www.specialeneeds.com
Management – SAEBD International Ltd. UK (www.saebdintl-uk.com)
The SpecialeNeeds “SN”– SAEBD’s e-commerce global platform is designed and managed by SAEBDVInternational Ltd UK – www.saebdintl-uk.com, the commercial arm of SAEBD-ICCC Network. This ecommerce platform is promoted by SAEBD International Ltd as an outreach partnership programme to avail support from the private sector within the framework of EGS priorities.
WHY “SPECIALENEEDS”- www.specialeneeds.com
Everyone has special needs. People have different tastes and requirements. Some because of influences of customs and traditions, others because of emotional desires and mindfulness. Some because of different physical or cognitive attributes, while many due to accessibility to products they crave. We all have special needs.
Our choice also reflects SAEBD’s desire and organisational philosophy to promote inclusion in society and the economy by changing the narrative on inclusion of Special Needs people – there are over 1 billion special people on earth (WHO, 2018). We do this by indicating all people have special needs. It is part of our unique branding strategy
SAEBD-ICCC Network Rational
The 6th Presidents Meeting approved the establishment of SAEBD International Ltd UK. Since then the commercial arm of the SAEBD-ICCC network has been exploring ethical and viable business activities that complement its vision, mission and objectives.
Following the 10th Presidents Group Meeting and restructuring exercise of SAEBD-ICCC, the commercial arm incorporates ICCC officers into the company as part of engagement in decisionmaking and sustainability realisation of the network. The 11th Presidents Group Meeting approved of the first commercial venture to be undertaken by SAEBD International Ltd. UK– the sale of organic coffee and honey from Timor-Leste and other nations. Other products like Miso, dried fruits and nuts
will soon be added. The aim is to support SAEBD-ICCC projects in Timor-Leste, namely the Books for Peace and Special Needs and Non-Special Needs people in Sustainable Agriculture related projects.
The approval of the 11th Presidents Group Meeting enabled the SAEBD International management team to commence work on the establishment of the SAEBD-ICCC and SAEBD International Ltd e-commerce platform called “SPECIALNEEDS”. The establishment of the e-platform was first discussed at the 3rd Presidents Group Meeting. This platform will support organic products produced by small-holders, cooperatives and individuals who operate ethically. Products will come initially from the founding chapter nations in phase 1, opening up to produce from other countries once market development and purchase and sales stabilisation are achieved.