ANALICE'S IDEA: Online platform to sell handmade products from indigenous communities around the world.

ISO someone that could build a e-commerce that could work globally. The other one would be organizations, individuals or governments that could be not only responsible for those items, but also the face for their community.

Your country

Canada

Are you submitting as a team or as an individual?

Individual submission

In one sentence, tell us about your idea.

Online platform to sell handmade products from indigenous communities around the world.

Finish this sentence: My ideal collaborative partner or partners would be...

I'm looking for mainly two kinds of people. One in someone that could build a ecommerce that could work globaly. The other one would be organizations, individuals or goverments that could be not only responsable for those itens, but also the face for their community.

In regards to finding the right collaborator, what is the most immediate or most pressing challenge you're facing right now?

First, it is not easy to find someone, or a company, that can create a website that can operate internationally. Also, finding the right partner that would be responsible and engaged with the project.

BONUS QUESTION: What is it about your idea that makes you feel good?

I feel that indigenous people have been marginalized by society for way too long. People tend to put them in a box of lazy people, ignorant, or even worst things. My feeling is that providing knowledge and tools is a way to make those communities heard, appreciated, and give them something back. Essentially give voice to those people that have suffered way too much for way too long.

What makes your idea innovative? Why has no one ever done it before?

One platform that could provide products, insights, and history of indigenous communities all over the world is not easy. In fact, is actually pretty huge because it involves investment, reliable people and commitment.

How far does your idea reach?

Global

Ideally, when would you launch this idea?

More than two years from now

Who will benefit the most from your idea?

The 370 million Indigenous people across 90 countries. Also, by benefiting them, we dirretcly impact on the climate change.

At Sigmund, we are interested in ideas at the intersection of People, Planet, and Profit. How does your idea support these three categories?

1) People: Currently discrimination is the main reason why Indigenous peoples represents 15% of the world’s extreme poor. 2) Planet: Is well knownt that indigenous people, knowledge and actions are crucial for the enviroment. 80% of the world's biodiversity is on their hands. 3) Profit: By providing them a platform, we would help their community to get founds to survive financially and morally.

Making the world a better place can seem daunting. At Sigmund, we have found this list of UN Goals to be a great compass. What UN goals would you say your idea relates to?

Climate Action

Responsible Consumption and Production