Jolkona.org - Making Small Donations Count

Using the latest technology, the Internet, and social media networks, Jolkona Foundation is creating a movement of changing the world through small individual donations attached to tangible impacts. By giving young people a user experience that fits their lifestyles and a way to stay engaged through discussion and blogs, Jolkona Foundation hopes to inspire the youth to become involved with philanthropy. The Jolkona Experience gives donors choices, convenience, and the ability to see the impact one can have on the world with various "microdonation" options starting as low as $5.00.

This effectively stands as the first ever microcharity website that uses technology to connect every donation to a specific tangible proof. For every gift purchased through the site, the donor will see the proof of impact for that specific gift (e.g. photo, video, etc).

The company is very keen on creative approaches to alleviate and solve socio-economic concerns, and a brief glance through the featured projects leaves you in do doubt about it. For instance, you can sponsor Tibetan students, plant trees in Brazil or buy kilns for Guatemalan artisans.

All in all, a very laudable initiative that might as well signal the direction for web-based charity projects to come.

“People are eager to find ways to make their small donations count. Unfortunately, many find it difficult and time consuming to identify these projects. Consequently, many either do not get involved with philanthropy or they donate small amounts to charities not knowing how their money is being spent. Jolkona Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that addresses this situation by giving individuals control over their donations by connecting them to a variety of innovative projects that are committed to showing a one-to-one proof of impact for each donation. By empowering the youth to get involved in giving back and to see the impact their gifts can make on the world we hope to inspire a new generation of giving.”

The company champions an approach that is fresh and spot-on. It has the potential to truly redefine the concept of charity on the web. It will hopefully gain the recognition it deserves.

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