Namibia - Startup under 3 years old

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Namibian Culture Colouring Book: A vibrant educational tool designed to preserve and promote Namibia’s diverse cultural heritage. Through engaging illustrations and informative content, it connects youth to their roots, fostering pride.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Our startup distributes cultural and art products to retailers, schools and companies. Our flagship product called the ''Namibian Culture Colouring Book'', a book that educates young minds about their own culture and cultures of other Namibian tribes through colouring. The book incorporates all the tribes in Namibia, all cultural objects are spelled and identified the native tribes language, the is a small narration at the bottom of every page that explains what is happening on that particular page, content is based on traditional attires, foods & drinks and customs across all the tribes and lastly, there is a mini quiz at the back of the book, this is just to test the knowledge of the child.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

The main problem we are trying to solve with the Namibian Culture Colouring Book is that many young people in Namibia are losing touch with their cultural heritage. As modern influences grow stronger, children are becoming less familiar with their own traditions, languages, and customs. In Namibia, there aren't many educational tools that focus on local culture, which makes it hard for schools and families to teach children about their rich cultural history. This gap means that important cultural knowledge is at risk of disappearing. Our project addresses this problem by offering a fun and educational way for children to learn about their culture. The Namibian Culture Colouring Book uses engaging coloring activities and simple explanations to make learning about traditions and heritage enjoyable. This helps children feel proud of their cultural identity and ensures that these traditions are remembered and passed on to future generations.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

Cultural Preservation: The Namibian Culture Colouring Book helps preserve local traditions and heritage. By engaging children with activities that highlight their culture, we ensure that important customs, languages, and stories are passed down to future generations, fostering a sense of pride and identity. Educational Tool: Our coloring book serves as an effective educational resource. It combines learning with play, making it easier for children to understand and appreciate their cultural history. This is especially useful for schools and families looking for creative ways to teach cultural topics. Engagement and Enjoyment: The interactive nature of the coloring book makes learning fun. Children are more likely to engage with the material and retain information when they enjoy the process. This also encourages family and community bonding as they explore the content together.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

Children: Primarily aimed at young learners, the coloring book provides an engaging way for children to learn about Namibian culture, traditions, and languages. It is an educational tool that combines fun with learning. Educators: Teachers and school administrators can use the coloring book as part of their curriculum to teach cultural studies. It offers a creative and interactive method to present cultural topics in classrooms. Families: Parents and guardians looking to teach their children about their heritage will find the book a valuable resource. It facilitates family bonding through shared learning experiences. Communities: Local communities benefit as the book helps to preserve and promote cultural knowledge, ensuring that traditions are passed down to younger generations. Tourists and Cultural Enthusiasts: Visitors to Namibia and those interested in learning about different cultures can use the book to gain insights into Namibian traditions and customs.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

16/03/2023

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

2

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

Petrus Nghipandulwa is a seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about microlending, risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options, and financial processes with more than 11 years of experience as a trusted advisor assisting companies and institutions with financial analysis, financial reporting, auditing, internal control policies and procedures, and strategic planning).

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://www.linkedin.com/company/colours-of-africa-suppliers/?viewAsMember=true

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Autre : Education and Culture

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

5

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The Namibian Culture Colouring Book project indirectly contributes to the No Poverty goal by creating opportunities for local artists, writers, and educators. The project helps generate income for these individuals, contributing to poverty reduction in their communities. Additionally, the project can promote cultural tourism, which can also boost local economies.

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

3

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

4

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

While the project promotes mental well-being through artistic expression, it does not directly address physical health or comprehensive well-being.

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The Namibian Culture Colouring Book serves as an educational tool that teaches children about their heritage and traditions. It fosters cultural awareness and literacy, contributing significantly to quality education.

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

5

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The project promotes gender equality by ensuring that both male and female content writers are contributors are represented and empowered through their participation in the project.

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

2

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

2

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

6

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By providing work for local cultural writers to license their knowledge, the project supports decent work and economic growth. It also promotes entrepreneurship and creative industries.

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

5

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The project fosters innovation in cultural education and promotes the creative industry.

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

5

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By celebrating and promoting Namibian culture, the project helps reduce cultural inequalities and promotes a more inclusive society.

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

4

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

2

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

2

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

2

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

4

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

4

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

5

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The project encourages partnerships between local writers, and cultural institutions, fostering collaboration for sustainable development.

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

6

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

5

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

2

06.08 Justification

The product (the Namibian Culture Colouring Book), responds to a need that has not been satisfied by other colouring books, as most of them are just generic colouring books, compared to ours, young minds get to learn about their own culture and cultures of other Namibian tribes through colouring.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Our main competitors are generic colouring books suppliers, we stand out because, with our colouring book, young minds get to learn about their own culture through colouring. In addition, the book has a mini narration at the bottom of every page that explains what is happening on that particular page, cultural objects are spelled and identified in that native tribes language, and we have a mini execerise at the back of the book.

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

Yes, through our Namibian Culture Colouring Book, we buy our content mostly from female self employed individuals.