Sustainability Fund
Last change: November 2023
Our international dance scene is a wonderful place to enjoy life and express yourself through dance. But we can do even better! We are the most privileged people on this planet, even if it sometimes doesn't feel like it. Let's take a moment to show gratitude and give a little back to the community, the planet and the African American culture that created these beautiful dances. Please donate whatever you can and share the joy!
Together we can make Delights and other international festivals more sustainable.
The FONDS
As a starting budget, we have the fund value after our last Delight.
With every workshop ticket sold, we add CHF 5 to the fund.
We know that some are able to give more than others. If you would like to support this project even more, you can make a donation of your choice here.
THE BENEFIT
1. give something back to the planet
Our comfortable way of traveling and consuming has its price. Let's take a moment to realize that we need to offset what we "take away" from the earth. Read more about climate, lifestyle choices and the difference offsetting CO2 can make here. We donate to two organizations that are recognized by The Founders Pledge as particularly efficient: Coalition for the Rainforest Nations and Clean Air Task Force.
2. GIVING something back to African-American culture
Black Lindy Hoppers Funds: It is important to open up access and development for black Lindy Hoppers.
Frankie Manning Foundation: To continue the work and spirit of Frankie Manning and spread the swing dance culture.
3. for local and international dancers in less fortunate situations
If this is you, please register using the form and send us an e-mail to info@baseljitterbugs.ch.
Please include a brief description of your situation and, if possible, tell us how much you can contribute. We will do our best to help.
We will let you know how we have distributed the money after the event. Thank you very much for your support!
Inspired by our friends from the Upside Down Festival and LouisLou.
Previous donations
Jitterbugs Delight 2022
We were able to donate more than CHF 2,100 at Jitterbugs Delight 2022:
260 USD an Coalition for the Rainforest Nations: Reducing emissions through conservation, sustainable management and enhancement of the carbon stocks of the standard forest.
263 CHF to Clean Air Task ForcePrevent climate change through technological innovation and policy changes, e.g. zero-carbon fuels & carbon capture.
515 USD to Black Lindy Hoppers Funds: Structural support for black dancers, musicians and organisers.
500 USD to Frankie Manning FoundationSpreading the culture and joy of Lindy Hop in the spirit of Frankie Manning.
Balboa & Shag Delight 2022
We collected CHF 1,279 at the Balboa Delight and Shag Delight 2022. Payment will be made after the Jitterbugs Delight 2023.
Jitterbugs Delight 2023
We were able to collect CHF 1,445 at Jitterbugs Delight 2023. This results in a total amount of CHF 2,724. We made the following donations:
250 CHF to Coalition for the Rainforest NationsReducing emissions through conservation, sustainable management and enhancement of carbon stocks of the rainforest.
250 CHF to Clean Air Task ForcePrevent climate change through technological innovation and policy changes, e.g. zero-carbon fuels & carbon capture.
250 USD to Black Lindy Hoppers FundsStructural support for black dancers, musicians and organizers.
250 USD to Frankie Manning FoundationSpreading the culture and joy of Lindy Hop in the spirit of Frankie Manning.
An amount of CHF 789 remains in the fund to provide flexible support at our next events.
Balboa Delight 2023
We were able to raise CHF 1,180 at Balboa Delight 2023. This results in a total amount of CHF 1,969. We made the following donations:
An amount of CHF 1,416 remains in the fund to provide flexible support at our next events.
Shag Delight 2023
We were able to collect CHF 735 at Shag Delight 2023. This results in a total amount of CHF 2,151. We made the following donations:
130 CHF for alternative methods of travel for the artists.
An amount of CHF 1,614 remains in the fund to provide flexible support at our next events.