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Funding for petition ads

Most major donors won’t blink at a $10,000/year ask if your case is strong and the plan is clear. --- ✅ 1. $10,000/year Is a Reasonable Ask This budget could support: A multi-country pilot campaign (via Google Ads and press) Outreach to mental health communities Petition site hosting and localization Graphic/video content or testimonials Initial translations (e.g. Indonesian, Swedish, Japanese) And it positions your project as serious, not hobby-scale. --- 🌍 2. Do Foundations Prefer Specific Pilot Countries? Yes — many major funders have regional focus, but they are usually flexible if you justify the country strategically. Here’s a breakdown: Foundation    Country Preference    Comments Wellcome Trust    UK, Africa, Asia    UK preferred, but Singapore or Indonesia are eligible if framed as global or LMIC public health Gates Foundation    LMICs (Low- and Middle-Income Countries)    Indonesia is a strong candidate; California n...
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California - petition process

 Coordinating a petition campaign effectively requires a **clear strategy, tools for organization, and targeted outreach**. Below is a step-by-step plan to maximize impact for your **"End Preventable Mental Suffering"** petition in California.   --- ### **Step 1: Define Clear Goals & Targets**   - **Primary Ask**:     - *"Make IVF and Preconception Genetic Screening (PGS) free under Medi-Cal/state law."*   - **Secondary Goals**:     - Secure a **meeting with key legislators** (e.g., Health Committee chairs).     - Get **media coverage** (op-eds, local news).   --- ### **Step 2: Choose a Platform for Collective + Individual Action**   #### **A. For Signature Collection + Delivery**   - **Recommended Tools**:     - **[Change.org](https://www.change.org/)** (free, viral reach).     - **[Action Network](https://actionnetwork.org/)** (advanced organi...
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Individual petition in California

In California, **individual signers can send a petition separately** (rather than collectively) to state legislators or agencies, but the approach and impact differ.  --- ### **1. Sending Petitions Individually to State Legislators** - **How it works**:     - Each supporter emails/mails the **same petition text** (or a personalized version) to their representatives.     - Legislators track constituent contacts, so volume matters—even if sent individually.   - **Pros**:     ✅ **Harder to ignore**: A flood of identical messages signals broad support.     ✅ **Personal stories**: Individual emails/letters can highlight unique perspectives.   - **Cons**:     ❌ **Less formal**: Not a single "document" with thousands of signatures.     ❌ **Tracking challenges**: Legislators may not quantify individual emails as a unified campaign.   - **Best practices**:   ...
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Population, birth, and death worldwide and Indonesia

The latest estimates (as of 2024) for births and deaths worldwide and in Indonesia, along with comparisons to their total populations are: ### **Births Per Year**   **a. World**   - **Annual births**: ~134 million (approx. **367,000 per day**)   - **Global population**: ~8.1 billion   - **Comparison**: Roughly **1.65% of the world’s population is born each year**.   **b. Indonesia**   - **Annual births**: ~4.3 million (approx. **11,800 per day**)   - **Population**: ~279 million (2024 estimate)   - **Comparison**: About **1.54% of Indonesia’s population is born yearly**—slightly lower than the global rate.   --- ### **Deaths Per Year**   **c. World**   - **Annual deaths**: ~60 million (approx. **164,000 per day**)   - **Comparison**: ~**0.74% of the global population dies yearly**.   **d. Indonesia**   - **Annual deaths**: ~1.8 million (approx. **4,...
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Singapore - cost and budget

An analysis estimating the annual cost of implementing free PGS-based mental illness prevention in Singapore, and how that compares with the nation’s annual budget: --- 🇸🇬 1. Singapore’s 2025 Annual Budget Overview Total government expenditure (FY2025): S$123.8 billion (~US$92 billion)   Operating expenditure: S$97.0 billion; development expenditure: S$26.8 billion   Health ministry spending: ~S$20.9 billion (~17% of ministry expenditure)   Mental health expenditure: about 3% of healthcare budget, around S$434.6 million in 2022   --- 2. Estimated Annual Cost for Free PGS in Singapore 🧪 Scenario A: IVF‑based PGS Access Estimated IVF cycles/year in Singapore: 5,000 (a mix of local and foreign usage) Cost per PGS + counseling: ~S$14,000 (USD USD equivalent ~10 000) Total cost: 5,000 × S$14,000 = ~S$70 million per year 🌐 Scenario B: Expanded Screening (IVF + Early Risk Screening) Includes early-life embryo or child risk screening Estimated cost ra...
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California - cost and budget

An analysis of the annual cost of implementing “Free PGS for All” in California, compared to the state’s overall budget: --- 1. 🧠 California’s Annual Budget (2025–26) Total State Spending (general fund + special funds): ≈ $322 billion   Health & Human Services (HHS) budget alone: ≈ $283.9 billion total (includes federal funds)   Behavioral Health (mental health): MHSA “state‑directed” spending: ~$153 million   Plus new $6.38 billion bond for behavioral health infrastructure (Prop 1; spread over years)   --- 2. 💵 Estimated Annual Cost for Free PGS Let’s run a plausible pilot model: IVF cycles/year in CA: ~30,000 Cost per PGS + counseling: $10,000 Annual cost: 30,000 × $10,000 = $300 million Expanding to broader prevention (including non-IVF early risk screening) might double it: Estimated total annual program cost: $500 million–$1 billion --- 3. ⚖️ Comparison to Existing Budgets Category Annual Cost (approx.) PGS for IVF (state‑wide) $300 mil...
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