The Islamic Globe

A$4,000
of $100,000 targetyrs ago
Closed on 19th Apr 2012 at 1:00AM.

The world needs The Islamic Globe – of that there is no doubt – because you told us so. 27,000 readers every week – up from the 5,000 we started with. And why?

Because we produce news and analysis that is true, faithful, independent and honest. We don’t play to the egos of the big advertisers and we don’t tell untruths.

As the great Walter Lippman once said, “There can be no higher law in journalism than to tell the truth and to shame the devil”. And that is what The Islamic Globe does – because no one else will.

Islamic finance is growing globally so the numbers of people wanting to know what is going on is growing globally too. The Islamic Globe is for them as well as you.

Over the past year we have produced the best newspaper the Islamic finance world has ever seen and we want to continue to do so. But to continue to do that we need your backing and your support. We do not want your charity – every dollar you spend with us will bring you real, tangible rewards.

We tried to get support from the big advertisers – and I personally wrote to some of the richest Muslim entrepreneurs in the world asking for their support – but it was not forthcoming. And that is why we need you.

As before you will be able to read the newspaper every Wednesday morning on a digital device of your choice.

A modern newspaper – delivered in a modern manner – to cover a modern industry.

So how will we keep you up to speed with developments on this Crowdfunding campaign? You can be sure to read about it on our own website –www.theislamicglobe.com. You will be able to listen to podcasts of John Foster and me discussing our progress. You will also be able to read about it on the Pozible website (www.pozible.com.au) where our campaign is being hosted.

If you follow John (@JohnPWFoster) or me (@Paul_McNamara) on Twitter you will find out that way too – or you can check in on our various The Islamic Globe Facebook pages – or LinkedIn pages. For more depth you will be able to get information from the Blogs that John and I write.

At the start of 2011 I conceptualized and launched The Islamic Globe.

Along the way I formed a partnership with a great editor called John Foster – and he helped me produce Islamic Business & Finance – and has done a world-class job editing The Islamic Globe for one year already.

Together with some other brilliant and talented partners we have already brought one year's worth of The Islamic Globe to the world. And we intend to carry on doing so with your backing. We tell the news in a dynamic way and have reporters on the ground in Asia, Africa and America.  We search for real stories, we don’t reprint press releases or get fed stories like the big news agencies. And also we’re 100% committed to Islamic finance – it’s all we do, so it’s number one on our agenda, as opposed to being no. 47 in the agenda of other international newspapers.

Our funding goal is Aus$100,000 - and every cent will be spent on producing The Islamic Globe - writers, designers, tech people, rent, electricity and so on.

We want you as a backer - and you can choose your own level of commitment. There should be something to appeal to every pocket:

An invitation to be on the Judging Panel of the ‘What Do You Think Of Your Bank?’. Forget all the nonsense 'Awards' you read about - this is YOUR chance to tell the truth about Who's Good At What.

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A 3 month subscription to The Islamic Globe - it's simply the best - better than all the rest

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A 6 month subscription to The Islamic Globe - 6 of the Best! As Aboubakar says, 'What Could Be Nicer?'

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A 6 month subscription to The Islamic Globe plus a copy of the digital book Aboubakar’s Diary – The First Year - the perfect combination - like peaches and cream.

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A 12 month subscription to The Islamic Globe - for people who don't want the hassle of a subscription renewal. We'll also throw in a copy of Aboubakar's diary for free. We're nice like that

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A 6 month subscription to The Islamic Globe plus a copy of the digital book Aboubakar’s Diary – The First Year AND an Aboubakar Tee-Shirt. The Tee-Shirt is equally at home on the beach, in the gym or on the Number 25 Bus back to Changi Prison

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A seat on the Editorial Advisory Board for 12 months - you can influence the range of editorial we cover - in terms of topic, geography and people. A small price to help change the face of the industry

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One-per-month sponsorship banner on our subscriber email alerts - this one is for Corporate Cats and educational establishments

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One-per-month sponsorship banner on our email alerts plus a banner advert on our homepage for 3 months - reach the most influential bunch of decision-makers on Islamic finance on the planet

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6 month advertising packages in The Islamic Globe - this one is for all those people who missed the boat first time around and don't want to miss out again! Go on - you know you want to!

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