Epic Title: Dharma Seeds Across Borders: Taiwan Fundraising Campaign
Narrative (The "Why")
Taiwan has a profound tradition of Buddhist philanthropy and a deep respect for the origins of Buddhism in the Himalayan regions. However, there is often a physical and economic disconnect between Taiwanese donors and the young, digital-first creators in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. By launching a targeted fundraising campaign in Taiwan, we aim to raise the 300,000 INR required to bring 15 South Asian creators to the 2026 Buddhist Creators Convention. This campaign isn't just about money; it's about "merit-making" through the empowerment of the next generation of Dharma messengers, ensuring that the roots of Buddhism are represented in its modern, digital future.
High-Level Acceptance Criteria ("Definition of Done")
- Fundraising Infrastructure: A localized donation platform (supporting TWD) or a partnership with a registered Taiwanese Buddhist NGO is established for tax-deductibility and transparency.
- Marketing Collateral: A suite of high-quality promotional materials—including a "Case for Support" video and brochures—is produced in Traditional Chinese, specifically tailored to Taiwanese cultural values.
- Target Reached: A total of 300,000 INR (approx. 115,000–120,000 TWD) is successfully raised and verified.
- Donor Acknowledgement: A tiered gratitude system (merit certificates, digital calligraphy, or convention mentions) is fully operational for all contributors.
- Financial Compliance: All funds are accounted for according to Taiwanese regulations for international charitable giving and internal audit standards.
Success Metrics
- Total Funds: 100% of the travel scholarship goal met within a 3-month campaign window.
- Donor Base: Engage at least 100 individual donors or 5 major institutional/temple sponsors within Taiwan.
- Social Reach: Achieve 100,000+ views on campaign content across LINE, Facebook, and local Buddhist media networks.
- Conversion Rate: At least 5% of web visitors to the campaign page make a contribution.
Potential User Stories (Backlog Items)
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Localized Content: As a donor in Taipei, I want to read the stories of the potential scholarship recipients in Traditional Chinese so that I can feel a personal connection to their mission.
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LINE Integration: As a mobile user in Taiwan, I want to receive campaign updates and donate via LINE Pay so that the process is seamless and fits my daily habits.
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Testimonial Videos: As a marketing lead, I want to film short messages from creators in India/Nepal/Bhutan thanking the Taiwanese community to build trust and momentum.
Constraints & Non-Goals
- Constraint: All materials must be in Traditional Chinese and use respectful Buddhist terminology common in Taiwan (e.g., focusing on concepts like Jie-yuan 結緣 and Gong-yang 供養).
- Constraint: Must adhere to the "Public Welfare Charity Act" (公益勸募法) in Taiwan.
- Non-Goal: This campaign is not intended to raise funds for general convention overhead or venue costs—it is - strictly restricted to the 15 travel scholarships.
- Non-Goal: We will not be seeking long-term recurring monthly donations; this is a one-time project-based drive.
Epic Title: Dharma Seeds Across Borders: Taiwan Fundraising Campaign
Narrative (The "Why")
Taiwan has a profound tradition of Buddhist philanthropy and a deep respect for the origins of Buddhism in the Himalayan regions. However, there is often a physical and economic disconnect between Taiwanese donors and the young, digital-first creators in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. By launching a targeted fundraising campaign in Taiwan, we aim to raise the 300,000 INR required to bring 15 South Asian creators to the 2026 Buddhist Creators Convention. This campaign isn't just about money; it's about "merit-making" through the empowerment of the next generation of Dharma messengers, ensuring that the roots of Buddhism are represented in its modern, digital future.
High-Level Acceptance Criteria ("Definition of Done")
Success Metrics
Potential User Stories (Backlog Items)
Localized Content: As a donor in Taipei, I want to read the stories of the potential scholarship recipients in Traditional Chinese so that I can feel a personal connection to their mission.
LINE Integration: As a mobile user in Taiwan, I want to receive campaign updates and donate via LINE Pay so that the process is seamless and fits my daily habits.
Testimonial Videos: As a marketing lead, I want to film short messages from creators in India/Nepal/Bhutan thanking the Taiwanese community to build trust and momentum.
Constraints & Non-Goals