Support YV Team APAID

Youth Venture team, APAID (www.apaid.org) has been selected as finalist out of 284 applicants from 45 countries by the Unreasonable Institute. APAID was chosen one of the most promising young social entrepreneurial ventures for having shown innovativeness, adaptability to best serve the target market, team cohesiveness and ability to scale globally.




All the 42 finalists will now compete for 25 spots at the Unreasonable Institute to follow a ten-week mentor intensive course and receive a seed grant that will enable us to bring the venture to the next level. Beginning from the 25th of January, the first 25 ventures to raise $6,500 on the online marketplace are the ones selected to attend the Unreasonable Institute. People from around the world can vote with their dollars on the most viable ventures.





There is one catch… in the first week people can donate a maximum of only USD 10,- , in the second week USD 50,-, in the third week USD 100,- etc. In this way ventures are stimulated to mobilize many supporters rather than relying on one rich uncle.






So what can you do to help APAID realize this amazing opportunity?




1. You can give a donation to APAID on the entry page (click on the link to see it).


2. You can share this information and the small movie with all your contacts (facebook, twitter, email).


3. You can convince at least 5 persons to donate and share this information as well.






Why would you help APAID?




APAID understands that there are plenty other great initiatives that deserve your money (e.g. initiatives helping Haiti after the earth quake) and therefore they won’t tell you not to give to anyone else. But here are three reasons why theybelieve you should consider supporting them:


1. If APAID gets to go to the 10 weeks Unreasonable Institute they will learn and share experiences with the world’s best social entrepreneurs. This will bring them the knowledge, insights and skills that will eventually allow APAID to reach its goal of enhancing the lives of 1 million people with disabilities who are still facing inequality and discrimination on a daily basis.


2. The Unreasonable Institute will give each finalist a seed grant that will allows APAID to bring the organization to the next level.


3. In the unexpected case that APAID is not in the first 25 to raise USD 6.500, you do not lose your money as it will only be deducted from your account if APAID is in the first 25.