World turned upside down?
Here is a little idea I have been working on recently. Check it out and vote to help me get $10,000 to make it a reality! Click here:
Promoting responsible consumerism in developing countries!
Idea Description
Most of the world's poor live in the "Global South", including South America, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. While most people are aware of this fact, they often forget about the thriving and rapidly-expanding middle classes that are springing up in places like Brazil, Ghana, and India.
What I would like to do is market fair trade and sweatshop-free merchandise to those CONSUMERS so that they have a chance to make the same responsible choices as those of us living in the United States and Europe.
What will you do if you win $10,000 for this idea?
1. Work with suppliers and exporters to ensure that their workers are paid a living wage and no child labor is used in the production of their products.
2. Begin distribution (using existing contacts) and start marketing "South South" products in a few target markets.
3. Put proceeds towards education and health programs in developing countries.