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The latest updates from projects made possible by our global community.

Dorothy Mutheu · Kilifi, Kenya

May 27, 2024

I was very grateful for the help I got in my last project. I was able to increase my stock for raw materials for making jik and liquid soap. I am now able to make at least 40litres per day of the soap and jik compared to the 20litres per day I was doing before the funding,

Moses · Nakuru, Kenya

May 25, 2024

Thanks to members who funded my project, I will now be able to pay school fees for my siblings. this will help ensure they remain in school.

Esnart · Choma, Zambia

May 23, 2024

Am applying for this funds to drill the borewell at the farming site and the gardening tools to be helping me in cultivating the land. For 2023 to 2024, rain has been a great challenge hence most crop dried up due inadequate rain. Hence the borewell will benefit me a lot by providing adequate water to the crops and as for the gardening tools, will benefit me by cultivating the land by creating more necessary beds for vegetable crops as demand in increasing from my customers whom I supply these vegetables. Currently my turn over profits is at ZMW 20,000 and once I drill a borewell, I will increase the production of vegetables to meet the demand from the customers. Thank you so much my lenders for supporting me.

James · Irigu-ini, Kenya

May 22, 2024

Hi my Dear Lenders and Backers. I have since received the full amount in my account. I have already started acquisition of the youths training tools and equipments. With time I will be able to share with you a photo of our progress. Am really humbled and happy for your extreme support. Many blessings to you all.

Justin · Kasarani, Kenya

May 21, 2024

Hi Zidisha support team, I want to appreciate your support. My previous project funds for my Mwajjemba Chickens Project helped a huge step. The season has been too rainy, cold and unavailable for the survival of my chickens. However, through the funds I received I managed to do the necessary renovations, got medications and source of warmth for the birds. The birds are okay and preparing to start laying eggs now.

Erick · Kisumu, Kenya

May 20, 2024

I wish to express my deepest gratitude for the support in funding my cereal project. The loan I received made a significant difference in my business and personal life. I was able to expand my cereal stock, meet the growing demand and expand my customer base. I am now seeking your support again for my next venture, which aims to build on the success of the cereal project. I plan to expand the project to other cereals, leveraging the knowledge and experience gained. This new product will allow me to cater for the growing demand giving customers options. With your continued support, I am confident that this project will grow and I will also be back here to offer the same support I have received through ZIDISHA

James · Irigu-ini, Kenya

May 19, 2024

My Dear Lenders. Am really amazed by your support towards this project of enabling me to pass my technical skills to young youths in my community. I will purchase training tools such as Screw driver sets, Spanners, Drilling tools, PPR pipe Welding machines, Assorted Pliers, Multimeters, Pipe wrenches, Cable strippers, Crimping tools and Soldering guns. Am planning of training first ten youths before the year ends. In three months a student should be able to carry out minor repairs like lamp and switches replacement and earn something. In 6ix to seven months I will be giving them full installation jobs for them to earn a living. This project is basically a mission for me giving back to the community. Thank you very much my dear Lenders and Backers.

Gladys · Mwansakombe, Zambia

May 17, 2024

I apologize for my late response because I have been busy lately because of the same project. I am glad to say so far we have atleast manage to buy 50 desks. The next move is to find a bigger plot so that the classes be extended, so far we do have over 100 people who would want to enroll. I will be updating you Rune. Best regards to you as well

Kennedy · Nairobi, Kenya

May 16, 2024

This is to present my sincere gratitude to the Zidisha family, especially those who funded my project of purchasing tree seedlings. The first phase of planting grevillea seedlings is done and I look forward raising additional funds for more seedlings for my farm here in Bondo. This project will not only make an economic difference to my life but also provide positive environmental impact to future generations. My ambition is to develop a 1000 tree forest on my land.

Kipkoech · Kericho, Kenya

May 15, 2024

I am so delighted to receive a message that my project which was posted the other day has been fully funded. As I had explained earlier on the funds on this project is to facilitate my son's tuition fees including clearing last term's arrears upon topping up with what I have. This will help me avoid my son being send home by the school authorities from time to time at the same time it will give me ample time and peace of mind to look for a way to get other sources of money, It may be little but the crucial part of it is now done. I am really so much grateful and even lack words to express my gratitude to everybody who made this project successful. I particularly thank Mr. Stephen who fully funded this project and tell him that he is blessed beyond borders and may God give you more since you are so much philanthropic and for being with a big heart to even assist those whom you even don't know! I promise to utilize the same as promised and pay back in time sir, thank you so much and be blessed more! I also do not forget the admins in this platform and the all of Zidisha fraternity for your effort to connect people especially with common interest through this platform and would like to say ' asanteni sana, mungu azidishe kunufaisha nyinyi kila wakati'. Thanks all and may God bless you! Yours sincerely Benard Mutai

Linet · Nairobi , Kenya

May 15, 2024

My tomato business is going well so far, I have a few customers but because it's still something new in the market, it's not easy to convince people who actually believe in their own conclusion. One-day I woke up and I was a diabetic patient, you know how doctors give a list of dos and cons, I tried blended tomatoes but my food still didn't taste well, then an idea popped up and after my first trial, I never stopped and mostly made it for my own use, but I realized it can't benefit everyone especially those with medical conditions who need to eat simple meals. My only challenge is getting the right type of tomatoes, but I'm working on the solution which I believe I'll soon achieve it through your help, thanks again for your help. Zidisha has given me a reason to keep dreaming and working towards any impossible projects I have in mind, you are truly your brothers keeper. Each and everyone of you have made my dream come true. Thank you

Kennedy · Nairobi, Kenya

May 15, 2024

Hello Zidisha family, This is to confirm that my project was fully funded and I managed to purchase over 100 grevillea seedling from One Acre Fund nursery in Bondo - Siaya county. I have planted these and thank all who backed this initiative aimed at environmental conservation, as well as an economic investment. Having just made my first pay it backwards payment, I look forward to increased limits for bigger projects.

Saviour · Chibombo, Central Province, Zambia

May 14, 2024

I bought all the irrigation system for my cabbage project which doing very well at the moment. Am so grateful because this is so beneficial to me and my project. Thank you so much my lenders for your effort and support.

Cynthia · Bogor, Indonesia

May 11, 2024

Thanks lends for helping my small business.. I hope this lends make my business grow up again.. and I never disappoint ur kindness.. I will make more dimsum again for selling and getting profit.. God bless all kind people..

Leah · Nyeri, Kenya

May 11, 2024

I really appreciate your support and patience I was really affected by floods in Kenya. But I thank God you people gave aback to lean on. I was able to restructure my farming due to floods and the farming has became productive again

Justin · Kasarani, Kenya

May 10, 2024

All the very best Catherine! I also have poultry and I started slowly by slowly. Keep them off Newcastle viruses by ensuring they are vaccinated. Keep them warm during cold seasons. That’s pretty much it if well fed

Saviour · Chibombo, Central Province, Zambia

May 9, 2024

Am applying for this loan to buy the following irrigation systems at my farm; 1. Drip irrigation 2. Sprinkler irrigation 3. Manual irrigation 4. Center pivot irrigation 5. Sub-irrigation The irrigation systems will benefit me by increasing cabbage production due to high demand, am expecting to increase my production of cabbages from 1500 heads of cabbages to 3000 heads of cabbages which will be able to give me K 30,000.00 as profit increase. I really thank you so much my backers for your support, am so grateful and your support for me will benefit me a lot and produce a yield of crops for sale.

Precious · Lusaka, Zambia

May 8, 2024

Thank you so much for the funds you supported me with, you saved my mothers life otherwise if it wasn't for you team I don't know what would have happened. I paid hospital stay and hospital bill.

Deselina · Chingola, Zambia

May 8, 2024

Let me take this opportunity to thank you backers for showing me love and support. My son is now pursuing his driving skill and I am looking forward to receive more support from you. The project has made a big difference in my life because once my son complete his class will have more when he start working.

Winifrida · Busia, Kenya

May 7, 2024

Thank you so much my finders, I want to return my gratitude to you for the funds that you gave me,it really helped me a lot.I was able to buy more chicks for my business now my poultry business has increased.In the coming months I will be able to start earning my profits.

Mirriam · Chililabombwe, Zambia

May 6, 2024

With my heart felt views I would like to thank people from Kenya and all for helping me with funds over my project to be funded on due time, I am deeply humbled and honoured may you continue supporting me as I will be doing the same. The money I will receive will help me very much in improving my skills and knowledge by going for further studies on fashion design. Thank you once again beloved zidisha family.

Andrew · Nairobi, Kenya

May 6, 2024

Keep the fire burning

Kennedy · Siaya, Kenya

May 6, 2024

Good work James. Your job is great and your community will benefit immensely.

Gladys · Kabwe, Zambia

May 6, 2024

My business is doing well due to your support. I bought all the farming inputs I and the gardening tools and my farming project is doing well. Am so grateful my backers and your support will give me motivation. Thank you

Kipkoech · Kericho, Kenya

May 5, 2024

Dear Team, I am so delighted to receive a message that my project which was posted the other day has been fully funded. As I had explained earlier on the funds on this project is to facilitate my son's tuition fees including clearing last term's arrears upon topping up with what I have. This will help me avoid my son being send home by the school authorities from time to time at the same time it will give me ample time and peace of mind to look for a way to get other sources of money, It may be little but the crucial part of it is now done. I am really so much grateful and even lack words to express my gratitude to everybody who made this project successful. I particularly thank Mr. Stephen who fully funded this project and tell him that he is blessed beyond borders and may God give you more since you are so much philanthropic and for being with a big heart to even assist those whom you even don't know! I promise to utilize the same as promised and pay back in time sir, thank you so much and be blessed more! I also do not forget the admins in this platform and the all of Zidisha fraternity for your effort to connect people especially with common interest through this platform and would like to say ' asanteni sana, mungu azidishe kunufaisha nyinyi kila wakati'. Thanks all and may God bless you! Yours sincerely Benard Mutai

James · Irigu-ini, Kenya

May 4, 2024

I am really happy for this far. It hasn't been easy but your support has really boosted my financial status. With the last project I have been able to achieve alot. Am educating my kids in a good school and I have also managed to acquire a business car to ease my movements during field services and installations. Infact am now wishing to give a group of youths some of my skills on electrical installations, electronics and plumbing. Thanks to you all.

Presilia · Lumajang, Indonesia

May 4, 2024

Thank you to all members who want to help my project, I am very grateful because with this I can send my children to school

Erene · Salatiga, Indonesia

May 4, 2024

I'm thrilled to be teaching English lessons in a private course. I absolutely love teaching because it is my major and I get to use language as a way to communicate well in society. I also pay close attention to the fact that village students may get the opportunity in the future if they study English.

Asti Nidya · Jombang, Indonesia

May 2, 2024

The funds have entered my account. And I will use it to pay my child's school fees which have been in arrears for several months. Thank you to the donors who have funded my project

Kennedy · Siaya, Kenya

Apr 20, 2024

The funds received were used to purchase seeds. The project is going on well. At the moment we are planning to begin weeding, which will require additional funds for labor. comment image

Ziada Nicorous · Mafinga -kinyanambo, Tanzania

Apr 20, 2024

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Dyna · Nyeri, Kenya

Apr 19, 2024

Hello and good morning. Thank you very much for accepting to fund my project. I will be able to expand my business as well as buy feeds for my livestock. I think this project will help me and assist a great deal to be able to help me go on or continue with the business. I am very happy for accepting to fund my project and I wish that I will be very ready and able to pay back as according to the schedule. The rabbits and the chicken are breeding fast and I think they need more structures si that they don't over crowd and also I will be able to separate the sick animals when I build new structures.

Precious · Livingstone, Zambia

Apr 18, 2024

Am.so happy that the previois loan help me to buy the small piece of land for crop farming..Thank you so much my lenders for supporting me , indèed I want to grow and develop the land for crop farming through your support.

Felix Chanda · Lusaka, Zambia

Apr 14, 2024

Acknowledging the support received for a project is a wonderful gesture. It's heartening to see the cycle of generosity continue as those who have been helped pledge to assist others in their future endeavors. This spirit of giving and mutual support not only fosters a positive community but also propels innovative projects forward. It's a testament to the power of collaboration and the shared belief in the potential of new ideas. May this cycle of funding and support keep turning, bringing to life many more groundbreaking projects in the years to come.

Monica · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 14, 2024

Dear all. I take this opportunity to thank you all for your support in the loan that I just finished paying. The loan helped me so much,i was able to buy a new sewing machine,then employed one person to help me in the business.This has led to more that 50%profit increase. I have used part of the profit to support my famiy,and part of the profit i also used to start a small provision shop The shop is already picking up and i know it grow So I'm greatful and I'm looking forward to more support from you.

George · Muthwani, Kenya

Apr 12, 2024

Hello lenders and friends, I am indebted to you all for the support so far since I joined Zidisha in 2016. I have had a tremendous growth to even own lands(3 plots so far worthy at least 1000USD each). I continue to trust on the process to make the future of my family bright. This has been possible through your support and my hard work as I repay the loans while spending my monthly wage to invest on these properties.

Careen · Chingola, Zambia

Apr 12, 2024

Purchase the refrigeration in my retail shop to be preserving food staffs. I want to start restocking dressed chickens, sausages, meat, soft drinks, fresh milk, sour and fish. I have been losing business because of lacking the refrigeration to stock up fresh food in my shop. Once this is sorted out I will more sales as there is very good demand of fresh food staffs. Your support and effort is highly appreciated my backers. God bless you so much.

Pherister · Pipeline, Kenya

Apr 10, 2024

I thank God for Donors . I joined 2013 and i thank God as i was going through photos reminding me where the business started . May God bless all Donors for the good work and their continued support all through.

Christine · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 9, 2024

I bought a printer and a computer I have increased my income .i normally get a minimum of 5$ a day on a good day imake 20$ I have added one more computer When i started this business i had one child.Now i have two children I havent been able to plan for a holiday but in December will be going for a vacation me with my kids am now requesting for a loan to add more computer desks plus i want to add now 3 laptops to boost the business am requesting for $200 to add on my savings to buy a printer machine and a laminating machine.

Douglas · Tanzania Village, Kenya

Apr 5, 2024

i was able to add more stock to my egg business.This has highly increased my earnings from 10,000 to 15,000.Am looking forward to increase more earnings to 20,000.

Kennedy · Siaya, Kenya

Apr 3, 2024

I take this opportunity to thank Zidisha for providing the funds for my first project. I will use the funds provided to purchase the certified beans seeds for planting in this season. This is just a starting point and will spur growth in the farming project with time. After harvest, part of it will be donated to Daraja Community Organization for feeding program, and the remaining will be sold to plough back and also support the CBO programs. I want to thank the members who have funded this project. Your contribution to this project will go a long way in positively impacting the members of community who the organization's main focus.

Moses · Mufulira, Zambia

Apr 3, 2024

Dear all my backers of the previous loan, I would to take this opportunity to inform that the loan you support worked for me miraculously. Enrolment at the was very overwhelming in our community and has become for first school to produce IT specialist students, because we bought enough computer desk tops , laptops and the classroom desks through support. It is amazing and we owe it to you my backers. As a school we dedicated ourselves to give the vulnerables equality education in compuer science and through your support we have seen our the school grow in enrolments and more tution fees being generated rapidly. Come again in our new project to support us, we shall give you satisfaction. Thanking in advance

Elikana · Aruba, Kenya

Apr 1, 2024

Hello my lender and zidisha, I want to inform you that I bought pipes for irrigation and as per now my maize is ready for sell.Thank you so much for your support. comment image

Richard · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 1, 2024

I'm writing to let you know that I'm signing up for internet access today! This is a big step forward for me. With an internet connection, I'll be able to: Work on client projects and find more freelance opportunities. Update my GitHub account to showcase my work and attract potential clients. This will allow me to repay the loan sooner. Thank you again for your continued support. It means a lot to me!

Reuben · Kisii, Kenya

Mar 30, 2024

Very interesting project fund through zidisha Was helpful and beneficial, started a small scale microwave business from door to door and supply of maize, beans and other necessary cereals across homesteads I encourage All of you to try this one instantly and enjoy the benefits

Edwin Edgar · Iringa, Tanzania

Mar 27, 2024

The loan will be used to purchase a hydrometer for measuring alcohol content and two 20-liter containers. This investment will increase production, enabling the production of standard hibiscus wine. Additionally, it will create employment opportunities for young people in my community, improving their families' quality of life. I wish to express my gratitude to you all for making this project possible

Moses · Mufulira, Zambia

Mar 24, 2024

I will buy the following items; 1. The laptop computers which will cost ZMW 15,000.00 2. The class desks for the two newly built class room blocks which will accommodate 40 students in each class room and this will benefit us by attracting more enrolment for computer studies and also create employment for teachers. Thank you so much my backers for your efforts and support to help fundraise the loan for the growth of the school in our community.May God bless each one of you.

Bonus · Kaoma, Zambia

Mar 21, 2024

My dear backers and Zidisha as whole, I will like to appreciate you with all my heart , whole heartedly because the chicken I keep does not only benefit me but the community as a whole. We are looking forward to expand and employ one more person apart from me which shall excite the whole community .

Clement John · Iringa, Tanzania

Mar 20, 2024

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Yasinta · Iringa, Tanzania

Mar 20, 2024

ABOUT ME My name is Yasinta Migodela, born in Igingilanyi, I am a producer of avocado powder and I am self-employed. I hope to bring about changes in the natural medicine sector based on fruit seeds and various spices including ginger and cloves to deal with the challenges of chronic diseases, for example: ulcers of stomach, diabetes, UTI and swelling in the cervix.. MY BUSINESS My business has already started to serve some of the victims of those diseases, I work with my team where there is a coordinator, a marketing officer and an accountant, the goal is to help the community healthily and clean the environment (when we produce pure avocado powder, we reduce a large amount of fruit waste disposal) PROJECT TEXT I am engaged in the sale of pure avocado powder that cures some diseases. I need 300000 shillings which will be used for hiring to increase production to satisfy the market. I will use the profit I get to repay my loan without any challenge and on time.

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