How does the smart matching work?

When you report a lost or found item, our algorithm compares it against all existing reports using category, document numbers, serial numbers, color, brand, model, and location. If the confidence score reaches 70% or higher, both parties are notified.

How do I pay the finder's reward?

Once a match is confirmed, you can pay the finder's reward directly through the app using MTN MoMo or Orange Money. The platform takes a 20% service fee, and the finder receives the rest instantly.

Is WeFoundIt free to use?

Yes! Reporting lost or found items is completely free for individual users. You only pay when you choose to reward a finder. Institutions can subscribe to premium plans starting at 25,000 XAF/month.

Can institutions like police stations use WeFoundIt?

Yes! Police stations, bus parks, universities, and hotels can register as institutions with bulk item registration, a dedicated dashboard, analytics, and priority matching.

What if I can't find a match right away?

Your report stays active for 30 days. Our matching algorithm runs every time a new item is reported, so you'll be notified automatically if a match appears later. You can also boost your report for more visibility.

How do I prove an item is mine?

When you claim a found item, you may be asked to provide proof of ownership, a receipt, a photo of you with the item, the serial number, or a description of unique features. This protects finders from false claims.

Is my personal information safe on WeFoundIt?

Absolutely. Your phone number and email are never shown to other users, they are automatically obscured. All communication happens through secure in-app chat. We never share your data with third parties.

How much does it cost to collect a found ID document?

The collection fee for any identification document (CNI, passport, driver's license, student ID) is a flat 3,000 XAF. Pay in person at the partner location when you pick up your document.

How do finders earn rewards on WeFoundIt?

When a finder registers a found item and it's matched with an owner, the owner pays a reward. The finder receives 85% of the reward instantly via MTN MoMo or Orange Money. Default rewards range from 2,000 to 20,000 XAF depending on item type.

Partnerships 7 min read

How to Partner with WeFoundIt, A Guide for Institutions in Cameroon

WeFoundIt Team

July 16, 2026

Every day, hundreds of lost items accumulate at police stations, bus parks, universities, and hotels across Cameroon. Most never get returned, not because people don't want their items back, but because there's no efficient system connecting finders with owners.

WeFoundIt solves this. As a partner institution, you get free tools to register found items, match them with owners automatically, and earn revenue for every successful return.

Why Institutions Partner with WeFoundIt

💰 Earn 2,000 XAF per successful return, passive revenue from items you're already storing
📉 Reduce storage burden, items get claimed faster when they're searchable online
⭐ Build community trust, a verified badge shows you're a responsible collection point
📊 Analytics dashboard, track items registered, returned, and pending
👥 Multi-staff access, your team can register items from their own phones

Who Can Partner?

Any institution that regularly handles found items:

🏛️ Police Stations & Gendarmeries

You already receive items from citizens. WeFoundIt digitizes your register and notifies owners automatically when their item is at your station.

🚌 Bus Parks & Transport Companies

Passengers leave phones, bags, and documents in buses daily. Drivers Union Posts are already our top partners, earning per return with minimal effort.

🎓 Universities & Schools

Replace the messy notice board with smart matching. Students lose IDs, laptops, and textbooks constantly. WeFoundIt matches them faster than any physical system.

🏨 Hotels & Restaurants

Guest satisfaction improves dramatically when you can return forgotten items. Register them on WeFoundIt, and the guest gets notified even after checkout.

🏥 Hospitals & Clinics

Visitors and patients forget personal items in waiting areas and wards. A digital system ensures items are tracked and returned efficiently.

🛒 Shopping Malls & Markets

High foot traffic means frequent lost items. Position yourself as a community-friendly space by offering digital lost & found.

How to Get Started (Under 10 Minutes)

Apply online: Visit app.wefoundit.space/institution-apply
Verify your institution: Provide your institution name, address, and contact person
Get approved: Our team reviews and approves within 24 hours
Start registering: Use the dashboard or mobile app to register found items
Earn per return: Every time an owner collects, you earn 2,000 XAF

Features You Get as a Partner

Feature	Description
Bulk Registration (CSV)	Upload dozens of items at once from a spreadsheet
Multi-Staff Access	Add team members with their own login credentials
Institution Dashboard	View all registered items, matches, collections, and earnings
Priority Matching	Your items get matched first in the algorithm
Verified Badge	A trust indicator shown to users searching for their items
GPS Auto-Detection	Your location is automatically shown to owners for easy navigation
Analytics & Reports	Monthly reports on items processed, returned, and revenue earned
QR Code Labels	Print labels for physical storage organization

Pricing for Institutions

We tailor plans based on your volume:

Starter (Free): Up to 20 items/month, 1 staff member, basic dashboard
Standard: Unlimited items, up to 5 staff, full analytics, custom pricing
Enterprise: Custom integration, API access, dedicated support, contact us

All partners earn 2,000 XAF per successful return regardless of plan.

Success Story: Drivers Union Posts in Buea

Our first partners, the Drivers Union Posts across Buea, have helped recover 362+ identification documents in just weeks. Taxi and bus drivers drop off found IDs, the posts register them on WeFoundIt, and owners find their documents by searching their name online.

Result: hundreds of people reunited with their CNI, permis de conduire, and student IDs, without the months-long replacement process.

Comment Devenir Partenaire (Français)

Vous gérez un commissariat, une agence de voyage, un campus ou un hôtel? Rejoignez le réseau WeFoundIt:

Inscrivez-vous sur app.wefoundit.space/institution-apply
Vérification en 24 heures
Commencez à enregistrer les objets trouvés
Gagnez 2 000 FCFA par retour réussi

Ready to partner? Apply now or WhatsApp us at +237 678 06 09 46.

Lost something? Report it now. / Perdu quelque chose?

Join thousands of Cameroonians using WeFoundIt to find their belongings.
Rejoignez des milliers de Camerounais qui utilisent WeFoundIt.

Get Started Free / Commencer Gratuitement →

Share this article / Partager cet article

WhatsApp Facebook Twitter