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The Wagon Project by TEDxAthens - Movements Move

A mobile platform spreading ideas, knowledge and best practices in Greece.

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The Wagon Project by TEDxAthens - Movements Move

The Wagon Project by TEDxAthens - Movements Move

The Wagon Project by TEDxAthens - Movements Move

The Wagon Project by TEDxAthens - Movements Move

The Wagon Project by TEDxAthens - Movements Move

A mobile platform spreading ideas, knowledge and best practices in Greece.

A mobile platform spreading ideas, knowledge and best practices in Greece.

A mobile platform spreading ideas, knowledge and best practices in Greece.

A mobile platform spreading ideas, knowledge and best practices in Greece.

Dimitris Kalavros-Gousiou
Dimitris Kalavros-Gousiou
Dimitris Kalavros-Gousiou
Dimitris Kalavros-Gousiou
1 Campaign |
Athens, Greece
$646 USD $646 USD 13 backers
1% of $36,629 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

The road so far.

Since its early days, TEDxAthens identified the need for action oriented initiatives that provide an actual tangible footprint in our society. Projects that will be able to benefit a wide range of communities and civil society groups under a common goal with an broader social scope.

The evolution of this need led to the creation of “TEDxAthens Challenge” in 2011, a project seeking to support the growth of innovative and disruptive educational initiatives, by mobilizing the community of TEDxAthens and its partners. Throughout Greece, 153 projects were submitted and posted online for ballot. Three of them were chosen and presented at the main stage of the TEDxAthens 2011 Conference. 

The following year, the “Human Grid” project was launched. A Google Map Mashup, which introduced an online directory of active NGOs and civil society groups in Greece. In 2013, Human Grid run and published the first national public opinion survey on volunteerism since 2003. Today, its database includes more than 230 organizations from all over the country. It has been massively featured and referenced by domestic and international media publications such as The GuardianThe Huffington PostThe Official TED Blog and eKathimerini.


The birth of "The Wagon".

Over the years, it has become clear that compared to Athens, the rest of Greece is less engaged when it comes to volunteerism and social initiatives. The much-needed capacity building programs and comprehensive knowledge will hardly reach groups and organizations far off the city centers, either because of geographic distance or simply because of limited access to information and resources.

Moreover, research conducted by the Human Grid suggests that only 15% of Greeks have been involved in volunteerism, largely due to lack of information regarding volunteer initiatives. The latter is further supported by national evidence suggesting that only 6 out of 10 Greeks have access to internet connection.

Our next project seeks to address these problems. We aim to create a mobile platform, in the form of a wagon, to spread the essence of volunteerism and solidarity to local communities and at the same time, share valuable knowledge and know-how to local NGOs and volunteer organizations, all over Greece. The Wagon Project will be a facilitation point to host networking and capacity building events as well as community-driven actions around the country. It will host a swapping library and serve as a high-end educational multimedia spot. Finally, this project can facilitate our efforts to meet new NGO's for our Human Grid mapping initiative.



The Wagon Project will take the best of human capital in Greece, and spread it all over the country. Because where we are going, defines who we are.

So far we have one supporter and believer, and he donated the Wagon!

With your help The Wagon Project can begin its quest in 2015 and travel to six faraway destinations.


Activities and Missions Program. 

The exact schedule of The Wagon for each trip/mission will be tailored according to the needs of the area that will be visited, following communication with local stakeholders and volunteer organizations.  

Inter alia, the main schedule will include activities such as the following: 

  • “TEDx Screenings". Special evenings offering screenings of selected TED Talks for a specified number of participants.
  • “Share your practice Workshops”. Live, interactive educational programs and workshops aimed at transferring best practices and knowledge for local NGO's and volunteer organizations.
  • “Human Grid Access Point”. An information centre for local volunteer initiatives, a point of access to the Human Grid map and research, and a place for mapping volunteer activities.
  • “Swapping Library” free of charge and open to the public.  
  • “Kids’ *Alana*” for our little friends, a place to relive forgotten but beloved educational group games and experiences.

All activities will be entirely free of charge.


FAQ

Q: What are The Wagon Project's next steps?

A: This is a basic roadmap we would like to follow, considering everything goes to plan.


Q: How will my donation be allocated?

A: Our pledge has been calculated to cover the total restoration and renovation of The Wagon, plus the first year of The Wagon's operational cost, including the first 6 Missions.


Q: Do perks work separately or additively?

A: Great question! All perks work additively (except the featured ones). This means that the benefits of each perk add up as a sum, going higher up the list. For example, if you choose to support The Wagon Project by donating 250€, we will reward you additionally with all previous perks. Please note that in the case the perk you pick grants you a free ticket for the TEDxAthens 2015 Conference, then you loose your priority access to buying a ticket, offered in lower value perks. Our"Featured" perks are stand alone and their offering is separate from all others. 

Q: Is shipping cost included in the perks?

A: Yes, if you live in Greece. However, for all other destinations, please add another 5-20€ for international shipping when checking out (where applicable, each perk shows the shipping cost involved).

Q: Is it possible to support The Wagon Project using my credit card or do I need to have a Paypal account?
A: Yes, you can also use your credit card, even if you don't have a PayPal account! Remember to select PayPal’s “Guest Checkout option” during checkout. This option will allow you to contribute up to 400€. Of course, you can always contribute to The Wagon Project using your PayPal account (up to 8.000€ per contribution).

Q: I bought a t-shirt. How do I tell you the size I'd like?

A: One of our rewards volunteers will contact you via email. Thank you!

Q: I bought a perk to support The Wagon Project, can I give more?

A: Yes! There is an option at checkout to add more to your contribution. Thank you!

Q: What if I want to support but don't want a perk?

A: We appreciate and welcome your support for our project, even if you do not wish to pick a perk. That just means that 100% of your support will go directly to The Wagon!

Q: I love what you are doing! How else can I help?

A: The quickest and easiest way to help The Wagon Project right now is support us with your generous donation! We also welcome help in many other ways as well:

  1. Share this page with your family and friends, including a personal message describing why the campaign is important to you!

  2. Use Twibbon to add a small Wagon Project support logo to your social media profile picture, and add some Wagon flair.

  3. Spread the word! Use the #TheWagon hashtag to spread the word about our campaign through your social media accounts. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+.

  4. Volunteer for Human Grid! Help us connect with NGOs and civil society groups across Greece. Become our inspiration about where should the Wagon travel to!

  5. Mobilize your ideas with us! Share your feedback and suggestions towards improving The Wagon Project.


Thank you!

We appreciate your support so much because, by definition, any success The Wagon Project may have in the future, it will owe it to you!

So join our mission and mobilize "with" us today.

Because Movements Move.

Yours truly,

TEDxAthens Team of Volunteers

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You are an Early Adopter!

Currency Conversion $209 USD
€200 EUR
You are a mover, a groundbreaker. You don't want to wait. You want to back the Wagon right away. So this is a special deal, just for you and here is what you get.. a TEDxAthens 2015 Conference Ticket (RRP 55€), a one-of-a-kind TEDxAthens Goodies Basket *full of greek products and memorabilia* and a special mention of your name on the Wagon's official website! (free shipping within Greece, add 20€ for all other destinations)
Estimated Shipping
March 2015
0 out of 25 of claimed

Be the power within!

Currency Conversion $1 USD
€1 EUR
Motivate the Team! Show us you care and really believe in the Wagon Project. Τhis is your way telling us "GO TEAM!"
1 claimed

Activate the Wagon Project!

Currency Conversion $10 USD
€10 EUR
You will receive a personal "Thank You" note a few days after the end of our campaign. Your name will be proudly mentioned on the Wagon's official website.
1 claimed

You know why you are here!

Currency Conversion $26 USD
€25 EUR
You will receive two special *limited edition* Wagon Stickers (one for your laptop and one for your mobile) and a personal "Thank You" note a few days after the end of our campaign. Your name will be proudly mentioned on the Wagon's official website. (free shipping within Greece, add 5€ for all other destinations)
Estimated Shipping
February 2015
1 claimed

Movements move and so do you!

Currency Conversion $52 USD
€50 EUR
You are proud of your donation, you know it will be money well spent and you want to share it by wearing you own special edition Wagon T-shirt! Additionally, finding a ticket for the TEDxAthens Conference 2015 may be a challenge, hence you can now enjoy priority access to buying your own, with one week early personal notice to your email. Now, thats a deal! (+ plus the 25€ perk) (free shipping within Greece, add 10€ for all other destinations)
Estimated Shipping
February 2015
0 claimed

Be part of the team!

Currency Conversion $105 USD
€100 EUR
Join us for one day in the process of creating the Wagon and designing the Missions. A great opportunity to meet the team, share your ideas and help towards the realization of the Project. We will also reward you with your name *printed* on your own special edition Wagon t-shirt! (+ plus the 50€ perk) (free shipping within Greece, add 10€ for all other destinations)
Estimated Shipping
February 2015
1 out of 100 of claimed

Join the Movement in style!

Currency Conversion $262 USD
€250 EUR
You want to be part of the Wagon Movement and we will make sure you show it in style, everyday! You will receive a limited edition memorabilia mobile case, designed and created by "Salty Bag". Since you will also be invited on the Wagon's official Launch event, we will kindly ask you to bring it along and show it off! (invitation to the Launch event is personal) (+ plus the 100€ perk) (free shipping within Greece, add 15€ for all other destinations)
Estimated Shipping
February 2015
0 out of 50 of claimed

Listen to the Stories!

Currency Conversion $523 USD
€500 EUR
We want to make sure you don't miss a thing of the TEDxAthens experience. You don't need priority access to a ticket, since now you are a holder of a special edition ticket for the TEDxAthens Conference 2015. This grants you a double ticket for our main event, plus access for two to a special Cocktail Night with the Speakers, two days prior to the Conference! (invitation is personal and non transferable) (+ plus the 250€ perk) (free shipping within Greece, add 15€ for all other destinations)
Estimated Shipping
February 2015
0 out of 25 of claimed

Be part of the Mission!

Currency Conversion $1,047 USD
€1,000 EUR
Join the Wagon's Action Team of volunteers and travel along one Mission! Become the traveller and the catalyst to drive change to communities in need around Greece. (+ plus the 500€ perk)
Estimated Shipping
June 2015
0 out of 10 of claimed

Be a Founder of the Project!

Currency Conversion $2,616 USD
€2,500 EUR
As a Founder, your name holds a special place in our hearts and thus it will be engraved and placed inside the Wagon as long as the Wagon will live! As a Founder, you will have the honors of participating at a formal Speakers Dinner, the night prior to the TEDxAthens Conference 2015 (this invitation is personal). (+ plus the 1.000€ perk)
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June 2015
0 out of 5 of claimed

You are the Wagon's Captain!

Currency Conversion $5,233 USD
€5,000 EUR
As the Wagon's Captain you will be granted the challenge and responsibility of adopting one Mission. This means you get to choose the Mission's destination and become a member of the Mission's Action Team! (+ plus the 2.500€ perk)
Estimated Shipping
September 2015
0 out of 1 of claimed

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