- Mercado Fresco - Developed by Supply Hope, Mercado Fresco makes quality, affordable food accessible to low-income communities in Nicaragua with stores are located in the homes of micro-franchise operators. https://www.supplyhope.org/mercado-fresco/
- Petal - In too many communities in the world menstruation is a taboo subject. Developed by WSV, the Petal brand established community-owned micro-enterprises, which make and sell the sanitary towels at 10% the cost of commercial alternatives. Alongside supplying sanitary towels, the entrepreneurs deliver free education on menstruation in schools, churches and community groups. http://wsv.global/wsv-portfolio/petal/
- Right Light - Clean lighting has an infinite number of benefits and applies to everybody, everywhere. Without suitable sources of lighting businesses cease to trade after dark, limiting their productivity and dramatically impacting the economic development of the community. Solar lighting offers an 100% clean, environmentally friendly solution. Developed by WSV, Right Light lamps are cheaper, safer and much brighter than kerosene lamps. http://wsv.global/wsv-portfolio/right-light/
- Sustainable Village Water Systems - The Global Water Institute has developed the Sustainable Village Water Systems (SVWS) model for rural development. The SVWS model operates at the nexus of water and energy (solar-powered water systems), food (agricultural extension), and health (sanitation and hygiene at schools and clinics) to provide long-term, sustainable development impacts. https://www.fsnnetwork.org/resource/sustainable-village-water-systems-program-tanzania-franchise-model
- Woman360 - With 350 deaths per 100,000 deliveries (WHO, 2010), Ghana ranked 31st on the World Maternal Mortality Index. Our experienced team of health care professionals understand a woman's unique physiology and delivers top-notch antenatal health care services. https://www.facebook.com/Woman360Gh/
- CFW clinics - Developed by The HealthStore Foundation, CFW clinics improve access to essential drugs, basic healthcare, and prevention services for children and families in the developing world using business models that maintain standards, are geometrically scalable, and achieve economies of scale. https://healthstore.org/
- OneFamilyHealth - We bring essential healthcare to 1.6 million people in rural Rwanda. OFH’s mission is to improve access to quality essential medicines and basic healthcare services in isolated communities, using a sustainable business model to help underserved communities build health as an asset. http://onefamilyhealth.org/
- Case Study: Kidogo - Kidogo is an innovative daycare program in East Africa which is successfully using social franchising to scale its “Mamapreneurs” micro-businesses. https://carsey.unh.edu/publication/kidogo-addressing-childcare-needs-east-africa
- Case Study: Ziweto Agrovet Shops provide diverse veterinary and agricultural products and services to Malawi’s smallholder farmers. They operate as an important support to animal husbandry and crop output in rural areas. By improving animal productivity, Agrovet shops can increase households’ resiliency to food insecurity. https://carsey.unh.edu/publication/perspective/ziweto
- Case Study: Jibu aims to both provide lasting access to affordable drinking water and to contribute to economic development through a network of locally-owned franchised and micro-franchised businesses in East Africa. https://scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1331&context=carsey