If you are searching OCCASIO Launch Base, take a look at these frequently asked questions (FAQs) which can help you assess if we are the right organisation for you.
onOCCASIO is an independent foundation which engages in numerous activities to deliver its charitable goals. We engage in grant-making, research, education, policy development, advocacy and social investment to individuals and private enterprises.
Foundations play a fundamental role in civil society by bringing attention to causes that may otherwise struggle to gain attention. As a foundation, onOCCASIO™ creates economic opportunities by connecting and empowering communities. Our impact is predicated on our ability to remain independent of political time-scales and bias. We remain free from short-term market trends which allows us to operate objectively and focus on delivering strategic change over time, while responding tactically.
OCCASIO is latin for "opportunity". Opportunity. Africa is full of opportunities that can be unleashed through connecting and empowering communities at the grassroots.
OCCASIO Online is an initiative by onOCCASIO™ and is an invite-only network that aims to deliver some of onOCCASIO™'s strategic goals by empowering stakeholders at the grassroots to improve access to employment, finance, investment and other developmental opportunities.
OCCASIO Launch Base is also an initiative by onOCCASIO™ and is the on-boarding platform for OCCASIO Online. It allows Early Adopters early access to the project and allows users to start growing their networks and influence and accumulate points that can be redeemed against platform rewards. OCCASIO Launch Base is also the platform from which users of OCCASIO will be migrated, so learn how to join our network here.
OCCASIO Launch Base is the on-boarding platform for OCCASIO Online. Registered user accounts will be migrated from OCCASIO Launch Base to OCCASIO Online when it launches.
OCCASIO Online and OCCASIO Launch Base are trusted real data networks. As a real data network, we operate a zero tolerance policy to ensure a safe, transparent and secure environment for everyone. Fake names and aliases are not prohibited. So too are operating duplicate accounts. Access to the network is predicated on agreeing to our terms and conditions and users found to be in breach will be permanently banned without notice and forfeit accrued points, rewards and benefits.
You can earn points in OCCASIO Launch Base by Inviting and verifying people. Once migrated onto OCCASIO Online, your points can be redeemed against amazing privileges and rewards provides in conjunction with our partners.
OCCASIO is working with partners to develop exciting rewards schemes for our members. As a thank you to Early Adopters, who help us grow the network, ranks will be assigned which influences what you will be able to do, your access to data and VIP offers and other network privileges on the live platform. So make the most of the opportunity to grow you network on OCCASIO Launch Base as it directly influences not just when you get migrated to OCCASIO, but the network status you will be assigned.
Absolutely not! The launch of OCCASIO Online will allow us to automate and immediately publish the work we do online. In the mean time, our teams are working hard behind the scenes with partners and stakeholders to create economic opportunities and improve outcomes for different communities.
Congratulations for joining an exciting and dynamic network. You can now start growing your network and and influence. As a gesture of thanks, we have assigned points for joining. You have a number of days to accrue network points by sharing your unique code with friends, family and your network. Once they join, we will give you extra points for every invitee you verify. We have helped by providing templates to help you share your code via email and on social media, but you can also improve uptake by personalising your message and telling people why they should join.
There are numerous ways in which you can get involved with the work we are doing. The work we do would not be possible without the involvement of volunteers, interns, apprentices, affiliates, donors and partners. You can learn more about each method by clicking on the relevant links below.