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NaijaFund is a crowdfunding platform and community specifically for Nigerians that provides technology which simplifies the donation process. NaijaFund is a fast, easy way to raise money online. Individuals or groups can create campaigns that highlight their personal stories or causes and explain in detail what they are trying to achieve by raising money. You can use NaijaFund to raise money for a business idea, school fees, medical expenses, wedding or whatever matters to you the most.

It’s easy. NaijaFund makes it incredibly easy to raise money online for the things that matter to you most. Create your own campaign by filling out your online profile and tell your story: Share your passion. Express why this is so important to you. Be specific. Explain why you need the support and exactly how your contributions will be spent. If your cause is compelling, the contributions will come! All campaigns must have a funding goal and/or time limit set by you, the campaign creator. During this time you share your campaign with all your Facebook friends, Twitter followers, email contacts and other contacts in a matter of seconds. You’ll discover that all your friends and family want to help! Donors simply fund the campaign. Raising money for yourself or a loved one has never been easier. Collect your contributions: When someone makes an online contribution, you receive it immediately. Instant notification!

Not at all! Anyone can raise money online using NaijaFund’s personalized fundraising campaigns. Our users often raise money for themselves or for friends they want to help out. NaijaFund was designed to allow everyday people to do wonderful things with the money they raise online. That said, many non-profits do use NaijaFund because it’s such a great way to raise money online.

Almost. As always, common sense goes a long way here. DO raise money for personal causes that are purposeful, exciting and inspiring to others. DON’T break any local laws, expect strangers to buy you stuff or promote inappropriate content. When in doubt, browse our categories of successful campaigns to see how others use NaijaFund.