The founders of Cup of Color, Rahel and Damon Lam, believe in the power of beauty as rebellion. Their projects, including murals and creative activities, enable people to discover their own abilities and bring about positive changes in their environment. Thanks to a deep connection with the community, they have a unique approach to social projects.

“We believe that a flower amidst concrete jungles is a symbol of hope, a rise, a voice that says: ‹and I am capable of creating beauty amidst pain and misery. I am capable of change.›” – Rahel Lam 

Mural by Cup of Color in Jordan

Creative Ways to Attract Attention and Raise Funds

Cup of Color operates only thanks to a passionate and committed team that mostly works voluntarily. This allows donations to flow directly into current projects instead of expensive organizational structures. The organization also relies on creative ways to generate donations—from storytelling events and selling advent calendars to a unique online magazine, they provide insights into their world and show how stories can touch people.

Cup of Color also takes a unique approach in selecting their projects:

“We are invited directly by communities and thus do not invest in our own ideas and development of improvement concepts, but directly in what the community specifically wants.” – Rahel Lam

Payrexx as the Key to Funding: Insight into the Partnership

The search for long-term support for financing their creative projects is a constant challenge for Cup of Color. This is where Payrexx comes into play to optimize the donation process.

“To carry out our projects, we depend on more or less financial resources depending on the size. Previously, we primarily received donations via bank transfer. With Payrexx, we can receive donations digitally, have an overview of the income, and know our donors better.” – Rahel Lam

The easy handling of various payment methods and donation forms makes Payrexx an indispensable tool for an internationally active organization like Cup of Color. The personal support and financial assistance at a reduced price for NGOs also make the partnership particularly successful.

Fundraising of 40,000 Swiss Francs with Payrexx

Cup of Color is proud of their latest crowdfunding campaign Chai of Hope, which they successfully implemented with the help of Payrexx. The organization raised 40,000 Swiss Francs for a shelter for women in Kolkata's red-light district through Payrexx's donation forms.

The donations not only allow the painting of buildings but also create safe employment for local communities and open up new horizons for Cup of Color to continue realizing their vision of beauty as a tool of change.

Chai of Hope – Crowdfunding Campaign for the Women in Kolkata

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