Zone
System
Our three-zone economic system ensures fair contributions based on regional economic conditions, so every NjangiBase person can participate regardless of where they live.
Why We Use Zones
Our diaspora spans over 45 countries with vastly different economic conditions. A flat contribution rate would either exclude members in lower-income regions or underutilize the capacity of those in wealthier countries. The zone system creates equity while maintaining solidarity.
Zone A
100%High-income countries with strong economies
Countries in this zone (61):
Zone B
50%Middle-income countries with developing economies
Countries in this zone (136):
Zone C
25%The homeland and lower-income regions
Countries in this zone (1):
Campaign Targets by Zone
Campaign target amounts vary by zone to reflect regional economic conditions. When a member needs support, the target is based on their chapter's zone.
| Campaign Type | Zone A | Zone B | Zone C |
|---|---|---|---|
Death Support Financial support for families who have lost a loved one | EUR 5000 | EUR 3000 | EUR 2000 |
Education Scholarship Scholarships for children of members | EUR 2500 | EUR 1500 | EUR 1000 |
Emergency Relief General emergency support | EUR 5000 | EUR 3000 | EUR 2000 |
Medical Emergency Support for major medical emergencies | EUR 5000 | EUR 3000 | EUR 2000 |
Note:Contribution rates and target amounts are interim and may be adjusted according to network health. At launch, only death/repatriation campaigns are guaranteed to be approved. Medical, scholarship, and disaster campaigns will be activated as the network's health and membership grow.
How Contributions Work
Pro-Rata Calculation
When a campaign is approved, the target amount is divided among eligible chapters based on:
- The campaign's scope (country-only or network-wide)
- The chapter's zone rate (100%, 50%, or 25%)
- The number of active members in each chapter
Example: Country-Scoped Campaign
EUR 5,000 Death campaign scoped to Germany only (same zone, no weighting):
EUR 5,000 ÷ 400 members = EUR 12.50 per member
- • Chapter Berlin (200 × EUR 12.50): EUR 2,500
- • Chapter Munich (120 × EUR 12.50): EUR 1,500
- • Chapter Hamburg (80 × EUR 12.50): EUR 1,000
*Only chapters in the beneficiary's country share the obligation.
Example: Cross-Zone Campaign
EUR 5,000 campaign across 500 members in 3 zones:
Weighted total: (200×100%) + (150×50%) + (150×25%) = 312.5 → EUR 16 per weighted member
- • Zone A (200 members × 100%): EUR 16/member → EUR 3,200
- • Zone B (150 members × 50%): EUR 8/member → EUR 1,200
- • Zone C (150 members × 25%): EUR 4/member → EUR 600
*Zone rates ensure fairness across different economic regions.
Join Our Global Network
No matter where you live, you can be part of the NjangiBase solidarity network. Our zone system ensures everyone can participate meaningfully.