SmsJardam concept - a platform for gathering donations via SMS (2012)
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This document outlines a proposed SMS-based charity fund called SMSJARDAM that would help people in need of urgent medical funding. Donors could contribute small amounts by texting to a short code, and applicants in need of urgent medical help could apply online or offline. An administering charity or NGO would review applications, display donation and spending reports for transparency, and ensure funds are used correctly to treat applicants. The goal is to engage users through low-cost announcements to help those in urgent need of medical funding.
SmsJardam concept - a platform for gathering donations via SMS (2012)
- 1. SMSJARDAM Mission: To help people in need of funding for *urgent medical help* Donors: Anyone. People can donate by texting to short code (0303), thus contributing with a small amount (5-10 som) Receivers: People who need urgent medical help, applicants. Administrators: Charity Fund or some other NGO to operate this service. Owner of the bank account. Technical Solution: A.D. Operational costs: Charity money will not be used. Need donors help, amount is not big (5K - 10K $ per year) Features: - Service has to be trustable and credible. - Transparent info on the incoming charity money and how it is spent. Related reports provided on the website so that people can monitor the whole process. - Report on all SMS donations will be displayed on website almost instantly. Phone numbers of donors can be public, partially or fully hidden. - Site displays the current amount of collected money and how much more is needed. - Charity money is transferred to specific charity bank account. Regular bank account statements are scanned and provided on the web site for transparency reasons. - Visible list of applicants/applications for urgent help - personal information will be required and published on the website for transparency reasons. And how much money they need (with some justifications). - Can be applied online or offline. Applications are reviewed for validity. - Follow-up on the case after the help is provided in order to make sure that money is used correctly. OR deliver the necessary amount directly to the medical institute who will treat the patient. Needed: - Free or cheap announcements on TV, radio stations or websites regarding the specific urgent case (who needs how much help) in order to engage users massively. Other channels for donation: - Donations also can be provided in cash, by bank transfer or money transfer services (Western Union, etc.). - Info on these donations will also be reported on the website.