Isak Maaseide    Feb 6, 2017

Any news update on the loan repayment?

Corsmas    Jan 4, 2015

Dear Lender,
I tried to call Hilda today 4/01/2015 but could not pick my phone.I will try and reach her later and brief you accordingly.
Corsmas

Corsmas    Sep 28, 2014

Dear Lenders,
I have spoken to Hilda Aseka today the 28/8/2014 in regard to her loan arrears and she told me that she was planning to clear the loan by end of October.I instead told her to reschedule the loan to indicate that.
I will make a follow up and brief you accordingly.
Corsmas

Corsmas    May 8, 2014

Dear Lenders,
I have spoken to Hilda Aseka today the 8/5/2014 in regard to her loan arrears and told me that she was unable to raise money as she was expecting and she is trying to raise money from her business which she told me was doing well.She has promised to pay something within the coming week.I then told her to reschedule her loan payment on her account.
I will make a follow up and brief you accordingly.
Corsmas

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  Isak Maaseide    May 16, 2014

  Hello Corsmas,
  Thank you for keeping us lenders up-to-date on Hilda and her business development. I do hope Hilda is successful in her endeavours to reschedule and repay the original loan, and that she, accordingly, will be eligible for new loans to improve her school and community in the future.
  All the best,
  Isak (Norway)

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Corsmas    Apr 14, 2014

Dear Lender,
I spoke to Hilda on the 11/4/2014 and she told me that she was looking for some cash elsewhere to settle the loan as her business was down.I in fact commented on that on the same day .I will call her again come Saturday this week to confirm if she has made any effort by paying.
Corsmas

Corsmas    Apr 12, 2014

Dear Lenders.
I was lucky to speak to Hilda on phone today the 11/4/2014 at around 4pm after making several attempts in vain and she told me that she had a buiding project that was pushing her in a way that she couldn't save for loan repayment but she is trying to get finance from her other sources of income and Gods willing,she will be able to clear the loan in the next coming weeks.
i will get back to her in the course of next week.
Corsmas

Corsmas    Apr 12, 2014

Dear Lenders.
I was lucky to speak to Hilda on phone today the 11/4/2014 at around 4pm after making several attempts in vain and she told me that she had a buiding project that was pushing her in a way that she couldn't save for loan repayment but she is trying to get finance from her other sources of income and Gods willing,she will be able to clear the loan in the next coming weeks.
i will get back to her in the course of next week.
Corsmas

Corsmas    Mar 28, 2014

I called Hilda today the 28/8/2014 but she failed to pick my phone.I thencontacted William her Community Leader but he told me that while signing Hilders form,he was not briefed on the purpose of the signing but is disappointing that Hilda used his name to take a loan which she could not pay back.He told me that he only knew Hildah as her client while he was working for Kenya women finance but did not know her beyond Kenya women further more he ceases to work with the organization and lost contact with Hilda .Meanwhile he promised to take up the matter and would talk to her when he find her and brief me .

Hedwich    Mar 14, 2014

Hi Hilda,



How is the business going? We haven't heard anything from you for quiet some time. Could you provide us with an update on your school and some information regarding your repayments?


All the best!


Hedwich

Leonora    Dec 12, 2013

Hello! As a lender, I'm a bit curious to how the business/school is going. Especially since you're over 1 month late with the first repayment. It would be nice with a status update, and some information regarding when you plan on start repaying the loan.

Eliduc    Nov 11, 2012

Hello Traci!
Thank you for the report I really enjoyed reading it. I have also looked at your photographs of people from Kenya. They are great! I had to zoom all of them.

Dear Hilda!
I admire your activity. Iused to be a teacher for 6 years and I know that running the school and teaching itself is not an easy job. But on the other hand you can see the progress of your pupils which is fantastic reward. It was for me. And you know you have been doing the right thing.
I also like the classrooms of your Academy, especially those teaching posters hanging on the walls. Have you painted them yourself? They are nice and well done.
I would like to participate in your next loan to help you to build more classrooms.
All the best!
Pavel (Eliduc)

Hilda    Nov 5, 2012

Trace thanks so much for your comment about my school, Trace you are a lady of substance and a big a asset for Zidisha team. Your Visit to our School was a big honor to us. Dispute the bad weather in Africa of hot sun and some times heavy rains you have been able to visit many Zidisha borrowers and I was privileged to one of them. I am humbled by your kind and caring action to your clients. Welcome again to whitedove academy, To lenders Zidisha is doing a good Job and your money is on safe hands.

traciyoshiyama    Oct 23, 2012

October 22, 2012

Hello, my name is Traci Yoshiyama, Zidisha’s Kenya Client Relationship Manager. I am currently visiting Zidisha borrowers in and around Nairobi.

It is a proud moment for any parent in Kenya to be able to send their child to school, probably the proudest. Feelings mutual, children understand the possibilities education can bring and will go to great lengths to receive it. With enrollment high, the number of primary schools in Kenya quantifies in the tens of thousands. But despite the overwhelming amount of educational opportunities, many families struggle to pay for school fees, uniforms, or basic supplies. Wanting to counteract this widespread problem, Hilda Asaka began White Dove Academy. Businesses funded through Zidisha come in many forms and the results of such assistance is abounding. But maybe it is the teacher in me, for nothing is more satisfying than seeing a loan being used for something that benefits so many others.

Through the encouragement of a friend and an intrinsic desire to give back to her community, Hilda opened her school four years ago. Throughout the years, she has worked tirelessly to expand her school of humble beginnings to what it is today. What started with a student body of three (one being Hilda’s son) quickly grew to sixty, one classroom multiplied to four, and makeshift latrines are now a thing of the past. Although there is competition of neighboring schools, White Dove has staked its claim to being, “The place where students speak English.” Hilda takes obvious pride in this reputation and confirms that all teachers must speak English while teaching classes. Wanting to provide quality education, she further explains how all her teachers are formally trained. Not only does she value excellence, Hilda believes in education for all. Several families are unable to pay for school fees, but seeing the potential in each student, Hilda waived their fees. Not wanting anyone to feel like an outsider, she even gave one student her daughter’s old uniform.

While reminiscing about the years past, Hilda also speaks about the way forward. Currently only having enough classrooms for grades 1 and 2, constructing an additional room is her top priority. As a new school year approaches and the 2nd graders graduate onto third, they will need a classroom of their own. With formidable determination, Hilda is confident she will accomplish this goal. In the meantime, she was able to use her Zidisha loan to improve the infrastructure of the existing classrooms. Two walls were plastered and painted black, which are now being used as chalkboards. In addition to the enhancement of classrooms, a fence was put up around the school grounds, allowing for a secure playground for the children. Once paid back, Hilda hopes to take out a second loan, which will assist her in construction costs. Looking into the future, she hopes to have enough classrooms for all grade levels, including a permanent structure for her nursery school.

During my visit, Hilda remembers a discarded signpost, recently replaced with a metal version on the main road. Although the paint is chipping away and the words are slowly fading, the white dove is full of vibrancy. I suggest to Hilda that she post the sign on campus as a reminder and symbol of the beginning of this true success. It was an honor meeting you Hilda, and I hope to visit again. You are doing marvelous work and you are a true inspiration.

*The two children in the picture are Hilda’s son and daughter

To view more pictures of Hilda and White Dove Academy, visit talkingstory.posterous.com/...

Hilda    Sep 13, 2012

Thanks all lender for your support. This money will help me improve my school in terms of infrastructure that will attract more people to join my school. Education will help us African to reduce the level of poverty in our countries.

Hilda    Sep 6, 2012

Hi Zidisha team see photo of the teachers and the students

Hilda    Sep 5, 2012

Dear Zidisha team,

Thanks for accepting my membership application, I look forward to apply for the loan soon