Be a Part of Our "Soko la Marafiki"
There are many ways that you can become a part of our Market of Friends. Here are just a few suggestions:
Microfinancing
Sustainability is an important element of Soko Rafiki's approach. In some cases, Soko Rafiki provides seed money to women's cooperatives and cbo's for additional materials or tools to expand their business. You can participate in this microfinance process by making a tax deductible contribution to Global Alliance for Africa.
Fair Trade Sales
Organize a fair trade sale at your church, temple, school or community center around the following events or at any time of the year.
- International Women's Day (March 8)
- World Day of Prayer (March 3, 2006)
- Earth Day (April 22) - encourage the purchase of sisal bags to replace the use of plastic and paper bags
- World Fair Trade Day (May 13)
- Mother's Day (Second Sunday in May)
- Father's Day (Second Sunday in June)
- World AIDS Day (December 1)
- Alternative Giving Fairs for Christmas and Hanukkah holiday events
- Kwanzaa Celebration (December 26 through January 1)
Host a fair trade sale through your professional organization
Fund Raisers
Organize a fund raiser for Global Alliance for Africa, or another non-profit organization and sell Soko Rafiki items to benefit the cause
House Parties
Host a "house party" in your home. Suggested occasions:
- House-warming party
- Bridal shower
- "Consciousness night" (Show a movie - "Hotel Rwanda" or the "Constant Gardener" - and discuss issues facing Africans)
Fair Trade Gifts
Buy fair trade items for business gifts
- Corporate Gifts for Clients
- Secretaries' Day
- Bosses' Day
- Holiday Gifts for Staff