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Global Spotlight: Campaigns from Asia

October 5, 2011 | | 4 Comments

Indian Artisans

The continent of Asia consists of approximately 3.879 billion people hosting 60% of the worlds’ human population.  Considered the largest continent of the world’s seven some have referred to it as a ‘supercontinent’.  Holding the second largest GDP of all continents after Europe it’s most notable emerging economies include China, Japan, South Korea, India and Indonesia. 

We’ve uncovered five campaigns from across the continent who are currently funding on IndieGoGo:

Bones in the Dirt
Category: Writing
Location: Cambodia
Story: A published journalist and avid traveler to the country, Lauren Quinn eventually moved to Phnom Penh eager to create a book-length collection of narrative essays about the children of Khmer Rouge survivors.

Save The Indian Artisans
Category: Art
Location: Korea
Story: Disappointed by the destruction of micro-cultures across Asia, Dustin Jordan decided to create an online marketplace featuring Indian handicrafts that also supports local artisans.

One Week on The Himalayan Peak
Category: Community
Location: Nepal
Story:  With a goal to raise money for children’s education in rural communities of Nepal, Liz Wamai has set out to complete a 10-day Himalayan trek.

48 Sundays to Run in Cebu
Category: Sports
Location: Philippines
Story: Having just turned 30, Thaddeau Engaling II is determined to run a succession of races in his hometown to inspire others to improve their health. 

Wisdom Beyond Borders
Category: Education
Location: Thailand
Story: Tulaya Pornpiriyakulchai wants to produce a website and mobile application for ‘Thai Folk Wisdom’, a collection of 50 inspiring proverbs geared towards modern Thai youth. 

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Kat Popiel
London-born, New York-based Kat Popiel runs Content & Community at Indiegogo. Having traveled to over 35 countries across the globe, she continues to meet and eat with incredible minds. She has produced over 200 events that have mixed the worlds of fashion, music and design targeted towards lifestyle brands such as Diesel and KSwiss. Instrumental in the development of the infamous Deal Real Records in London, she has built a specialty in bridging grassroots culture with global brands for start-ups such as Vladivar, Whyte & Mackay and Creative London. She spearheaded the creative development of DeKalb Market in Brooklyn utilizing shipping containers as retail space for emerging entrepreneurs. A contributor to PSFK.com and countless cultural publications, she recently co-founded On Plate, Still Hungry a new online food magazine geared towards creatives. She also created Something I Ate, a seasonal food+art event series in New York. @mamakitten
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  1. Sham Mcs says:
    October 23, 2011 at 5:32 am

    United we stand divided we fall
    make the mosiac one piece
    one for all and all for one
    http://www.indiegogo.com/New-a?lbum-by-Sham-MCsthe-first-Syri?an-rap-band

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  2. flights to manila says:
    November 13, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    The local tribal culture in the Philippine provinces weaves the most colorful and exquisite fabrics made out of indigenous materials.

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  3. thailand holidays says:
    November 22, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    A very beautiful embroidery. These native threads and sheets are very vibrant as they resonate the rich and indigenous culture of South East Asia.

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  4. manila real estate says:
    January 26, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    I hope Thaddeau’s visit to the Philippines was worth it. I’ve seen so many beautiful and affordable Manila real estate properties here.

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