Kwanda

Kwanda is a village for those who want to build reliable and empowering systems for black communities. Black, Asian and ethnic minority workers with degrees are two and a half times more likely to be unemployed than White workers with degrees. Black workers with degrees are paid 23.1% less on average than White workers with degrees. The current system is disempowering black communities. We have to build new structures that are fairer and more sophisticated. Structures that embrace technology and embrace change. For us, by us. Better healthcare, access to capital, access to education, involvement in science. SELF FUNDED Access to the village is granted via a monthly pledge, of which the minimum is £1. This contribution is used to fund projects, and grants you voting rights and an equal voice amongst villagers. You can increase, decrease, or cancel your contribution at any time. JOINT EFFORT We use slack - a chat tool - for discussion amongst villagers. These discussions are where ideas are exchanged, opinions are voiced, and concerns are raised. IMPACTFUL PROJECTS Projects are our primary method for creating impact in ways that are manageable and measurable. Projects are formed organically through discussion amongst villagers. Projects eventually turn into programmes, businesses or infrastructure which provide sustained and permanent impact. DEMOCRATIC Voting sessions are called to approve projects, funding requests or clarify the village's stance on a decision. Every villager has voting rights and can participate in votes. FULL TRANSPARENCY All visitors have access to our village ledger which shows our bank transactions. This will give visitors a full view of our income and spending. We aim for 50% or more of our expenditures to be spent with black vendors. SMART ALLOCATION Dedicated pots help to distribute village income into different focus areas such as health, education, business, or even geographical regions like Africa or the Caribbean. Funds in a pot can be used by the village to execute projects, or made available to external individuals or companies who seek to create value for black communities.