The Pin Project

A project in Toronto, Canada by Far + Wide, ISHKAR and Global Goods
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The refugee crisis has never been more real. But what if one small object had the power to give back opportunity to those who lost it?
Backers: 1327
Average Pledge Per Backer: $80 CAD

Funded: $106,479 CAD of $38,000 CAD
Dates: Nov 15th -> Dec 20th (35 days)
Project By: Far + Wide, ISHKAR and Global Goods
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Latest News

LESS THAN ONE HOUR LEFT!

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Everyone, Because of you, the campaign has been able to soar to unimaginable heights. Thank you to each and every single one of you that has backed the campaign and been on this journey with us for the past 30 days. You have confirmed that there... (Read More)

We have added a very special reward!

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The Pin Project is inspired by the optimism and hope soaring kites represent. We have just five days left of the campaign and in order to reach new heights we have added the exciting opportunity to own a set of 5 authentic Afghan kites. Famously... (Read More)

We're at 1,000 backers!

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU for all your wonderful support. Over 1,000 of you have contributed to the movement we are committed to creating — new and more innovative solutions to meet one of the greatest challenges of our time.  By backing the campaign, you have... (Read More)

2. WEEKS. LEFT.

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
With less than two weeks left on the campaign, we need all of your help to finish off as strong as we started. If the campaign reaches well beyond our target, we will be able to expand globally to support other affected refugee populations including... (Read More)

A Trip to Remember: Amman, Jordan

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
On October 7th, Far + Wide Collective went to Amman, Jordan to meet with Syrian refugees and visit one of the workshops where the Pins will be produced. We also met with other organizations working with refugees and had a fun night out with 12... (Read More)

The Pin Project movement is almost at 1,000 backers!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, With less than 20 days left to go in our campaign, we have received the support of over 750 backers, all contributing to the movement we are committed to creating - new and more innovative solutions to meet one of the big challenges of... (Read More)

An Original Gift!

November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
In a world of instant gratification, the gift of work, livelihoods and a sense of self-worth for those who have lost hope is a very special one. Not long ago I was lucky enough to be at a dinner with Mia Farrow. This is what she said about... (Read More)

Our Goal - Your Impact!

November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
So far we have - with your help - sold 2,000 pins and raised over $60,000. This means almost 700 working days, assuming that a refugee, displaced persons and returnee on average makes three pins a day.  If we can sell 4,000 pins (raise $100,000),... (Read More)

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November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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We're at 500 backers!

November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Your support has been overwhelming. It's still early in the campaign and our teams are committed now more than ever to make you proud of what we are building together. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your continued support - please spread the... (Read More)

FULLY FUNDED IN 45 HOURS!

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We reached our goal in 45 hours! A huge THANK YOU to all of our backers worldwide! We are blown away by the amount of support The Pin Project has gotten and we couldn't have done it without all of you. This shows that tangible support for better... (Read More)

60% of the way to our goal!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
With your support, we have been able to reach more than 60% of our goal in less than 24 hours. Thank you to everyone who has pledged so far! We are humbled and grateful to have so many backers and most of all, we are beyond excited to be able to... (Read More)

We're a project Kickstarter loves!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Within 2 hours, Kickstarter made us a project they love! Thank you all for your kind support thus far. We're so grateful to our backers for getting us noticed! This means that others within the Kickstarter community are more likely to learn about the... (Read More)

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