Wiki source code of Fundraising & Crowdfunding
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2.1 | 1 | 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. |
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| 3 | == (a) The problem being addressed == | ||
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| 5 | In Kenya, health emergencies can become financial emergencies: | ||
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| 7 | * Sudden hospitalization | ||
| 8 | * Surgery or ICU bills | ||
| 9 | * Cancer treatment costs | ||
| 10 | * Complications during pregnancy | ||
| 11 | * Long-term medication needs | ||
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| 13 | Often families: | ||
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| 15 | * raise funds late (when the bill is already overwhelming) | ||
| 16 | * lack a trusted, organized way to ask for support | ||
| 17 | * struggle to keep supporters updated | ||
| 18 | * face stress and stigma during a difficult time | ||
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| 20 | == (b) How Amicus solves it == | ||
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| 22 | === Create a support request quickly === | ||
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| 24 | A patient (or caregiver) can create a fundraising request with: | ||
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| 26 | * the need (what the funds are for) | ||
| 27 | * evidence (optional documents) | ||
| 28 | * target amount | ||
| 29 | * timeline | ||
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| 31 | === Supporters contribute easily === | ||
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| 33 | Well-wishers can contribute using familiar payments (e.g., M-PESA and other options depending on setup). | ||
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| 35 | === Transparency and accountability === | ||
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| 37 | Amicus helps keep fundraising organized by: | ||
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| 39 | * tracking contributions | ||
| 40 | * keeping supporters updated | ||
| 41 | * helping ensure the funds are used for the intended care purpose (where applicable) | ||
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| 43 | === From emergency support to ongoing care === | ||
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| 45 | Fundraising is not just about money — it’s about: | ||
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| 47 | * continuing care | ||
| 48 | * ensuring follow-ups happen | ||
| 49 | * helping a patient stay connected to clinics and care teams | ||
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| 51 | == (c) Value proposition (cost, convenience, collaboration, Ubuntu) == | ||
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| 53 | === Cost === | ||
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| 55 | * Helps close the gap between urgent care needs and available cash | ||
| 56 | * Can prevent delays in treatment that make conditions worse (and more costly) | ||
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| 58 | === Convenience === | ||
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| 60 | * Fundraising and updates can be managed through simple workflows | ||
| 61 | * Supporters have an easy way to contribute and stay informed | ||
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| 63 | === Collaboration === | ||
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| 65 | * Patients, caregivers, donors, and providers can coordinate better | ||
| 66 | * Reduces confusion and duplicate requests | ||
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| 68 | === Ubuntu / communal support === | ||
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| 70 | This is the heart of the feature: | ||
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| 72 | * It makes it easy for Kenyans and well-wishers to stand with someone in need | ||
| 73 | * It strengthens community care — //“I am because we are”// — in a practical, transparent way. |