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Featured businesses
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Marisol's Artisan Bakery
A family-run bakery in Oaxaca, Mexico specializing in traditional pan dulce and sourdough. Marisol is raising funds for a second oven to meet growing demand.
Craft & Thread Studio
Handmade textile art and clothing from Nairobi, Kenya. Supporting local artisans and sustainable fashion.
Brew & Bloom Coffee
Specialty coffee roaster in Medellín, Colombia sourcing beans directly from local farmers.
Multiple ways to give
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What our community says
"I found an incredible bakery in Mexico and sponsored them for 6 months. Seeing their updates has been the highlight of my year."
Sarah K.
New York, USA
"Listing our craft studio on UpBoost brought us sponsors from 12 different countries. We couldn't have expanded without this community."
Amara N.
Nairobi, Kenya
"The platform is beautifully simple. I found a coffee roaster in Colombia, sent a gift, and got a handwritten thank-you note. Magical."
Luca M.
Milan, Italy
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