Fundraising guides for Zambia
Practical guides to raising money, planning occasions and giving safely in Zambia, with messages and checklists you can use today.
Raise money
Crowdfunding in Zambia
A practical guide to crowdfunding in Zambia: start a free fundraiser, accept Airtel Money, MTN MoMo, Zamtel and cards, and cash out to your phone.
Raise money for medical bills in Zambia
Raise money for hospital bills, surgery, cancer treatment or medical referral abroad. Accept mobile money and cards from family and friends.
Raise money for school and university fees
Raise money for school fees, university tuition, accommodation or exam fees. Share one link and receive support by mobile money.
Collect funeral contributions online
Collect funeral contributions from relatives, workmates and friends in Zambia and abroad with one link. Mobile money and cards accepted.
Raise money for surgery or cancer treatment
Raise money for an operation, cancer treatment or treatment abroad: what documents to prepare, how to set the amount, and how to keep supporters informed.
How to find donors and sponsors in Zambia
Where donors and sponsors in Zambia really come from, what to prepare, how to approach them, and how to avoid sponsorship scams. For people, NGOs and events.
How to find a sponsor for school or university fees
Ways for pupils and students in Zambia to find a sponsor for school or university fees: who to ask, what to prepare, and how to keep a sponsor.
How to find sponsors for medical treatment
Find help paying for surgery, cancer care, dialysis or treatment abroad in Zambia: who to ask, what documents to prepare, and how to raise the rest.
Occasions & wish lists
Make a wish list friends can give towards
Make a wish list of the items you need. Friends and family give towards the item they choose with mobile money or card, or promise to bring it.
Kitchen party wish list
Create a kitchen party list online. Guests choose pots, plates or a microwave and give towards it with Airtel Money, MTN MoMo or card, or promise to bring it.
Wedding wish list
A wedding gift list guests can give towards with mobile money or card. Choose the items, set prices, share one link.
Baby shower wish list
Make a baby shower list: cot, pram, nappies and clothes. Friends give towards an item with mobile money or card, or promise to bring it.
Back to school list
List what a pupil or student needs for school, from fees to shoes and books. Relatives and sponsors give towards each item with mobile money.
Kitchen party gift ideas
Kitchen party gift ideas for every budget: small gifts, useful everyday items and big gifts friends can buy together. Plus how to avoid duplicate gifts.
How to plan a kitchen party
Plan a kitchen party step by step: the committee, budget, venue, food, programme, invitations and the gift list, with a simple timeline.
Wedding planning checklist
A practical wedding planning checklist for Zambia: setting the budget, running the wedding committee, collecting pledges and contributions, and the gift list.
Baby shower gift ideas
Baby shower gift ideas and a newborn checklist: everyday essentials, big items to buy together, and gifts for the mother.
Back to school checklist
What pupils and students need for the new school year in Zambia, from fees and uniform to books and university accommodation, and how relatives can help.
Churches, schools & groups
Church fundraising made simple
Raise money for church buildings, missions and outreach, and collect member contributions with mobile money. Free church page.
Raise money for community projects
Raise money for boreholes, classrooms, clinics, sports teams and community projects. Transparent progress and mobile money payments.
Collect dues and subscriptions by mobile money
Collect club dues, association subscriptions, savings group (chilimba) and levy payments by mobile money, with automatic email reminders.
Get paid by your fans
Zambian creators can receive support and fan-club memberships from fans by mobile money. Free creator page, cash out to your phone.
Sell tickets for fundraising events
Run fundraising dinners, charity concerts and church events in Zambia: sell tickets, collect donations by mobile money and scan QR tickets at the gate.
Church fundraising ideas
Church fundraising ideas for building projects, missions and outreach: from item lists and harvest events to monthly partners, with tips on transparency.
School and PTA fundraising ideas
Fundraising ideas for schools and PTAs: desks, classrooms, libraries, computer labs and sports kits, with ways to involve parents, alumni and the community.
How to collect group contributions
Collect contributions for clubs, alumni groups, office collections and committees with one link: see who has paid, send reminders and keep clear records.
Accept online donations as an NGO or charity
Accept online donations as an NGO, charity, children's home or clinic in Zambia: verification, mobile money and card giving, receipts, pledges and records.
Finding sponsors for orphans and children's homes
How children's homes and orphan care groups in Zambia find sponsors: monthly child sponsorship, item lists, reports donors trust, and protecting children's privacy.
How to find sponsors for a sports team or club
Find sponsors for a football, netball or athletics team in Zambia: what local businesses want, kit and travel costs, tournaments, and member dues.
Giving & trust
How to donate with mobile money
Step-by-step: donate to a fundraiser in Zambia using Airtel Money, MTN MoMo, Zamtel Kwacha or a card. Safe, with an email receipt.
How to tell if a fundraiser is genuine
Simple checks before you give to an online fundraiser or WhatsApp appeal in Zambia: who is asking, where the money goes and how to confirm the story.
Support family in Zambia from abroad
Zambians abroad can give to a funeral, medical bill, wedding or school fees in Zambia by Visa or Mastercard, and the family receives Kwacha.
Messages, checklists & ideas
Fundraising messages you can copy and send
Ready-to-send WhatsApp messages asking for support: medical bills, funerals, school fees, church projects and kitchen parties, plus follow-ups.
Thank-you messages for contributions and gifts
Thank-you message examples for funeral contributions, wedding and kitchen party gifts, medical support and school fees, for WhatsApp, cards and social media.
How to write a fundraising story
Write a fundraising story that earns trust: what to include, how to set the amount, which photos to use, and a simple structure to follow.
Funeral costs checklist
A checklist of funeral costs in Zambia, from the coffin and transport to food and burial fees, with tips for organising contributions and keeping records.
Sponsorship request letter templates
Sponsorship request letter templates you can copy: school fees, an NGO project, an event and a church building project, plus tips for a short, specific ask.
Zanja
Simple, transparent fees
Zanja fees explained: free to start, one simple fee per donation, no monthly charges. See how much of each donation reaches the fundraiser.
Common questions
Is it free to start a fundraiser on Zanja?
Yes. Creating a campaign is free. Zanja keeps 5% of each donation to cover payment processing and running the platform. There are no monthly fees.
How can people in Zambia donate?
Supporters pay with Airtel Money, MTN MoMo, Zamtel Kwacha, Visa and Mastercard. They do not need a Zanja account, and mobile money payments are approved on their phone with their PIN.
Can people outside Zambia donate?
Yes. Friends and family abroad can give with a Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card.
How do I receive the money?
Donations go into your Zanja balance. From your dashboard you cash out to your Airtel, MTN or Zamtel mobile money number or to a Zambian bank account. The minimum cashout is K50. Cashouts are checked and usually sent within one working day.
How does Zanja protect donors?
Every payment is confirmed with the payment processor before it counts. Donors get an email receipt, campaigns show how the money will be used, and Zanja may ask fundraisers for proof such as a medical report or invoice before paying out.
