Normally, I don’t post non-tech stories. But I will make an exception with this story.
When was the last time you got to participate in the beginning of a revolution? The beginning of a major change to the way we think and live? The Fabric of Humanity who are based in Toronto goes beyond the idea of fair trade for the apparel industry and instead they have created Wearable Philanthropy.
Specific contribution amounts are listed on the price tag of each item from The Fabric of Humanity, so customers will know exactly how much of their purchase goes to helping various community projects. Customers will then vote on projects to watch their purchases translate to changed lives. Funding doesn’t stop after the first project on the list. Contributions are added to a fund for a number of months, and The Fabric of Humanity will fund every project that they can afford with the money raised. This approach is a grassroots way to making a difference, as the projects come directly from the community. The Fabric of Humanity is helping to write a new story for the people who are often the most affected by poverty—those working in the apparel industry.
How can you help? The Fabric of Humanity has launched their Kickstarter campaign, and are closing in on the necessary funds to make this dream a reality. We need your help to spread the word about this great opportunity for customers to go beyond mere consumers but become everyday philanthropists to a cause greater than themselves.
See what joining this Kickstarter campaign can do in this video:
The Fabric of Humanity Closes In On Kickstarter Goal
Posted in Commentary with tags The Fabric of Humanity on September 12, 2015 by itnerdNormally, I don’t post non-tech stories. But I will make an exception with this story.
When was the last time you got to participate in the beginning of a revolution? The beginning of a major change to the way we think and live? The Fabric of Humanity who are based in Toronto goes beyond the idea of fair trade for the apparel industry and instead they have created Wearable Philanthropy.
Specific contribution amounts are listed on the price tag of each item from The Fabric of Humanity, so customers will know exactly how much of their purchase goes to helping various community projects. Customers will then vote on projects to watch their purchases translate to changed lives. Funding doesn’t stop after the first project on the list. Contributions are added to a fund for a number of months, and The Fabric of Humanity will fund every project that they can afford with the money raised. This approach is a grassroots way to making a difference, as the projects come directly from the community. The Fabric of Humanity is helping to write a new story for the people who are often the most affected by poverty—those working in the apparel industry.
How can you help? The Fabric of Humanity has launched their Kickstarter campaign, and are closing in on the necessary funds to make this dream a reality. We need your help to spread the word about this great opportunity for customers to go beyond mere consumers but become everyday philanthropists to a cause greater than themselves.
See what joining this Kickstarter campaign can do in this video:
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