[sweerie_banana]

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While there isn't a specific platform designed solely for individuals to beg for money, there are crowdfunding websites where people can share their personal stories and seek financial assistance. Keep in mind that the success of these campaigns often depends on the sincerity of the cause, effective storytelling, and the willingness of others to contribute. Here are a few popular crowdfunding platforms:

GoFundMe: GoFundMe is a widely used platform for personal fundraising. Users can create campaigns for various purposes, such as medical expenses, education, emergencies, and more.

Kickstarter: While Kickstarter is primarily for creative projects, individuals sometimes use it to fund personal endeavors. It's important to note that Kickstarter projects should have a clear goal and offer something in return for backers.

Indiegogo: Similar to Kickstarter, Indiegogo allows individuals to raise funds for personal or creative projects. It offers flexible funding options, meaning campaigners can keep the money raised even if they don't reach their initial goal.

YouCaring (now part of GoFundMe): YouCaring was a crowdfunding platform specifically designed for personal and charitable causes. It has since merged with GoFundMe.

Fundly: Fundly is a crowdfunding platform that individuals and nonprofits use to raise money for various causes, including personal needs, medical expenses, and education.

When creating a campaign on these platforms, it's essential to be transparent and provide detailed information about the situation or cause. Share your story, explain why you need financial assistance, and, if possible, provide updates to donors.

Remember that success on these platforms is not guaranteed, and there is no guarantee that people will contribute to your campaign. It's also crucial to use these platforms responsibly and honestly, as misleading information can harm your credibility and affect the willingness of others to help.

Additionally, consider exploring local community resources, charities, or government assistance programs, as they may provide support based on your specific needs and circumstances.

[Treborika]

l think this thing doesn't apply in my country. Most people would have been helped out had this been possible.

[OldGuy]

Crowdfunding sites can make a huge difference for those in need. Whether you have a dream or an emergency, you can post your story and hope a few viewers will part with some small donation to make it happen. A collection of dozens or even hundreds of small donations can add up to reach your goal.

If you actually go to the crowdfunding site, you can scroll through tens of thousands of stories describing the needs of each in areas such as medical, emergency, memorials, education, nonprofits, covid 19 fundraisers, crisis relief and more. Some specialty sites only focus on one or a few specific needs such as cancer issues, or to support a single group such as orphan needs.

There are a lot of people who are far worse off than you in life. If you visit these sites you can be cheered by people with huge goals for some personal quest for success and just want to support their funding needs. You can find a few stories that can be silly, such as a group of friends who want to raise enough funds to get a haircut for the sloppy guy in their group.

But you will also run across multitudes of stories with some major life disaster such as a loss of a job that leads to a family moving out onto the street, or a home burning to the ground leaving the family homeless or some medical emergency that needs funds for a life saving emergency that will tear your heart out.

There are a few huge problems facing these kinds of sites.

The first is that the general public is constantly bombarded with scams and faked issues to the point many if not most will not even look at sites like these due to the widespread fraud everywhere you look. That is why these sites do a huge amount of behind the scenes questioning and investigating each issue to detect and remove any fraudulent presentation even before it can be displayed on their site. They also go so far as to guarantee refunds if fraud is eventually discovered just to make certain every presentation is true and a genuine need for the presented story.

Most of these sites are region specific. They are not even available in many countries around the globe. There are many other similar sites in different parts of the world. If a crowdfunding site is not even available in your country, you might be able to have a friend in a country that hosts the site open the presentation for you, but then they also have to accept and send the funds to your cause. It has to be someone you can completely trust to handle your money for you.

Another big issue is that everyone has problems of their own. Why should they part with any of their own meager funds to help some stranger they don't even know? Most of the world's population simply cannot afford to offer any such support. Most will never even look at the publicized problems displayed. Only those few who have emerged with a comfortable margin of revenue over and above their own needs can even afford to offer support, but even they have to actually see the need before they might respond.

This brings up what may be the biggest challenge these sites even face which is getting the word out. You might post one of the most heart wrenching stories on display, but no one will ever see it if no one knows it exists.

If by chance you encounter such a plea and read it for yourself you can still help someone even if you can't afford a donation yourself by sharing the presentation on all your own social media sites. Getting the word out is the primary key for success for every single story. Time is often essential for success. If funding is not collected in time, a plea for covering life saving surgery may end up just helping to fund funeral expenses.

Just so you can see it for yourself, here is an example of such a request involving members right here on ForumCoin.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/tebandeke-ha ... am-welcome

[kat82]

l think this thing doesn't apply in my country. Most people would have been helped out had this been possible.

Different crowdfunding sites tend to limit their coverage. That is why you find a site like GoFundMe not reaching to many countries especially in Africa. This means that you need to have a friend or any other individual who is ready to list and feel your need. However, there are even some crowdfunding sites that is African based - I just discovered https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/84690 and created an account. This platform allows the pubic to donate from their mobile money accounts and others including Debit cards, PayPal, etc. I just registered to see how it exactly works.

-- 22 Nov 2023, 18:21 --

Crowdfunding sites can make a huge difference for those in need. Whether you have a dream or an emergency, you can post your story and hope a few viewers will part with some small donation to make it happen. A collection of dozens or even hundreds of small donations can add up to reach your goal.

If you actually go to the crowdfunding site, you can scroll through tens of thousands of stories describing the needs of each in areas such as medical, emergency, memorials, education, nonprofits, covid 19 fundraisers, crisis relief and more. Some specialty sites only focus on one or a few specific needs such as cancer issues, or to support a single group such as orphan needs.

There are a lot of people who are far worse off than you in life. If you visit these sites you can be cheered by people with huge goals for some personal quest for success and just want to support their funding needs. You can find a few stories that can be silly, such as a group of friends who want to raise enough funds to get a haircut for the sloppy guy in their group.

But you will also run across multitudes of stories with some major life disaster such as a loss of a job that leads to a family moving out onto the street, or a home burning to the ground leaving the family homeless or some medical emergency that needs funds for a life saving emergency that will tear your heart out.

There are a few huge problems facing these kinds of sites.

The first is that the general public is constantly bombarded with scams and faked issues to the point many if not most will not even look at sites like these due to the widespread fraud everywhere you look. That is why these sites do a huge amount of behind the scenes questioning and investigating each issue to detect and remove any fraudulent presentation even before it can be displayed on their site. They also go so far as to guarantee refunds if fraud is eventually discovered just to make certain every presentation is true and a genuine need for the presented story.

Most of these sites are region specific. They are not even available in many countries around the globe. There are many other similar sites in different parts of the world. If a crowdfunding site is not even available in your country, you might be able to have a friend in a country that hosts the site open the presentation for you, but then they also have to accept and send the funds to your cause. It has to be someone you can completely trust to handle your money for you.

Another big issue is that everyone has problems of their own. Why should they part with any of their own meager funds to help some stranger they don't even know? Most of the world's population simply cannot afford to offer any such support. Most will never even look at the publicized problems displayed. Only those few who have emerged with a comfortable margin of revenue over and above their own needs can even afford to offer support, but even they have to actually see the need before they might respond.

This brings up what may be the biggest challenge these sites even face which is getting the word out. You might post one of the most heart wrenching stories on display, but no one will ever see it if no one knows it exists.

If by chance you encounter such a plea and read it for yourself you can still help someone even if you can't afford a donation yourself by sharing the presentation on all your own social media sites. Getting the word out is the primary key for success for every single story. Time is often essential for success. If funding is not collected in time, a plea for covering life saving surgery may end up just helping to fund funeral expenses.

Just so you can see it for yourself, here is an example of such a request involving members right here on ForumCoin.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/tebandeke-ha ... am-welcome

You have said it all Dave. While there are many people with serious problems, there are lots of others who are simply scams. This is the main reason why many campaigns are never funded unless those who are doing trust the person who created it. Sad that the world seem to have dropped the helping sense. Imagine, it is taking decades for me to raise the $5100 yet I know that even a single person whom God has graced with money can do. Either way, this is life and we accept whatever that comes. But these sites are worth trying, who knows one can be favored.

[sweerie_banana]

When you apply remember to provide a clear and honest description of your situation, explaining why you need financial help. Share your story, include relevant details, and consider adding any supporting documentation or images to make your case more compelling.

[arunima]

Recently one of my friend's daughter needed funds for her SMA treatment. We raised the whole amount through crowdfunding. We have a similar one here in India called ImpactGuru. But then many doubt these stories too unless it comes from a known source.

[sweerie_banana]

I'm glad to hear that you were able to successfully raise the funds needed for your friend's daughter's SMA treatment through crowdfunding. Crowdfunding can indeed be a powerful tool to mobilize financial support for various causes, including medical expenses.

[oldbuddy]

I would not do this any more than I would sit in a crowded area with sun glasses on, holding a tin cup and a sign made with a piece of cardboard and felt tip marker. If you need money to start a business, find a way to earn it yourself.

[kat82]

When you apply remember to provide a clear and honest description of your situation, explaining why you need financial help. Share your story, include relevant details, and consider adding any supporting documentation or images to make your case more compelling.

However much you may be honest and telling the fact, you can force one with a different feeling to help. People interpret things in different ways.

-- 23 Nov 2023, 07:33 --

I would not do this any more than I would sit in a crowded area with sun glasses on, holding a tin cup and a sign made with a piece of cardboard and felt tip marker. If you need money to start a business, find a way to earn it yourself.

Life is never equal. By the time one decides to go crowdfunding, may be all other options have failed. Sometimes its an emergency and you need to be supported.

[sweerie_banana]

I agree life is unpredictable and can present unexpected challenges. Crowdfunding can indeed be a last resort for many individuals facing emergencies or unforeseen circumstances. Emergency situations, such as medical crises, natural disasters, or sudden financial hardships, can arise without warning.

Unfortunately, most sites only favor 1st tier countries.

[Chosen76]

Among the platform you mentioned, I only heard about GOFUNDME where people raise a certain amount of money to help someone. As you said earlier, Users can create campaigns for various purposes, such as medical expenses, education, emergencies, and more.

[kat82]

I agree life is unpredictable and can present unexpected challenges. Crowdfunding can indeed be a last resort for many individuals facing emergencies or unforeseen circumstances. Emergency situations, such as medical crises, natural disasters, or sudden financial hardships, can arise without warning.

Unfortunately, most sites only favor 1st tier countries.

That's true. Just that many people may think those who run such sites simply want to scam forgetting that in life, anything can happen without our conscent.

[sweerie_banana]

Hi Treborika, check if there are any government assistance programs available in your region that could provide support to individuals in financial need. These programs may include financial aid, job training, or other forms of assistance.

I'm sure you have heard of the Ajira training platform. All the best, I'll look up Nationwide opportunities as well.

[kat82]

Many countries have their own crowdfunding sites. Mchanga is one I just found out and it works in more than 139 countries. I also created an account and they are following me to submit all documents about my son's begging.

[sweerie_banana]

Thanks, Kat, I will check it out and see if my country is eligible.

[GnomeXray]

Eww I hate peaple who beg for money when they are just greddy some peaple are in very bad situation they should get money not peaple who are just greddy

[sweerie_banana]

That's why these sites are there. Some people don't have any options. It makes me think of the people who have flown to Canada to look for green pastures but they end up homeless and living on the streets. They have no way out other than to beg, I don't think they do it out of greed.

[eldavis]

l think this thing doesn't apply in my country. Most people would have been helped out had this been possible.

Same here, things like this in my country are not that popular. We have so many entrepreneurs who are in need of funds to startup or run their business.

[kat82]

Eww I hate peaple who beg for money when they are just greddy some peaple are in very bad situation they should get money not peaple who are just greddy

Good to say when you haven't encountered that situation which can make you beg. Certain things are better left unsaid. Greed can't make one beg, but certain situations can instantly make you beg.