FAQs regarding money & gift-economy

 "How much do you charge?"
I don't charge, and I never want to charge for my work. To where it's needed, I will freely offer my work. I want to live in a world of gifts and sharing; where people ask for what they need and offer what they love. No charging, no paying, no concept of worth. 

 "So how do you sustain yourself?"
My ability to serve you now is thanks to the gifts and kindness I have received beforehand (heard of the 'pay-it-forward' concept?) I want to trust that if my contribution is meaningful and impactful, people will want to support me to keep surviving, thriving, and offering my service to others. 

 "But what does that mean practically?"
It means don't let money stop you from asking for my work.
I'll gladly help you for free if I can, and I might tell you how much money I'd like to receive and why, and ask you how much you'd like to give; and I only want to receive what you can happily give. 

 "How then do you use the money you receive?"
I happily give money to sustain the people and systems which I need for food, shelter, transport, health and essential items. I also happily gift money to help people who need it when struggling.  

 "And do you welcome donations?"
Yes please! Other than asking money from people or organisations I serve, I also greatly appreciate the resourcefulness it gives me when people donate/sponsor simply from the joy of contributing to my mission. It enables me to be even more flexible working for people who cannot cover my needs. 

(@eliadematteis on PayPal, @eliacdklm on Revolut)

 "Do you also welcome non-monetary gifts?"
Absolutely! If you want to help without giving money; ask me what I need. I might want support with food, transport, shelter, venues, opportunities/networking, etc. many possible ways you can support!

Or join this WhatsApp group where I make requests: 

https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKRoHClyqouL06Q4vtmBe4

 "How can I learn more about this strange way of using money?"

I acknowledge it's rather unusual and you might want to understand more about this.

Research the term "Gift-Economy", or the Buddhist term "Dāna", or take a look at the links below:

An article about money in NVC (Miki Kashtan)

- https://ifacleonalira.medium.com/nonviolent-communication-money-miki-kashtans-relationship-with-money-64a4a4e79aa3

Inspiring TED talk on the spirit of 'Giftivism' (Gift-Economy Activism)

- https://youtu.be/kpyc84kamhw (18min) 

Videos about "needs-based approach to money" (Marshall Rosenberg)

- https://youtu.be/04b4aneGBAs (14min)

- https://youtu.be/aQYIQUS2VBQ (25min)

Also recommend book "Sacred Economics" (by Charles Eisenstein)

- https://youtu.be/6S1egXWYwXo (3min)