Message from 
the ceo
Dear entrepreneurs, partners, donors and allies of 0rijin Village,
In this Black History Month, I wish to share a heartfelt message. We are united by our commitment to economic empowerment and support for Black entrepreneurs. Together, we form a resilient community. Your contributions and alliances are the key to our success. Let's continue to innovate, grow, and inspire. Thank you for being part of this movement.,
 
—Esther Youte, CEO et co-founder, 0rijin Village
 
Did you know?
In 2018, there were around 66,880 Black entrepreneurs in Canada, representing 2.1% of all business owners.
 
Statistics Canada
 
 
Why should
you take part?
 
Every single purchase creates a positive economic impact for the community and offers you the chance to win a gift box of products from our UP ecosystem. It's an opportunity to be the difference you want to see in the world.
 
How to
get involved?
 
  1. Buy from a Black business
    Choose Black businesses for your purchases throughout the month;
     
  2. Capture your receipt
    Keep track of your purchases by capturing the sales receipt;
     
  3. Share on your social networks
    Express your commitment by sharing your purchases with the hashtag #29DaysUP
     
  4. Send us the receipt
    Upload your receipt via the participation form.
 
 
Turn Valentine's Day into a once-in-a-lifetime occasion by favoring purchases from black businesses. 
Here are a few suggestions:
 
 
 
To all our precious supporters, we thank you for your generosity and trust. Together, we can keep building a successful future for the Afro-descendant community in Canada.
 
For the economic development of people of African descent, let's strengthen our role in the economic, financial and social spheres.
 
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