Chaka Market Bridge

About Chaka MarketBridge

Chaka MarketBridge is a relational, internet retail marketplace for high-quality goods made by artisans in the developing world. They bridge individual producers with socially conscious consumers, connecting them in relationship and trade. Through Chaka, consumers gain access to high-quality, handmade goods and artisans gain access to the market that they need, and the market that their artwork deserves. By introducing their customers to their producers, they empower their customers to join them in welcoming these producers into a truly global marketplace.

We became a B Corporation because we want to ensure that delivering market access is always our whole purpose.

The Change We Seek™

What if anyone, anywhere in the world, could buy from undiscovered artisans in developing countries across the globe? What if these artisans had the opportunity to participate in a truly global marketplace? What if the world knew their names? And had access to their high-quality goods?

That is their dream, and the purpose of Chaka MarketBridge...

To be their global marketplace. To be the bridge that allows the world to discover these amazing artisans, helping them sell their beautiful art and gain a fair income. To better support their families. To lift growing communities. And to bring to life their hope for a better future.

 

Chaka Market Bridge

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Summary:

Certified: November 2010
  Points Earned % Points Available
Accountability » 6 40%
Employees » 0 0%
Consumers » 27.5 50%
Community » 63.5 73%
Environment » 2.3 12%
Composite B Score 99.3
  • >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
  • >60% points available = Area of excellence

Highlights:

From B Impact Assessment

Community: >Most Suppliers are located in low or moderate-income communities. >Over 50% of profits are given to charity.

Consumers: 100% of products help preserve the environment and promotes the arts.