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 skills 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 wastelands is a sign of hope, a stand, 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, working largely on a voluntary basis. This ensures that the donations go directly to the current projects instead of expensive organisational structures. The organisation also employs creative ways to generate donations – from storytelling events to the sale of advent calendars to a unique online magazine, they provide insight into their world and show 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 own ideas and the development of improvement concepts, but directly in what the community specifically wants.” – Rahel Lam

Payrexx as a key to financing: A look 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 optimise the donation process.

“Depending on the size, we rely on more or fewer financial resources to carry out our projects. Previously, we primarily received donations by 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 organisation like Cup of Color. 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. Through Payrexx's donation forms, the organisation raised 40,000 Swiss Francs for a shelter for women in the red-light district of Kolkata.

The donations enable not only 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 an instrument of change.

Chai of Hope – Crowdfunding campaign for the women in Kolkata

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