Zidisha | Project Updates

Project Updates

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

Brian · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 20, 2025

Thank you Lloyd for supporting this project, I appreciate it. Raising chicken is a very fulfilling practice. Raised these ones from a day old comment image

Benard · Ibadan, Nigeria

Aug 20, 2025

Thank you so much for your great support Chris and I really appreciate you for supporting my dreams and making my dreams a reality. I remain very grateful. God bless you and God bless Zidisha

Emmanuel · Nakuru, Kenya

Aug 19, 2025

Hass farming is so important as it has guaranteed my financial needs and is providing food for the family. It employs people in my neighbourhood through casual labour and so they are able to support their families as well.

Charles · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 19, 2025

My solar pump has enabled my family to farm all the food they need at home on the small garden and no more manual carrying of water it all solar powered

Joseph · Kogi, Nigeria

Aug 19, 2025

I am really grateful. I learnt this business from a dear friend who allowed me intern at his gas plant so I could learn the ropes. Today I am privileged to own my own gas business. Hoping to grow it to a gas plant someday

Lawrence · Sobea, Kenya

Aug 18, 2025

I’m happy to share that my last project was a great success. It helped me gain hands-on experience, improve my financial stability, and grow in confidence as a small business owner. The support I received truly made a difference in my life, and I’m grateful for everyone who believed in me. New Project Proposal (Electronic Shop): I’m launching Electronic Shop a one-stop hub for quality and affordable electronics. From smartphones and accessories to household gadgets, my goal is to make technology easily available in my rural. With your support, I’ll expand beyond a small stall into a reliable shop that serves more customers with better options

Silas · Nakuru,kenlands, Kenya

Aug 18, 2025

Yes! Through zidisha we have completed children's classrooms, and now we are working out to finish children's tables, and to get School items stationery for the children’s, food stuff before school opens.

Alex · Kisii, Kenya

Aug 18, 2025

Venturing into business has really improved my income, I have able to assist my siblings' education and in improving their lives.

Helen · Lagos, Nigeria

Aug 17, 2025

Thank you Zidisha from my heart for supporting my dreams and I am immensely grateful for your support. I will proceed to use the money for my business and proceed with my plans. Thank you all

Joseph · Kogi, Nigeria

Aug 16, 2025

I have secured a more spacious shop for my business to enable my expansion

Simon · Kisii Town, Kenya

Aug 14, 2025

Hello family, despite the ups n downs of our economy, am happy to let you know that the small kiosk that I had started for my Mother, it has picked up well in our Village. She normally pays her bills through the small shop. Back at my car wash machine things were not that good since 2019 when we had Corona, I had to reduce the number of youths I had to one. But am happy it has now started picking up. Thus I have to appreciate you family for enabling me to be where I am. Besides all that, I went back to school where I upgraded to A degree in Education. I am married too with a blessed daughter. If it couldn't be you family I even don't know where I could be. Thank you so much for your support. Am happy to be back once again.

Ronengsih · Karawang, Indonesia

Aug 14, 2025

Thank you to our funders, your funding has been invaluable to the growth of my business. Thank God, my business turnover has increased 30% this week, and I am also able to meet the needs of my children. Thank you, Zidisha team.

Julius · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 13, 2025

Thanks alot for helping me achieve my dream , I will pay for solar to reduce energy costs for the fish farming, I truly appreciate your contribution and will also aim to create jobs for the youth including helping my community achieving food security, I will always be praying God to give all of you good heathy to continue with the good work you're doing ,be blessed

Emmanuel · Kilifi, Kenya

Aug 13, 2025

I am very much excited to let you know that the loan I received from you my supporters have expanded my business.I was able to use the funds to purchase more goods like sockets, extensions, bulbs, chargers, switches and pliers.This investment has helped me to meet customer demand on time and enlarge my daily sales.Also I have been able to attract more customers due to the improved of products and good prices.Your support is truly assisting me.I am assuring you that I will pay the loan on time or before the due date.Thank you for giving me your support. comment image

Jane · Nakuru, Kenya

Aug 13, 2025

Thank you for your incredible support,Our dairy farming project has greatly improved milk production.we increased our daily yield by over 40% ensuring steady supply of fresh ,high quality milk for our customers. This not only increased our income but also helped us meet growing local demand.Every litre of milk we sell is a reminder of the difference your contribution made- Turning our vision into reality

Patrick · Kikuyu Town, Kenya

Aug 13, 2025

Hello friends, I’m happy to confirm that I have received the funds from this project. I’m already in the process of restocking fast-moving products such as mattresses, electronics, and kitchenware for Mandela Mart. This will help me meet more customer orders and grow the business. Thank you for your trust!

Maxwell · Lodwar, Kenya

Aug 11, 2025

Thank you for making this possible for me and my wife. I believe its just a start to greater growth. I look forward to growing my stock that will improve my service to my clients and improve our profits. Thank you again.

Brian · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 11, 2025

Waiting on equipment to clear customs. Everything else is set and on standby for that. I am looking forward to start fish farming. Thank you so much to all that funded the project. Will update next with progress photos comment image

Irpan · Karawang, Indonesia

Aug 10, 2025

I was able to purchase a used sewing machine with additional funds from Zidisha and employ people in my community. Thankfully, I've been able to complete orders from several companies and factories on time. Previously, we were struggling due to a lack of sewing equipment and workers.

Ronengsih · Karawang, Indonesia

Aug 9, 2025

Thanks to my project funder, I have bought my child's school supplies, and the remaining funds are for shopping for my shop's needs... I hope you are always healthy, friends... comment image

Joel · Benin, Nigeria

Aug 5, 2025

A sample of the malaria test kit I want to buy and put in my pharmacy comment image

Alfred · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 3, 2025

Successfully built and delivered 70 desks for Macac Academy in Kilgoris, Narok county. The biggest difference it made for me was providing the students with a functional workspace to learn and grow. My skills in batch production were also greatly improved.

John · Nakuru, Kenya

Jul 30, 2025

Hello my sponsors,my farming project is perfectly going on well,I have recently found 3 acres of leasing land which I can use to grow carrots and berries which has been on demand alot,I have been contracted by a chain store to distribute the berries for 1 year as they assess my work,I am looking forward to repay the loan using my clothing shop business.I am excited that I will create jobs for my fellow youths and those unemployed,looking forward to grow with zidisha to more heights.

Esther · Eldoret, Kenya

Jul 29, 2025

Your financially support has helped me grow my business, built a house and support vulnerable families.I will use the loan to buy more different types of raw materials for sewing clothes .Thank you

Janet · Kisumu, Kenya

Jul 29, 2025

Thank you! Your encouragement means a lot to me. I’m working hard and staying hopeful!

Sri · Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

Jul 29, 2025

In Indonesia, specifically in the city of Tasikmalaya, there is a typical food in our city called cow skin crackers..(dorokdok) The raw material is from the inner cow skin processed with spices.. Then it is dried in the sun until dry and then fried.. it can be used as a snack or cooked again with side dishes.. comment image

Elsie · Nairobi , Kenya

Jul 23, 2025

I was able to take my child to school and am glad it was of help.i hope my business grows to help me Carter my needs

Reno · Palembang, Indonesia

Jul 11, 2025

Thank you, Zidisha friends. I will use these funds to fund my child's education so he can attend the best school possible. This is my investment in my child's future.

Aziza Andera · Busia, Kenya

Jul 11, 2025

Thank you very much for your believe in me. You have just given me a chance to grow. I am purchasing more stock for my business and with this am sure I will be able to serve my clients without disruption. Thank you again and I commit to pay daily as I make sales so that others too may access funds like me.

Anani · Makueni , Kenya

Jul 11, 2025

Thank you for funding this project It will help me in boosting my business Using this fund, I will be able to fuel my generator which in return will help in running the business in case of blackouts

Tabitha · Gilgil, Kenya

Jul 11, 2025

Am grateful 🙏 , I have opened a second hand socks business with the profit am getting from my business, which has enabled me to create a job opportunity to one person am grateful comment image

Misheck · Mazabuka, Zambia

Jul 11, 2025

Thank you Caroline and Deirdre for coming through to support me in this awesome project in farming. I will now finish installing the drip pipes irrigation method of watering the crops at my farm. Thank you so much and I believe with support I will achieve my goals in this project.

Patrick · Kikuyu Town, Kenya

Jul 10, 2025

Last Project Results Update: I would like to sincerely thank all the lenders who supported my previous project. The funds I received helped me restock essential household items at Mandela Mattresses, especially fast-moving products like kitchenware and mattresses. With this support, I was able to serve more customers, increase my weekly sales, and meet urgent customer demands without delays. The loan also gave me a sense of confidence and stability as a business owner. Most importantly, it reminded me that I’m not alone—there are people across the world who believe in entrepreneurs like me. I fully repaid the loan on time and I’m looking forward to growing even more with your continued support. Thank you for making a difference in my journey.

Misheck · Mazabuka, Zambia

Jul 9, 2025

Following the last loan project you supported me, I benefited a lot because I was to fix and the drip pipes irrigation method for watering the crops at the farm. Your support was awesome my backers, so far there is so much progress at the farm and the crops are being watered properly. Thank you for me I really appreciate.

Dorcas · Embakasi, Nairobi,kenya, Kenya

Jul 7, 2025

Thank you very much my zidisha family for making my dreams come true, now im goi to complete my daughter school fees and sort out other things, may God bless you all for being there for me

Kennedy · Siaya, Kenya

Jul 6, 2025

The first repayment installment has been made today, marking an important milestone in the project’s journey. The Zidisha loan enabled the setup of an MPESA shop through the purchase of essential items such as a smartphone, float, and startup materials. The business is now operational and progressing well. This venture has brought convenience to the local community by making mobile money services easily accessible. It has also created a reliable source of income, contributing to improved livelihoods. Gratitude goes to all supporters whose contributions made this achievement possible.

Mah · Kota Serang, Indonesia

Jul 6, 2025

I opened a micro business to help my neighbors in the village to reduce the number of unemployed.

Joshua · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 5, 2025

Hellow zidisha..Just bought a water vending machine ready to start selli purified water in few. comment image

Fredrick · Maragua, Kenya

Jul 5, 2025

The project I completed is very satisfactory. I got the house completed and a tenant who paid for six months advance rent. I have more income than before. Thanks

Joshua · Kisii County, Kenya

Jul 4, 2025

I took a loan 8 years ago to buy iron sheets for my house. Am now living in my house thanks to zidisha and have been saving on rent since 2020. I managed later started a small poetry farm which was later boosted with another loan from zidisha family. I now pay my children's fee comfortably and also assist a few needy cases with shopping one in awhile. zidisha helped me grow.

Mirriam · Chililabombwe, Zambia

Jul 2, 2025

I sincerely appreciate your help, this means so much to me and my family. Daily I am improving because of being part of this wonderful family. I am forever grateful and tuition fee has been sorted out. Thank you so very much!

Dzegejir · Abuja, Nigeria

Jul 1, 2025

My last project was about 20 years ago, when I gained admission into the university. Zidisha provided funds for me to start a small scale business, of which was able to take me through school and I even married thereafter, I am still with the business of palm oil sales, I buy from the locals in the villages and supply to towns. I wish to expand the business as I have a large family now. I inherited a large expanse of land and wish to plant palm trees and thereafter procure machines that will process palm oil of the highest quality.

Mercy · Lusaka, Zambia

Jul 1, 2025

Tuition fees were paid successfully and also the rest of the funds reinvestment in my small business. Indeed it is was success and this has really motivated me ao much to hard in school and to push my small business to another level. Thank yoj my backers for supporting in my business and in education career.

Mercy · Lusaka, Zambia

Jul 1, 2025

Dear my supporters of my loan , am so grateful you supported me and I have paid medical tuition fees at the moment. My small business doing well progressing very well this is due to your support. Thankn you so much.

Dzegejir · Abuja, Nigeria

Jun 30, 2025

I applied and got zidisha funds long ago when I gained admission into the university and no where to raise money to pay tuition, I used the money judiciously by buying and selling of palm oil and fruits from the villages to town. I have since completed my educational pursuit, married with children all with this same business zidisha helped to start up. After completing my studies with a first degree in sociology and Anthropology, I continued the business since there's no job available, I expanded my market base and supplied more, I am able to sustain my family of three with the proceeds. I really wish to expand more on this business by actually planting palm trees in my village home where I inherited a large expanse o f land. This funding will help lay a foundation to start the process of clearing the area.

Munamoonga · Kabwe, Zambia

Jun 27, 2025

My heart is filled with happiness and I am thrilled to receive help from each one one of who has helped me raise funds on this project. The money will be used for medical Treatment to my mother. Thank you so much brothers are sisters, indeed you're life savers.

Everlyne · Kisumu, Kenya

Jun 26, 2025

It has made a difference in my life because am able to pay my kids school fees out of the profit I get

Mercy · Lusaka, Zambia

Jun 24, 2025

Dear Florence, I really appreciate you for supporting me in the area of my education. I'm so grafeful, the funds will help me to pay foe medical tuition fees and prepare for last semester and pass with flying colors and obtain my degree and in future go for higher paying job in the health of our economy and help my family.

Reginald · Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Jun 23, 2025

This is my prototype e-bike comment image

Loveness · Lusaka, Zambia

Jun 23, 2025

Wow , thank you Matt for supporting my sewing project. So happy for coming through to support my project I will help me to have more production of clothing especially school uniforms and nurses uniforms ans lab coats for doctors. The new sewing machine will support me to meet demand and deliver the goods in good time and generate good income. Thank Matt once may God bless you.

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