Premise
Charitable giving should be seamless, transparent, and accessible to all. Sharjah TV’s flagship program, Alam-wa-Amal, has been a beacon of hope, broadcasting humanitarian cases to raise awareness. However, the traditional methods of donation—bank transfers and mobile calls via Etisalat and DU—were limiting its reach and effectiveness. With growing popularity, the show needed a scalable, digital-first donation platform to engage more donors and streamline contributions.
Challenge
- Limited Donation Channels: Bank transfers and telecom-based donations were restrictive, making it difficult for global donors to contribute.
- Scalability Issues: The growing number of cases required a more robust system for managing fundraising efforts.
- Transparency & Compliance: Managing donations efficiently while ensuring transparency and compliance with government regulations was a priority.
- User-Generated Causes: There was no existing mechanism for the public to submit cases for charitable support.
- Continuous Fundraising Needs: Some initiatives, such as child education, required ongoing funding rather than one-time goals.
Solution
To address these challenges, we developed a comprehensive online donation platform, similar to Ketto, but tailored for Sharjah TV’s government charity initiative.
Key Features
- End-to-End Donation Platform: Built from the ground up to support multiple fundraising campaigns.
- Fully Equipped Admin Panel: Allows administrators to manage campaigns, approve causes, and track donations in real time.
- Seamless Payment Gateway Integration: Partnered with Etisalat’s online payment gateway for secure and easy transactions.
- Public Cause Submission: Individuals can submit causes for review, ensuring grassroots participation in charitable initiatives.
- Perennial Fundraising Option: Enables continuous support for causes like education and healthcare without predefined fundraising targets.
- Bilingual Accessibility: The platform is available in Arabic and English, making it accessible to donors worldwide.