Treat yourself to a modern mix of cuisines at Eat X Dignity, where proceeds go towards supporting the education for underprivileged children.
De'Divine provides work experience to disadvantaged youth - while also serving up a drool-worthy selection of cakes and local delights.
Founded by Paralympian Lee Seng Chow, the centre uses traditional Chinese massage to help customers unwind, performed by trained blind therapists.
Tucked behind lush greenery, this rustic property reduces its carbon footprint through natural ventilation and recycled materials.
Bike with Elena is an eco-friendly way to explore Kuala Lumpur, led by an acid cyclist who wants to make the city more bike-friendly.
Batik Boutique sells beautiful batik items made by women from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing them with an equitable, sustained livelihood.
Painstakingly restored by a sustainability-minded duo, Ren I Tang is not only reviving its own history, but wants its neighbourhood to thrive too.
Stepping Stone is a crafts workshop employing Penangites living with disabilities. Its store sells soaps, baked goods and pottery made by these employees.
These waterfront communities, home to Chinese clans that settled here in the late 19th century, are the last of an indelible part of Penang's heritage.
This independent bookshop boasts an excellent selection of titles by Southeast Asian authors, including books about Penang, current affairs and politics.