Empowered communities
make a better world.
We are an open source, not-for-profit organisation, turning the social welfare model on it’s head.
We are an open source, not-for-profit organisation, turning the social welfare model on it’s head.
People are falling through the cracks and we are seeing cycles of dependance and declining wellbeing. Those who are ‘helped’ by support services can feel ‘done to’ and disempowered.
This new model uses simple governance tools to gather the community voice while new financial tools, such as a digital community currency, enable supporters to directly fund community-led wellbeing initiatives.
Learn more about this new model
We are busy piloting this concept in Cannons Creek, Porirua.
"A promising and refreshing new approach to community empowerment"
Dame Diane Robertson
"This could make communities work....really work"
Malcolm Rands (founder of Ecostore)
Make an immediate contribution to the Cannons Creek community fund. 100% of your donation will fund wellbeing projects chosen by the community. Read more about the Cannons Creek pilot.
Donate NowWe’re looking for significant funding to build the tools that will enable this model to scale. Please reach out to start a conversation. You can learn more about the larger vision here.
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