Every Dream Deserves a Chance
There are projects that banks don't understand. Dreams that don't fit into an Excel spreadsheet. Aspirations that can't be measured in return on investment. Yet these projects are the most important: they are the ones that give meaning to a life, that transform everyday existence, that open unexpected horizons.
You dream of renovating the family home before it falls apart. Of pursuing medical treatment abroad that could change everything. Of adopting a child but adoption fees represent years of savings. Of leaving your job to pursue your passion. Of funding your athletic career at a decisive moment.
Les banques vous demanderont : "Quel est le retour sur investissement ?" Mais votre projet n'est pas un investissement. C'est votre vie. Et sur DonateursEnLigne, wealthy private donors understand this difference. They don't fund financial projections — they fund human destinies.
Why Personal Projects Are Ignored by Institutions
- Banks don't lend for dreams — They require a profitable project with repayment guarantees
- Social benefits are categorized — Housing, employment, healthcare... Your project may not fit into any box
- Crowdfunding requires an audience — Without an online community, your campaign will remain invisible
- Personal loans are limited — Capped at 75,000 euros, with interest rates of 4 to 8%
- Family can't always help — Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a wealthy circle
What Personal Projects Are Funded?
På DonateursEnLigne, there are no restrictions on the type of personal project you can submit. As long as your request is sincere and legitimate, you have a place here. Here are the most common categories:
Health and wellness
- Medical treatment abroad not covered by social security
- Reconstructive cosmetic surgery (after accident, illness)
- Expensive dental care (implants, crowns, adult orthodontics)
- Thermal spa treatment or extended convalescence stay
- Specialized medical equipment (electric wheelchair, prosthesis)
- Long-term psychological support (trauma, grief, rebuilding)
Housing and living environment
- Home renovation (insulation, roofing, bringing up to code, accessibility)
- Security deposit and first month's rent for a fresh start
- Accessibility modifications (ramp, adapted bathroom)
- Relocating to another city or country
- Building or buying a tiny house
- Making an aging home safe
Family and life events
- National or international adoption fees (often 10,000 to 30,000 euros)
- Wedding (venue, catering, dress, guest accommodation)
- IUI or IVF abroad when the national pathway is exhausted
- Dignified funeral for a loved one who passed away without insurance
- Family reunification (plane tickets, administrative fees, settling in)
Personal development and career change
- Qualifying professional training (cooking, IT, design, languages)
- Complete career change (leaving your job to pursue your passion)
- Driver's license (often essential for finding a job in rural areas)
- Intensive professional coaching or mentoring
- Constructive sabbatical year (volunteering, internship abroad)
Art, sports, and passions
- Recording a music album, funding a tour
- Creating a film, documentary, or show
- Publishing a book (editing, printing, distribution)
- Competitive sports equipment (bicycle, climbing gear, sailboat)
- Participation in an international competition
- Artist studio (rental, materials, fitting out)
How It Works: 4 Steps
Gratis registrering
Create your account in just a few minutes. It's completely free, with no commitment or credit card required.
Describe your dream
Tell your personal project story with authenticity: what it means to you, why it matters, how much it costs.
Find your donor
Browse verified donor profiles and send a personalized request to those who share your values.
Make your project happen
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The Art of Presenting a Personal Project
Funding a personal project is different from funding a business. There is no business plan, no financial forecast, no return on investment to present. What matters is your story and the strength of your motivation.
What donors want to read
- Your personal story — Where do you come from? What journey led you to this project? Donors fund people, not abstractions.
- Why this project changes everything — Explain concretely how this donation will transform your daily life, your health, your future, or that of your loved ones.
- A transparent budget — Even for a personal project, detail how the requested amount will be used. A renovation quote, a clinic fee, a documented adoption cost — transparency builds trust.
- Your personal commitment — Show that you are not relying solely on the donation. What are you doing on your end? Have you saved? Are you working on the side? Donors help those who help themselves.
- The emotional dimension — Don't be afraid to share your emotions. A personal project comes from the heart. Donors are moved by authenticity, not by administrative coldness.
The Secret of Successful Requests
After supporting thousands of beneficiaries, we have identified the common thread in requests that receive a donation: they are specific and sincere. "J'ai besoin d'argent pour m'en sortir" ne touche personne. "J'ai besoin de 12 500 euros pour faire opérer ma fille de la hanche à Barcelone, car l'opération n'est pas pratiquée en France et l'attente au Royaume-Uni est de 18 mois" touche profondément.
Personal Projects: What Banks Will Never Finance
The banking system is designed to finance what is measurable and repayable. Here is the reality that thousands of people face every day:
- A wedding — The bank considers it a consumer expense, not an investment. Personal loan at 6% interest, capped.
- An adoption — International adoption fees (10,000 to 30,000 euros) are not covered by any specific banking facility.
- Medical treatment abroad — If social security doesn't cover it, you're on your own.
- A career change — Leaving your permanent job to follow your passion? The bank won't fund your months without income.
- An artistic project — Write a book, record an album, put on an exhibition? No banking file exists for that.
This is exactly where a private donation makes complete sense. A donor doesn't judge you by banking criteria. They judge you by human criteria: your sincerity, your passion, your determination.
Testimonials: They Made Their Dream Come True
"My 7-year-old daughter suffers from severe scoliosis. The dynamic brace treatment practiced in Germany costs 18,000 euros, not covered in France. A donor on DonateursEnLigne funded the entire treatment. Today, Lea wears her brace and her spine is straightening week after week. This donation changed my daughter's future."
— Caroline P., Lea's mother, Nantes
"After 15 years as an accountant, I wanted to leave it all behind to become a cabinetmaker. I needed 9,000 euros for an 8-month training program with the Compagnons du Devoir. My bank refused the loan because I no longer had a permanent contract. A retired donor, himself passionate about woodworking, gave me this amount. I graduated first in my class."
— Thomas B., cabinetmaker, Toulouse
"My husband and I started an adoption process in Haiti. Between agency fees, travel, translations, and legal costs, the total reached 22,000 euros. We had saved 8,000. A donor on the platform gave us the missing 14,000 euros. Our son arrived in Belgium six months ago. We gave him the donor's first name as his middle name."
— Marie och Luc D., adoptive parents, Liège
"As a professional violinist, I needed a quality instrument to audition for orchestras. A good violin costs between 15,000 and 40,000 euros. A music-loving donor gave me 25,000 euros to acquire a 19th-century violin. I landed a position in a symphony orchestra three months later."
— Élise K., violinist, Geneva
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Your Project, Your Dignity
Asking for help with a personal project takes courage. It's not a life-or-death emergency, it's not a debt to repay — it's a dream. And many people hesitate to ask for help with a dream, as if a dream weren't as valuable as an unpaid bill.
På DonateursEnLigne, we believe the opposite. We believe that every person deserves the chance to achieve what matters to them. That life should not be reduced to surviving, but also to thriving. And that wealthy individuals who share this belief are the best partners to support you.
Your request will be treated with the same respect and attention as a financial emergency request. Your dream matters. Your project matters. You matter.
Personal Projects: the Budget Matters
Even if your project is not a business, donors appreciate a clear and realistic budget. Here's how to structure your financial request:
- List each expense item — Equipment, training, travel, accommodation, administrative costs. Every euro must have a purpose.
- Attach quotes or estimates — A clinic quote, a training fee, a price for equipment. Concrete evidence reassures.
- Mention your personal contribution — Indicate what you have already saved or what you can fund yourself. This shows your commitment.
- Plan for a reasonable margin — Unexpected expenses happen. A 10-15% margin is acceptable and shows that you are realistic.
Don't ask for too much or too little. An amount that is too low can compromise the success of your project. An excessive amount can seem unrealistic. Donors respect well-calibrated requests that show you have done your research and that every euro requested has a purpose.
Upptäck också
Continue exploring based on your situation:
- Money donation between individuals — Understanding direct person-to-person giving
- Hjälp med företagsstart — If your personal project is also a professional project
- Brådskande ekonomisk hjälp — If your situation is critical and requires quick assistance
- Ekonomisk hjälp för studenter — Donors to fund your education
- Finansiell välgörare — Meet the philanthropists who change lives