Community-driven crowdfunding infrastructure for refugee and displaced communities
Relay Funder is building infrastructure to empower displaced community leaders to fund projects they know will work—backed by supporters worldwide and amplified through sponsor-seeded matching pools. We are developing dignified, transparent funding systems that put agency and leadership at the center of humanitarian support.
🎯 Leadership Driven - Local leaders propose and manage projects based on deep community knowledge and existing trust networks.
⚡ Amplified Impact - Sponsor-seeded matching pools multiply individual contributions, turning community support into collective momentum.
🔍 Radical Transparency - Blockchain-based infrastructure provides verifiable fund tracking from contributor to impact.
We are building on proven open-source infrastructure through emerging partnerships:
- CC Protocol - Crowdfunding infrastructure (Kickstarter-supported)
- Celo - Mobile-first blockchain for financial operations
- Refunite - Community Leader Network (109k+ leaders, 100M+ reach)
- Human.tech - Privacy-preserving identity verification
- Transparency First - Open development processes and clear documentation
- Community-Centric - Solutions designed with and for affected communities
- Security by Design - Robust identity protection and financial security
- Accessibility Focus - Mobile-optimized for global reach
- Prioritize accessibility, security, and transparency improvements
- Respect community dignity and data privacy
- Follow existing code style and documentation standards
- Consider impact on vulnerable populations in all changes
Our developing codebase will span multiple domains:
- Frontend Applications - Community interfaces and web platforms
- Blockchain Infrastructure - Smart contracts and protocol integrations
- Identity Systems - Privacy-preserving verification tools
- Documentation - Public resources and guides
Pilot Development: Building and testing initial implementations in Kenya and Uganda through community network partnerships.
Technology Stack: Developing React/TypeScript frontends, integrating Celo blockchain infrastructure, and prototyping partner protocol connections.
Relay Funder is committed to empowering displaced communities through open-source, community-led funding solutions.
