how to create a more giving asia, one movement at a time
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Presented at Crowdsourcing Week 2013 by Aseem Thakur, Give Asia.TRANSCRIPT
HI, I’M ASEEM Co-founder of www.GIVE.sg [email protected]
A MORE GIVING ASIAone movement at a time
Where does Asia stand in terms of giving?
World Giving Index 2011
MOVEMENT
a is a type of
group action whose members want to
carry out, resist or undo
changeSOCIALa
IGNORED & EMBARASSEDwishing you were invisible while you pray for it
to end
WEB 2.0
Participation
Design
UsabilityAccessibility
The Long TailJoy of Use User Centered
Simplicity
Collaboration
Sharing
Community
Convergence
Wikis
Video
Audio
Crowd Sourcing
Gift Economy
Widgets
FolksonomyWhat Would Philanthropy 2.0 Look Like?
Microloans for the poor Crisis news by mobile
Tweet. Meet. Give.
Twestival Play games & donate
VISITS WEBSITE1. BECOMES A
CHAMPION2. GETS FRIENDS INVOLVED3.
How GIVE works
Why we do what we doWe want to make giving a part of Asian lifestyle and support social good projects in Asia. We do so by creating platforms that inspire social good actions.
2009 Angel investment
2010YES! Spring Singapore grant
To Date50,000+ followers
$5,000,000+channeled to projects
125+ partner non-profits
What motivates people to
give?
To Be Happy
To Feel Important
To Create A Success Story
To Join A Movement
KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL MOVEMENTThe science behind individuals and organizations collaborating for change
= SOCIAL MOVEMENT
EASY ACTION +FUN REWARD +CLEAR IMPACT
MOVEMBERKeep a moustache Be unique and look cool Raise awareness and funds for male cancer
EXAMPLES
MOUSTACHES
MAKES A DIFFERENCE
old man old master
EARTH HOUROff the lightsEnjoy an memorable experience with friendsRaise awareness for global warming
EXAMPLES
HAIR FOR HOPEShave your headGain a daredevil reputationBring hope to the children fighting cancer
EXAMPLES
HAIR FOR HOPE
Courtesy: www.gobigalways.com & www.crushpath.com
PLATFORMS FOR CHANGEMAKERS
GIVE websites
White-labeled websites
Since 2009, we have plugged in the GIVE engine to empower many sites across Asia to encourage more people to join the social movement
MORE HANDS = BETTER RESULTS
1
MARATHON SINGAPORE $20K $250K
CHARITY BIKE’n’BLADE$150K $385K $550K
MORE IDEAS = MORE FUN
2
Tan Yu QuanSinger + Songwriter = Charity
16 year old Hwa Chung Junior College student decides to channel his passion for music to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
Style for a CauseNew year. New look. New hope.
A young team of hairstylists sponsored by REDKEN pair up with fashion forward youths to design new makeovers to encourage the public to donate and give hope to abandon babies.
LoveDareSpread the Love. Dare a friend.
Students from NUS and NTU have fun at Orchard Road spreading warmth to everyday people on the streets and raising awareness for 3 causes they believe in.
GIVE BIRTHDAYSCelebrations can also be more than just about you. Dedicate your b’day to your favorite charity cause.
A MORE GIVING ASIAone movement at a time
"Nobody ever comes out and says they are in favor of starving children, or inadequate sanitation, or war and conflict. And yet they persist. So how is it that if no-one is for these things, and everyone is against them, these problems continue?"
Ray Suarez