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David McGill left a comment for Claire Hamer
"Hi Claire, Im very interested in what (I think ) you do. Id like to build up my interests in textiles and fashion in Africa."
Apr 17, 2010
Bharat Vagadia left a comment for Claire Hamer
"Hi Claire - very interesting reading your profile. We are working with a KenCall contact centre, who employ around 600 people. We see providing jobs to Kenyans as a far better means of helping them, than giving handouts. We are trying to push this…"
Aug 7, 2009
Dee Jadeja left a comment for Claire Hamer
"Hi Claire, I'll be coming along to the event today so we should hopefully get a chance to meet there. Dee"
Mar 17, 2009
Dee Jadeja left a comment for Claire Hamer
"Hi Claire, How was the last event? I've just signed up for the one on the 17th March so we should get to meet then if you are heading there. It's right by work so I won't have any excuses!"
Mar 6, 2009
Dee Jadeja left a comment for Claire Hamer
"Unfortunately I wont be able to attend any day time events at the moment with work commitments as they are...I'm sure it won't be long until another evening event sparks my interest :)"
Feb 10, 2009
Claire Hamer left a comment for Dee Jadeja
"Hi Dee, that is a shame you will not be there tomorrow perhaps we can meet at another - im attending social protection in africa on 18th feb at 1-2.30 not sure if you can make the day ones? thanks claire"
Feb 10, 2009
Claire Hamer left a comment for Carla Sydenham
"Hi Carla, thanks for the email - hope youre enjoying being a mum - yes would love to catch up - sounds very exciting see you on wednesday eve thanks claire"
Feb 7, 2009
Carla Sydenham left a comment for Claire Hamer
"Hi Claire We met in the summer at Arcadia where I was doing a small project for Evans before going on Mat leave. I am not planning to return to work (if I can help it) as my main area of interest lies in the ethical trading and social…"
Feb 5, 2009

Profile Information

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I am a social entrepreneur
Website:
http://www.vectra-intl.com
About my work:
I am freelance Sustainable Sourcing consultant that specialises in developing strategies for business to build in more sustainable practices. I am particularly passionate about Africa where I have worked on projects for many years.

I work within the retail industry and I'm incredibly passionate about poverty alleviation. I believe that retail businesses are in a very powerful position to enable a platform that connects businesses in the developing world with those in developed worlds and therefore helping to eradicate poverty.

I have spend the last 5 years at TOPSHOP as a Buyer. During that time I also implemented their Empowerment programme - collaborating with small co-operatives especially within Africa. Whilst developing ethical initiatives I spent many years developing Fairtrade cotton supply chains throughout the brand - working and visiting farmers in Mali, Senegal, Cameroon and Burkina Faso

I am now a freelance consultant specialising in Sustainable supply chains working with small to large businesses - I am keen to further develop links between Africa and businesses across the world - I am a firm believer in the power of partnerships
Other Topics on my radar:
Sustainability across industry
Development and business in Africa
Social Responsibility
Collaborations and partnerships with Business

Comment Wall (6 comments)

At 14:58 on February 5, 2009, Carla Sydenham said…
Hi Claire

We met in the summer at Arcadia where I was doing a small project for Evans before going on Mat leave. I am not planning to return to work (if I can help it) as my main area of interest lies in the ethical trading and social responsibility area of retail. I am really inspired by your achievements and would love to pick your brains further on how to break into the industry. I am planning to attend the conference on the 11th. Thanks Carla Sydenham
At 18:10 on February 10, 2009, Dee Jadeja said…
Unfortunately I wont be able to attend any day time events at the moment with work commitments as they are...I'm sure it won't be long until another evening event sparks my interest :)
At 9:26 on March 6, 2009, Dee Jadeja said…
Hi Claire,

How was the last event?

I've just signed up for the one on the 17th March so we should get to meet then if you are heading there. It's right by work so I won't have any excuses!
At 9:06 on March 17, 2009, Dee Jadeja said…
Hi Claire,

I'll be coming along to the event today so we should hopefully get a chance to meet there.

Dee
At 15:42 on August 7, 2009, Bharat Vagadia said…
Hi Claire - very interesting reading your profile. We are working with a KenCall contact centre, who employ around 600 people. We see providing jobs to Kenyans as a far better means of helping them, than giving handouts. We are trying to push this towards the retailers and would appreciate your thoughts. Perhaps if you are in London, we can meet for a coffee and chat.

Best,
Bharat
At 18:14 on April 17, 2010, David McGill said…
Hi Claire, Im very interested in what (I think ) you do. Id like to build up my interests in textiles and fashion in Africa.

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