KOOMUNU App | Making Helping the Standard

The KOOMUNU crowdfunding project embodies a visionary approach that is long-forgotten, one that is built on a positive, compassionate view of humanity. It serves as an amplifier for deep human connections and mutual support.

• People have an inherent desire to help. Unfortunately, it often seems odd when a stranger offers assistance for free. We aim to make it the norm and create a framework for it!
• More and more people of all age groups are living alone. KOOMUNU makes it easy to seek help or lend a hand to another person promptly. Instead of swiping up on Insta, you swipe right on KOOMUNU, building human relationships.
• Following the principle of reciprocity, KOOMUNU removes monetization from highly social and human situations, creating an identity and tool for people who celebrate the motto 'you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.' What may be a black box and too specialized for one person can be handled with ease by another.

Users can communicate their requests for help (photos, videos, and other brief information about the request and themselves) within the app (e.g., hanging a TV on the wall by the end of the week). The app uses the swipe system ('swipe,' as popularized by Tinder), where users can view profile and request photos and information of other users nearby. If a user wants to help someone, they swipe the picture to the right; if not, they swipe left. If someone swipes right on my request, I see it and can make contact – a KOOMUNU match is created.

We intend to use the funds collected to have the beta version of our app developed and eventually launch and test it in the Rhein-Neckar region as a pilot (Step 1). [The second logical step will be the iterative development of the final version of the KOOMUNU app, for which we will seek investors.]

This campaign is aimed at all adult individuals who believe in the power of meaningful human connections and want to be part of a transformative movement. It's for anyone who has ever thought, 'I could really use some help recently,' and for anyone who wanted to help but didn't want to seem intrusive, so they just walked away and regretted it later. It's for anyone facing a small challenge they can hardly overcome alone and for anyone who seeks more meaning while swiping on their phone. This project is for all of them.

KOOMUNU is fundamentally suitable for all age groups and genders. Users only need minimal tech savvy and a smartphone. With our pilot, we aim to start in Mannheim (especially in the city center and Lindenhof), expand regionally, and eventually roll out nationwide. A point system regulates and motivates the use of our app. Users earn points for helping others, which they can then use when they need assistance. This 'Pay It Forward' concept with KOOMUNU points inspires users to engage in kindness and mutual support.

At the heart of the KOOMUNU crowdfunding campaign is the belief that people want to connect with each other, not remain isolated, and they want to support each other. What we aim to do with KOOMUNU is to make this happen faster and better through simple digital solutions.

It's not just about an app; it's about a movement that bridges gaps, fosters compassion, and creates a world where human connections matter more than money. By supporting this project, you become a part of something greater, something that has the potential to transform societies and enrich countless lives.

Input: Support KOOMUNU in building and launching a mobile app that playfully, quickly, and easily assesses and coordinates those in need and those willing to help.

Output: Individuals receive free assistance in their daily lives with tasks they cannot manage alone, and those willing to help can offer their assistance without pressure, driven by goodwill and karma.

Outcome: People feel less alone and helpless because they can share their needs with hope within the KOOMUNU community. On the other hand, KOOMUNU offers a meaningful way to swipe time and leads to personal, human interaction. It highlights that helping without money is more valuable and should be the norm.

Impact: Establishing a benevolent, supportive community, promoting kindness and reciprocity, enhancing mental health and well-being through the creation of meaningful connections, fostering compassion and altruism (users from various backgrounds and cultures coming together).

• Development of the Beta Version: A significant portion of the funds will be allocated to the development and iterative improvement of the KOOMUNU app. We plan to collaborate with the German startup hejAL! New Tech Solutions, which works with Tunisian programmers and ensures fair and good working conditions.

• Marketing and Advertising: Some of the funds will be invested in effective marketing and advertising to increase outreach and acquire users - for a strong network effect and a high societal impact.

• Pilot Project in the Rhein-Neckar Region: A significant step toward a nationwide launch is the execution of a pilot project, which involves testing and improving the Beta version in a selected area. Financial support enables us to take this crucial step and gain valuable insights.

• Technical Infrastructure: Some of the funds will be dedicated to ensuring a stable and scalable technical infrastructure to ensure smooth app operation.

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