From research: The trends of donor crowdfunding in the Slovak environmentm research:

What are the trends of donor crowdfunding in the Slovak environment? In a paper published in the journal Acta Missiologica by Libor Pavera on behalf of VŠE and his team, the researchers provided a brief definition of crowdfunding, a concise historical overview and executed a qualitative content analysis. During research conducted in April 2023 they reviewed 811 campaigns on the Slovak Donio crowdfunding platform, identifying 118 volunteer-driven projects (14,55 %). The most frequent category of fundraising focused on supporting Ukraine, followed by campaigns assisting individuals from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. The third most common category involved providing aid to people facing health challenges.

The study then examined the success rate of campaigns that reached their funding goals. The objectives of these initiatives varied but predominantly included humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, assistance with health issues, aid for socially disadvantaged individuals and financial support for institutions addressing energy-related needs.

The findings highlight that the crowdfunding in Slovakia is primarily driven by altruistic efforts with an emphasis on social and healthcare-related support.

Read more about factors contributing to those results and opportunities for further research at:

https://www.actamissiologica.com/sub/am_2_2024.pdf