Kangu Lets You Support Impoverished Mothers to Give Safe Birth
Alyson Wyers — December 31, 2014 — Social Good
References: kangu.org & springwise
This crowdfunding platform is designed to help women in developing communities gain access to safe birth facilities. Kangu helps those suffering from poverty who are at risk of dying during childbirth. The site lets people send finances to an individual who cannot afford the appropriate healthcare.
90% of the time, death during childbirth is preventable as mothers simply do not have access to hospitals with safe birth equipment. The startup is trying to change this statistic.
Similar to other crowdfunding sites, Kangu allows people to browse personal cases, view their personal details, see their fundraising goals and progress and donate to their campaign. The due date acts as the closing date. Kangu received 15% of contributions, while the rest of the funds go to the local healthcare provider the mother designates.
90% of the time, death during childbirth is preventable as mothers simply do not have access to hospitals with safe birth equipment. The startup is trying to change this statistic.
Similar to other crowdfunding sites, Kangu allows people to browse personal cases, view their personal details, see their fundraising goals and progress and donate to their campaign. The due date acts as the closing date. Kangu received 15% of contributions, while the rest of the funds go to the local healthcare provider the mother designates.
Trend Themes
1. Crowdfunding for Healthcare - Opportunity for crowdfunding platforms to focus on expanding access to healthcare in developing communities.
2. Safe Birth Initiatives - Opportunity to develop innovative solutions that provide safe birthing facilities for impoverished mothers in developing countries.
3. Personalized Fundraising Campaigns - Opportunity for platforms to create personalized campaigns that allow individuals to raise funds for their specific healthcare needs.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Crowdfunding - Disruption potential in the healthcare industry by leveraging crowdfunding to provide financial support for those in need of healthcare services.
2. Maternal Health - Opportunity to improve maternal healthcare services and reduce maternal mortality rates in developing communities.
3. Social Impact Technology - Development of technology solutions that have a positive impact on societal issues, such as access to healthcare for impoverished individuals.
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