Natural disaster relief
Flooding, fire, or structural collapse: raise immediate relief funds for those affected.
Emergency fundraising in Nigeria made easy
When disaster strikes, help can't wait. Start an emergency fundraiser on Gathr and receive donations today.
Examples
What can you raise money for?
Sudden financial crisis
Job loss, eviction, or unexpected debt: a Gathr campaign gives your network a way to rally fast.
Accident recovery costs
Vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, or trauma: raise money to cover recovery costs and lost income.
Bereavement & funeral costs
The cost of burying a loved one can be sudden and devastating. Let your community share the burden.
Tips for success
How to run a successful emergency fundraiser
1
Launch immediately
Speed matters in emergencies. Gathr lets you start a campaign in under 3 minutes. Our AI can write your story draft so you don't lose time.
2
Be transparent about urgency
Clearly state the emergency: what happened, when, and exactly what the money will be used for. Donors respond to clarity and honesty.
3
Ask your closest contacts first
The first 10 donations create momentum that drives strangers to give. Message your closest friends and family on WhatsApp immediately.
4
Keep updating
Even a brief daily update, like "Day 3: ₦450,000 raised, used to pay for the first surgery", keeps donors engaged and sharing.
How it works
Start your fundraiser in 3 minutes
Create your campaign
Sign up, verify your identity, and publish your story. Our AI writes your first draft.
First stepShare with your community
Share on WhatsApp, X, and Instagram. Gathr generates ready-to-share posts for each platform.
Second stepReceive donations
Donors give securely. Withdraw funds to your Nigerian bank account at any time.
Third stepFrequently asked questions
How quickly can I receive the money? +
Once a withdrawal is processed, funds reach your bank within 1 hour. You can make your first withdrawal as soon as donations start coming in.
I'm not tech-savvy. Is Gathr easy to use? +
Yes. Gathr is designed to be simple. If you can use WhatsApp, you can create a campaign. Our AI can even write the story for you.
Is there a fee for emergency campaigns? +
The same flat 3.5% applies to all campaigns. There is no setup fee, no subscription, and no fee to launch or withdraw.
What if someone tries to create a fake emergency campaign? +
Every creator is verified with NIN before publishing. Our team also reviews suspicious campaigns. Donors can report any campaign that seems fraudulent.
Many contributions. One outcome.
Every campaign on Gathr is built by people showing up for each other. Tell your story and let your community gather behind it.
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