Zidisha | Project Updates

Project Updates

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

Rita · Kakamega, Kenya

Jan 1, 2024

Hello dear lenders and happy new year to you all.. 2023 was a relatively tough year in Kenya but I thank God and the Zidisha family for making me able to pursue my project. Prices of stuff sky rocketed and ordinary loans wete unaffordable. I am forever grateful for Zidisha family because they gave me a cusion that is unmatched. I was able to buy some refurbished mabatis 7@1000 each, nails and barbed wire to repair the coup. The repair took abit long because of the heavy rains which could start very early. The festivities also ate into out time. The place is now ready. I am moving the chics this week after their 2nd vaccine. The el nino rains have also subsided and my chics can now play outside in good sunshine. I am so thankful to my lendets for making this possible. Thanks so much and God bless you.

George · Limuru, Kenya

Dec 31, 2023

Thanks so much my backers. I was able to get a popcorn machine and increase my revenue streams.

Dorothy Mutheu · Kilifi, Kenya

Dec 30, 2023

Thank you so much Zipporah, Terence, Jimmy and Benedict for funding my project. With these funds, I will buy maize seedlings so that I can plant them. After the harvest, I will be able to sell the maize and get funds to plough 2 more acres of land. Thank you once again for making my project possible with your assistance. I hope to assist others after the harvest.

Blessings · Lusaka, Zambia

Dec 28, 2023

Am so grateful to my backers, the suppprt they have given me has changed face of my grocery. Missing stocks in my shop, is now available and my grocery shop is expanding. Thank you so my backers I hope you will support me once again.

Blessings · Lusaka, Zambia

Dec 27, 2023

I did purchase a number of of grocery stock items especially stock that was out of stock and demand was very high. I made have a great difference out of the loan because there is now customer attraction and traffic as a result am generating good income every day hence business has improved.The profit earnings I have used them for reinvestment to grow the businesss and improving the living standard home. Thank you my backers for supporting me.

Joyce · Nakuru, Kenya

Dec 27, 2023

Hello lenders, thank you for your unwavering support you gave me, I was able to clear fees for my child and that enabled him to do well in school.

Salome · Bondo, Kenya

Dec 26, 2023

This is the cow I bought with te funds raised. Thanks so much. comment image

Salome · Bondo, Kenya

Dec 25, 2023

I want to take this opportunity to thank all the members who have funded the dairy farming school project. You have made our dream come true. I will buy one incalf cow to provide for milk for the pupils. The milk will also be sold to the community and the money we get will be used to subsidise school fees for the vulnerable children and school development. May God bless you all abundantly.

Romana · Mwanza, Tanzania

Dec 24, 2023

Thanks for fundraising for my project. I will use the amount for buying school equipment such as chairs and playing equipments. By having enough chairs will increase number of kids attending school and playing equipment will motivate kids to attend school everyday and this will reduce school dropouts. Again, I appreciate and thank you all who contributed for this project I promise to make wonders and I will share some picture of how I utilize the amount. Thanks

Bosco David · Mbeya, Tanzania

Dec 24, 2023

I thank God, I am continuing the project well and making returns as early as possible, as long as the project is in good condition , I use the weekends to take the chickens out of the shed so as to be able to clean the shed. Thank you very much. comment image

Jackson · Machakos, Kenya

Dec 20, 2023

My dear lenders, i was able to plant my maize, beans and pawpaws. They're doing well in their 2 months' growth. Thank you so much my dear lenders.

Robert · Eldoret, Kenya

Dec 20, 2023

The cyber and chemist has enabled me to complete my medical course in clinical medicine and surgery as a medical assistant. I further wish to persue as physician and employ more individuals and further boost societal development

Hadi · Bekasi, Indonesia

Dec 17, 2023

Thanks to Zidisha and my supporters, currently our fertilizer sales have increased and our gardens have also expanded the number of orange plants to support the production of delicious orange drinks. Hopefully this upcoming funding can increase production results and raw material efficiency, so that profit margins increase. Thank You

Peter · Eldoret, Kenya

Dec 17, 2023

Thank you so much for the noble job of funding my project .This amount will be used to expand my production. I intent to buy buileing materials for the greenhouse . 1. I will buy building post 2. Plastic for the green house 3. Timber for the structure 4.Net for ventilation 5. Manure 6.Water Tank With the materials I will be able to build a 11m by 22m green house .

Rita · Kakamega, Kenya

Dec 17, 2023

Hello Zidisha family. I am so grateful dear members who funded my project for believing in me. Now I will be able to buy iron sheets, chicken wire, nails and be able to pay my fundi to repair the chicken coop. My chicks will be able to have a good home to aid in their growth and reproduction. This will help me and increase my production and later, capital. I cant wait to refurbish the coop and breed my stock in a safe and healthy environment. Thankyou so much for making this possible. God bless you

Ron Bazar · Canada

Dec 16, 2023

Good luck to you Romana. The kids are the treasures of the future! Ron

Julieth Lucas · Morogoro, Tanzania

Dec 15, 2023

I have also managed to buy fresh fruit juice packaging and add some products from the store So it has increased my income and satisfied the needs of my customers. The profit made through the products I added has helped me to add other small products that are needed again. My family benefits because something they see has increased from my shop to meeting some of the needs here at home I really wish this Christmas and New Year holidays that I get money that will help me spend in having fun with my family like eating and drinking well, having memories and going out if possible Thank you

Augustino Christian · Morogoro, Tanzania

Dec 14, 2023

Thank you so much all members who make our project becoming possible and powerful, we will use the money careful to succeed a project interm of increasing of buying plastic material in order to maximize production and continue to open a centers for plastic collection aim to increase an opportunity to a community.

Salome · Bondo, Kenya

Dec 14, 2023

Hello to my Backers. I thank all for your support to help the school purchase a water storage tank. The tank is already installed and we managed to harvest water. When the school opens in January, there will be plenty of water for cooking, drinking and cleaning. May you all be blessed abundantly.

Juliana · Morogoro, Tanzania

Dec 13, 2023

Thank you for funding my project, As I said am doing nursery farming. My project will improve because I will buy a water tank. This tank will help me to have water reserve then my crop will get enough water all time Then I will produce quality product . Also I will increase area of production. This will make me to get enough money to help my family in food availability buying clothes and to help people who is near to me for those who has special needs. Thanks all people who maid this project possible my God bless them. I will let you know who my project is proceeding.

Ian · Chipata, Zambia

Dec 8, 2023

i have benefited alot from zidisha my earnings have made me build a structure of my own the one i can call home reason being i was able to increase my profits and to add on i have created my self a job of my own because with the capital i was able to do business the capital has grown in that i always want to be busy working with it thanks to zidisha atlest am not the idol mind.

Zipporah · Nairobi, Kenya

Dec 4, 2023

To my backers around the glob I just want to say thank for standing with me. I will be able to do the following now which is the season n not be locked out, lease 4 acres of land in preparation of 2024 farming season. You support is very much appreciated

Hadi · Bekasi, Indonesia

Dec 4, 2023

Thank you to Mrs Lilian, Mr. Josep, Mr Novi and Mr Jimmy. We are developing fertilizer sales and also applying it to our fruit orchards, namely orange orchards. The oranges we produce are ready-to-drink juice and pure juice. Hopefully our efforts and those of all our friends will be smoother and more successful, aamiin. Success also to Zidisha who has built and developed this crowd funding program. Thank You comment image

Edi · Bondowoso, Indonesia

Dec 3, 2023

Thank you, with financial assistance from supporters, my children are still able to receive an education.

Joseph · Nairobi, Kenya

Dec 2, 2023

My family and team are very grateful for the huge support we have received from all our 7 funders from different parts of the world. It's a remarkable show of confidence in our growing business and a genuine desire from all you for us to succeed. We commit to keep working very hard and growing our business as we provide more employment opportunities and better, healthier and cleaner vegetables to our growing customers. Joseph and team!

Andrew · Kiambu, Kenya

Nov 30, 2023

The book is ready - with the head librarian of the Kenya National Library, Madam Kaltuma Sama . What is left now is to submit two copies of the book for archiving Thanks again Zidisha family for your support comment image

Jessica · Nakuru, Kenya

Nov 30, 2023

Thanks alot to all my backers I am so grateful for the financial assistance you gave me of $2000, this amount helped me to put tiles in all the bathrooms in my hotel this has really uplifted the face of my rooms this making it easy to clean and save time, now guests are enjoying their stay and now pay $20 per night from $10, I really thank you all for making it possible for us, we can now enjoy going for holiday with my family it is really paying off.

Muhamad · Depok, Indonesia

Nov 29, 2023

very good work... with a $ 14 project you can generate 2x profits/100% profit. with capital of $14 I started opening a coffee shop and it was very busy. Come on, hurry up and join in investing with me through the Zidisha project... don't be late and regret it later...

Lilian · Lusaka, Zambia

Nov 29, 2023

I bought a 2 bales of blankets, ladies jackets and summer time clothing. As a result of this I making good income revenue for the business. The business is growing steadily and has brought a big difference because of your support my lenders. My business stabilizing well and my family is having a good stable and three meal per day. When I generate some good money am planning to organise a trip to the Victoria falls in Livingstone. Thank you so much my lenders for supporting me.

Frenkius Brasio · Morogoro, Tanzania

Nov 29, 2023

I would like to give my thanks again for your support Now am at the good Position because I bought many packages which helping me for package more products hence make easy availability of goods at exactly time Also through your fund now am at the good level of supplying products since I have good package which is safe. Also my benefits starting increasing compared to the benefits before the support from you. Through my business now am able to assist my youngest to pay some bills in their studies for sure am happy for this and wishing you all the best.

George · Kisumu, Kenya

Nov 28, 2023

My Stock as per now, of how far you have taken me , and am still aiming higher, with your help in funding, al be well. comment image

Millicent · Utawala,githunguri Location, Kenya

Nov 26, 2023

I will construct more classes.this will help me to have more space and accommodate more pupils.i am very grateful and thank all members May God bless u all.

Nanteza · Morogoro, Tanzania

Nov 26, 2023

As a fresh fruit juice vendor, I will use this amount of money to buy a freezer which will help me in preservation of my fresh fruits which i will blend to produce smoothies and fresh juice. This will reduce the perishables from going bad before and after preparation of juice. To each one of you that stretched your hand to help me put my dreams into reality may everything you touch turn into gold, i promise to diligently carry out the project and grow bigger to become an industry of juice production. Blessings to you all, i'm eternally thankful and indebted .

Elikana · Aruba, Kenya

Nov 23, 2023

Today in my work, I am transporting maize to my store comment image

Natasha · Kitwe, Zambia

Nov 23, 2023

Dear leader my previous loan was a great success. It really helped me a lot to improve my wedding decorations services. With your efforts my dream is steadily becoming a reality. The standard of living for family and children is also improving because support. My humble request to my current loan, is requesting to support me once to accelerate my business project to another level as we approach the festive season.Thank you so much

Joseph · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 22, 2023

We have had very good and exciting progress in the last 3 months. Despite the heavy rains that have made working in the open fields more difficult we have achieved the following; 1. We harvested 1.5 tones of onions that we sold out directly to retail customers over the months of September and October. We made close to 90 retail customers that loved our " farm to kitchen" model. 2. We are expecting to harvest close to 6000 cabbages in the next 2 weeks and we are just as excited to sell them all out. 3.We still have onions in the farm that we shall be harvesting within the next two weeks and a ready retail market for them. 4. We have a relatively good harvest of potatoes. comment image

Judy · Kirigiti, Kenya

Nov 21, 2023

I used the funds raised through Zidisha to expand my boutique by including men's wear and children's wear. My clients have increased and I am now able to take care of the daily needs of my family. My boutique is doing great and has boosted me a lot and enabled me to enrol in an online marketing course to boost my skills and sales. December and new celebrations always attract the highest number of sales and I am looking forward to boosting my stock. Thank you for your support and for making a great difference in my life.

Frenkius Brasio · Morogoro, Tanzania

Nov 19, 2023

I would like to give my thanks to my supporters actually am proceeding well with my business from your fund now am at a good position , firstly I started with registration of business name legally in the government of Tanzania, now the name of my business known as STEP BY STEP ENTERPRISES, which deals with Processing and packaging..also am producing the logo and stickers which help me to give out the information to neighbors customers apart from home neighbors. Frenkius Brasio Christian Thank for your funds Attached the image of my packages observed and the sticker which show the name registered business with the location of business as well as showing what I produce to customers. comment image

Monica · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 17, 2023

Once I receive the funds I will the money to buy a new sewing machine,then the remaining to buy some thread and needles,to use in my tailoring shop. This will in turn increase the amount of jobs I do because i will employ one person to assist me at the shop. This will in turn increase my profits and help me support my family. Thank you very much for funding my project,I'm so greatful to all of you.

Charity · Lusaka, Zambia

Nov 17, 2023

I really appreciate your support, I really treasure it, it has indeed changed the level where my business was and at least my family can afford three meals at the moment. May God richly bless you.

Martin · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 16, 2023

I am very grateful for funding my project,my wife stated he small business and she is really helpful,she some time even pay the rent when I have not gotten any job. I used to strangle alot but, become I used to do everything alone. again I got some tools from the funding you gave me and now I just hire a few things whenever I have a job. Thanks very much and God bless you reachly.

Allen E. · Tanga, Tanzania

Nov 15, 2023

The new area where we got a Zidisha loan continues with agricultural production, we are very grateful for the Zidisha time. comment image

Tumaini Charles · Morogoro Mjini, Tanzania

Nov 15, 2023

I have used this amount of money to buy welding materials such as, cutting disc, grinding disc, welding electrodes, red oxide (color), metal cutting saws. This purchase has helped to increase the quantity of my products according to the needs of my customers. Due to this, my income has increased from 50% to 70%. Add this 20% of income, I will use 10% to increase my capital, and 5% for family needs and 5% I will save for emergencies. I am proud to be self-employed and to be free to carry out my daily duties. I use my vacation time to evaluate my businesses, where I've come from, where I'm going, and what to add, and how I can improve my work environment. comment image

Tumaini Charles · Morogoro Mjini, Tanzania

Nov 15, 2023

I have received sh 95,000. I will use it to purchase welding equipment as I listed earlier. Thank you for this love, for adding capital to my project.

Patrick · Nyeri, Kenya

Nov 13, 2023

Hello Zidisha i purchased inventory items towards my computer cyber which i keep on adding up stock to upgraded my computer to tally with the latest technology and keep the pace of customers. The purchase have attracted new customers who are ready using the machines and have improved my earnings per day from $5 to $7 dollars on walk in customers and the buying direct purchases to making it to $12 dollars. While i started working Zidisha i had no Family but by now God have blessed with 2 children and we are doing good .I have also shared some vegetable plantation towards the word of sharing on what you have this rainy season .

Ogbu · Warri, Nigeria

Nov 12, 2023

Hello everyone today being Sunday am very very happy So I want you guys to join me cerebrate my daughters birthday party thanks goes to those who made up this platform reality once again thanks

Jeska Joseph · Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Nov 10, 2023

I used the money to buy lentils, wheat flour, nuts and cooking oil. My capital was rise up to 980000TZS. I also managed to increase profits from 200000-250000 per week. I used the profits to pay the children's fees and the amount I helped my elderly neighbor eat

Frenkius Brasio · Morogoro, Tanzania

Nov 10, 2023

First of all I would like to give my thanks to God for this chance gave me and the second one I give my grateful thanks for those who give me support by funding my project Sir God may bless you more Am sure that through your fund I will improve packaging facilities, if possible I will buy processing machine and will shift from traditional methods to modern one methods of processing yogurt milk since I will have machines Also through your fund I will expand my business , through this various youths and neighbors around my community will get a chance to be employed in my business hence strengthening their income for survival and other issues in their life Am confident enough that your fund will help me more in my business as stated above. Once more I take this chance to give my grateful thanks again Frenkius Brasio Christian.

Jeremiah · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 9, 2023

Johnson, Edward and Lawal and the whole Zidisha team, I wish to sincerely thank you for helping to fund my project. I will now be able to buy a water pump and irrigate my crops easily, therefore providing food for my family and the community. I say thank you again and may the Almighty God bless you.

Priscilla · Busia, Kenya

Nov 9, 2023

I am going to pay my tuition fee, thus helping me to concentrate on my studies and my other side hustles to repay back.Thanks so much to those who contributed towards my project and my zidisha family at large, more blessings and may you never lack.

Watch your impact grow.

Connect with remarkable people around the world and help them reach their goals.

Meet an entrepreneur