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Project Updates

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

Priscovia · Lusaka, Zambia

Nov 1, 2023

I purchased desktops and laptops at the schoop lab. The impact of this equipment has made a very big difference. The enrolment for IT programs has increased for learners and the school is now generating good income to pay utility bills and school workers and also improving the learning environment of school. Thank you all my lenders for this gesture you have shown to support our school because this will our school institution to grow and being known to be the best school that provides equality and excellence in IT programs. Thank you so much, as the headteacher of the school I look forward for more support from you because own our own as the school we cannot do it.

Kramy · Canada

Oct 29, 2023

I love the direction that you are taking your delivery business. I am in Canada in computer repairs. I got an eBike and used it a lot last summer for anyone close to my home. I avoided driving 2200km, and saved about $350 in gas. All the exercise made me feel awesome. I hope that your eBike is everything that you dream it to be!

Paul · Nairobi, Kenya

Oct 28, 2023

Hello, I'm delighted to post that I have cleared the loan. The funds helped me establish my farm by adding more pawpaw trees. I have also joined a community of fruit farmers and took part in seminars to improve farming where I learnt about conservation farming where we grow crops and at the same time take care of our environment. I would not have experienced all this were it not for zidisha. So far so good and the sky is the limit. I look forward to a bumper harvest of healthy organic fruits.

Chiluwa · Ndola, Zambia

Oct 27, 2023

I intend to invest the money into fish farming. With the proceeds I plan on investing back in my business. I am grateful for the support and trust from everyone who has funded my project

Akinola · Owode, Nigeria

Oct 25, 2023

As a pharmacist that run a not small nor big shop the money will help me alot to buy more add more goods to my shop and so on. Thank you guys for making my project possible thank you so much.

Dinah M · Ottawa, Canada

Oct 25, 2023

I look forward to hearing how it goes. I spent a few days in Moshi in 2017. We stayed at a hotel a little outside the town on the grounds of a school for orphans. Everyone there was so good to us, and we had such a wonderful time.

Walter · Rongai, Nakuru, Kenya

Oct 25, 2023

Please stay true to your dreams and keep us posted how everything goes. Best of luck.

Festus · Machakos, Kenya

Oct 16, 2023

I Will buy a new pedicure and manicure machine's due to high demand of customers. It will help to create another job opportunities and many customers will be served with perfect time no more waiting at all .I appreciate you all for making my spa and Barber glow and making it possible through your support.

Lilian · Lusaka, Zambia

Oct 15, 2023

I need receive the funds and I bought the bales of summer time clothing, ladies jackets and dresses. My business is growing steadily and am so happy with the Zidisha platform. It is indeed changing lives for the better and indeed investing for the future.

Peres · Eldoret, Kenya

Oct 13, 2023

Thank you so much for funding my project. I'm a young women with dreams of completing my education and you all are making it possible. May God bless you

Margaret · Mombasa, Kenya

Oct 10, 2023

Hello Zidisha family. I don't have enough words to express my gratitude to the members who supported my project. This is a major milestone for my business which I intend to optimize in making progress in my business. It will definitely have a great impact on my family, business, and the community. Below is an outline of how I intend to utilize the funds. Item / Quantity / Price / Amount Kitchen gardens / 6 / 2500 / 15000 Fertilizer / 3 / 100 / 300 Organic pesticide/foliar feed / 1 / 700 / 700 Chicks / 20 / 100 / 2000 Chicken feed / 10 / 70 / 700 Chicken feeders/drinkers / 2 / 500 / 1000 Charcoal / 2 / 1200 / 2400 Phone / 1 / 3000 / 3000 Zidisha contribution / 1000 Total / 26100 By investing the funds, as above-listed, I look forward to: 1) better vend for my family 2) Accomplish my farming goals 3) Expand my culinary business 4) Achieve my marketing goals for a) my products b) the kitchen gardens at a commission c) organic fertilizer, foliar feed, and pesticide at a commission. Yes, six months down the line I trust to be way ahead in my journey. Thanks once again to the participant members and the Zidisha family at large. God bless you all abundantly.

Hagai · Lusaka, Zambia

Oct 8, 2023

To all the seven funders to my project, I would like to express my appreciation and heart felt thanks. The funds will help me purchase sewing materials so that I can design school uniforms and later sale to different schools. The funds will help me to employ a helper and move into a bigger shop. Again, thanks for funding my project. may your generosity motive me and others to fund other projects.

Carren · Mombasa, Kenya

Oct 8, 2023

Hello guys, this is me again congratulating myself for the job well done.I have just completed my project and very happy to let my backers know that this the money you gave me has really changed my life in such that I have become a big supplier of cereals in our local secondary . What am requesting from you now is that,you back me up again so that I can buy cereals in bulk I store for future supplies because God gave us good harvest.

George · Kionyo, Kenya

Oct 8, 2023

My project doing fine with a hope of making it commercial . Thanks lenders for being part of my story comment image

Collins · Nakuru,bondeni Estate, Kenya

Oct 8, 2023

Good people, thanks for the support. Continue supporting others. Up coming entrepreneurs need support. I can conformable move around with the bike and supply goods to the customers without challenges. I really appreciate your support and continue supporting each other within the network. comment image

Josphat · Oyugis, Kenya

Oct 6, 2023

This is the inside of the solar drier showing where the vegetables are placed for drying. We are looking forward to repackage the surplus vegetables for future use and sale. comment image

Josphat · Oyugis, Kenya

Oct 6, 2023

This is the solar drier that I have installed in the farm. comment image

Lucy · Busia, Kenya

Oct 5, 2023

I want to return my gratitude to all.the members who funded my project. This funds will help.me add more stock to my business thus enabling me to be able to expand my business. The funds will also help me buy furniture for my shop so that when my clients visit they are able to sit comfortably as they are being served rather than standing waiting for their turn. I want thank all those that funded so very much may your pockets never lack.

Anani · Makueni , Kenya

Oct 5, 2023

The last project was about repairing my broken printer I experienced a big challenge since I couldn't do bulk printing but after getting funding from Zidisha, I can now bulk printing with ease

Julius · Meru, Kenya

Oct 4, 2023

Thanks so much my project funding members. I am very grateful for your funding. I am happy now because I will be able to buy a T-shirt printing machine for my business. This will help me realize more profit. Thank you so much for making my project realistic.

Agnes · Tanga, Tanzania

Oct 2, 2023

Thank you so much for your support. I purchased yarns, stitch makers and crochet hooks. That purchase helps a lot, because now I have accessories to teach my neighbors and hire 2 neighbors who are interested in crocheting. My earnings now have increased by 15%. I will use my increased income to pay wages and save. I'm so excited for the next achievement.

Gerald Geofrey · Tanga, Tanzania

Sep 30, 2023

Hello. Thank you a lot for the funding. I will use it to buy a bigger machine for grinding moringa leaves. The machine will help increase productivity by 25%. I am so grateful . Thank you once again.

Sharon · Kiamunyi,nakuru, Kenya

Sep 28, 2023

With the money I received I managed to buy animal feeds, fertilizer and agrochemical products. Since then my sales have increased and even doubled than the previous months. I no longer struggle with having to rush and get goods for customers from other shops. With the profits I made this month have been able to stock in other products such as maize storage bags and maize hybrid. Thanks to zidisha and group members for your support. No regrets.

Allen E. · Tanga, Tanzania

Sep 28, 2023

drip irrigation that I bought and the location when it was closed we are continuing with the planting of tomatoes and we are continuing to make many seeds for the preparation of other areas. Thank you very much comment image

Amon · Nairobi, Kenya

Sep 27, 2023

The results of the previous project was a great boost to my confidence in making it in the business world.My business had expanded beyond my imagination .Thank you for making my project possible.

Carren · Eldoret, Kenya

Sep 26, 2023

Hello good people. My project was of restocking drugs in my chemist premise was successful after receiving funds from friends on this platform. My kind regards to you all.

Rodgers · Nakuru, Kenya

Sep 23, 2023

Thank you SO MUCH for your generous contribution to support my clinic initiative! It is donors like you that help our community get access to better health care. With this help, I will be able to acquire a digital sphygmomanometer, glucometer with Gluco strips, also I will be able to stock various antigen tests available for the mini laboratory. Priority on diagnostic equipment it is to aid in the treatment process. So your donation is actually helping to impact the lives of a lot of people! Because of you, these individuals will have access to treatment conveniently. My longevity goal is focused on making basic health care accessible for those who need it. We as Salama fraternity aim to reach over 50,000 people each year and your contribution helps us get even closer to that goal. So sure – I still have some design flaws to work through but I'm making good progress. The birth of my little clinic is starting to become a reality. The foundations are set and it sits comfortably on a small village with easy access for all our members of our community. I will keep you posted about my progress and be diligent in my repayment… With all my gratitude.

Gloria · Chingola, Zambia

Sep 22, 2023

Thank you so much my backers, funds were received successfully, I bought new bale of second hand clothing and my business is improving steadily now. Your support for me was awesome and am progressing well. Thank you very much for the support you have given me, am so grateful.

Priscovia · Lusaka, Zambia

Sep 22, 2023

With the funds raised in my project I would like to buy and add more computers in the computer lab as a number of pupils at the school is increasing daily. There will be more benefit from pupils as most of them do not know how to operate a computer. Hence the IT program at the school is being encouraged by all pupils so that they are impacted with skills and knowledge. Therefore the school per day will making ZMW 15,000.00 as profit from the computer lab. The library will also have more educational materials or books for the pupils to do their research and prepare for their examinations adequately. Thank you very much to you all my lenders, am really humbled for your awesome support for our school project. May God really bless each one of you and your families.

Josphat · Oyugis, Kenya

Sep 21, 2023

Last month, we set up this two gardens right outside our shop in Oyugis. Farmers from all over gather around these gardens and that provides us with an opportunity to teach about climate-smart farming and how they can produce their vegetables for both home consumption and for sale to obtain income. Your support will go a long way! Thank you! We are also thinking of helping them set up solar dehydrators to help them preserve excess vegetables. comment image

Justine · Mombasa, Kenya

Sep 20, 2023

Am very grateful to you sirs for going out of your way to colour my life. Because this is all i have to cater for family and medication for my illing wife. I will make use of it by increasing the stock of both milk and cereals to meet the demands of the market. Once again am very thankful to you Sirs.

Jesper · Chipata, Zambia

Sep 19, 2023

We started our cucumber harvest from the first portion of the farm. Extremely happy with the quality of cucumbers we produced. Thank you for your support. comment image

Priscovia · Lusaka, Zambia

Sep 19, 2023

Am very delighted to you my backers, your financial support has really helped to change the educational standards of the school. Enrollment at the school is very whelming the school is now growing and plans are now being put in place to expand the school blocks. Thank you so much I really appreciate you. I hope and pray that you will support me again in my next project about to post. Thanking in advance.

Joyce · Chogoria, Kenya

Sep 17, 2023

I take this opportunity to thank everyone who funded my project. I really appreciate your generosity. These funds will assist me purchase some tables, chairs , utensils and some equipments for my mini cafe. This will assist me run my business smoothly and in a larger space, hence moving it from my house. Thank you for making my dream come true. To all my funders may the Lord bless you and enlarge your territories. Blessed sabbath

Marsudi · Banjarmasin, Indonesia

Sep 16, 2023

Good afternoon donors. I want to report on the progress of our pastry shop, which has been funded by donors, along with some photos inside our shop. Thank You comment image

Jesper · Chipata, Zambia

Sep 11, 2023

So excited to be fundraising for my new project. Cucumber farming! Please your support will be greatly appreciated! Thank you comment image

Gloria · Chingola, Zambia

Sep 11, 2023

I will buy a bale of second hand clothing , men trousers and shirts and ladies dresses and a bale of second hand shoes for ladies. These goods have become in demand and should I buy and display them, the customers will buy quickly and I do realize my profits very fast. The bale of men's shirts which cost me ZMW 3500.00 will be able to give me the profit if ZMW 1350.00 and the bale of ladies dresses at a cost of ZMW 4000.00 will be able to give me ZMW 1600.00 therefore, my profit will increase steadily thank you my backers for your support in advance. I thank you so much my dear backers, your support for me will go a long way, Therefore I will be able to buy food for my children and pay school fees for them.

Agnes · Tanga, Tanzania

Sep 10, 2023

Your loan will help me buy supplies such as needles, scissors, tape, model doll, stitch makers, packaging materials and other crochet accessories. this equipment will allow to increase employment opportunity for my community together we can weave and sell more clothes. thank you for your loan, we can knit and sell more clothes. the additional benefit will benefit my family and the family of the employee I plan to hire. Your loan will contribute to improving the living conditions of two families and have a positive effect on the community where I live. Thank you for making my project possible. May God bless you.

Jesper · Chipata, Zambia

Sep 10, 2023

My previous loan was a game changer in my life. I was able to invest and reinvest. Through the help of that loan I was able to build a house and bought a new farm. I have built a 3 bedroomed house and now remaining with the roof. And now I have added a new farm for cucumbers and onions. It took long for me to finish repaying but indeed the results have been magnificent. And I’m committed to remain a Zidisha member to keep on improving my life and my community. comment image

Priscovia · Lusaka, Zambia

Sep 10, 2023

I did receive the funds into my MTN payment account and the laptops and computers to equip our school computers. Most students are very delighted because they are able to learn about ICT and in a conducive environment now. Thank you so much my backers for your support in my school business project.

Benedict · Kitwe, Zambia

Sep 7, 2023

Received the funds successfully and I bought all assorted grocery items that move sell very fast in my shop. With your favorable support my backers am so grateful because your financial support is transforming my business into another level. Thank you so much I really appreciate.

Rhoda · Kilifi, Kenya

Sep 7, 2023

Thank you so much to everyone who funded my project, I sincerely appreciate. This will enable me open and run a chapati and beans eatery.

Rhoda · Kilifi, Kenya

Sep 6, 2023

Thank you everyone that supported me purchase a cool box. The business has so far helped settle my children's part of school fees and other needs. Thank you

Zipporah · Nairobi, Kenya

Sep 6, 2023

To my backers in this process I want to say thank you for believing and walking with me. Your trust and commitment is something to cherish and never let go. As I take a step every day to greater achievement of being a position to plant 10 acres of maize and another 10 acres of hay which is my dream, I say thank you. I hope and believe we shall celebrate this mileage together. Thank you and be blessed

Caroline · Kiserian, Kenya

Sep 5, 2023

Am very happy to see your contribution to words my account. I will buy a water tank to collect rainwater harvesting water in the coming rain. We have experienced a very long drought in our country kajiado. But we hope for the best when it rains.thank al my dear friends

George · Limuru, Kenya

Sep 5, 2023

Thank you very much for funding my project. I'm going to add a popcorn machine which will offer me an extra revenue stream. I will honor your commitment by repaying in time. Gracias. Asante.

Owen · Kabwe, Zambia

Sep 5, 2023

ZIDIISHA has been very helpful to my business in so many ways. The first funds assisted me in purchasing tubeless valves for sell, then the second funds assisted in purchasing vehicle tyre tubes sells, this has helped me increase revenue significantly. Because of the ZIDISHA funding I can proudly say the business has expanded by 15%. With the raised funds I have been able to increase revenue, expand my customer base and the eventual profitability and the increased earnings is helping in meeting business obligations with easy. This is also making it possible to pay it forward to other ZIDISHA members. The most exciting aspect of my ZIDISHA experience is my achievement of taking my daughter to Mulungushi University to pursue her Law Degree. She has now joined her elder brother who is a 4th year Civil Engineering student at the same University. This is a great achievement and calls for hard work for the business to grow to greater heights. This is an experience of a life time and I am very grateful to everyone who has helped me raise the necessary funds which I have invested in the business so far, please keep up the good work.

Nelly · Ruaka Town, Kenya

Sep 5, 2023

Wishing you well

Priscovia · Lusaka, Zambia

Sep 3, 2023

With the funds raised in my project I would like to buy and add more computers in the computer lab as a number of pupils at the school is increasing daily. There will be more benefit from pupils as most of them do not know how to operate a computer. Hence the IT program at the school is being encouraged by all pupils so that they are impacted with skills and knowledge. Therefore the school per day will making ZMW 15,000.00 as profit from the computer lab. The library will also have more educational materials or books for the pupils to do their research and prepare for their examinations adequately. Thank you to all backers for your awesome support, on behalf of the school and on my behalf, may I say that we are very thankful that the school will benefit a lot from your suppprt by equipping it with school computers.

Rita · Kakamega, Kenya

Aug 31, 2023

Hello. Its hectic around here with the rains and rush to return kids to school. Most ladies have been busy processing their stones to get school fees . We sun dry the stones before milling them and the rains have not spared us-they start at around 1pm. Good news is that we never scare easily. Work is still on . comment image

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