Beyond just entrepreneurial and creative arts campaigns, the openness of Indiegogo’s platform empowers people to raise money for anything that they are passionate about — from community projects and health-related issues to nonprofit organizations and political causes. These are some of the moving campaigns, funding on Indiegogo right now, that highlight this diversity of Indiegogo’s global platform.

Ben’s Friends 2013 – Building Patient Support Communities

Ben’s Friends 2013 – Building Patient Support Communities

Location: Houston, Texas

After Ben Munoz experienced the trauma and isolating aftermath of brain surgery, he began a quest to create online communities for patients with rare diseases.

https://youtu.be/Txy_wja9CtQ

Millie’s Millions

Millie’s Millions

Location: Mansfield, United States

You may be familiar with the girls in this video — they made a deal with their dad that, if they received 1 million likes on Facebook, he would get them a puppy. They were successful and are now raising money to help more dogs like the one they rescued!

We Love Chris Suen

We Love Chris Suen

Location: Vancouver, Canada

After Chris nearly lost his life in a car accident, his friends in the local music and church community have rallied to help him along the road to recovery.

Grow Urban Gardens Across America

Grow Urban Gardens Across America

Location: USA

Whole Kids Foundation have teamed up with PACT and Indiegogo to help communities across America create urban gardens. The goal is to provide an additional resource for healthy eating as well as educate kids and adults on the food growing process!

The World’s Biggest Waterslide

The World’s Biggest Waterslide

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Women Against Gun Violence

Women Against Gun Violence

Location: Los Angeles, California

Moved by the violence in Newtown and a victim of gun violence himself, Josh Stepakoff is running a campaign to raise money and awareness for Women Against Gun Violence (WAGV).

Let’s build the Currie Dinosaur Museum

Let’s build the Currie Dinosaur Museum

Location: Grand Prairie, Canada

Fossils are abundant in Alberta, and they need a home! With $20 million already raised to break ground on the Currie Dinosaur Museum, the team is still in need of additional funds. For just $25, you can get your name on the wall of this jurassic park!

https://vimeo.com/55816660

We’ve Got You Covered: Raising $ for Court Fees for the Naked Seven

We’ve Got You Covered: Raising $ for Court Fees for the Naked Seven

Location: New York, New York

You don’t need to take your clothes off to help these activists, who stripped down in Speaker Boehner’s office to raise awareness about cuts to important AIDS relief programs!

 

Parents Supporting IDF Soldiers

Parents Supporting IDF Soldiers

Location: Jerusalem, Israel

Did you know that people come from around the world to join the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)? Their parents are running a campaign to provide hundreds of new compact sleeping bags and flashlights to help keep them warm and safe!

 

Chios post fire – Getting a Van to a Man that can

Chios post fire – Getting a Van to a Man that Can

Location: London, United Kingdom

Started in 2005, Chios Nature is a nonprofit that’s committed to protecting the environments and wildlife of Chios, Oinousses, and Psara. The group is now raising money to provide volunteers in Chios with much needed funds in the wake of a devastating fire in 2012.

 

 

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