Almost 5 years after the first FairMail picture was taken on the garbage belt of Trujillo it is clear that the FairMail concept is capable of having a positive impact on deprived teenagers over the whole world. That is why Janneke & Peter are working hard on a new business plan for 2017!
Janneke knows where she wants to go next
One of the goals is that FairMail expands to 5 production countries with a total of 100 teenage photographers. First on the list is the start up of FairMail Morocco in 2012.
In the beginning of 2012 a first visit will take place to get to know different potential local partners to cooperate with. Later that year Peter and Janneke will live in Morocco for 12 months in the chosen location to set up the third production unit in the same way as in Peru and India.
The choice for the right location of the FairMail office in Morocco is extremely important. We are looking for a place that (i) is photogenic, (ii) has an interesting group of teenagers to work with who could really use a concept like FairMail. We will have to get in contact with them through (iii) a local partner that also believes in our business approach. And then it is also important (iv) which language the teenagers speak so we can find enough qualified volunteers to train them in photography skills. And (v) that it is a place where you can do business with electricity, internet, safety etc.. And last but not least (vi) that we can sell enough cards and pictures to make FairMail Morocco financially independent within 6 months!
We already have a list of potential partners we will visit in Morocco (in Casablanca, Marakesh, Sidi Ifni, Fez and Essaouira). But if you know someone who lives in Morocco, runs a business or works with deprived teenagers, please let us know by clicking here.
Thanks!