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Update #1 · Feb 16, 2012 · comment
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$20,975
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Funding period
Feb 15, 2012 - Mar 26, 2012 (40 days)

  • Pledge $10 or more

    39 backers

    A personalized thank you note with a photo of the KOURAJ and construction team. Also, written updates on the bar's progress throughout the construction phase.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    21 backers

    (All levels receive everything in the lower levels plus:) Exclusive access to video and photo updates of the bar's progress and cultural actuality in the establishment

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    20 backers

    (All the above +) Free CD mix of Haitian music to be played in the bar after opening + written updates of LGBT news in Haiti for 6 months (not available anywhere)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    8 backers

    (All the above+) 8.5x11" signed photo from Haitian drag queen who performs in the establishment + exclusive video of performance in the bar

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    17 backers

    (All the above+) bimonthly Skype calls with KOURAJ & construction team for live, personal updates of bar w/ opportunity to provide feedback & input for the bar's development + immortalized recognition on the plaque of donors displayed in the bar (donors may choose to be "anonymous")

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    3 backers

    (All the above+) One framed photo of your choice from KOURAJ's private web photo gallery including shows, concerts, art, community events, and more, signed by artists and photographer. Exclusive access to the gallery.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers

    (All the above+) Delivered print of a Haitian artist's work that will be exhibited in the art gallery w/ signed photo of KOURAJ team with artist

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    1 backer

    (All the above+) An exclusive copy of a DVD documentary detailing the development of the LGBT movement in Haiti and KOURAJ's construction of the social enterprise.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    1 backer

    (All the above+) Receive an exclusive copy of KOURAJ's book "Unheard Voices of Haiti," a collaborative art project in which members of the community anonymously share their words, their poetry, their thoughts, their frustrations, their hate, their love in a guestbook. These stories will be aggregated and printed as an art book such that you will be able to hear intimately from the Haitian LGBT community yourself. In addition, your contribution will be announced during the grand opening at which Haitian musicians and artists will be featured.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    0 backers

    (All the above+) Your poster-sized professional black & white photo will be displayed in the bar in your honor (Please contact us for arrangements of photography, etc.). Your short message to the community and your name will be displayed below the photo.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)

    (All the above+) The performance stage in the courtyard will be named in your honor; all musicians and artists will forever perform on the "[Your Name] Stage" in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. In addition, you are invited to Haiti to meet the community and tour the country with your personal tour guides: us. Lastly, we will host a private LGBT party - the [Your Name] Soirée - at which you will be the guest of honor and can share your words on stage with the public. (Please contact us for more details and organization. The voyage can take place anytime after August 2012).

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012