CSR – Corporate social responsibility
ShopByLocals is dedicated to create positive change in our society.
We do this by supporting 8 out of 17 United Nations Goals for Sustainable Development namely:
Poverty is one of the world’s biggest problems. Nearly half of the world’s population are impoverished, lacking food and clean water which kills thousands of people daily. By addressing this need, we unlock enormous human potential. ShopByLocals steps up to this responsibility by creating opportunities and jobs for people – which will enable them to be economically viable and shall provide food for them and their families.
As the UN emphasizes, “Education liberates the intellect… and is fundamental for self-respect.” It opens doors of opportunity and advancement for people, allowing them to contribute to society. By foremost being a learning social enterprise, ShopByLocals addresses this need because we seek to make quality learning available for all.
Discrimination in terms of gender devalues people. Not only does it destroy society, it also wastes human potential. ShopByLocals supports the UN by giving equal respect and opportunity for both men and women. This way, we prevent prejudice in our global society and ensure the proper regard for the dignity of all persons.
The UN promotes financial progress that creates decent and fulfilling jobs. ShopByLocals supports this goal by maximizing human potential through job creation. Our aim is the re-skilling and upskilling people via on-the-job learning. Through this, they will be constantly prepared for constant changes in the future of work.
The UN seeks to provide functioning and resilient infrastructure and industries for communities across the globe. To address this need, we need innovative sustainable technologies and access to information and financial markets. ShopByLocals comes at the forefront by educating people on technology and enterprise through the Local ShopByLocals project – which allows locals to sell their products/services in the global market.
In order to accommodate the world’s growing population, we need to come up with sustainable cities and communities. Through job creation and advancement via learning opportunities, ShopByLocals provides open doors for people to have safe, resilient and affordable living conditions.
International cooperation is crucial in reaching the UN Global Goals. Investments and support are necessary to ensure innovative tech development, fair trade and market access, especially in developing nations. ShopByLocals heeds the call and takes the responsibility of promoting these goals and of being an ambassador of positive change in our global society.