This New App Needs Your Urgent Help To Make Amazing Malaysian Social Projects A Reality
The best part is that it won't cost you a single cent!
By Gowri Chitra — 31 May 2016, 01:01 PM
When we come across stories of gung-ho Malaysians diligently pursuing their passions in an effort to grow our nation, it seriously warms our hearts
But sometimes, no matter how hard they try, they just can't do it alone. Having a fantastic idea and the drive to see it through is great but it takes so much more to make things happen. Most of the time though, it's the lack of funds that becomes the biggest stumbling block.
The newly launched webe community app has made it their mission to be the solution these innovators need
It's basically all about making meaningful ideas and positive change happen for the community. Everyone's got something that they're passionate about and webe community aims to make all those dreams a reality. :)
Unlike other crowdfunding sites, you won't have to contribute money to help bring cool projects to life
webe community is a one-of-a-kind crowdbacking platform. What this means is that all the projects you see on there are already fully-funded by webe community! So all they need is for the public to support these projects and help 'unlock' the funds.
Yep, that's all it takes, JUST your support. It's 100% FREE for you to lend a hand in making things happen. Who knows? Maybe that project you choose to support will end up being the next big thing and you'll be part of it!
Currently, they have 7 ongoing project campaigns but only 2 (A Container Classroom for Special Needs and Cycle to China) have been unlocked so far. Here are the remaining projects that still need more help:
1. This movement that could finally take our local music scene to the next level
What it is: Darren Teh and Prashan Chitty want to make the Malaysian English pop music scene happening again. How? By producing an original English pop compilation album featuring 8 top Malaysian performers to showcase our talented local music artists to the world. And the entire album will be provided for free to all who pledge support for the project.
Status: 81% to go to achieve target.
Find out more: WEbepop. Malaysian POP redefined.
webe.com.my
2. This movie project involving zombies and assumptions about us Malaysians
What it is: James Lee wants to create a truly unique Malaysian zombie feature film called KL24: Zombies that will change the way people think about our country and about zombies. He will be providing the movie for free online via YouTube for all Malaysians and the world.
Status: 81% to go to achieve target.
Find out more: KL24: Zombies.
webe.com.my
3. This app that will protect you and your loved ones from dengue
What it is: Dr. Dhesi and Rainier Mallol want to find an efficient way to control dengue outbreaks by creating a first of its kind app that can PREDICT the next dengue outbreak 3 months in advance. The app will be downloadable by all Malaysians for free.
Status: 12% to go to achieve target.
Find out more: Predict & Beat Dengue.
webe.com.my
4. This series of videos that will give underprivileged kids a chance to ‘travel’ out of their village for the first time
What it is: The team behind this project want to help more than 4,000 underprivileged kids explore the world without ever leaving their village by creating virtual reality 360 degree Malaysian ‘field trip’ videos and providing them with the tools to experience it.
Status: 9% to go to achieve target.
Find out more: Malaysian Virtual Field Trips.
webe.com.my
5. This avenue for local creative production initiatives to prove that they're just as good as international creators
What it is: Adrian Yap, Qisthina Razin and Shermen Mukhtar want to to provide a permanent platform and space for local creatives to show off and sell their products while also opening up commercial opportunities for them right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Status: 78% to go to achieve target.
Find out more: Malaysian Makers' Market.
webe.com.my
So how can you help? Check out this video to find out:
Step 1: Download the webe community app and sign up as a member.
Step 2: Pick the project you want webe community to give money to and make real.
Step 3: Pledge your webits to projects.
Step 4: Get other people to chip in and pledge their webits to your favourite projects.
Once a project meets their specific pledge target, it'll be unlocked and become a reality!
The deadline for all the projects above is 11th June 2016, and if they do not get unlocked by then, they will NOT be funded by webe community. :(
So you'd better start pledging ASAP! You can pledge up to 5 times a day for each project, as long as you have the webits to do so. You earn webits when you share projects and posts.