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Mid 2009 four Belgian software developers saw a chance to offer charity organizations an alternative way of fundraising. To accomplish this they founded the non-profit organization "iDonAid".

Its mission:
Facilitating the fundraising efforts of humanitarian organizations
This resulted in the iDonAid system and the first fully developed App called "Damien" which was rejected by Apple mid November 2009.

The purpose of this blog is to illustrate the making of and explain why Apple should reconsider banning charity apps from making full use of the iTunes AppStore.
  1. Analysis: the problem with e-donations
  2. From opportunity to idea
  3. Concept: the iDonAid system
  4. Getting cleared: the precondition for selling the idea
  5. "Damien": the first iDonAid App
  6. The rejection
  7. How Apple could change its charity application policy

"Damien": the first iDonAid App





In close collaboration with the Damien foundation we started developing. This process resulted in a fully developed and working Charity App. which was available (localized) in 3 languages.
  • "Damien" English
  • "Damien" French
  • "Damiaan" Dutch
This was supposed to be the explanatory text to be published on the App Store:

Application Title : Damien

"Damien" is your ultimate tool in the fight against leprosy and tuberculosis!
"Damien" is an App from the Damien Foundation, a Belgian non-governmental organization that is active in 15 countries throughout Africa, Asia and America. In 2008 its medical teams treated more than 349,410 patients with leprosy and tuberculosis.

The "Damien" App is:
  • A valuable source of information: It contains educative and unique footage on leprosy, tuberculosis and the projects of the Damien Foundation. It also contains unique images of our patron "Saint Damien".
  • The easiest way to donate money on your mobile device: Pick an amount and make a donation thanks to the In App Payment functionality and the iDonAid-service. Making a donation is as easy as downloading a song! You can follow up how much charity money has been collected by "Damien" and see how much you have donated to the Damien Foundation. By purchasing this application, you've already made your first contribution to the Damien Foundation.
  • A unique promotional tool: Promote the work of the Damien Foundation by activating your social network (Mail, Facebook and Twitter integration). In doing so you become a volunteer and although it may seem a small effort to you and your friends, in the fight against leprosy and tuberculosis it can make a big difference.
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