ORIGIN OF EMPATHY NORTH'S BUISNESS MODEL

 African Traditional Core Principles: 

Obedience: Respect for elders, leaders, and established customs.

Social Order: A well-defined structure and hierarchy within the community.

Respect for Tradition: Upholding cultural values and ancestral practices.

Reciprocity and Redistribution: A system of mutual exchange and sharing of resources to ensure the well-being of all members.

Dispute Resolution: A mechanism for resolving conflicts peacefully and fairly within the community.

Bahai Inspired Key Principles:

Unity of Humanity: Recognizing the interconnectedness of all people and promoting collaboration and cooperation.

Elimination of Extremes of Wealth and Poverty: Striving for a just economic system that reduces inequality and ensures basic needs are met for all.

Trustworthiness and Honesty: Promoting ethical business practices and financial transparency.

Balance of Material and Spiritual Progress: Recognizing the importance of both material well-being and spiritual development.

Bahai Consultation: Creating a space where everyone feels heard and valued, and where the goal is to find solutions that benefit the whole, rather than any individual.

Independence from External Agencies:

Key Principles:

Self-Reliance: Maintain autonomy and avoid reliance on government or NGO funding.

Sustainability: Develop a financial model that allows Empathy North E-Centres to be self-sufficient in the long term.

Community Ownership: Explore models of cooperative ownership or community-based governance to ensure the platform serves the interests of its members.

Challenges and Considerations: