How Namaste IF works
For people raising money
Anyone in Nigeria aged 18 or over can fundraise for themselves, a family member, a friend or a community project. Create your fundraiser, verify your identity once (NIN, BVN and voter's card), and a partner organisation reviews it. Once it's live, share the link. You can withdraw donations to your bank account at any time, and the partner organisation approves each withdrawal.
For donors
You don't need an account. Choose a fundraiser and pay by card, bank transfer or USSD through Paystack. You'll get a receipt with a reference number, and your donation is recorded on the public ledger.
Fees
Starting a fundraiser is free. A small platform fee is deducted from each donation to cover payment processing, identity checks and reviews. The fee is shown in each organisation's terms.
Safety
Each person can register only once, and every fundraiser and withdrawal is checked by a person. If something looks wrong, use Report this fundraiser on its page. We investigate every report.