Trade2Help founders Arren Vijendren and Timofey Mikhaylov hope to inspire more people to 'sell with purpose'. (Hizami Safri @ FMT Lifestyle)PETALING JAYA: In the coming weeks, Vijay Arrendra Vijendren, 19, and Timofey Mikhaylov, 17, will be leaving Malaysia to further their studies overseas. But before they go, they are hoping to leave behind something far more lasting than memories.The pair are the driving force behind Trade2Help, an online marketplace where people can buy and sell preloved items while supporting charities that serve communities across Malaysia.For Mikhaylov, a Russian who has called Malaysia home since he was one year old, the project is deeply personal."I was brought up here, surrounded by Malaysians, and I wanted to leave something behind that can benefit local communities," Trade2Help's chief marketing officer told FMT Lifestyle.Arren, the platform's founder and chief executive officer, shares a similar vision."The inspiration behind Trade2Help wasn't just to encourage people to donate once.
We wanted to create a way for people to give regularly and at scale," he explained.The idea is straightforward: declutter your home, earn some extra money and support a good cause at the same time. (Hizami Safri @ FMT Lifestyle)So what can people sell? "Anything that's legal," Mikhaylov replied with a laugh."The platform accepts everything from books and gadgets to clothing.
It can even be brand-new items."Trade2Help streamlines the buying and selling process by handling payments directly through the website. Sellers receive their money after buyers confirm they have received the item, while a built-in chat function allows both parties to communicate easily.To protect buyers, sellers are also requi…
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