![@steemaid main2.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQ1zFSNgodcEjaLoQPng1oPdjwP2G59Bn8hUGKQXHSPqw/@steemaid%20main2.jpg) @steemaid is a non-profit powered by the cryptocurrency, STEEM with the aim of democratising and scaling grassroots philanthropy. Our focus is on humanitarian crises and social impact causes - this could be anything from funding local projects to projects in countries hit by natural disasters to putting feet on the ground in small teams to support. # Who are we? Right now the ‘we’ is just me, but that will change with time. I'm @sammarkjames. I have spent time volunteering in Nepal following the Earthquakes, then over a year full time volunteering in various locations across Europe with refugees. My mother founded a charity some 12 years ago called Bridge2, it’s where my experiences have come from, I’ve learnt a lot from working with her and she is part of the inspiration for this - I intend to do my bit for others. ![Photo 12-11-2017, 12 50 24.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmeSWRhrF1adAHJmHLWJ2khua79oAfRX3v7V456ko6viSr/Photo%2012-11-2017%2C%2012%2050%2024.jpg)^{Food distribution in Greece} # How it works To start with we will identify a few causes that we feel need support and begin the fundraising. In future we'd like the mechanics of this to switch to you, the supporters, to propose projects to @steemaid which will be shortlisted and voted upon. There will be a couple of posts following this to outline and explain other parts like how donations will be used and how the money works generally.

![logo_blues_signature.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPwRSC6m9dYo3bmSHmfn3YGgKDsRXrGzoHs8NRcX7cUUs/logo_blues_signature.png) # How you can help
**DIRECT DONATION** You can send STEEM or SBD directly to @steemaid either to a specific project or for the POOL. **UPVOTE DONATION** The easiest way to donate - by upvoting our posts. Add us to your auto voter to make an ongoing contribution. **VOLUNTEER** We want to hear from you, tell us what you can do and how you can help. In future there will be a website for signing up, for now please [**email.**](mailto:steemaid@gmail.com) **FUNDRAISING** People who to help with fundraising and come up with fresh new ideas. **FEEDBACK** Always open to ways in which @steemaid can progress and improve.