Crowdfunding Training seeks to nurture communities from within, to empower collective impact, to foster self-sustainability, and to open up new avenues for decision-making freedom. In a world where external funding is frequently attached with strings that limit our autonomy, we believe that the power to develop our countries lies within our own communities. The project is split into two phases: The first is a TOT for shapers from different local and international hubs, as well as some select other participants. This training spans 10 hours divided into 5 interactive sessions, and is provided in partnership with Launchgood, an international crowdfunding platform. So far, only one session has been delivered, with the participation of 15 people. The second phase is where shapers share their knowledge with local stakeholders who are working to improve society in any way that aligns with our impact areas. Crowdfunding is a tool that can be used for humanitarian aid, for educational purposes, in business and entrepreneurship, for climate actions and many many more. We believe that it’s a powerful tool that can definitely help our community on so many levels, and make a shift towards a more sustainable, self-sufficient communit