A safer path to medical help

Simple for families. Accountable to donors.

Small Help verifies medical appeals, makes giving accessible and directs approved funds to the healthcare provider responsible for treatment.

For patients and families

Apply in four clear stages.

Create an account

A patient or trusted representative begins the request from a private dashboard.

Build the case

Add the medical story, hospital, treatment estimate, location and respectful imagery.

Submit documents

Upload identification and medical evidence. These files remain private to authorised reviewers.

Verification decision

Approved campaigns become public. Rejected or incomplete applications do not accept donations.

For donors

Give, follow and verify.

Browse approved cases by state, urgency or community support.
Donate securely through Paystack in naira using card, transfer or available channels.
Vote once weekly to boost a campaign's visibility.
Return to the public ledger for provider payments and receipts.

Browse verified cases

Why we pay hospitals directly

Direct-to-provider disbursement reduces diversion risk and preserves donor confidence. It also creates a clear documentary trail from the campaign's treatment estimate to the final receipt.

When medically necessary expenses involve diagnostics, pharmacies or other vendors, the same principle applies: payments go to an approved provider, not to a personal account.

Common questions

What people usually ask.

How long does verification take?

Timing depends on how quickly the healthcare provider responds and whether documents are complete. Critical cases are prioritised, but no campaign is published without adequate checks.

Can Small Help guarantee treatment success?

No. Medical outcomes cannot be guaranteed. We verify the need and payment route, publish evidence and follow up responsibly.

How does weekly voting work?

Each person may vote once per campaign per week. The highest-voted verified case receives additional visibility and may be considered for general-fund support. Voting is not a guarantee of funding.

Can I donate internationally?

Yes, subject to the international payment methods enabled on the foundation's Paystack account. Bank transfer details may also be published on the donation page.

Application and approval stages

Sign up with a one-time email code and a password. Future logins use your password.
Complete applicant details, patient residence and separate state of origin.
Upload medical, identity, invoice and consent evidence.
Identity reviewer checks consent, relationship and duplicate indicators.
Medical reviewer confirms diagnosis, treatment and licensed provider.
Finance reviewer verifies costs, existing funding and provider bank details.
A different final approver signs off before fundraising starts.
Provider payments are independently reconciled, followed by treatment updates.

Any reviewer can request changes or reject a case. Material changes restart all approvals. Members vote once per week; the top three eligible cases receive a week of homepage visibility and consented social promotion. Votes do not guarantee funding.

Kidney care includes dialysis, transplant evaluation or surgery, and post-transplant care. A qualified clinician must confirm the treatment plan. These categories do not mean every patient is terminally ill.