Karibu Give; USSD Micro-Philanthropy for the Next Billion Givers
This is a submission for Weekend Challenge: Generosity Edition What I Built Karibu Give (Swahili for Welcome, Give ) is a USSD micro-donation platform that works on a kabambe phone(feature phone) with no data, no app, no account , just a phone number and a mobile-money PIN. Built for the International Day of Charity. Two things stop generosity from scaling in Kenya and across Africa: You need a…
Karibu Give is a USSD micro-donation platform designed for feature phones without data or apps, allowing users to donate small amounts via mobile money to various causes. The platform addresses the barriers of smartphone dependency and lack of trust in donation processes on African continent. Users dial *384*6120# to initiate a donation, choosing from up to three active causes and entering the amount, all completed within seconds via STK Push service.
Data from each donation is securely stored in SQLite and synced to a Snowflake database, ensuring transparency and auditability. The platform also provides AI-generated summaries of donor impact for both donors and managers, enhancing accountability and engagement.
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