustainable, effective, and easy to use.
Their approach involves making thoughtful choices at every step of the process, whether it’s adopting biodegradable packaging, using recyclable and reusable materials, sourcing cruelty-free ingredients, or minimising packaging waste.
With every decision they make, they are dedicated to providing a seamless, eco-friendly experience for their customers while maintaining their high-quality standards.
Learn more here!
That’s not all. At Kitsch, their mission extends beyond beauty. They are dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and supporting communities in need. Here is how KITSCH is making an impact.
4ocean partnership
KITSCH are proud partners of 4Ocean, a leading organisation dedicated to ocean cleanup and plastic waste reduction. Since their partnership began, they have contributed $200,000 towards removing plastic from oceans, rivers, and coastlines. In 2023 alone, their efforts helped remove 50,000 lbs of plastic waste.
Charity Water For Uganda Well Project
Providing clean and accessible water to communities in need.
40 Ocean
Supporting ocean cleanup initiatives to remove plastic waste.
Children's Hospital For Los Angeles
Funding healthcare for children and supporting their recovery.
Baby 2 Baby Organisation
Providing essential items to children living in poverty.
City Of Hope
Supporting advanced research and compassionate patient care for cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases.
Skydog Ranch & Sanctuary
An inspiring organization that rescues wild horses and burros from neglect, abuse, and slaughter. They provide these animals with a second chance to roam free and thrive in a natural environment while raising awareness and advocating for their protection.
Learn more about how KITSCH gives back here!
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Previous Brands we have worked with
BEAUTY PRO
Improving sustainability credentials is extremely important to BEAUTYPRO. They want to offer customers the greener choice, so that they can enjoy planet friendly skincare treatments without compromising on results, price or ease of use.
Learn more about the BEAUTY PRO Sustainability Journey so far:
The World's First Biodegradable Sheet Mask and Packaging
BEAUTYPRO latest innovation tackles the issue of non-recyclable and non-biodegradable plastic waste.
BEAUTYPRO have simplified their pouches with a layer of paper printed with vegetable ink and a thin food grade plastic lining that has a unique additive to turn it into no longer being plastic.
Once opened the packaging biodegrades into organic matter in 1% of the time compared to traditional plastic. That’s a difference of 500 years down to 5 years and without microplastics.
This environmentally friendly biodegradable material can be disposed of in general waste, recycling bins and home composts, it will even biodegrade if it ends up in the sea.
100% Plant Based and Water Free Serums
BEAUTYPRO created their serums with a mission to create results driven formulas with sustainability at the forefront and utilising the power of nature to its fullest. Their formulas are water free with ingredients which are responsibly sourced from world heritage sites and eco-farms to bring the best quality and potency to their products.
The BEAUTYPRO boxes are printed with vegetable ink onto FSC card (sustainable forestry) while the glass bottle and clear pump are fully recyclable at home.
The entire range is fully certified by the Vegan Society and PETA.
Introducing BEAUTYPRO Sustainability Commitments
In 2019, BEAUTYPRO implemented their core sustainability commitments to cement the green values that they had been introducing over the years.
BEAUTYPRO core commitments include:
Zero Air Freight Policy
BEAUTYPRO operate a zero air freight policy. In 2019 this reduced their Carbon footprint by 11 Tones, which is equivalent to 698 days of home electricity usage.
Recyclable Packaging
BEAUTYPRO have switched to paper tape and paper infill for all of our postage and packaging.
100% Electric Car Fleet
BEAUTYPRO car fleet is 100% electric.
Waste Hierarchy
BEAUTYPRO follow the waste hierarchy to reduce, reuse, recycle and recover where possible.
FSC Approved Materials
BEAUTYPRO gift boxes and serum boxes are made with FSC approved materials.
100% Green Energy
BEAUTYPRO warehouse facility uses an energy provider that sources 100% green energy from solar, wind and hydro power. BEAUTYPRO also have solar panels that generate much of their power.
Learn more about BEAUTYPRO and the difference they are making here
