but I hope this continues on.
https://watsi.org/
they're a non-profit start-up that helps individuals in third-world countries get the funding needed for medical procedures that they need.
it's arguable that this is not something new--
putting pictures and information about specific individuals who are in need
has been used by charity organizations in the past,
and some have criticized it as a scheme to earn donations.
with that said,
what made me feel that this start-up is different
what made me feel that this start-up is different
is their approach to transparency--
they are willing and able to show that 100% of the donations do go to its intended purpose.
they currently have a public spreadsheet that shows the hospital/doctor/organization in charge of the individual's treatment
and a proof of transaction of funds once the donation is made.
having Y Combinator support puts more faith in their system,
and it will be nice to see more people coming up with fresh ways to use technology to help others.
