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Project Updates

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

Grace · Eldoret, Kenya

Aug 26, 2023

Greetings, Yesterday, Kenya experienced a Total blackout when the national electricity grid went off. For nearly 12 hours, there was no power. My rural solar lantern buyers only got to know about it on the news. There goes the power of solar energy!

Marsudi · Banjarmasin, Indonesia

Aug 25, 2023

Thank you to the donors who have helped me in procuring raw materials and tools for my pastry shop. I used my previous fundraising to buy pastry raw materials and I saved some of the profits to buy capital for an ice cream machine. Currently, I haven't bought the ice cream machine because I still don't have enough funds to buy one. For my next project, I'm still raising funds for raw materials and buying an ice cream machine. I will still use the proceeds of the previously collected funds for capital purposes in buying raw materials. Once again I thank you profusely for trusting me and my family in running our business in the pastry sector. Don't forget to visit us on Instagram @blanche.bakehouse

Joseph · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 22, 2023

Thank you for financing my business progress. I will buy hybrid onion seedlings for planting in August. Onions mature in 5 months, so we shall harvest these on in February 2024. We expect to yield 2,500kg of onions and sell them in Kenya and Uganda. My team and I are very grateful for your help.

Haron · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 20, 2023

Hello zidisha family hope this finds you well, I was able to receive my funds and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and help and more so those who funded me.With your funds was able to add stock to my shop and so far so good i thanks God because it's going on well.Once again i thank those who saw it good to fund me and help me i pray that you may never lack may God provide for you always. comment image

Raphas · Nakuru, Kenya

Aug 17, 2023

I bought one improved kienyeji cockerel and four hens so as to expand my poultry enterprise. This was a good start since combined with my old stock then I'm assured of growth of the enterprise after successful breeding.

Dickens · Mombasa, Kenya

Aug 17, 2023

Dear Zidisha family, and to a large extent my project backers...I'm greatly honoured this afternoon for your kind contribution towards my project. It is a very big step towards realizing my project objectives and goals. These funds will help in purchasing timber for my workshop solely for the making of furniture for sale and help admit some students to my workshop from the nearby vocational training institute. It is a very big win for all of us and i greatly appreciate you.

Mary · Nairobi Utawala Githunguri, Kenya

Aug 16, 2023

Thank you mugi and Jenny for funding my loan, I will use the money to improve the school facility by repairing the swing as playing material for children, pupils will be very happy to see the swing ready and in good condition. This is a great support, it will touch many people. Thank you.

Frankline · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 16, 2023

The previous loan helped me to facilitate the baking of my Bricks which went on successful. I really appreciate for the funds keep upthe good work.It has really boosted me and am seeing myself being successful in my bricks making business

Cloud Observer · United States

Aug 15, 2023

Hi Grace, so nice to meet you! I can see you are young and full of enthusiasm. It is my honor to support honest and creative people like you!

Lilian · Gatundu , Kenya

Aug 12, 2023

Hello my community members. I have been baking cakes and cookies to sell to close friends and family members. I would like to expand my hustle to a larger group and this money will go a long way to help in the success of my small business. Thank you for the support.

Esther · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 11, 2023

I will pay school fees for my daughter. It will really help me since my daughter won't miss the classes because of lack of school fees. Thank you for making my project possible.

Joseph · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 10, 2023

From the money I received last time, I bought Peatmoss, a medium used to propagate seedlings. I propagated 10,000 cabbage seedlings that we shall be transplanting to the open farm very soon. Without the medium, I would have not been able to propagate the seedlings and I would have had to buy the seedlings from other farmers. This would have cost me 50,000 shillings ($333). With the medium I propagated up to 50,000 seedlings. This saved me $1,600!

Salome · Bondo, Kenya

Aug 9, 2023

Hello to my supporters. I managed to buy the water tank for our school. I am yet to install the water tank to harvest water during the short rains. I'll keep on updating you on the progress. For our previous project of maize farming, we had a bumper harvest and thank my funders for that. Below is a photo the maize harvested. comment image

Adrisina · Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Aug 8, 2023

Thank you very much for your support. I have bought a cart to distribute the products, so I have hired a young man. I am very grateful that you have saved two families. At the same time, my customers are happy that they are getting the products on time, but I still need your support so that I can develop and expand the business so that I can support the community around me and meet the needs. I am very grateful to them and may God bless you and continue to support me more, thank you.

Patrick · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 8, 2023

I have been able to build our business many times over. I have been able to employ about 3 permanent employees and 1 casual. However due to the ensuing hard times in Kenya, my capital has gone down and would like to boost it by borrowing so that I can make supplies that are due to my customers. I am greatly inclined towards growing this business to create even more jobs for our youths who graduated and have no jobs because of the impenetrable job market.

Morakinyo · Ogun, Nigeria

Aug 7, 2023

My last loan supported my academic session this year, I was able to sustain the rigors and sleepless night of reading all through. To God be all the Glory for connecting me with people of kind gesture on Zidisha.

Kellyvins · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 7, 2023

i ventured in egg laying chiken and i bought 3moths chicks by mid this month they will start laying eggs of which is an improvement,i also plant sukumawiki for sale as in the photo i have already planted

Lilian · Lusaka, Zambia

Aug 6, 2023

I have received the funds in my MTN mobile monet account. I have also bought a bale of clothing for and ladies jackest as it is very cold here and demand is very high. Am very happy my backers for supporting me. My business now has hope to expand with Zidisha online loans. Thank you so much.

Ian · Rongai, Kenya

Aug 5, 2023

I want to Thank my backer for the previous project.You are such a gem sir.I repaired my washing machine and life has been easier for me and my son

Marither · Kericho, Kenya

Aug 4, 2023

Thank you so much for your funding. Through it I was able to increase my chicken by purchasing 10 more chicken and I have stocked more feeds to enable me feed them. I was also able to repair the chicken house which was raining in on them.

Priscovia · Lusaka, Zambia

Aug 4, 2023

I did receive the amount of ZMW 807.00, in my MTN account and I bought the some desk top computers and some laptops, this support has brought enjoy for the school as more pupils and students will have more access to the computer lab. As the school headteacher, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the backers who have been instrumental in this school project to ensure that our school is fully equipped in the computer lab.

Wilfred · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 2, 2023

Thank you so much my backers, i used the finances to excavate and construct a natural waste digester and compost pit. It will assist in collection and decomposition of kitchen waste and animals waste for use as organic fertilizer in the farm. ..Thank you.

Priscovia · Lusaka, Zambia

Aug 2, 2023

It will buy some 5 laptops and 5 desktop computers to equip our school lab, this will help the learners improve their IT skills. Thank you very much my backers and lenders so happy for awesome suppprt. I will also do my best to give you satisfaction.

Maureen · Thika, Kenya

Jul 30, 2023

I will get my son's eyes checked. It will help him get glasses to improve his performance in school. Thank you for helping me do this for him. I do appreciate it.

Jane Mwende · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 28, 2023

I will use the funds to buy more stalk for my green grocery businesses..The funds will help me to boost my business, have more employees so as to help them earn a living, through the funds I will also be able to take care of my kinds,pay them school fees without any problem.I would like to that most probably the members who made this project possible for me,Our Almighty God bless you Soo much as you continue helping others.

Lenza · Iruma, Kenya

Jul 28, 2023

Zidisha has helped me start my own business that's blooming and I appreciate the people offering help here

Mwajuma B. · Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Jul 27, 2023

Hello Backers Thank you for funding me and help my dream to come true, my dream is to own a factory based in manufacturing organic and biodegradable cosmetics products Thank you for making my journey easy.

Geoffrey · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 25, 2023

Dear members It's my hope that you are doing well. I have project to construct a public toilet in Nairobi Kenya. Members of the public will pay Ksh. 10 to use the services. It's 98% complete. The facility has for toilets for ladies and three for gents. This is near a very busy bus stop. I need money for painting and carpentry job to fix doors to the toilets , I have started painting and applied base paint . I need to apply final Colt.

Leah · Kisumu, Kenya

Jul 24, 2023

During the last project, i planted some vegetables in a small garden. This has helped lower expenses in the family's budget. The family is healthier too.

Damaris · Delmonte Thika, Kenya

Jul 23, 2023

we planted some trees on the 14th of July 2023. this are students from my form two Geography class. they were so happy to start the process of adding the vegetation cover of our school. comment image

Zipporah · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 22, 2023

I wish to thank my friends and who have believed in funding my project and made it possible for me to have my own brush cutter to make my hay harvesting easy and comfortable. Thank you once more as with this loan I will be able to clear the balance of the machine and acquire spares for the same. It's a pleasure to work with my kind hearted online family. Remains blessed

Ubey · Calabar, Nigeria

Jul 22, 2023

I am grateful for the help I received as I was able to get a crate of egg and a quarter bag of flour which went a long way in making production easier for me. I was able to comfortably fulfill customers orders without the stress of carrying out many trips to the market.

Paul · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 21, 2023

Thank you so much for funding my project. It will help me purchase pawpaw seedlings, organic manure and cater for labor. This will be beneficial in setting up my organic food forest that will ensure we produce healthy food for my family and my neighbors.

Elizabeth · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 20, 2023

Hello ElWal, Thank you for believing in my business through your support am greatful. I have received the funds today and am going to purchase packaging boxes for the school chalks that I have produced this week. I believe the company is going to grow and create employment for my people. Thank you once again.

Jacqueline Gueye · Melbourne, Australia

Jul 20, 2023

Jacqy, my name is Jacqueline too, and I want your shop to be a great success, and I know it will be! The Jacqui's must stick together - we have the best name in the world.

Tabitha · Gilgil, Kenya

Jul 19, 2023

Thanks all for making it possible for me to enlarge my business and add juice making project, I will buy a powerful blender, display jugs, plastic chairs, a table, disposable cups, and fresh fruits,. With the money I will be able to add juice making project to my current green groceries kiosk,. Thanks you all who made my project possible, mapesi Masami, Maxime, Peter Ojok,, Moses Chore, Heather,Mike and Jaçqui,,Zippora, Tam,, Collins,Ann Elizabeth, Andrew, Alvin, Julius, Daniel,Mary Denis,Noviandri,Christine,supatra ,Naud, Be blessed for making the project possible.

Dorcas · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 18, 2023

Thank you Heather from the united states for funding my projectmay the Almighty God bless you abundantly mum.Im going to use the funds to buy some beginning stock for my business and few equipments, and I believe the business will grow through profits and help me take care of my needs and those of my daughter.

Jane · Baba Dogo, Kenya

Jul 12, 2023

Dear Lenders I thank God that i have finished paying the loan. I also thank you my lenders for bearing with with even when the going was so tough for me. May God bless you. I used the loan to pay university fee for a needy boy. He is doing well and he is in his 2nd year now. God bless you all

Paul · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 11, 2023

Thank you so much for supporting me in my past project. I started an organic farm where I grow organic vegetables and tamarillo fruits. This has taught me a lot about organic farming as I had to research on how to deal with various challenges like pests. It has been an exciting journey and I'm looking forward to harvesting the fruits in a few months as I even add more crops. I want to play an active role in producing healthy food for my neighbors.

Salome · Bondo, Kenya

Jul 9, 2023

I want to take this opportunity to really thank my supporters for the funds I recieved. I am going to buy a tank for rain water harvesting so that our pupils can drink clean water. This will help reduce water bone diseases and as a result performance will improve greatly. Be blessed so much.

Joseph · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 7, 2023

Am very excited to update the community that we are progressing very well. The seeds we planted with the media we borrowed money to buy have germinated well. We have nearly 10,000 seedlings that are a week old. We have about 3 weeks to transplanting these seedlings in the field and planting a second phase of 10000 more seedlings in the nursery. The 50 kg media we bought will help us propagate over 30,000 seedlings in 3 phases each 4 weeks apart. This means that we shall have a consistent production from our farm. Please see photos below. comment image

Lewnidah · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 6, 2023

The completed projects really made a great difference in my household, I had a lot of food for my family ,i sold in cash and got a lot of profits that helped me pay school fees for my children promptly. I also bought new generator for irrigation.

Philomena · Ongata Rongai, Kenya

Jul 5, 2023

My previous loan helped me acquire some electronics for my Airbnb making it more appealing to my clients. I have therefore maintained a 95% booking and increased my profits.

Walter · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 4, 2023

Hi backers, the previous disbursement I used to pay for nine bags of cement that I used in plastering my house. in so doing I was able to create employment.

Ubey · Calabar, Nigeria

Jul 4, 2023

I hope to buy a crate of eggs and a quarter bag of flour as this will help prevent me from frequent visits to the market and also help me produce for some time before having to restock. Thank you for making this possible.

Samson · Fct, Nigeria

Jul 4, 2023

I will buy all the materials needed for my DIY Furniture Project. Doing this is going to save a lot of money and time because instead of going to the materials market four to five times in a month is going to be just once in a month which is so helpful to me and my workshop. And I will use this opportunity to thank my lenders and say I'm so grateful thank you so much

Mohamed · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 3, 2023

It was worthy because from abject poverty it has really improved my life

Stephen · Malava , Kenya

Jul 1, 2023

I will buy farm pesticides and also to boost my chicken production in the farm and add more. The fund will really help me in terms of increasing my farm productivity hence increasing income. I highly appreciate the funder and promise to keep in touch with them for making my dream achieved.

Albert · Eastleigh, Kenya

Jul 1, 2023

Thanks for trusting me once again, I really appreciate your help. Us i said before i will go add new stock for my shop, mostly for the cold season. This will really boost my sales for this cold season.

Shadrack · Lunza, Kenya

Jun 30, 2023

The funds were greatly beneficial in helping me get into college and successfully completed my program! Thank you all for your support in this way.

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