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Popbeachclub

A pair of shorts to change our world

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A pair of shorts to change our world

A pair of shorts to change our world

A pair of shorts to change our world

A pair of shorts to change our world

Akintunde Disu
Akintunde Disu
Akintunde Disu
Akintunde Disu
2 Campaigns |
london, United Kingdom
$5,387 USD $5,387 USD 47 backers
23% of $23,024 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
A pair of shorts to change our world Hey Indiegogoan; as we think of heading to the beach for our summer holidays let’s spare a moment for all those who live in paradise but never get to experience it! Please join us create a beach wear brand making board shorts for men and women using certified recycled PET sourced from waste plastic. We can clean up the coastline and support primary education in Africa while looking good on the beach, and being socially conscious at the same time

                   A pair of shorts to change our world 

          

PoPbeachclub is seeking to raise funds to manufacture the first batch of a new design of shorts .


Popbeachclub is a social enterprise founded by Akintunde Disu. The aim is to impact on the planet for good.

We have created a lifestyle following on social media and are about to move to the next stage, scaling the business. 
On the beach we found our calling,We are surrounded by clever and bright Kids,who are innocent to the challenges life will throw in their paths due to a lack of a basic education, and swamped by the plastic deposited twice a day by the tides. This ruins their environment and is stealing their livelihood by killing the fish in the oceans .
We decided to make a change, to develop a sustainable model which did not rely on charity or government ,3 years ago we started making limited-edition African wax print shorts these are waterproofed using an artisanal method we formulated ourselves. A fixed amount from this goes to funding our efforts to improve the lives of the children by supporting literacy through primary education  


But this process is hard to scale, and doesn't address the issue of plastic pollution which is hard to ignore. Never the less we had a great deal of success. In our first year we built a classroom; a simple structure that doubled the intake of the school so that all the kids in the surrounding environment could now attend classes.

The morale of the teachers was greatly improved by this, the parents were excited and the school became a point of pride in the community. In the second year we updated the furniture.

 

  Basic education should be within the reach of everyone, by 2025 there shall be 1 ton of plastic to 3 tons of fish in the oceans .

Our project when successfully funded creates a platform to address the problems of plastic proliferation killing the oceans and the low literacy rates coming out of Africa

     

We would also be raising the consciousness of consumers globally for the need to demand the worlds major clothing manufacturers use recycled polyester.

We are :-

Education is part of the basic human rights agreed on by the United Nations charter we as human beings most come together to help solve the appalling rate of child literacy in Africa 

Swimming trunks are part of everyone’s wardrobe. By using recycled plastic bottles we are able to emotionally and physically remind you, in a beautiful way, of the challenges our planet and the less fortunate kids on it face, and the power that everyone has to help.

We have created sturdy and sophisticated clothing items. With your help we will be able to impact literacy rates, reduce landfill waste, reduce ocean pollution and increase youth employment, in some of the most beautiful and desperate areas. 

A pair of shorts could save our world 

Please contribute generously 

What We Need & What You Get

The funds £18700 will be used to specifically order the fabric required produce the first batch of the new shorts , to put in place the systems required to scale and cover the costs associated with this campaign 

Our perks include

  • The shorts themselves which would make you look good and feel good on the beach this summer 
  • Our limited edition current African wax print cotton shorts/ totes which have been made water resistant by our own secret method 
  • Pieces from our SS2017 collection 
  • Prints from my series L4AYERCAKE a visual narrative on the layers that make up the throne of Lagos our host city 
  • Special trips /stays at our beach club located on the beautiful Island of Ilashe where you can observe our work first hand 

If we fail reach our goal through this platform you would still have contributed to us reaching our goal using funds available from our regular business selling wax print cotton shorts and running a beach club 

The Impact

By helping us reach our goal you would have helped to create a brand which is 

  • Dedicated to impacting on the standards and quality of primary education in Africa we believe if kids are empowered with literacy they shall break free of the poverty circle using the current and future technology through a phone to access the web to leap frog the obstacles to secondary education they face today 
  • Able to instantly impact on the standard, quality and access to primary education for approximately 1000 children within our pilot region 
  • Would have recycled approximately 60000  to produce the yarn to weave the cloth to make the minimum order 10,000 metres of fabric we are ordering from the mills 

And this is just the start to find out more follow us on 

Risks & Challenges

In the event of our chosen suppliers being unable to meet our requirements we have back up suppliers in Asia and in the USA which we will proceed with.

With the current political situation around the world creating a global company has its unique risks we shall be carrying out fulfilment from Asia to surmount import restrictions for this project.

In the event that we face huge demand we have back up suppliers and manufacturers to help us scale. we have carried out a critical path analysis and are prepared.

We have worked in the fashion business in manufacturing and in project management and are comfortable of our abilities to face the challenges and scale them 

Other Ways You Can Help

 

  • Please help us help those who can't help themselves through no fault of theirs by spreading the word out and make some noise about our campaign.
  • Please use the Indiegogo share tools!

Thank you 

 

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High five

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
We are grateful for your support and want the world to know how great you have been. We shall publicly thank you on our Facebook page
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February 2017
4 claimed

Welcome to the party

Currency Conversion $12 USD
£10 GBP
We are grateful for your support and will send you a link to download our House EP produced by Ekiti sound system as well as reward #1 see you on the dance floor
Estimated Shipping
February 2017
4 claimed

Blackgirlssurf

Currency Conversion $18 USD
£15 GBP
The patterns for this collection of 4 limited edition African wax print cotton shorts, water proof and quick drying will be chosen by our friends on instagram @blackgirlssurf check them out . It is part of our commitment to ensure all sexes are equally represented in our educational schemes , You will be able to pick from a selection of four patterns chosen by blackgirlssurf from our shop on instagram @popbeachshop once the campaign is over.
1 out of 48 of claimed

Gang Member

Currency Conversion $25 USD
£20 GBP
Pick from any of our t.shirts or tops from our SS/2017 collection ; you shall be recognised as a member of the gang wherever you go. To view full collection go to popbeachshop on instagram. We shall be in touch at the end of the campaign to collect size and style data
Estimated Shipping
April 2017
8 claimed
Ships worldwide.

PoP Shorts

Currency Conversion $37 USD
£30 GBP
Thank you for your generous donation you shall receive a pair of our project shorts they are made from plastic waste recycled to PET woven to our special blend for durable quick drying fashionable shorts . You shall be able to pick size colour and style once we are funded
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
6 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Bad and Boujee

Currency Conversion $62 USD
£50 GBP
A pair of our limited edition board shorts and tote bag. Made from African print wax cotton which we waterproof using our own artisanal formula this products are totally biodegradable and can be worn with a clean conscience , we shall email you once the campaign is over for size and style details go ahead me amigos be bad and boujee on the beach this summer
Estimated Shipping
April 2017
0 out of 24 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Bed and Breakfast

Currency Conversion $98 USD
£80 GBP
15% discount when you book a chalet using this voucher! Its fully transferable makes a great gift . Perfect for every one couples families friends - take a break our luxurious bijou chalets are the epitome of the bohemian lifestyle glamping at its best . Valid for 1 year
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February 2017
2 out of 52 of claimed

limited editions

Currency Conversion $123 USD
£100 GBP
Pick 3 items from our limited edition range of collectibles and a pair of PoP shorts , A pair of Jagaban pants , A pair of our original water proof cotton swimming collection ,Bar beach shorts , Sisi eko shorts ; Taqwa Board shorts or Ibadan swimming shorts You will be able to give size print colour and style details once we are funded in addition to #1 and #2
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
5 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Leader of the pack

Currency Conversion $185 USD
£150 GBP
A day out at Popbeachclub on any weekend of the year for you and 5 friends.we shall send you a voucher redeemable at time of booking - bookings must be made at least 2 weeks in advance of visit Join us with your pack lets roll
Estimated Shipping
February 2017
0 claimed

The collection

Currency Conversion $308 USD
£250 GBP
The collection Choose any 8 pieces from our SS2017 collection for family or friends available to view on our instagram page @popbeachshop We shall collect information of size colour styles and quantity via email after campaign =#1 and #2
Estimated Shipping
April 2017
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

The experience

Currency Conversion $431 USD
£350 GBP
The experience join us at PoP for a 3 day break come and stay in one of our chalets and see what we are doing first hand. Experience the beauty of ilashe visit schools in the neighbour hood enjoy our hospitality + a pair of shorts
Estimated Shipping
April 2017
1 claimed

Party starter

Currency Conversion $492 USD
£400 GBP
king for a day You can be the King of pop for a day, you have exclusive access for you and your friends for a day at pop 10am- 6pm you must make your reservation at least 2 weeks in advance
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March 2017
0 claimed

Join the tribe

Currency Conversion $517 USD
£420 GBP
Join the Tribe 9 months membership to the club +a pair of shorts
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February 2017
0 out of 10 of claimed

The immersive experience

Currency Conversion $616 USD
£500 GBP
The immersive experience A five day break at PoP staying in one of our chalets we shall show you why we love this patch of earth with guided tours and events + A pair of shorts
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
1 out of 10 of claimed

The collector

Currency Conversion $923 USD
£750 GBP
The collector A limited edition medium print from the Layer Cake series available to view on www.akindisu.com + a selection of any 8 pieces from our ss/2017 collection available to view on instagram @popbeachshop
Estimated Shipping
April 2017
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Rockstar

Currency Conversion $985 USD
£800 GBP
The rock star You rock ! here's a year membership to popbeachclub + A pair of shorts
0 claimed

the Angel

Currency Conversion $3,694 USD
£3,000 GBP
Angel You are an Angel we will fly you over to be part of our grant award day when we give out the grants to the chosen schools from this project we shall host you in the chalets and give you an amazing experience
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September 2017
0 claimed
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