Fundraising & Crowdfunding

This feature helps patients, families, families, community based organizations, faith based organizations and groups raise medical funds quickly during emergencies or long-term treatment — and enables well-wishers to support transparently.

(a) The problem being addressed

In Kenya, health emergencies can become financial emergencies:

• Sudden hospitalization
• Surgery or ICU bills
• Cancer treatment costs
• Complications during pregnancy
• Long-term medication needs

Often families:

• raise funds late (when the bill is already overwhelming)
• lack a trusted, organized way to ask for support
• struggle to keep supporters updated
• face stress and stigma during a difficult time

(b) How Amicus solves it

Create a support request quickly

A patient (or caregiver) can create a fundraising request with:

• the need (what the funds are for)
• evidence (optional documents)
• target amount
• timeline

Supporters contribute easily

Well-wishers can contribute using familiar payments (e.g., M-PESA and other options depending on setup).

Transparency and accountability

Amicus helps keep fundraising organized by:

• tracking contributions
• keeping supporters updated
• helping ensure the funds are used for the intended care purpose (where applicable)

From emergency support to ongoing care

Fundraising is not just about money — it’s about:

• continuing care
• ensuring follow-ups happen
• helping a patient stay connected to clinics and care teams

(c) Value proposition (cost, convenience, collaboration, Ubuntu)

Cost

• Helps close the gap between urgent care needs and available cash
• Can prevent delays in treatment that make conditions worse (and more costly)

Convenience

• Fundraising and updates can be managed through simple workflows
• Supporters have an easy way to contribute and stay informed

Collaboration

• Patients, caregivers, donors, and providers can coordinate better
• Reduces confusion and duplicate requests

Ubuntu / communal support

This is the heart of the feature:

• It makes it easy for Kenyans and well-wishers to stand with someone in need
• It strengthens community care — “I am because we are” — in a practical, transparent way.