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 to the community, they have a unique approach to social projects.

“We believe that a flower in the midst of concrete jungles is a sign 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 donations

Cup of Color functions only thanks to a passionate and committed team, which works largely on a voluntary basis. This allows donations to flow directly into the current projects instead of expensive organisational structures. The organisation also relies on creative ways to generate funds – from storytelling events to selling Advent calendars and a unique online magazine that offers insights into their world and shows how stories can touch people.

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

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

Payrexx as a key to funding: insight into the partnership

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

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

The ease of handling various payment methods and donation forms makes Payrexx an indispensable tool for an internationally active organisation 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 francs with Payrexx

Cup of Color is proud of their latest crowdfunding campaign Chai of Hope, which they were able to successfully implement with the help of Payrexx. The organisation raised 40,000 francs through Payrexx's donation forms for a shelter for women in Kolkata's red-light district.

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

Chai of Hope – Crowdfunding campaign for the women in Kolkata

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