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A solution to Corruption? - Social Enterprise  The Social Enterprise model differs from a traditional charity model, as the recipients are paying a fair price for the good or service. As long as the customers continue to purchase the good, there is proof that the product is needed. The main benefit of this model compared to charity, is the sustainability and long-term impact. Charity donations are largely affected by the current economic conditions in the donor country, and as such, donation levels can vary drastically. In periods of strong economic prosperity, charities receive large donations that can be distributed to the developing nations in need. The problem arises when these funds are reduced. The services and goods that were being relied upon stop arriving from the charities and as a result, many individuals and families are placed in a precariously isolated situation. From a broad perspective, and from the arguments above, my team and I truly belie

A solution to Corruption? - Social Enterprise Please forgive the clickbait title, as there is no easy way to solve corruption. This trait has been ingrained in human society since the dawn of time, and no new business model can fix this. Yet this new relatively new business model, social enterprise, does have merit in contributing aid in areas particularly stricken with corruption. The company I worked with in Malawi, Project Everest, is dedicated to creating socially beneficial goods and services for the people who need them. By creating socially beneficial goods and services, in comparison to monetary and other forms of aid, there is no chance for corrupt government bodies and officials to act as a middleman in the distribution process. By providing sustainable and socially beneficial business straight to the consumers in need. The inherent problem with the charity model will be explored in the next blog post, as for a special treat, this topic deserves a more in depth a

Social Injustice - Malawi There are a variety of reasons to visit Malawi, but there are also a variety of reasons not to. The social-injustice present in this small economy creates a great deal of social problems. Government corruption is a large portion of this social-injustice. The number of late model Mercedes-Benz vehicles throughout Blantyre, the city I spent most of my time in, was unattractively contrasted with the disturbing figure of average income in Malawi. The latest figures state that the average yearly income in Malawi per person is $608.31 AUD, but has been declining since 2014. Government corruption in Malawi creates a large divide between the population, and often furthers a distinct race segregation. In Malawi, the wealthy class is predominately of Indian heritage, whereas the mass populace is of African heritage. Throughout the 5 weeks I spent in this welcoming, yet troubled population, I witnessed no dislike between these two parties, yet the distinction i

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and is one of the most vibrant cities in western Europe. Its a holiday destination that blends traditional heritage and modernism perfectly. Barrio alto is known for its nightlife. The place is full of live music, small pubs and countless bars. The place will look like a massive party on weekends. The beaches of Lisbon are something which should be on your check list. The city encompasses Seven hills which will provide many look out points. These lookout points will give people views of the city from different angles. These view points will be at many places in the city near streets, atop steep hills and more people visiting should explore the city as much as possible. A.S

Venice is one of those cities that people dream about visiting for years, as it's like no other on earth. The one thing that I noticed when I was there, was how in awe all the tourists were. Everyones walking around, looking up and down, taking in ever sight. There was no one rushing to get to a certain destination on time, everyone was very relaxed. It's for this reason, I feel that Venice is a nice location to either start or end a trip. The main attraction are the canals, especially the Grand Canal, and the Gondola rides, which weave in and out of the main canal.  The Grand Canal Venice also holds some incredible architecture and churches; including Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica, which are also incredibly rich in history. Another attraction not to forget is the incredible food. It's easy to forget that Venice is part of Italy, as it seems that it's a whole different world!  Doge's Palace Although I am very fortunate to have visited

Dubai is one of the most visited cities in the world and is the most populated city in the united Arab Emirates. The Burj Khalifa is a sky scraper that has heights reaching 160 meters and has an observation deck for people wishing to see the city in the desert. The Burj Al Arab is one of the finest hotels Dubai has to offer. The Dubai mall will change your standards on what is the size a big mall. The mall is a large expansive luxury complex which will take some time to going through when visited. There are many more things Dubai has to offer as it is visited by tourists all year long. A.S