The founder of Karma Exchange, Shannon OBrian, was stunned to receive a personal invitation from Sir Richard Branson to enter his latest contest. His Virgin Unite charity is looking for those who, at the same time as wanting to develop a business and make a living, also want to do more to help people and the planet. And he thought the Vancouver-based social enterprise was a perfect candidate.
Karma Exchange partners with local businesses such as Bel Café in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, the Sutton Place Hotel, Vida Spas, Sala Thai, Red Tree Wellness, and the American Cheesesteak Company to harness the power of the consumer to fund water projects and girls education in Northern Ghana. To date, over 24,000 people have been given access to clean water and 1,000 girls are given high school and university scholarships every year.
If you could help her reach the Top 10 by voting online before March 31, a little good karma could come your way. Go to http://tinyurl.com/6q9tdad to vote and see her video. (KarmaExchange.com
