Chango

Chango is a live crowdfunding and group contribution platform developed by IT Consortium Limited in Ghana, built to make collective fundraising simple, transparent, and accessible across communities. The platform supports both private group contributions among families, friends, and organizations, as well as public fundraising campaigns for verified institutions seeking a wider donor base. Strong support for Mobile Money, alongside card payments, enables seamless contributions and reflects the platform’s focus on financial inclusion across African markets. A key strength of Chango is its emphasis on transparency and shared control. Groups can define clear rules for how and when funds are released, promoting trust and accountability among contributors. Real-time tracking of donations, combined with easy campaign sharing through social networks, makes fundraising management intuitive and engaging. Availability on both iOS and Android further expands accessibility, allowing users to contribute or manage campaigns from anywhere. However, cashout functionality is currently limited to selected African countries, which may restrict broader adoption. The platform also lacks a built-in marketplace for extensions and has limited publicly available documentation.