As a main pillar of our social responsibility, Torba Market Junior was created to teach children about running a small business, with sustainability ethos in mind. Driven by a combination of market demand, entrepreneurial opportunity, and educational goals, its establishment reflects a vision to provide a curated and safe platform for younger entrepreneurs.
Eight market tables designed especially for children to sell a variety of items. This can include, produce, baked goods, lemonade, dinosaurs packs with added fun facts, crochets, paintings and farm eggs from their grandparents farms. Parents and friends are present, but encouraged to stand aside to give children the confidence to run their small business independently and support when needed.
The initiative is a one-of-a-kind in Qatar, and quickly grew in popularity. In its second year stall numbers doubled. Stalls are booked out weekly.
We have a child friendly online application form. We encourage children to fill their own forms out with help from a parent. This application is on www. torba.qa
