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Become a ‘Co-Founder’ & fully fund a startup for someone in extreme poverty for just $40.

✓ No Middlemen: Funds go directly to the entrepreneur via mobile money transfer.

✓ Pay It Forward: Entrepreneurs repay the $40 as able, funding another micro-startup.

✓ Stay Connected: Receive updates and see the ripple effects of your impact.

BECOME A CO-FOUNDER

You’ll receive a Co-Founder Certificate & Investor Report

How it works

1. Explore videos of artisans and their products

2. Purchase the product(s) on our site or app

3. Funds are sent directly to the artisan seller

4. We collect & ship your order from the origin

What Makes Us Different?

Participants in our program receive funding for their urgent micro-crisis needs in their initial campaign ($50 to $250). 100% of your contribution goes directly to the beneficiary. This is made possible by: 1) Mercy Mercantile is primarily volunteer based, & only gets paid if you choose to, 2) we send the funds to the beneficiary directly using mobile money transfer, & 3) all transaction fees are covered by our sponsors. You are able to give as little as $5, and the recipient will even send you a personalized thank you video! The initial micro-crisis campaign for a beneficiary are often followed by a campaign for 2 yrs of basic income, to be received in one lump sum, providing them the cash to launch or grow a business & empowering their financial futures. Enrollees then also receive in-depth training & access to a smartphone or tablet with our custom voice-enabled AI mentor chatbot to assist with their business success, mental health, & personal growth.

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FAQ

How do I make a contribution?

Find the beneficiary you would like to support and then click on the amount you would like to send them. You will then be taken to the secure checkout.

How does the recipient get the money?

We send 100% of the booking fee to the enrollee/recorder of the video monthly via mobile money transfer. The beneficiary is able to use the funds as they see fit per their individual needs.

How are you able to send 100% of my gift?

This is made possible by: 1) Mercy Mercantile is primarily volunteer based, & only gets paid if you choose to, 2) we send the funds to the beneficiary directly using mobile money transfer, & 3) all transaction fees are covered by our sponsors.

When will I receive my personalized thank you video?

Please allow up to 2 business weeks to receive your personalized thank you video from the individual you helped. Our field team works with each beneficiary to coordinate, record, and upload the videos which are then distributed via SMS to you.

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Field Manager, Kenya

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