Zidisha | Direct, transparent philanthropy

Fund life-changing projects in developing countries

Direct, transparent philanthropy

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Fast Facts

Since our founding in 2009, Zidisha has been at the forefront of the direct person-to-person philanthropy movement.

307,717

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,182,036

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

457,870

Number of people that have joined as backers and entrepreneurs

Esther raised $150 to expand her grocery shop."With Zidisha on my side, I will attain my dream of providing a secure future for my family."

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What makes Zidisha special?

Transparent crowdfunding

Contribute any amount to the entrepreneur you choose.

Direct communication

Entrepreneurs share their stories, photos and progress updates.

Entrepreneurs pay it forward

Funds are reinvested in new entrepreneurs upon project completion.

Featured Projects

Remarkable entrepreneurs transforming their communities

11% raised · $88 to go

Improved seeds for crop expansion

Bomet, Kenya

By JacksonFarming

2% raised · $219 to go

Making school uniforms

Bomet, Kenya

By KipngenoSewing

0% raised · $15 to go

Growing my cybercafe

Nairobi, Kenya

By ChrisphineCybercafe

0% raised · $24 to go

Growing my cafe

Nairobi, Kenya

By GeorgeFood Retail

37% raised · $17 to go

Inventory of drugs in my pharmacy

Kasempa, Zambia

By ChandaHealth

0% raised · $30 to go

Shoe sales

Kericho, Kenya

By DominicClothing Sales

0% raised · $49 to go

Repairing my printing machine

Lusaka, Zambia

By AsafuCybercafe

0% raised · $49 to go

Airbnb essentials restocking

Kiambu, Kenya

By Lucy WanjiruOutside the Box

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