What if a pencil could change a life? ✏🌱
In Malaysia, one simple idea is doing exactly that and it’s rewriting the future for hundreds of women.
Welcome to Mom’s Village Asia, the social enterprise proving that empowerment isn’t charity, it’s opportunity.
A Pencil That Grows. A Movement That Thrives.
Imagine writing your goals… then planting the pencil and watching it grow into a plant.
That’s Magic Seed, the flagship brand turning eco-friendly stationery into real income for vulnerable women.
These plantable pens, pencils, and seed paper aren’t just sustainable gifts.
They’re handcrafted by local women artisans, made from recycled materials, and backed by real impact.
Every purchase = income, dignity, and independence.
Built From Resilience, Powered by Sisterhooda
Founded in 2018 by Vatsala Nair Manoharan, a domestic violence survivor and advocate, and led by CEO Roselin Das, Mom’s Village Asia started small and grew fast.
What began as a child-friendly co-working space became a full empowerment ecosystem:
- Business training
- Peer mentorship
- Job placement support
- Safe income pathways for survivors
Their Homepreneur Empowerment Network now counts 16,000+ women, with over half running profitable home-based businesses.
When Crisis Hit, They Built Opportunity
During COVID-19, while many businesses shut down, Mom’s Village Asia launched monthly e-bazaars.
Women earned. Families survived. Confidence grew.
Their annual Homepreneur Awards expanded from 6 to 25 winners with recipients reporting 30–40% income growth after recognition.
This isn’t luck.
This is a community-driven impact.
Magic Seed & the Rise of ESG Gifting
Today, Magic Seed is redefining eco-friendly corporate gifting in Malaysia. Why companies choose it:
- 🌍 ESG & CSR-compliant solutions
- 📊 Transparent impact reports
- Supports women-led local manufacturing in Puchong
- 🌱 Sustainable, memorable, and meaningful
From MNCs to government agencies, brands are choosing gifts that tell a story not end up in drawers.
When Malaysians think of plantable pens or green corporate gifts? They think Magic Seed.
What’s Next? Bigger Roots. Global Reach.
Launching just before lockdown wasn’t easy. But digital skills, SEO strategy, and a loyal community turned obstacles into growth.
Mom’s Village Asia is now stepping onto the global stage including showcases at the Social Enterprise World Forum in Taipei with one clear mission:
👉 Make women’s empowerment sustainable, scalable, and unstoppable.
A Message Every Founder Needs to Hear
Roselyn Das puts it simply:
“Start with your passion. Find your ‘why’. Get a mentor. And never give up.”
Simple words. Life-changing impact.
Why This Story Matters
Mom’s Village Asia proves one thing loud and clear:
When women rise, communities don’t just survive they thrive.
Whether you’re:
- A woman looking for support
- A brand chasing real ESG impact
- Or someone who believes business can do good This is your sign to join the movement.
Write. Plant. Grow.
One woman. One pencil. One powerful future. 💚✨
