Because we’re judged by our deeds – as well as our words

Offering free communications training for social enterprises and NGOs, covering topics such as:

• Copywriting
• Internal communications
• Communicating across cultural boundaries
• Speaking & writing English & German

This training takes place at summits & conferences (live or online), at Impact Hubs, on YouTube, as well as via ebooks, articles and downloadable guides.

From Scratch is a female-founded business. While most members of our freelance collective are female, our motto is “female by chance – feminist by choice”.

That said, we do not accept trans exclusionary ideologies. From Scratch questions the gender binary and is an active advocate for the queer community. Overcoming the patriarchy and creating true equity will only be possible once we embrace the full spectrum of gender identities and expressions.

It’s true: an economy based on unlimited growth can never be sustainable. But some businesses and parts of the world still need to grow in order for the world to become a better place.

We interrogate the capitalist system as a concept that’s independent of industry, trade and flourishing businesses.

Intercultural communication skills form a big part of our work.

Embracing cultural differences is difficult if we’re afraid of them, not taught to acknowledge them, or believe that it’s all down to the individual characteristics of each person.

Our services are only available to those sellers of physical goods that are taking active, demonstrable steps towards producing more responsibly and/or encouraging resource-efficient, socially just consumption.

And we apply due diligence to make sure we don’t inadvertently support greenwashing, rainbow-washing or woke-washing.

See our Client Manifesto for more information.

While our focus is on the power of language to empower people, we’re very aware that everything we do is founded on the health of our home planet.

That’s why we support initiatives that work to protect the Earth and peacefully pressure the establishment to change the system.

Whenever possible, we encourage our clients and overall network to join the good cause as well.

Public transport FTW! Walking & cycling too, of course.

For long distances, we take the train, share rides or drive (preferably electric).

When that’s not an option, perhaps a virtual meeting is.

The fashion industry is broken.
It relies on our broken relationship to our bodies, our identity and to one other.

Much of this brokenness is the result of marketing and advertising driven by greed.

JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) are at the heart of the culture change we seek to promote. We interrogate our unconscious biases as a team and as individuals. On the journey of uncovering our own privilege, we stand with those who’ve been denied social justice.