It's kind of like Facebook and kind of like Craigslist - so why would someone want to use this site rather than the others?

The main purpose of this site is to provide a tool for people to connect with one another around ordinary, day-to-day needs as well as to deal with issues of larger importance. Whether it's something needed in the home environment or an issue of work, raising kids, healthcare, etc., I believe our best shot at solving these problems is for people in local villages to talk with one another and help one another.