From Ideas to Impact: A Deep Dive on Crowdfunding
In this episode of the GROWTHSchema podcast, Giselle Borg Olivier, Manager of Zaar Crowdfunding Malta and Foundation Manager at the Foundation for the Promotion of Entrepreneurial Initiatives (FPEI), relates her experiences and thoughts on crowdfunding and entrepreneurship. With over 15 years of experience in marketing communications, Giselle shares her insights on the entrepreneurial mindset, the power of crowdfunding, and theread more
Crowdfunding – as much about the crowd it creates, as the funds it raises
Crowdfunding doesn’t just raise money – it can also help business, cultural, research and community ventures to achieve their goals. Although a globally popular form of alternate finance, crowdfunding’s purpose is often misunderstood as being solely about money. And since campaigns for philanthropic organisations or charities have helped it gain such widespread popularity, this has birthed another misconception – thatread more
Join the Crowd to Turn the Tide on Ocean Plastic Pollution
Crowdfunding on Zaar, Rebecca Hamilton’s marathon swim aims to help Żibel recycle the plastic it removes from Malta’s coastline. A new crowdfunding campaign that closes on 20 July aims to raise €8,000 to help purchase an ocean plastics recycling machine for Żibel, a registered voluntary organisation and eNGO working to reduce Malta’s waste and restore the island’s natural environment. Toread more
Crowdfunding for Change: Help Children in Kenya Drink Clean Water
Mission4Changes marks its fourth anniversary by crowdfunding for a life-saving project to build a borehole in the Kenyan village of Kibwezi. A new crowdfunding campaign on Zaar will address the urgent need for clean water in the village of Kibwezi in Kenya. The campaign hopes to raise €17,000 – of which more than a third has already been donated fromread more
Help This Rare Traditional Maltese Boat Set Sail Again
A new crowdfunding campaign on Zaar hopes to fund the restoration of a century-old ‘firilla’ and return it to its former glory out at sea. The Malta Traditional Boats Association has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise the funds needed to restore an historic Maltese boat. An extremely rare traditional fishing boat developed in the 17th century in Malta,read more
Empowerment Through Education: National Insect Posters & Postcards for Schools and Students
As part of the Nahla Maltija campaign to promote the designation of the Maltese Honey Bee as the National Insect of Malta, they are currently engaging with schools! To showcase this initiative, each participating school will receive an A6 postcard for every student and an A3 poster for each classroom. To kickstart this effort, Nahla Maltija are providing the mentionedread more
‘Tis the Season of Giving: How Crowdfunding Can Transform Charitable Giving at Christmas
As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of generosity is palpable in the air. Christmas is a time when people come together to celebrate, share love, and give back to those in need. In recent years, crowdfunding has emerged as a powerful and accessible fundraising tool, providing a unique avenue for charities to connect with donors during this festive season.read more
Bee the Change: Join the Crowdfund to Protect the Maltese Honey Bee
Donate to the Zaar crowdfunding campaign today to help make the Maltese Honey Bee Malta’s National Insect. A new crowdfunding campaign on Zaar hopes to kick-start an initiative for the Maltese Honey Bee to become officially recognised as Malta’s National Insect. Led by local voluntary organisation Fondazzjoni għall-Konservazzjoni tan-Naħla Maltija, the online crowdfunding venture aims to raise just €200 toread more
Join the Crowdfund for Moroccan Earthquake Victims
Funds raised via the Zaar crowdfunding campaign will help those impacted by the deadly earthquake in Morocco. A crowdfunding campaign on local platform Zaar hopes to offer urgent relief and support to victims of the earthquake in Morocco. The powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco at night on 8 September, killing and injuring thousands of people and devastating rural townsread more