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Can Soup Change the World?Idea Fest Nepal

How Detroit Soup inspired a new crowdfunding culture in Kathmandu

  • Crowdfunding project Detroit Soup was taken 7,500 miles around the world to Nepal
  • Over twenty young people got involved in organising Idea Fest
  • Detroit Soup founder Amy Kaherl travelled to Kathmandu to attend Idea Fest Nepal
  • Nearly 300 people turned out to show support at the first Idea Fest Nepal
  • The suggested donation for people attending Idea Fest was 100 Nepalese Rupees (approx $1)
  • Like Detroit Soup, people vote for their favourite idea
  • Soup wasn't served at Idea Fest Nepal
  • Suman Dhakal was the first winner of Idea Fest

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