Sadikie Williams, a Jamaica software developer living in the United States, has developed a crowdfunding platform specifically for Jamaicans and members of the Caribbean.Inspired by his innate desire to help wherever he can, and especially with the pandemic unearthing so many socio-economic needs, Williams decided to put his skills as a software developer into building a crowdfunding website.  It allows Jamaicans to tap into the multi-billion global crowdfunding industry to raise money for their various socio-economic and entrepreneurial needs. Over US$150,000 has so far been raised on the website, https://realhelpinghands.com/, by individuals seeking to offset medical expenses and fund entrepreneurial ventures.Since other crowdfunding sites have requirements that are difficult for Jamaicans and Caribbean users to navigate, Williams sees the region as “virgin market”. Williams discusses the project in this episode of Impacting Jamaica with host Tameka Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.