Raise money for school and university fees
Help a student stay in school: secondary school, college, UNZA, CBU, Mulungushi or studies abroad, with support from relatives, sponsors and the community.
- 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).
What you can raise money for
Tuition, boarding and accommodation, uniforms and books, exam fees, laptops, and transport. Schools and PTAs can also raise money for classrooms, desks and libraries.
Make your campaign convincing
Share the student’s story and goals, the school or university, and the fee statement amount. Break down the costs per term or year and post results to thank supporters.
Useful links
Open fundraisers you can support
Lusaka
Help Me Pursue My Education and Build a Better Future
K0 raised of K100,000
0 donations
Lusaka
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K0 raised of K17,000
0 donations · ends 30 Dec
Copperbelt
Help a student and brother raise money his stolen laptop containing all personal and school data
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0 donations · ends 13 Nov
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Frequently asked questions
Can a school or PTA raise money on Zanja?
Yes. Create a community page for the school or PTA, then start a campaign for the project. Parents can also pay levies through a membership plan.
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.
