Bulshokaab Crowdfunding Platform

30

Total projects funded

497

Total backers

$190,658

Funds raised (USD)

The Bulshokaab crowdfunding platform is a funding mechanism that matches resources mobilized by the local communities and the diaspora. Matching contributions come from the SomReP consortium, proactively encouraging community collaboration.

 

How it works

The Bulshokaab crowdfunding platform was built to actively encourage community involvement.

 
 

  • Communities (endorsed by their local government) and initatives (endorsed by SomReP) can submit projects to Bulshokaab.

  • An expert panel reviews and decides whether the project proposals which have been submitted meet the criteria to qualify for funding through Bulshokaab.

  • Selected projects will receive a start-up workshop, community will have access to one-on-one support to help create awareness about their project with support from SomReP.

  • Bulshokaab offers transparency around donors and how the money is being used for projects. In addition to project-specific financials, Bulshokaab also shows project progress and provides regular updates from the project, provided by the community and partners - easily track how your contribution is making a difference.

 
 

Impact Gallery

You can view all the funded and in-progress projects by visiting the Bulshokaab crowdfunding site. Below are some of the projects we have helped communities facilitate.

Qaw Community House Fencing - Bandar Siyaada Qaw is small village located 39km km from Bosaso district capital of Bari region. With a population of 200HHS, its economy depends on farming, livestock, fishing, frankincense and small businesses activities like shops, stores and cafes. The people were affected by drought and covid-19 pandemic. The impact of the covid-19 also affected the residents of Qaw and surrounding villages as the selling price of their farming products prices goes down. The community benefited number of Care implemented SomRep Restore project including distribution of agricultural seeds, distribution of unconditional cash transfer for vulnerable households. They also established Village saving and loan associations and provided number of impacted training to village committees. The community in Qaw and with aid assistance constructed primary, boarding and secondary school. They also built village administration house and medical center. The people in Qaw village were highly appreciating the assistance they received from Care and SomRep through Restore project. The Restore SomRep project constructed 100m of Qaw road the main challenge point of the water canal bringing water from the sea. Despite the above mentioned humanitarian support the village leaders and community are requesting to support construction of fencing wall for the village administration house. Through joint consultation meeting with village stakeholders the community have chosen as a priority project to construct fence wall for village administration house.

 

Daarusalaam Road Rehabilitation - Darusalam village was established in 1982 by a group of people those are looking for settlement in Baidoa town these people came originally from Baidoa town and nearby villages. Darusalam village is located Southern edge of Baidoa town and there is extensive rangeland for livestock pasture and dry land farms for cereals and legumes production, it has also approximately 300 irrigated small farms and one water spring called Bukriyey this water is not potable because of its test. The village is having boundaries with East rangeland, West Berdale village, North Towfiiq village and South Isha village. The settlement is growing due to following reasons: -Security of the village is improving. -Improved public services i.e. road rehabilitations. -Education facilities. Pasture for livestock. This community is peri- urban habitually they have Agriculture and Livestock heritage, but they lost most of their livestock due to erratic rains, conflict, market inflation and floods which make them vulnerable to risks. After long discussions and community mobilization on project objectives the community agreed to milestone some important historical events took place in their respective village. The Project will use the Bulshokaab platform to track the transactions of the bank accounts and contributions from community members and the diaspora. Through Bulshokaab, members of the public will be able to access these financial transactions by visiting www.Bulshokaab.com. Community contributions amounting to $8,250 are expected to contribute by the residents of Daarusalaam and its diaspora.

 

Build Lowille Community Centre - Lowile village community at Baidoa district was established 1950 which is located North of Baidoa town in 9km away from the town this village is agro-pastoral community, and their livelihood depends on farm, casual labor and small livestock products mostly goats and cattle, with an estimated population of 1190 HH in individual 198 the no. female live in the village estimated 21% , the number of men population is 17% where 41% of the population estimated children and 21% estimated youth of the village as the community mapped us, this mapping will focus NRM and address problems and prioritizing by ranking addressed the community and also community action plans of Lowile village community, a total of 12 individuals participated during mapping and CAP. The Project will use the Bulshokaab platform to track the transactions of the bank accounts and contributions from community members and the diaspora. Through Bulshokaab, members of the public will be able to access these financial transactions by visiting www.Bulshokaab.com. Community contributions amounting to $8,250 are expected to contribute by the residents of Lowiile and its diaspora.

 

Mission: Ignite change by giving voice to the community and individuals to create initiatives & make change in their communities. Inspire change by empowering community and individuals to take initiatives, network collaborate among themselves and create strong connection between diaspora and communities of origin.

 Why Bulshokaab?

  • Donation > Loan

    Bulshokaab is the one of the first donation-based platforms focused on organization mobilizing co-matching funds for community driven projects. All donations go directly to the communities.

  • Community-led change

    Empowering communities by following the priorities. Set locally. Communities identify positive changes that contribute to the development of their societies and create opportunities for themselves.

  • Matching donations

    Through our partner organizations, we go above and beyond when it comes to uplifting projects by providing matching funds when project targets are reached.

  • Simple & safe platform

    Bulshokaab platform offers a safe and secure environment to ensure a trusted fund-raising experience while ensuring easy of use and project navigation.

  • Choose your impact

    There are so many projects to choose from, allowing donors to donate to projects that are most important to them.

  • No hidden costs

    All transactions - incoming and outgoing - are visible on the platform, ensuring transparency. 100% of the funds reach intended communities.

It’s a donation, not a loan: Bulshokaab is the one of the first donation-based platforms focused on organization mobilizing co-matching funds for community driven projects. 100% of the donations go directly to the communities.

About Bulshokaab

We Come Together To Make Long Lasting change. Bulshokaab is one of the first Somali donation-based crowdfunding platforms for organizations that aim to support communities and youth initiatives across the Somali regions. The platform built in partnership with Somali Resilience Program (SomReP) and has been made possible with funding from the multi-donor fund, EU.

Bulshokaab platform is designed to support the consortiums projects whereby, SomReP mobilizes and match contributions and donations to community and district projects.