Posted by windandwaves on 07/11/05 04:37

Simon wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I registered a website for a customer who later changed his mind,
> (*&^!). Because it was for a charity I didn't mind putting my
> money/time into it.
> But now I have the site for at least 5 years, and I don't really know
> what to do with it.
>
> I would like to have a few RSS links to African charities/news, (as
> it was what the site was for really).
> As well as do it all in php, (as it is one of my many, many skills).
>
> I might even start a forum, (phpbb?), where people could voice their
> opinions on Africa in general.
>
> But I know there are hundreds of similar sites around so maybe I
> should do something else with it.
> I would like to keep the charity theme going if possible, I couldn't
> make money out of it, I would fell too guilty :).
>
> Any suggestions of what to do that would include PHP?
>
> Simon


Setup an e-commerce type site where African micro-businesses can advertise
their products directly. You will probably need to get in touch with some
NGOs who assist in setting up these small businesses.

For example, I know an NGO in Nicaragua who market organically grown coffee
beans for a whole bunch of subsistence coffee farmers. This means you help
fair trade and organic production.

Another idea could be to provide a space for African tourism operators
(listings) as tourism generally assist in development.

Just my five cents worth.

- Nicolaas

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