An Invitation to Join the c2cafrica Community
c2cafrica offers individuals and communities a market place on the internet. c2cafrica's MarketPlace connects local and global markets. The MarketPlace offers two market spaces: a commercial space where goods are traded; and a second development space where non-profit, non government, community organizations and small businesses alike can post projects/proposals in need of funding or investment. "Sellers" participate in the MarketPlace for Free.
(click here to visit the MarketPlace ...)
c2cafrica's marketplace strives to enable "trade" and opportunity within the context of: fair trade and sustainable development principles which include equity, accountability and appreciation of African diversity and ownership. Participants in the marketplace are obliged to commit themselves to trade in this context.
Supporting information, an upliftment toolbox and talk forum are additional resources offered by c2cafrica to assist everyone in their efforts to become fair trade, sustainable development traders.
Opportunities are everywhere! Place yourself in a position to take advantage of opportunities by being informed; investing in positive partnerships; and marketing your initiative on the worldwide web (internet).
c2cafrica offers both rural and urban communities, skilled and non-skilled people, non-profit and profit organizations, healthy and vulnerable people access to markets, information, partners and support networks.
We value the existing knowledge and resources people from all walks of life possess. By sharing this knowledge and providing access to a variety of other knowledge bases and resources c2cafrica believes people will enjoy both the tools and resources needed to uplift themselves and grow in dignity.
c2cafrica ’s vision of an empowered marketplace for all is based on the principles of Equity, Community, Fair Trade and Sustainable Development.
- Community represents our appreciation of the creative economic potential within people and our commitment to realizing an African marketplace
- Fair Trade , a well known global market trend with attractive growth and financial returns, requires 'fair traders' to: pay fair wages; facilitate employee access to opportunities; commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible practices; publicly accountable; building long-term trade relationships; providing healthy and safe working conditions; providing financial and technical assistance to producers whenever possible
- Sustainable Development is essentially about respecting people’s right to grow and develop whilst valuing the environment as their right as well as the right of future generations to a safe, healthy and bio-diverse environment. (Bio-diverse refers to the variety of plants and animals as well as physical nature such as soils and grasslands and the ecosystems they form together with all life)
The c2cafrica's marketplace offers a range of free information sheets; skills and knowledge advancement worksheets; community experience sharing; access to a variety of resources and support networks and importantly offers you the opportunity of listing your venture on the web in the marketplace . Additionally c2cafrica works through local community and business contact points and is in the process of establishing an annual countrywide roadshow which aims at illuminating resources and opportunities to the people of Africa.
Note: c2cafrica's marketplace operates by charging investors, funding agencies and market buyers for access to your contact information whilst providing summary information about your initiative for free. To facilitate the marketing of your products and services together with development activities and investments your c2cafrica website registration is free.
Please email c2cafrica should you wish to use any of c2cafrica's photographs and materials.
