Why Ship When You Can Source Locally?

Power of Partnership asks all involved partners, exhibitors and attendees to consider the following when selecting local partners and vendors for programs and events:

All participating partners and vendors MUST:  

• Abide by ChildSafe’s 7 Tips (See Power of Partnership’s policy on child welfare)
• Abide by Power of Partnership’s policy on animal welfare.
• Not promote the sale of excursions or tourist activities that include visits to orphanages or institutions for childcare.
• Reusable or sustainable flatware, dinnerware and glassware as preference as much as possible. Eliminate use of one-time plastics (straws, plastic cups, plastic water bottles, wherever possible.)

All participating partners and exhibitors should CONSIDER the following:  

• Promote goods and services purchased and sourced from locally owned and operated businesses  
• Consider diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices by providing opportunity to amplify the voice and abilities of underrepresented stakeholders 
• Provide entertainment that is locally sourced and culturally appropriate 
• Favor environmentally sustainable suppliers and products including goods, food, beverage, building materials and consumables  
• Have a food waste diversion program in place  
• Consider the protection of biological sensitive areas and surrounding ecosystems  
• Training opportunities to local residents to enhance their employment opportunities  
• Engage with the local community in identifying needs and opportunities for support and evaluating their potential benefit/impact  
• Participate in partnerships between local communities, NGOs and other local bodies where these exist  
• Consider landscape, cultural and natural heritage of the destination  
• Engage with the local community in identifying needs and opportunities for support and evaluating their potential benefit/impact