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This is an interesting subject for scholars of business and economics. Here is what I believe would be the outcome of a discussion with thought leaders:
There is no such thing as clean money. If we went about our lives refusing money because someo...
Hi Fiona,
Wow!
The ironic thing is that Kibera has the most number of NGOs, INGOs, CSOs, FBOs, CBOs, students on their gap year or whatever name they go by per square foot compared to the rest of Kenya. Yet, poverty persists, maybe a prime examp...
Interesting. For sure if there is no benefit going to the inhabitants then this smells rather of exploitation.
But Kibera tours say: "We will also provide new hope by (co-)funding the projects and organisations that we will visiti with our tours....
There was uproar on twitter this morning regarding Kibera Tours, a website advertising slum tours in Africa’s largest slum. Indeed Kibera Tours is not the first nor will it be the last outfit trying to make money out of poverty. Tourists seeking ...
Profile Information
- Source of my passion about the power of business to fight poverty
- I am an entrepreneur, I am a social entrepreneur
- Website:
- http://www.marsgroupkenya.org/yipe/
- About my work:
- I am the founder of the Youth Interactive Portal for Enterprise an online web resource that assists youth entrepreneurs to start and manage their businesses.
- Interested in:
- Potential Partners, Learning about work in the field, Sharing resources, New ventures, Potential Investors
Fiona Mati's Blog
Slum Safari’s: Tourists pay for the squalor and stench of poverty, not development
There was uproar on twitter this morning regarding Kibera Tours, a website advertising slum tours in Africa’s largest slum. Indeed Kibera Tours is not the first nor will it be the last outfit trying to make money out of poverty. Tourists seeking such expe… Continue
Posted on September 3, 2009 at 2:38pm — 3 Comments
Africa's business competetive disadvantages don't have to adversely affect corporate social accountability
In a landmark case settled this week, the family of the “Ogoni 9” executed in 1995 received a US$ 15.5 million payout from Royal Dutch Shell company. The case goes back to the 1990’s in Nigeria where it was alleged that Shell had a long history of closely working with the Nigerian government to quell popular opposition to its business operations in the Niger Delta region; home of the Ogoni people.
Even though Nigeria is an oil-rich nation, environmental and human rights activists claim that oil… Continue
Even though Nigeria is an oil-rich nation, environmental and human rights activists claim that oil… Continue
Posted on June 18, 2009 at 11:36am —
Business activism: yes, we can be the change we wish to see in the world TODAY
Having reported on the National Youth Convention, we had actually intended on following up with a posting on the position (if any) business had in the change movement. Unfortunately having gotten caught up in the business of running our business, this topic slid under the carpet. However, meeting a young entrepreneur who is also a member of the… Continue
Posted on March 6, 2009 at 2:07pm —
Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 4:10am on November 18, 2009,
Parag Dave said…
- Hello Fiona,
Await your reply and mail ID to send the details of the machines and its features.
take care
Parag
- At 1:04pm on November 16, 2009,
Parag Dave said…
- No i have not worked with (micro) finance institutions that offer loan facilities to purchase the machines.
Can you guide me in the same ?
The machines are very simple to operate and we have supplied the same to governmnet institutes form plastic in INDIA - CIPET
We do give traning for the same so that the person can handle it independently at his place and manufacture plastic products like bottle , containers, bellows, toys, handles, industrial parts, droppers, pippettes and many other
The Mini machines cost in range of 4400 - 6500 US dollars depending on the models and product requirements.
- At 12:56pm on November 16, 2009,
Parag Dave said…
- Dear Fiona,
thank you for the reply .
the machine works on both 3 and single phase, very low and reasonably priced to be affordable to entrepreneurs.
can you please provide your email so I can send you the details
await your reply
regards
parag dave
- At 11:54am on November 16, 2009,
Parag Dave said…
- We believe supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries is crucial to lifting people out of poverty.
We aim at providing Business Model & creating Opportunity for the poor, Under and Un Educated Youths, Training and assistance to young ENTREPRENEURS to help them to start their own industry for growth, be Self Employed to escape the endless cycle of poverty.
We have developed compact Mini machines (Plastics) affordable and convenient for the common people to start with a very small capital. The machine provides wide product range and many industry options to work with. We have been conferred by PLASTINDIA FOUNDATION with PLASTICON AWARD for the same.
We provide training and assistance to Entrepreneurs to start their own ventures in Plastic industry and also participate in EDP organised by Government and Non government organisations
- At 11:53am on November 16, 2009,
Parag Dave said…
- We believe supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries is crucial to lifting people out of poverty.
We aim at providing Business Model & creating Opportunity for the poor, Under and Un Educated Youths, Training and assistance to young ENTREPRENEURS to help them to start their own industry for growth, be Self Employed to escape the endless cycle of poverty.
We have developed compact Mini machines (Plastics) affordable and convenient for the common people to start with a very small capital. The machine provides wide product range and many industry options to work with. We have been conferred by PLASTINDIA FOUNDATION with PLASTICON AWARD for the same.
We provide training and assistance to Entrepreneurs to start their own ventures in Plastic industry and also participate in EDP organised by Government and Non government organisations
- At 3:02pm on August 24, 2009,
Martin Kalonga Chifwala said… - Fiona,
Thanx,l will be getting in touch where lam stuck.Please dont feel fade up and if you have any other nice business proposal lets share it.
- At 1:17pm on August 24, 2009,
Martin Kalonga Chifwala said…
- Hi Fiona,
Greetings from Zambia.
Your work Fiona is quite interesting and l would be very happy to learn more about it.
lam a starter up and just in the process of starting up the business to finance and train entreprenuers.But the problem at hand, as mentioned in my earlier comments ,is source of finance to jam start the project.
Kindly advise on how you have managed or manage to finance your programmes.
Thanx to invite me to be your friend.
You can also contact me on my email chifwalam@yahoo.com.sg
- At 1:21pm on April 22, 2009,
Dennis Jubane said… - Hi Fiona
I will be coming to Kenya soon, and would be happy to discuss a way forward and see how we can work together.. get in touch
- At 11:33am on January 11, 2009,
Graham F Knight said…
- Please have a look at http://biodesign.webeden.co.uk/ and come back to biodes@bigfoot.com if interested.
Graham
- At 6:39am on January 5, 2009,
Chanelle Carver said… - Hi Fiona,
I hope you are well. My apologies for the delayed response. I've been insanely busy over the past couple months and just realized I never responded to your comment...
I'd definitely like to hear more about your work with Youth Interactive Portal for Enterprise. My involvement with youth is more along the lines of mentoring, helping them realize their passions and providing guidance as they make their dreams a reality. Do you think the youth you work with would be interested in this type of "service"? As you say, let's definitely talk some more.
I look forward to hearing from you. Happy new year!
Regards,
Chanelle
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