Raise money for medical bills in Zambia
When someone you love needs surgery, cancer treatment, dialysis or a referral to India or South Africa, Zanja helps you gather support quickly from everyone who cares.
- Free to start. Zanja keeps 5% of each donation and nothing else.
- Supporters give with Airtel Money, MTN MoMo, Zamtel Kwacha, Visa and Mastercard.
- Cash out to mobile money or a Zambian bank account (minimum K50).
How medical fundraising works
Create a campaign for yourself or a family member, set the amount from the hospital quotation, and share the link. People give with mobile money or card, and you cash out to pay the hospital, buy medicine or book travel.
Build trust with donors
Mention the hospital (for example UTH, Levy Mwanawasa, Kitwe Teaching Hospital or a private clinic), the diagnosis in simple words, and the quoted cost. Keep personal documents private, but be ready to show a medical report or quotation if Zanja asks. List the costs: surgery, drugs, transport, accommodation.
Sharing your campaign
Send the link to family WhatsApp groups, your church, workmates and alumni groups. Ask a few people to share it on Facebook. Post an update after each hospital visit.
Useful links
Open fundraisers you can support
Lusaka
Help Mathews get bone cement treatment for his leg to avoid amputation.
For Mathews Kapumba
K0 raised of K30,300
0 donations · ends 30 Nov
Copperbelt
Help Hellen buy twin baby Clothes and labor requirements she is going for labor on the 2nd of December 2026
For Hellen Nambela
K0 raised of K1,000
0 donations · ends 30 Nov
Frequently asked questions
Can I raise money for someone else's medical treatment?
Yes. Choose “Someone else” when you create the campaign and enter their name. You manage the campaign and cash out the money to pay for their care.
Can I raise money for treatment in India or South Africa?
Yes. Explain the referral and list the costs (treatment, flights, accommodation). Family abroad can give by card.
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.
