# Givers

Based in Tokyo, **Givers** is a student-led volunteer organization from **Sophia University** with over **170 members**, working to improve the lives of underprivileged children in **El Salvador** through education, economic empowerment, and Bitcoin.

Their initiative — *Make the Future of Hundreds of Children* — raised **26M sats (\~$7,600)** from **80 contributors**, combining Bitcoin adoption with meaningful, on-the-ground humanitarian impact.

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#### **What Made the Project Successful**

* **Powerful mission:** Blended social good with Bitcoin adoption — proving Bitcoin can fund education, health, and empowerment.
* **Strong reputation:** Built early proof-of-work through small volunteer trips and transparent impact reporting before major funding arrived.
* **Trust from donors:** Their authenticity and consistency attracted larger donors who boosted the campaign’s visibility and momentum.
* **Cross-cultural storytelling:** Shared their story beautifully in both Japanese and English, appealing to a global audience.
* **Community engagement:** Active online and offline through podcasts, events, and outreach across Japan.

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#### **Features Used**

* ✍️ **Project Posts:** Shared detailed updates and visuals to highlight their activities, trips, and impact on the ground. Geyser posts went out by email to their previous contributors, therefore enabling more donations.
* 🎯 **Goals:** Outlined clear funding targets for travel, school donations, and educational programs.
* 🌍 **Multilingual Storytelling:** Used bilingual posts, photos, and stories showing how sats directly impact children’s lives.

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#### **Impact Snapshot**

* **26,039,109 sats raised** (\~$7,600)
* **80 contributors**
* **Two volunteer missions to El Salvador** (2023, 2024)
* Partnered with **Cubo+** for Bitcoin educationMake the Future of Hundreds of …
* Supported **hundreds of students and families** with supplies, workshops, and mentorship

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#### **Featured Links & Media**

* ⚡ [Geyser Project](https://geyser.fund/project/makethefutureofhundredsofchildren?hero=geyserpromotion)
* 🌐 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMVZ0JMs02Q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
* 🎥 [El Salvador Field Trip Highlights](https://geyser.fund/project/makethefutureofhundredsofchildren/posts)
* 🎙️ [Geyser Flow Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/episode/35OKw2PeJLokz236qFQnj0?si=0lMOkPupScOqIy03Dey1gQ)

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#### **Creator Tip 💡**

> “Start small and stay visible. Proof-of-work builds trust — and trust brings the supporters who make your vision real.”

#### Interview Shorts

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