Zidisha | Project Updates

Project Updates

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

Betty · Malindi, Kenya

Apr 27, 2023

I will always be grateful for Zidisha community. At 28 years old, they took a chance on me and offered me an opportunity to get my first loan for my first business, which was purchasing clothing/bags for my online store, Alien youth designs. The profits I made from this business allowed me to purchase a one way bus ticket to Malindi because I worked online and needed a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Malindi is now home. Thank you Zidisha.

Juma · Arusha, Tanzania

Apr 27, 2023

I will use this money to buy raw material for soap production. This will help me to boost my production capacity and increase supply of my products. Thank you so much Zidisha team for making my project possible, I promise you that I will not disappoint you

StevenMcElroy · Sequim, United States

Apr 27, 2023

I wish you much success. With your skills and knowledge you can achieve anything you put you mind to. May you have a happy successful business and life.

Walter · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 27, 2023

I bought sheep and i now have 59 sheep. I gave my brother 2 sheep and 1 to my mother. There is a time i sold 10 sheep and registered my brothers exam. when they become may i think of opening up a butchery.

Florence · Narok, Kenya

Apr 26, 2023

I will invest in my farm, I will buy cow feeds and plant Napier grass this will increase milk production which I will supply and earn a living.

Precious · Kabwe, Zambia

Apr 24, 2023

Dear backers thank you so much, I managed to pay my rentals on time. Your help is changing my life and I hope to get more help from you beloved ones.

Maria · Jakarta, Indonesia

Apr 23, 2023

Thank you for those who are willing to help, the business capital has increased & I can send my children to school this year :) Even the first child can go to college well, thanks all

Josphat · Umoja 3 In Nairobi [mugunda], Kenya

Apr 21, 2023

Hello lenders and Zindisha inc as a team hope your are doing.Thank you for funding my previous loan proposal,i was able to to bu big Ricoh Aficio Mp 2500ln worthy of 50,000ksh ( 417 $ ) and Epson PX 660 3 in 1 printer for printing photos 45,000 ksh ( 415 $). Still i was able to take my children to one of the best school. I was able to take my business from semi permanent kiosk to a permanent house . Also i have done small things like buying clothes and house tv. Thank you Josphat.

Nicholas · Meru, Kenya

Apr 20, 2023

With the funds received, I will purchase a heifer. This will be an addition to my dairy herd, and will add to my farm's total milk yield when the cow matures. I am thankful for funding my project and I look forward to paying it forward so that someone else's project benefits too.

Kipruto · Kabarnet, Kenya, Kenya

Apr 18, 2023

I have received the funds.Thank you very much zidisha team,lenders and members for supporting my project. I have already ordered medicines for my pharmacy and I'm waiting for it to be delivered.I have spent KES 100000 for both medicines and non pharmaceuticals. I will use the rest to buy laboratory agents and equipments. I'm so happy and grateful for your support.

Kipruto · Kabarnet, Kenya, Kenya

Apr 18, 2023

I want to add stock of drugs for my business.I will be able to buy more medicine and non pharmaceuticals for pharmacy.I will also but laboratory equipments including microscope,centrifuge machine and reagents. This loan will help to boost my income because of increase in stock.I will be able to meet all my clients demands and therefore my revenue will also rise. Thank you very much members, lenders and zidisha team for lending me loan.I'm so grateful.

Mhairi McLeod · United Kingdom

Apr 16, 2023

Well done for being such a strong and capable young woman and mother. Good luck with everything, and I look forward to seeing who you choose to help when you pay it forward. xx

Daina · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 16, 2023

Thank you so much zidisha for providing the platform in which people come together and fund projects to improve the economic status of other people.. I will use the funding to purchase more goods(mixed fruits)for my fruit shop and add to my savings to purchase a blender. With the help this platform I've been able to grow and be more financially independent which has been my long-term dream come true. I would to thank each and everyone who funded my project. I appreciate your help in boosting my business and my life too. Thank you.

Bota · Nyamache, Kenya

Apr 15, 2023

Hello, Cipha. Thanks a lot for funding my project. The weather is chilly here and the funds will help me stock up cold weather clothing especially for the children and the old. This will boost my business while keeping the toddlers and old folks warm. Thanks again. Kind regards.

Erastus · Chaka, Kenya

Apr 15, 2023

Hello Members. Thank you for your support. I have been able to achieve a great milestone in my business and my life courtesy of the last funding you gave me. I have been able to expand my cyber and also added a computer room where we train people on basic computer packages like word processing and spreadsheets. Our class currently has 15 working desktop computers. We have 12 students under us as at now. This has really expanded my capital base thanks to you.

George · Muthwani, Kenya

Apr 15, 2023

Hello friends and backers, I am happy to have joined KAP in persuing my masters studies dream. I have already made the program contribution fees $1531. Pending amount is $500. I am also actively studying for GMAT. Note: Experiencing a problem when I try to add a photo.

Daina · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 14, 2023

Am a mixed fruit seller. Previous projects have allowed to expand my business from a kiosk to a shop. I also sell natural Juices too.

Jane · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 13, 2023

In my last project I needed money for Education. It fully funded. I managed to pay my for my two Children's exam fee, lunch and some school requirements. I have been motivated by the fact that this organization acts as an eye opener to those who wishes to have a better future. Long live zidisha.

Dennis · Nakuru, Kenya

Apr 13, 2023

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of my project. Your contribution has helped me achieve my goals and bring my vision to life. Thank you for believing in me and my work. I am honored to have you as a backer and look forward to sharing my progress with you

Jane · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 12, 2023

In my previous project I was funded for Education and boosting my small business. I have been motived more with the organization. It has made me proud and has made me to put more effort. Congratulations to the founders.

Bota · Nyamache, Kenya

Apr 11, 2023

The last project helped me widen my client base, adding inventory targeting new market niches. Thanks a lot.

James · Irigu-ini, Kenya

Apr 9, 2023

Installation of an electrical water pump to a client Avocado farm comment image

Beatrice · Wang'uru, Kenya

Apr 8, 2023

I want to take this opportunity to thank my backers for the supporr they have given me. I have been able to get a door for my parent's house using your funds. Thanks again

Leonard · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 8, 2023

Thank You for the funding that you have provided. I will now be able to Buy the top dressing needed as the project has started really well with the ongoing rains. due to being an Easter weekend work will commence on Tuesday 11th April 2023. I am really Humbled by the assistance that you have provided for me and God Bless You for the way that you have made the continuation of this project a success. Happy Easter.

Chizoba · Emene, Nigeria

Apr 8, 2023

Alright, it was a pleasure being here at zidisha to experience the love of a family, through my backers, I was able to get some things for my beauty saloon, all thanks to you guys who made it possible

Joseph · Rongai Town, Kenya

Apr 7, 2023

I would like to thank you for the funding towards my loan, may God bless you abundantly. The loan will help me much since from previous loans through you I bought a plot(land) where I will use this loan to build rental houses. From the rental houses I will be able to repay my loan and get more profit to start more projects. Thanks a lot for the good progress.

David · Mikindani, Kenya

Apr 5, 2023

Thank you Richard. I am happy to receive from you and thank you Zidisha for this amazing platform. I will use this money to buy the manure as outlined above.

Joel · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 4, 2023

The very best of the best in the World, Zidisha. This community has really taken me far beyond my expectations, you have really raised me far from a paltry farmer to a owner of a shop in the Capital City of Kenya Nairobi. Am counting profit after the last loan i used to buy gas cylinders that now i have no shortage of them..

Susan · Eastern Province/zambia, Zambia

Apr 2, 2023

To my lenders, would like to thank you for the support that you have been rendering to me and my family has this have changed our life style for better now. Its truly a joy to be part of the Zidisha Community, its really helpful. My thanks, Susan Sampa.

Tiyan · Narok, Kenya

Apr 2, 2023

Thanks to my backers for helping me.The money has indeed helped me plant maize.I hope to reap high. comment image

Koskei · Olenguruone, Kenya

Apr 1, 2023

The previous loan cushioned and boosted my business during the tough economy we faced due Corona pandemic which led most of the businesses to close down. The loan enabled me to increase more stock which in turn contributed to more sales. This sustained well the business and all the employees on their wages/salaries; No retrenchment experienced. Thanks to Zidisha Community for the funds.

Kipruto · Kabarnet, Kenya, Kenya

Mar 29, 2023

Hello members and zidisha team.Thank you so much for funding me this loan.I will use this funds to restock my chemist by buying more drugs,medicinal substance and non pharmaceuticals.I will also use some amount to buy reagents for laboratory.This amount will help me increase my sales by attracting more clients hence increase my revenue.I'm so grateful for making this possible.Be blessed

Winnie · Naivasha, Kenya

Mar 29, 2023

May God bless all for supporting me and my entire family, am lucky to have you as a family too. I will buy a heifer cow to increase my heard and milk production.

Nancy · Mwotot-kapenguria, Kenya

Mar 26, 2023

Good morning from Kenya, thank you lenders for making my project w reality. I will buy farm inputs which will include fertilizer, seeds, herbicides, and also prepare land that is plough and incur in other farm expenses from it. I will be food secured and also the community at large. Once again thank you for being making it a reality.

Antony · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 24, 2023

With the funds I will get from you zidisha I will buy some mesh wire and goose wire for my poultry shed . Your funds will help me raise some money to buy some eggs for incubation . When the eggs hatch into chicks I will later sell them. I want to start selling days old chic in large quantities . I would also like to buy environment heating machines to ensure my chicks don't die due to cold . am progressing very well though i need some funds slowly. I would also like to show you how far am going by sending you picture and images of my farm . In future am also planning to buy animal feeds grinding machine for making poultry feed for my young chick's and my duck. I would like to thankyou the zidisha community for making it happen.. zidisha is the best lending platform

Giotilda · Kitale, Kenya

Mar 23, 2023

Thank you Zidisha team for funding me, I am going to purchase my farm inputs and get to the field .seeds and Fertilizer It will help to facilitate labour payment in ploughing and tilling and harrowing the land as well. The rainy season has began and since this is a crop that is rainfed I am hoping this year the season is favourable to afford us a good yield. Thank you Zidisha team , this couldn’t be possible without your hands in it.

Elpinah · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 21, 2023

Hi Nancy, I encourage you to do more maize farming. Maize is staple food in Kenya, and presently Kenya has suffered severe drought and there is lack of maize flour for Kenyans to put food on the table. The past two weeks rain has come back in most parts of Kenya, and I hope even where you do maize farming. Be encouraged to plant more maize, and the reason I am funding your project. Bring food on the table for Kenyan families. Thank you. God bless you.

Giotilda · Kitale, Kenya

Mar 19, 2023

Thank you zidisha for the support for the last 3months my dairy farm has been sustained . My cows and their calves are stable and doing great.

Barbara · Lusaka, Zambia

Mar 19, 2023

My business is now expanding because my capital is now growing steadily following your support my backers of this. I really want to work hard with the support you are giving me to increase my profits weekly so that my business can expand and become big. Thank you very much for supporting me .

Shelbrink · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 18, 2023

Hi Team, i am very appreciative of the support you have offered me to date. i have been doing afforestation in my plot back in the village. Alongside the project, i am starting a residential house construction. i am in the process of purchasing materials and clearing the site thus the inability to have construction photos at this moment. However, i have attached photos while at the hardware doing purchases. i am requesting for the Team's consideration so that i may raise funds towards the same project as well as the forestry project, Thank you comment image

Salome · Bondo, Kenya

Mar 18, 2023

I want to inform members who supported me that I recieved funding yesterday for my project and I am very grateful to you all. I can go on with land preparation and buy seeds to plant maize on my 3 acre farm. The rains are here with us. May God bless you so much.

Daniel Mwashumbe · Taita-taveta County, Kenya

Mar 16, 2023

Dear backers, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who supported the Black Mental Health Matters project. Your contribution and generosity have been instrumental in bringing this important initiative to life. Through your support, we have been able to raise awareness about the critical issue of mental health in the Black community and provide resources and support to those who need it most. Your donation has helped us fund important research, create educational materials, and provide access to mental health services for those who may not have had it otherwise. Your commitment to this project is truly inspiring, and I am deeply grateful for your willingness to stand with us in this important work. Your contribution has made a real difference, and we could not have done it without you. Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support of Black Mental Health Matters. Together, we can continue to make a positive impact and improve the lives of those in our community. Sincerely, Daniel Mwambonu CEO Black Mental Health Matters Inc

George · Muthwani, Kenya

Mar 15, 2023

I am glad my project is now fully funded. I am going to use the funds as earlier stated. I thank all of you for standing up for me. The ball is on my court to study and pass GMAT. I am much motivated despite the much anticipated ground breaking changes to this exam. I also pledge to keep 100% on time repayment for all installments.

Priscovia · Lusaka, Zambia

Mar 14, 2023

I would to take this opportunity thank my backers of my first loan, may I say that the loan helped me. Am so happy because the school did not have text books for the students to study and do their research and the computers, With what received from the loan at least I was able to buy some school materials for the students. Thank you very much my lenders , may God bless you.

Daniel Mwashumbe · Taita-taveta County, Kenya

Mar 14, 2023

We just launched the MVP for the website part and working on the application functionalities in this second phase https://bmhm.org/

Lazura · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 11, 2023

I bought a cow which is currently producing 15 liters of milk in a day, this has increased my income and made me get focused on my business.

Gladys · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 9, 2023

I will use the funds to buy patatoe seedlings and prepare my farm for planting .The funds will go a long way in making my agribusiness success dreams possible.Thank you for making my project possible.

Collins · Chuka, Kenya

Mar 9, 2023

Thanks alot Mr. Duncan for making my project a success.I will be able to buy a hose pipe which I'm hoping will ease in watering my tomatoes & spinach farm. This will be a great milestone in my farm activities. God bless you.

Priscovia · Lusaka, Zambia

Mar 5, 2023

Thank you my backer I did received the money successfully and disbursed in my MTN account and have managed to buy text books for the school so that the learners can be doing their research in the school library. I also managed to add and buy some computers in the computer lab. Am very greatful my lenders for the support you have rendered to through the Zidisha loan. Thank you so much

Mercy · Bamburi, Kenya

Mar 5, 2023

First of all I would I would like to thank all those who funded me for without you funding me I would not have realized my my dreams. I will use the funds to add a few Electrical items which are fast moving. The profit which I will get from selling those items, I will plug it back to my business and by doing so, I believe that my business will expand and I will be able to contribute comfortably towards paying some of our home bills.

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