# The Dandelion Foundation

> The Dandelion Foundation helps philanthropists and impact investors implement changes in island communities first, then scale proven solutions worldwide for impact and returns.

The foundation is based in Guernsey and uses small island communities as living laboratories for social innovation. Current initiatives include affordable multi-generational housing, community currencies, peer support networks, and positioning Guernsey as a global hub for philanthropy.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of the foundation, theory of change, current projects, impact, and contact.

## Projects

- The Playground: An innovation lab for circular economy and community wellbeing ideas.
- The Village Project: Affordable multi-generational living communities.
- Donkeycoin: Community currency for island financial sovereignty.
- NewBeginnings: Peer support community for entrepreneurs and people in transition.
- Philanthropy Island: A strategic vision to make Guernsey a global hub for philanthropy.
- GPrize: Prize challenges that prove breakthrough solutions island-wide on Guernsey, then scale globally (gprize.org).
- The Breakthrough Fund: Philanthropic capital deployed into small island states and jurisdictions for fast, scalable proof (breakthrough.wtf).