There are a couple of common
themes here at CanadaFashionLaw:
1.
We love the
business of fashion
2.
We seriously
geek out over intellectual property, especially trade-marks
3.
We love our job!
We attended an event last
night that simply reaffirmed point numero three!
Once
in a while an organization comes across our desk that makes us believe in
humanity! Billable targets go out the
window and our strong desire to “make a difference” becomes our modus operandi. Enter FINCA, who we work for on a pro bono basis.
FINCA
is an international micro-financing organization that focuses on providing “financial
services to the world’s lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs,
build assets and improve their standard of living”. FINCA provides small loans at reasonable
interest rates to individuals in developing countries that need a little
help. The vast majority of the loan
recipients are women who are able to create their own business, which benefits
their immediate family and the local economy.
It’s really a beautiful thing!
As
with all things, we’re able to tie this back to fashion. (Fashion really is omnipresent in our world!). Last night we attended a private event hosted
by Burberry. In support of FINCA, 15% of
all profits of Burberry merchandise sales will be donated to FINCA. In fact, this charitable offer is open to all
customers up until Saturday December 8.
So if you’re in a festive and giving mood, perhaps consider buying your
holiday presents at Burberry and dropping the name FINCA. It may
well be the gift that keeps on giving!