December 29 - "A Drop of Water"

I totally relate to the philosophy behind today's featured charity.   One of the tenets behind this blog is "A small help performed by many can have a HUGE impact!"  That is the philosophy behind Jolkona. 

"Jolkona" means "drop of water" in Bengali. It represents the idea that when it comes to charitable giving, "every drop counts." Jolkana hopes that their approach to philanthropy – facilitating small donations with a big impact and a personal connection – will help usher in a new era of giving, where donors feel more inspired to give, charitable organizations are able to efficiently connect to a broader donor base, and those in need of help benefit from a larger donor pool.  Jolkona connects you with global philanthropic opportunities and shows the impact of your donations.

Jolkona Foundation makes it easy for you to give directly to low-cost, high-impact philanthropic opportunities around the world. They work with carefully chosen partner organizations to create affordable donation options with a measurable impact, from planting trees in Honduras to providing food and housing for an HIV-positive child in Cambodia,  providing doctor visits to rural areas, or funding solar stoves. 100% of your donation goes to the project you’ve chosen.

Unlike most nonprofits, at Jolkona, the giving experience starts after the check is written. They work with their partners to honor your donation by providing proof of impact (such as a picture, a video or a story) for every donation through Jolkona's personalized website. Through "My Jolkona," you can check on the progress of your latest gift and keep track of past donations, so you’ll know the impact you’ve made. You can also see the total impact of donations from the entire Jolkona Community.


Jolkona believes that the youth of today can play a critical role in changing the face of philanthropy into a more accountable and inclusive vision. By harnessing the power of technology to connect with global causes, they hope to empower young people with the knowledge that you don’t have to wait to be a philanthropist. We can all make a difference today.

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Source:  http://www.jolkona.org/