Australia's own Shebeen Bar may be the most charitable watering hole in the world. I don't mean charitable as in a complimentary cab ride home or a free beer, I mean charitable as in each drink sold helps benefit a developing nation.
The Shebeen Bar is a non-profit bar that seeks to help developing nations out via alcohol sales. Buy a beer from Bangladesh and your money will go towards programs for education, health, etc. The Shebeen Bar is still looking for a little more funding to get itself off of the ground, but it should be only a matter of time before the Shebeen Bar finds the money its looking for. Next time you find yourself in Melbourne make sure to stop by and check out the Shebeen Bar. Saving the world, one drink at a time.
Charitable Watering Holes
Australia's Shebeen Bar Helps Build Developing Countries Through Booze
Trend Themes
1. Charitable Bars - The rise of non-profit bars that use their profits to support social causes.
2. Local Sourcing - Bars sourcing drinks directly from developing countries to support their economies.
3. Cause Marketing - Marketing that aligns brand values with social causes to support communities in need.
Industry Implications
1. Alcohol - Alcohol companies can embrace cause marketing and social responsibility initiatives to make a positive impact on society.
2. Hospitality - Hotels and restaurants can adopt the non-profit business model to use profits for a social cause and stand out from competitors.
3. International Development - International development organizations can collaborate with non-profit bars to raise funds and promote social programs in developing countries.