About us
Established by Carina Bekkers in 2016, The Fair Trade Way works to build capacity for a fair and ethical world.
“I want to achieve a more satisfying and rewarding balance between work, family and friends. I believe that the key to get there is to collaborate at the right time leveraging my skills, knowledge and resources.”
Carina wrote about her social entrepreneur journey in “13 Things learned”. Download this FREE resource here
Consultancy
Carina supports social enterprises in Australia an abroad as an advisor and mentor, and with new business initiatives.
Overseas engagements include Business Development Mentor for the Siyakholwa Group in South Africa, Business and Marketing Mentor for Alola Esperansa in Timor Leste, and a Consultancy for Mambo View Point Eco-Lodge in Tanzania.
Creative Inspiration
We create in business with innovative projects. We leverage capacity at the right time like launching the Fair Trade Find worldwide directory during the Covid-19 pandemic and accessing government regional activation programs to establish The Fair Trade Hub.
Ethical Trade
Philantrophy
Carina is the co-founder of HOPE Tanzania Australia, an education charity supporting disadvantaged children in Tanzania
Credentials
- Masters of Business Analytics (current)
- Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics
- Executive Member of the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand
- State Representative Returned Australian Volunteer Network
- Executive Member of the Central Coast Community Legal Community Centre (16-18)
- Graduate Diploma Human Resources
- 10-year social entrepreneurship journey
- 15-year HR and Learning & Development career
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