Our kombucha is not only gut-loving, it is life-changing. Holos exists to break the cycle of exploitation through employment.

Every box of Holos creates paid work placements for survivors of exploitation and trauma. These opportunities provide a stepping stone towards financial independence and renewed hope.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

It all started with Maya. Our founders Naomi and Megan, met Maya on the streets in Cambodia, trapped in exploitation.

Naomi and Megan learnt that Maya had a passion for nail art. They supplied her with a start-up nail kit and arranged for Maya to do paid manicures in the hotel lobby for guests.

Using this, Maya turned her life around. She took the opportunity with both hands, and her business started to grow. A year later she was off the streets, and her children were in school, safe and happy. A cycle had been broken.

This is where our vision was born - to build a business where survivors of exploitation and trauma can rebuild their lives. 

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF EXPLOITATION

Rebuilding your life after exploitation or trauma can be a long process. Safety is essential - and our amazing charity partners ensure housing, psychological, legal and physical needs are met.

When they feel ready,survivors of exploitation and trauma can access our work placement programme. Here, they learn new skills and do meaningful work in a place they belong. We believe this is a stepping stone to confidence, financial independence and building a new future.

THE HOLOS FOUNDATION

Our mission is to inspire and equip businesses and communities with blueprints, just like this, that enable many more survivors of exploitation and trauma to rebuild their lives. We’re beginning that journey in West Sussex - where we’re equipping local families to host wholeness respite retreats for survivors through the Holos Foundation and our charity partners.

If you would like to explore partnership with HOLOS Kombucha, please contact naomi@holoslondon.com

Photographs taken by Megan are not of Maya and her name has been changed to protect her identity.

  • 'Working at HOLOS brightens a woman's confidence in the workforce, giving a sense of purpose and validation in society' - Placement Participant

  • 'Working at HOLOS helps to build your self-esteem and to meet new people as well as trying something new' - Placement Participant

  • ‘Working at HOLOS is different – it’s actually a place to belong’ - Placement Participant

Learn about our charity partners