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Change Everything

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25,102 €
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The Economy for the Common Good goes to the US

Change Everything is the book written by Christian Felber which contains the fundamentals on the Economy for the Common Good, a social movement present in more than 40 nations that proposes an alternative economic model based on vShow more

Funding period
01.06.16 - 15.07.16
Realisation
July 1st - September 30th
Website & Social Media
Minimum amount (Start level)
25,000 €
City
Wien
Category
Social Business
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What is this project all about?

This crowdfunding campaign has been set up to support the promotion of the book Change Everything in the US and, with it, the development of the social movement the Economy for the Common Good.

Christian Felber has written 15 books and given speeches all over Europe, in South America and Mexico. In June 2015, the English edition of his book about Economy for the Common Good was launched with the title “Change Everything”.

Going to the US symbolizes a big stShow more

What is the project goal and who is the project for?

The project goal is to promote the book "Change Everything" in the US in order establish the idea of the ECG in North America.

The long-term goal of the campaign is for this social movement to gain more recognition and support worldwide and to spread the word on its principles.
The stronger the movement, the higher the possibility to foster change.

Therefore, this project is for all of us because through its success, an economy based on the common good will Show more

Why would you support this project?

Fierce competiton, accumulation of capital as only goal, growing inequality...our current economic system is upside-down.
The ultimate goal of the economy should be to increase the common good: environmental sustainability, social responsibility, collaboration and economic justice.

Nowadays, if a company applies all of these principles it will most likely run into a competitive disadvantage. Amongst others, the ECG developed a tool that helps companies measShow more

How will we use the money if the project is successfully funded?

The first 25.000 Euro raised will be used to cover the basic costs of the three-month US campaign:

  • PR Agency
  • Representatives in the US
  • Book launch costs

The 35.000 Euro will allow to cover all the expenses of this venture:

  • Christian Felber's presence in the US to give interviews and speeches
  • Start the ECG network in the US
  • Extend the reach of this campaign: get a to a wider audience thanks to more resources to be invested
  • Have a minimum compensation for t
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Who are the people behind the project?

This project is fostered by Christian Felber and the social movement the Economy for the Common Good.

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