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

Peter · Naromoru, Kenya

Jun 29, 2018

Thank you much my lenders.I will be able to buy a 2000 litres water tank for home made solar water heater.Thank oñce again and long life Zidisha. comment image

Samson · Lawra, Ghana

Jun 29, 2018

Dear Kind and selfless lenders, I thank your all for funding my loan at this crucial hour of my financial need. I will use this loan to expand my business operations, thus buying and reselling mobile phone credit cards and mobile money transactions. The proceeds from these operations will be used to repay this loan pay my employees well and save for my future projects since I have a great ambition of becoming a large employer to help solve the unemployment situation in my country, Ghana. Thank you.

Wibowo · Bekasi, Indonesia

Jun 29, 2018

I thank to Sodara Stefan has been willing to help me. The results of the loan I use to buy ac equipment so assisted help further my side job is ac service and refrigerator. The result of my ac service can buy my children"s school supplies such as book bags and shoes. once again thank you very much stefan help very useful comment image

Hagan · Teshie - Accra, Ghana

Jun 29, 2018

Today June 29, 2018, I have successfully made another loan repayment. Let me take the opportunity to once again say thank you to all my lenders and to Team Zidisha for the support given me and also, for this wonderful opportunity. A special thank you goes to Director Julia for her efforts to keep this dream going even in the midst of challenges. God bless you all abundantly.

Hillary · Malaba, Kenya

Jun 28, 2018

Hello,my lender,am grateful for accepting to lend me.I received 0.22 US dollars after deduction, but I know in future you will also be willing to lend me so that I can actualize my plans of buying and selling cereals, Thank you so much,and I promise to do better in repaying. God bless you. comment image

Hellen · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 28, 2018

I want to thank my lenders for the support they are giving me. I'm working very hard to clear my loan so that I can apply for a bigger one. the one I received was very small but I used it to add my sales.i bought the chemicals and I managed to increase my products and now I have around (4) products.so I thank you you so much my lenders.Hellen. comment image

Jones · Mtwapa, Kenya

Jun 28, 2018

Some of the men's shirts designed on my shop. comment image

Ali · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 28, 2018

the loan i received helped me buy packing bags which has been a big boost in my business. thank you so much for your support comment image

Catherine · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 28, 2018

Thank you Zidisha lenders for lending me money which is going to be used to buy vaccines for the new stock of chicks. comment image

Jones · Mtwapa, Kenya

Jun 28, 2018

My Dear Lenders, I want to thank you once again for your unflinching support which has made my life, for my family and my neighbours change for the good. My business got a complete makeover because since I purchased a second hand industrial sewing machine, I've been able to meet my targets in terms of serving my clients. During high season (April), my business gave me good returns which enabled me to pay my children school fees with ease. All the credit goes to you my Lenders. May our good God bless you. comment image

Christiana · Accra, Ghana

Jun 28, 2018

Hello and Good morning to all my generous and kind heart lenders. This is to inform all of you that I have been faithful in my loan repayment and have completed payment already, however due to some technical challenges from MTN our service provider in Ghana, my account is still not credited, as you can read from the announcement made by Director Julia. I'm suppose to reapply for my next loan, however due to the technical challenges I'm still waiting. I'm always grateful and thankful to you my lenders and also to you Zidisha Team for this wonderful opportunity, God richly bless you all. https://www.zidisha.org/forum-thread/2548

Yuja · Kota Tanjungpinang, Indonesia

Jun 28, 2018

I use this loan to buy tools for learning and teaching. I use to support my activities in giving free Tutoring to children who can not get additional lessons outside school due to economic circumstances. My activity is purely a charity, in fact I want to borrow it more than the value I am proposing at this time. But because the zidisha rules should be gradual, I follow. I will use the funds to buy notebooks, pens, pencils and other learning tools. Thank you for helping us.

Giotilda · Kitale, Kenya

Jun 27, 2018

I am going to harvest the beans after a week from now. I have personally made lot of progress in farming. I owe this effort to the zidisha team,thankyou comment image

Giotilda · Kitale, Kenya

Jun 27, 2018

This is my maize farm. Looking forward to a good harvest, thanks to zidisha I was able to come this far. comment image

Armah · Accra, Ghana

Jun 27, 2018

Zidisha loan will enable me to purchase more Airtime such as Airtel, TIGO, MTN, GLO, VODAFON. This has enhanced me to expand this business, at first usually buys in small quantities but now can buy on a large scale. I have also introduce a small snack and soft drinks as customers waiting for their turn to be served rather get some snack to keep them waiting. My sincere appreciation goes to Zidisha, I am happy I have found you. God Bless you

Beatrice · Nanyuki, Kenya

Jun 27, 2018

Hello my lenders, am happy to have received the loan which I have used to purchase additional raw pork 5kg,this has increased my profit by $5 a day,money which I will use to repay my zidisha loan,run my home I.e purchase fruits for my family which rarely grow around where we stay. Attached is the image of my business and surroundings comment image

Luke · Thika, Kenya

Jun 27, 2018

Finally have been able to complete my loan thanks be to God . Also for the peace prevailing in my country has made business to be very good ,thanks to you guys from Zidisha have been able to realize my dreams, waiting for my account to be cleared then to post the next loan ,thanks again to you community you are really a God sents to this world I'm very happy.

Samwel · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 27, 2018

i used my current loan to buy the mold boxes for interlocking bricks which has brought a lot of customers to my yard due to attractiveness and cost effective of materials as well as quality products we make , we have received a numbers of orders from new customers around the area . this has increase our production in a day compared to the previous situation on production when didn't have enough molding boxes to meet our daily target .

Iwanto · Jakarta Barat, Indonesia

Jun 26, 2018

My boat"s barge was fully loaded and finished Staying sailing again comment image

Iwanto · Jakarta Barat, Indonesia

Jun 26, 2018

Greetings of the funders I have started to work again and leave my children and wife at home comment image

Faith · Mombasa, Kenya

Jun 26, 2018

Thanks alot for the loan, I will start my business, Thanks once again I'm very happy my lendera comment image

Teresia · Kawangware, Kenya

Jun 26, 2018

I used the previous loan on buying sweet wines and I got a 64% profit which has helped me repay my loan in time as well as paying for my bills

Fred · Gilgil, Kenya

Jun 26, 2018

Today I was greatly happy with all of my businesses, since I opened in the morning the whole day has been busy and am glad that all my works are happy within the place. To all my lenders who started with me when I was only having a beverage shop and now that's its grown to a cafe later opening up a repair and service garage, I salute you all for sure you have been more of the assets to me. I say thank you so much, not only from me but also from my family members who also are happy with the progress of the business.

Eko Edi · Boyolali, Indonesia

Jun 26, 2018

I told the lender to me that the loan capital you have given me has been paid off. To that end I personally thank many people who have been paying attention to the development of my business. For me with this loan is very influential on the development of the business batik cap saya.semoga future later the owners of the capital still trust me to give his loan capital, which I will use to develop my batik lg bigger.

Samson · Karatina, Kenya

Jun 26, 2018

Greetings, Am very great full for the assistance so far. I managed to grow maize for silage making which is now in flowering stage. Am now preparing to make the silage in one month time when maize will be ready, therefore am applying fund for purpose of buying a shaft cutter instead of leasing as these will reduce the cost in future.

Langat · Kericho, Kenya

Jun 26, 2018

I used the previous loan to purchase a weighing machine.the machine has help me get accurate measurement of my product which has help my customers get quality services.my customers have enjoy quality services since i bought the machine.my daily earning have increase since alot of customers prefer my shop because i provide quality product

Samuel · Teme, Ghana

Jun 26, 2018

I purchased the loan with books It has helped me to pay my bills My income has increased to 5% I used the increased to purchased more books

Julie · Eldoret, Kenya

Jun 26, 2018

Am back to work with my new born baby and ready to work more harder,a.c. already bought my stock and ready to pay my loan back on time .Thank you my lenders.and this how my chemist looks like now.thanks comment image

Suteja · Banyumas, Indonesia

Jun 26, 2018

This is my family .. time visiting Borobudur temple .. borobudur temple is the seven wonders of the world ... comment image

Pauline · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 26, 2018

Hi lenders,i want to thank you so much for your continued support the loan you gave me I used it to buy some colorful refillable bottles for the oil perfumes, I wish you well and God’s blessings.Have a look at the photos comment image

Fitri · Bogor Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Jun 25, 2018

Hi Lenders In the morning My food stall has been busy since 6:00 am Alhamdulillah, luck in this day I turn for capital So that turnover is increasing And I can also increase my installment to Zidisha Thank you lenders & Zidisha who always support the progress of small business I Salam success always

John · Siaya , Kenya

Jun 25, 2018

That's me and my best friend LUCY JUMA Learning at MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MMUST) comment image

Susan · Kitwe, Zambia

Jun 25, 2018

My apologies for delaying to respond to some messages. I recently had a new baby and it's been hectic. He turned 1 month yesterday. That us in the office. comment image

Edem Kwasi · Accra, Ghana

Jun 25, 2018

Dear lenders, I trust you are all doing well. I am doing well by God's Grace and work is going on well. I have finally rented an office space for my construction activities. With this office space rented, more people will have confident in transacting business with me than when I used to operate from the house. Thank you very much for your support. God bless you all.

Paul Patrick · Budalangi,bunyala Sub-county, Kenya

Jun 25, 2018

Finished paying my loan today. Thank you again for boosting my ventures in Bricks Moulding and Chicken Rearing. You have been very much helpful to me. Although I am Old but still active. Your regularboost make me look younger day in day out. Keep on assisting me with your loans and God will bless you! Rgds

Ann · Nyeri, Kenya

Jun 25, 2018

I will buy an old desktop computer worthy around $80 and reserve the rest for simple accessories worthy 10$ and am done .It will help me work on school projects am typing and work plans for institutions where i sell stationeries. I take this chance to say thank zidisha and lenders Joshi,jefrog42,stevea,vidar,rian,nord,erik,fredrik,investor,vclxcr,Austin,mikeice,Gab,Danmichael and wish them all the best always. best regards comment image

Maryann · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 24, 2018

I purchased toys for the kids which has made my business to grow well and also customers have improved.my business has increased up to 5%.The increased earnings have paid school fees for my children.my family are happy with me coz they have hardworking lady.I like singing and preaching the word of GOD. comment image

Benard · Nazarene Uni.main Campus, Kenya

Jun 24, 2018

Thanks for your support and I still need more to achieve what I need to boost the business.God has blessed me with another calf 2days old her name is number two a Zidisha product, comment image

Samuel · Kisii, Kenya

Jun 24, 2018

I basically used my concluded loan in improving the structures where the chicken lives. I bought the sheets that allow light to pass through and also added one more structure. I was able to realize more profits from selling eggs and hatched chicks (two weeks old) which improved my way of living and my family even though a disaster of sickness hit that reduced the number of hens. I was able to recover and increased them to a good number of 20 laying egg hens and 4 cocks. Currently, I have 20 chicks that are 1.5 weeks and can be seen on my profile photo. I intend to use my next loan to add more hens and cocks to reach a target of being able to sell more than 100 chicks in a month. That can really boost my income and enable me to either expand greatly or even venture into new and greater projects. About last holiday, December and new year, I was able to benefit a lot from my project by selling chicken to families in my neighborhood and also could not miss nor spend much at my house. It was really enjoyable holiday. comment image

Simon · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 23, 2018

Dear zidisha lenders , Thanks for the previous loan, My project was a success I managed to harvest over 25 bags of potateos. The income i received from the project I have been able to expand the venture upto 2 acres of potatoes, Iam getting the land ready and I know the loan shall come in handy to buy farm input supplies such as fertilizer and to buy additional potatoes seed . Find the attached photos of the work which is in progress for land preparations. The expansion of the business has also helped the commuity as I have added more workers from the neibouring community. comment image

Kurnia · Karawang, Indonesia

Jun 23, 2018

My anah increasingly aging is getting more funny and smart talking. comment image

Wahyu · Cilacap, Indonesia

Jun 22, 2018

Hello Joshi. Yes you are right, sunlight makes the plastic becomes brittle so easily torn plus the combination of rain that often goes down. The weather in Indonesia is currently very difficult to predict even this year we have a fairly long rainy season, when the dry season is sometimes still rain. When it rains sometimes accompanied by strong winds that make this plastic cover opened, this can give a considerable loss because the raw bricks that are exposed to rain will crumble when burned so it can not be sold to consumers. The price of a set of plastic covers is about $ 10, this can only cover 1 or 2 rows of bricks that are being dried. Cover and uncover process done every day, because as I mentioned above, the weather in Indonesia is very difficult to predict, the rainy season is very long and the rain can go down suddenly even in the dry season. We can not possibly not open this cover for up to 1 week because this will greatly affect the process of draining raw bricks, in order to burn and produce strong bricks then the raw bricks must be perfectly dry, if it is too wet or even too dry then the bricks will crumble when burned (easily broken). This drying process takes about 3 days when the weather is nice, but it can take a long time when the rainy season so affect the burning schedule and distribution of bricks to consumers. Until now I still think about the kind of cover and how to cover the better bricks. Thank you

Moses · Kibos - Kisumu Town, Kenya

Jun 22, 2018

Recently we experienced floods in Kenya. Little did I know that that it would affect my horticulture agribusiness. First, heavy winds blew away my two greenhouses then the whole was flooded. All my ripe tomatoes were washed away in one night!!!! My two workers were injured but are now out of danger. I'm still shaken to the core! Am thinking of my next step. I haven't paid my instalments amounting to 14,000sh. I really need thoughts and ideas on how to stand again. Meanwhile, am requesting my lenders to bear with me as I look for ways to restart my venture and repair the huge damage caused by the rains. Thank you for your continued support. Moses Makokha

A Chandrasari · Semarang, Indonesia

Jun 21, 2018

After I got some help from Zidisha, my bread business could be more helpful. I hope to raise the bread business to be more developed. Thank you Zidisha comment image

Christine Musende · Lusaka, Zambia

Jun 21, 2018

To all my lenders, i want to thank you so much for funding my loan and i want to thank Zidisha for creating this plat form for the less privilleged to have the opportunity to access the loans and venture into profitable ventures. The loan has helped me excel to higher heights and I can see myself doing great things in future. I have managed to supply 3/4 of the order for a security firm. My nxt loan will enable me complete the supply of the uniforms. From the profits I make I used part of it to pay for my son who has enrolled into Urniversity to take up business Administration degree and I am very proud of him and myself to have achieved such a milestone. I thank you all. May God richly bless you

Shakib · Mazeras, Kenya

Jun 21, 2018

Halloo Zidisha team,,i would like to take this opportunity to inform you that my business is doing well so far,,I thank you guys for the financial support you gave me recently. The sitting facilities,mugs and cups I bought have real improve my business a lot in extend that my customer can make there conference .This make me happy as I make more income not only in food selling but also hiring a venue thus why I always thank you guys.

Wahyu · Cilacap, Indonesia

Jun 21, 2018

Hello Joshi. Thank you very much for your suggestion and loan support. I will try to discuss your suggestions with my employees, your idea is very brilliant because this will make the plastic more durable from damage due to friction between the plastic with the brick. But one thing that can not be avoided is the age or endurance of the plastic, because however the longer the plastic will get easier fragile (age factor, often exposed to heat and rain because Indonesia is a tropical country). For now, a set of plastic covers can usually last up to a maximum of 3-4 months before being replaced with new plastic. 1 set of plastic can be used for 2 rows of bricks (as in the picture below). until now I still have not found an alternative cover of bricks other than plastic, which has a longer durability and more practical. I am very interested in discussing with other Zidisha members (from Indonesia or other countries) who have similar business so that they can share knowledge and experience in managing brick business, or maybe you have alternative suggestion of brick cover besides plastic?

Effah · Techiman, Ghana

Jun 21, 2018

My earnings had increased this week to about 30 percent this week. Thanks very much to all my lenders. My little boy is now happy with the bicycle I bought for him.. And he now knows how to ride. Y

Nancy · Nairobi , Kenya

Jun 21, 2018

here is the mini fridge i bought from the loan comment image

Mary · Agona Duakwa, Ghana

Jun 21, 2018

Thanks to Zidisha for all the support. Business is slow but still, there is more hope. comment image

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