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Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the questions contributors ask most often — about pledges, reimbursement, dividends, governance, and how NFAHS is structured.
Below are the questions contributors ask most often. If your question isn't covered, contact us — we update this page regularly as new questions come in.
Contributor questions
What is the minimum and maximum pledge?+
The minimum is $100 per contributor and the maximum is $50,000. The cap is intentional — the fund is designed to be community-owned and broad-based, not dominated by a small number of large cheques.
Am I paying anything today?+
No. Pledges submitted on this site are non-binding expressions of interest. We collect them so we can plan the fund's first close and prioritize which local payment channels (mobile money, bank transfer, card) to open first.
When will my contribution be reimbursed?+
After fund operations commence and reach the milestones set out in the subscription agreement. The exact schedule will be defined at fund close and communicated in writing to every contributor.
How are quarterly dividends calculated?+
Dividends are paid quarterly after your capital has been reimbursed, and are proportional to your original contribution. The dividend policy will be detailed in the formal subscription agreement issued at fund close.
What is the NFAHS healthcare card?+
The healthcare card gives you and your immediate family access to medical care at NFAHS-supported facilities when needed. Specific terms (network, services covered, geographic scope) will be confirmed as the first hospitals open.
Who can use the 50% tuition discount?+
One family member or an assigned beneficiary of your choice, who enrolls in a healthcare program at one of our training institutions. You designate the beneficiary once enrollment opens.
Is my pledge tax-deductible?+
Tax treatment depends on your country of residence and the final fund structure. We will publish jurisdiction-specific guidance before fund close so contributors can plan accordingly.
Can I increase or change my pledge later?+
Yes, until the fund's first close. Simply submit a new pledge with the updated amount, or contact us. After fund close, changes are governed by the subscription agreement.
What happens if the fund does not reach its target?+
Pledges are non-binding. If the fund cannot launch in its current form, no contribution is collected from you. We will communicate transparently with all pledgers about any change in direction.
How is governance structured?+
NFAHS is designed to be African-led, with a Board of Directors, a Medical Advisory Board, and independent audit and clinical-quality committees. See the About → Governance and Board pages for details.
How do I make a pledge to NFAHS?
You can submit a non-binding pledge of interest on our Pledge page. There is no payment yet — we are collecting expressions of intent while the fund's legal and regulatory structure is finalized. Once the fund is formally open, we will contact every pledger with the next steps.
What is the minimum and maximum pledge amount?
The intended minimum is $100 USD. The maximum is capped at $50,000 per individual contributor. This range is intentional — it keeps participation broadly accessible to the African diaspora and individual supporters while preventing the fund from being dominated by any single contributor.
What benefits do contributors receive?
Every contributor receives a defined five-part benefits package: (1) a personalized certificate recognizing you as a founding partner, (2) an NFAHS healthcare card providing access at supported facilities, (3) a 50% tuition discount at our training institutions for one designated family member, (4) reimbursement of your contributed capital once fund milestones are met, and (5) quarterly dividends thereafter, proportional to your contribution.
When will my capital be reimbursed?
Reimbursement begins once fund operations commence and reach the agreed milestones outlined in the formal subscription agreement. Exact timelines will be published as the fund's structure is finalized. The fund's indicative path to break-even is 3–5 years.
How does NFAHS protect contributors' money?
Through a regulated investment vehicle, segregated accounts, independent annual audit, an Audit & Risk Committee at the board level, and an Investment Committee that approves capital deployment against published criteria. Full governance documentation is published in our Governance section.
Is this a donation, an investment, or something else?
NFAHS is structured as a mission-first fund. Most diaspora and individual contributions take the form of an investment with a defined return profile (capital reimbursement + quarterly dividends). Charitable donation channels will also be opened alongside the investment vehicle. The specific legal nature of your contribution will be confirmed by the formal subscription agreement at fund close.
Can I contribute from outside Africa?
Yes. The fund is explicitly designed for the African diaspora — Africans living in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Belgium, and across the globe — as well as friends of Africa. Contributions from supporters anywhere in the world will be accepted within the bounds of applicable regulation.
How does NFAHS choose where to build?
Site selection follows a published evaluation framework weighing health-system need, regulatory environment, operating-partner availability, security context, and long-term sustainability. Phase 1 prioritizes 1–2 flagship teaching hospital sites in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Will my pledge be public?
No. Your pledge is private. We publish aggregate fund metrics in our annual reports but never disclose individual contributor identities or amounts without your explicit consent.
How can I stay updated?
Subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates on the fund's progress, programs, and impact. You can also follow us on LinkedIn for institutional updates.
Rejoignez-nous pour bâtir l'avenir de la santé en Afrique.
Que vous contribuiez 100 $ ou 50 000 $, chaque engagement rapproche l'ouverture du premier hôpital.