Fund Real Work, Receive Beautiful Documentation
Every project on this marketplace represents real humanitarian work designed and led by local organizations in Myanmar or along the border of Thailand. Pre-order documentary books to fund project implementation—then follow the complete journey from planning through impact.
When 1,000 supporters pre-order books for a project, it receives full funding. Organizations implement their work with professional support. Supporters receive museum-quality documentation of the project they funded.
How Funding Works
Flexible Commitment with Refund Protection
Projects need 1,000 supporters for full funding ($100K project). Campaigns run for up to 6 months with a 3-month checkpoint:
If a project reaches 50% funding (500 supporters) within 3 months:
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Implementation begins with available funding (either $50K scaled project or campaign continues to reach full $100K)
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Supporters receive complete premium package with physical books
If a project doesn't reach 50% within 3 months:
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Campaign pauses and supporters choose what happens next:
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Continue commitment - Support scaled micro-project and receive digital documentation
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Full refund - Receive complete refund of pre-order payment
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Transfer to another project - Move commitment to different project (Story of Helping suggests projects close to funding)
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Wait for updated concept - If organization submits new/revised project, transfer commitment there
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Your commitment is protected. You decide what happens based on actual funding reached.
What You're Purchasing
Premium Documentary Package - $170
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12"×12" hardcover photobook (120 pages, museum-quality, numbered limited edition)
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8"×8" accountability companion booklet (narrative with integrated metrics and financials)
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Digital photobook (PDF + ePub formats)
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Story assets library (videos, testimonials, additional media)
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Real-time engagement (project updates, Q&A access, behind-the-scenes content)
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Premium presentation packaging with personalized elements
Note: Projects reaching 50% or higher funding receive complete premium package with physical books.
Projects below 50% deliver digital documentation, with full payment going to maximize project implementation.
Where your $170 goes: $100 funds project implementation, $70 covers premium book production with remaining profit shared between local organization and platform operations.
The Process
1. Browse & Pre-Order
2. Campaign Progress (0-3 months)
3. Three-Month Checkpoint
4. Implementation & Documentation
(3-12 months)
5. Premium Package Arrival
Explore humanitarian projects. Choose one that resonates. Pre-order the premium documentary package.
Receive monthly updates on funding progress and context from the organization. Track campaign status in real-time. Share with networks to help reach funding target.
If project reaches 50% funding, implementation planning begins. If below 50%, supporters choose their preferred option (continue, refund, transfer, or wait).
Project implementation with professional Story of Helping support. Regular updates, behind-the-scenes content, financial tracking, and engagement opportunities throughout.
Hardcover set arrives 2-3 months after project completion (for projects reaching 50% or higher funding).
Story Market
Initial stories from Myanmar and along the Thailand border coming in Nov/ Dec 2025
Submissions for new stories forthcoming.