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

Francis · Chipata, Zambia

Jul 16, 2017

Greetings to all my Supporters! Today marks 4 weeks in the USA (Albuquerque, New Mexico) for the Mandela Washington Fellowship Program at the University of New Mexico. As i earlier wrote, i'm one of the 1000 young Africans across 48 countries in Africa participating in this prestigious fellowship! So far am enjoying my stay and have visited alot of exciting places like the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. While in the USA i have been working on how i can amplify the work am doing back home in Zambia, and after a number of discussion of people and my Professors here, we decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign to help us speed up the distribution of 250 more solar lamps by 250 and impact 8,000 more lives. The campaign was launched on Saturday and so far we have managed to raise $65 out of the $5,000! To all of you who have supported me through and through, i extend this invitation to consider visiting my crowdfunding campaign and see what we can achieve together! Its really amazing and i will personally ship you photos with your names on them and a T-Shirt from Zambia for any of the level support you offer. I believe we can do so much together and we can go far then we can imagine or think of! Thanks to Tom who reached out and donated! I look forward to meeting with him either here in Albuquerque in the coming weeks or in Washington D.C when i will be attending the Presidential Summit. To all of you my supporters here is the link to my crowdfunding campaign: https://igg.me/at/BU8v3PUek-U I look forward to working with you in building a business that care for People, Planet & Profit! Join me today and lets build a better world! comment image

Patrick · Nyeri, Kenya

Jul 16, 2017

Thanks zidisha since i count on you for maintaining our business for your support. The laptop is still helping me to cater for daily needs for my family. Best always

Robert · Maai Mahiu, Kenya

Jul 15, 2017

Everything is going on well.Pupils are happy learning from our school. One challenge ahead is that education in Kenya is changing. The whole curriculum is changing. The government has provided laptops for class one children in government schools. For us to remain in business we have to follow suit which is quite an expensive activity. It is my hope that you will support us when we come borrowing to go digital. Thanks zidisha team.I count on you to maintain our business.

Nicholas · Berekum, Ghana

Jul 14, 2017

Once again I give big thank to zidisha team and also my cherished lenders for changing and transforming my life, I say big thank to you all. I'm also counting on you my cherished lenders for another support, help me to fund my loan. Thanks you.

Mutale · Lusaka, Zambia

Jul 13, 2017

Thank you to all my dear lenders, there is so much progress in my music business. comment image

Enoch · Suhum, Ghana

Jul 13, 2017

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Anamkulya · Bolgatanga, Ghana

Jul 13, 2017

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Francisca · Kilifi, Kenya

Jul 13, 2017

hi lenders.I do hope that you are doing fine.my business is improving and am so grateful.as for my self am around the business ,our lecturers are on strike so we couldn't attend classes but we are hoping that the government will clear out the issue as soon as possible. In kenya we are nearing General elections so kindly join us prayers so that we have fare,transparent and credible elections and peace to prevail. cheers from kenya.

Samuel · Mawanga Estate-nakuru Town., Kenya

Jul 13, 2017

I am overwhelmed by the generous support my lenders have done to me.Zidisha truly stands number one at Peer to peer interaction.The funds that you have funded me will be to boost my pharmacy business to the next great level and to experience the best in rendering quality,affordable health related services.Thank you all lenders for the kind support.

Dauda · Techiman, Ghana

Jul 12, 2017

I bought the passenger tricycle. It costed $3000 and license at $ 85. Thanks to my lenders. Some lenders will be wondering how and where I had that money to add up to buy the tricycle. Yes! Is from the savings I made from the third loan you offered me. Thanks to you all lenders. Regards, Dauda. comment image

Lillian · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 12, 2017

Hello Lenders! Thanks once more for fully funding my loan. I am lost for words. Here is a breakdown of my loan use: With the loan of Ksh 103,985, I intend to add an equity bank counter. I will use $700 as my equity bank float, add $100 as my Mpesa float and $24 for purchasing more second hand clothes for resale. I expect to make a profit of $50 everyday from this new venture. This will enable me start a CBO for helping needy orphans back in my village. Thanks so much for the support my lenders. I will keep you posted on my progress.

Andhika · Bekasi, Indonesia

Jul 11, 2017

Hi, ____Thank you very much for Mr. Jones and Mr. Paul for lending me a fund so my work is running well. From this period I have an average 54% for profit, not as expected but is very good for me. ____Once again thank you very much Mr. Jones and Mr. Paul, you are the best.

Ernesta · Gilgil, Kenya

Jul 11, 2017

I take this opportunity to thank all my lenders for taking me this far. I am now a proud person for establishing such a great cooperation with you people. My Juice and soft drinks business as of today would not have moved with great acceleration were it not of your great generosity. As a reason, my business has recorded a tremendous growth since my first loan through this platform. I have been able to educate my son and he is now in form two. I have also been able to open another juice and soft drinks outlet which is equally doing well and I have never strained in paying my bill so is my upkeep, May I say generally I am doing well. In my next loan I am planning to refurbish my new outlet and procure a brand new machine for squeezing sugar cane juice which is becoming more popular among my customers. I urge you to keep on supporting me in realizing my life time dreams. Thank you all.

Richard · Obuasi, Ghana

Jul 10, 2017

This third loan has really helped me expand my business, rent a shop and hired a hand. My profits has also been bolstered by almost 20% because of this loan fund of which I have reinvested about 10% and supported my younger sibling to high school. This has all been possible due to your benevolent lend-lease. Thanks to all my lenders Thanks to Zidisha

Isaiah · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 10, 2017

Hi Lenders, Thanks alot lenders for funding my loan proposal that fast,I will keep you updated on the progress of the construction. Isaiah Githaiga

Fredrick · Eldoret, Kenya

Jul 10, 2017

The loan I completed servicing was of great benefit to me in that am now able to employ more workers in my workshop and am also able to pay promptly. This business has really grown by now by 60% since I started rowing from Zuidisha.

John · Suba- Too Village, Kenya

Jul 10, 2017

To my lenders, allow me extend my warm greetings of Thanksgiving for your valued support to enable me follow my dreams and achieve greater heights of development. Through your support of loan of $I23 i will increase my MPESA float level of $300 dollars to $418dollars which will boost my service delivery and hence I expect more transactions which will result in an increase of commission.

Vanessa · Kintampo, Ghana

Jul 10, 2017

Thank you lenders I am very greatful for your supportive hands to me in school from the time I lost my guardian till now which is really helping me a lot.I have received the loan and now pay my fees of 550 CEDI's and 250 CEDI's to purchase laptop and now in class and very happy for that.God richly bless you. comment image

Anne · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 10, 2017

Thank you so much for the loan!! Zidisha changed my life!!

Stephen · Kwambao Village, Kenya

Jul 10, 2017

I have received your loan of 59,969 , I have bought two computers and four sewing machines and also I thank you for accepting my loan may God bless you.

Tony · Eldoret, Kenya

Jul 10, 2017

I am lost for words to you lenders who chose to fund my application. At a particular time living in our countries (3rd world) we loose faith in humanity. This is as a result of completely inverted economic status which in turn favors only a small percentage of people to start businesses and stay in them. You funding my application may seem like a helping hand to an entrepreneur, but to me it kind of restores faith in humanity. Now I believe that there are good, caring and kind people out there. Thank you very much, I will work hard to repay the loan back to you, so that you can continue to do the same to others.

Stanley · Eldoret, Kenya

Jul 10, 2017

I will open a small shop to offer type setting services. Thank you.

Samuel · Nyeri, Kenya

Jul 9, 2017

Hello lenders , for my loan application i was given ,i bought a chips flier , i worked for a good business for one month and for the last month of June the business did not keep on truck since the climate affected most of the potatoes and the price of what was available sky rocketed up . The potatoes as per now price are going down and the business have returned its progress. Initially i had previously said that the business was in baseline of 70% profit . On the other had i have still been working on outside catering and in a nutshell the business is now 72% due to support and boost by the purchases of addition curtly materials for the loan i received from zidisha. I have also been blessed with a girl child and i am very happy in the month of june 2017. I woud like zidisha this time around to buy a cooler ice box for perishable vegetables.

Kingford · Kitwe, Zambia

Jul 9, 2017

My dearest Zidisha Team & Lenders,thank you so much for your good heart to help me out with my loan request which you have really help me out so quickly just like a blink of an eye. Truly,I will repay this loan in no time as you have done to support me with my dreams. Best of luck to you all and may God bless you richly. Kingford (Triple-K) comment image

Alberto · Lusaka, Zambia

Jul 9, 2017

Dear Zidisha Lenders, I write to express my gratitude to all for your continued support to consider and fully fund my loan application.As soon as i recieve the funds i will be able to place my orders for the goods as intended.The loan will do wonders for my bussines and family at large i am therefore gratifull for this great opportunity. Regards, Alberto M.

Simon · Nakuru, Kenya

Jul 9, 2017

Dear zidisha lenders photos of old copier that I was able to repair thanks to the loan cash received comment image

Fernanda · Demak, Indonesia

Jul 9, 2017

This I send proof of payment for my child"s school. Thanks to the zidisha who helped me with my building"s money and uniform money. __Once again I thank you. comment image

Robert · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 9, 2017

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my lenders for funding my loan, I really appreciate very much. This loan will help me buy roofing sheet for my house construction. This goes along way in boosting my personal development. Thank you again my lenders.

Priscilla · Goaso, Ghana

Jul 8, 2017

Good afternoon, I have received an amount of ghs3029. I will $600 to pay labours. $30 to buy tomatoes seed for cultivation. $40 to buy cocoa seeds for cultivation. $56 to buy pepper seeds for cultivation. $60 to buy garden eggs seeds for cultivation. $50 to buy nursed cabbage for cultivation. $80 to buy a sheep for rearing. $85 to buy a goat for rearing. $40 to help church. $55 to support the need. $68 to help the other family members.

Meshack · Nyahururu, Kenya

Jul 8, 2017

You are doing great job. thank you. I received my loan and I highly appreciate to be a zidisha member. As my limit grow the more I get a chance to improve my living standards.

Souleymane · Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Jul 7, 2017

Hello! __Just presented images of my workshop for making tricycles with manual pedals and wheelchairs for peronnes living with a disability! comment image

Johnfrancis · Kisumu, Kenya

Jul 7, 2017

Good morning Family. I hope you all are in good shape and health. It is with a sincere heart that i pen this to thank you togather with Mr Paul Buchheit for having made my request possible and a success. I am equally sorry for the delayed servicing of my loan. I am and will always be gtreatful to the entire Zidisha team as a whole. May you all be blessed.

Teresah · Kiptangwanyi, Kenya

Jul 6, 2017

Hello Zidisha Family, First of all I thanks to all our zidisha lenders who have made this thing real and helpful. The funds that i have recently received have helped me a great deal with the purchase of transportation means, this has helped me and my business by easy transportation of goods to my customers who order in bulk from distant places and home delivery. this also has increased my earnings and Thanks to Zidisha. The profits am getting will see to it that the motor bikes are well serviced and maintained. After a while am planning to open another store in one of the nearby towns but haven't decided on what to stock or which services to offer. My family is very happy about the new developments and are encouraging me to keep it up. Thanks once again and be Blessed.

Fredick · Nakuru, Kenya

Jul 5, 2017

Hi Zidisha! I am doing well in my coffee business and i am using the funds that you provided for to buy the manual coffee pulper.I intended to buy the wooden manual coffee pulper but i got a better deal for a metallic one at $250.I have already sold it at a profit of $50. comment image

Daniel · Ndalu, Kenya

Jul 5, 2017

The loan i borrowed assisted me to purchase a key board and a mouse for my computer comment image

Stephen Appiah · Ahenbronoso, Berekum, Ghana

Jul 4, 2017

The cassava plantation which I will use as raw materials to feed my processing unit comment image

Duncan · Thika, Kenya

Jul 4, 2017

In many occassions it never easy, the business world is harsh however with a helping hand and a friend like Zidisha team its promising and hope filled when you have a team that just trusts you beyond all boundaries. thanks zidisha team for offering the much needed help. Am doing better everyday.

Francis · Kasoa, Ghana

Jul 3, 2017

My second loan was wonderful . It really helped me by adding up some few perfumes and gents wear. During the latter part of the month I was able to sell all this items and made about 80USD profit. I can see progress in my business. Very blessed in Zidisha name.

Michael · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 3, 2017

A colleague using my drill. We were drilling a hole through a wall to run networking Ethernet cables. Business is good, looking forward to my next loan. Shalom! comment image

Twum · Sunyani-odumasi, Ghana

Jul 2, 2017

Before I say anything I would like to express my sincere gratitude to o my dear lenders as you continue to support me in my business. This amount will be used to buy ladies and gents clothes and shoes so that my shop can be filled up with good clothes. This will go a long way to help me because I will be able to support my family with the income that will be generated and now I can see there's hope for my future. Once again thank you my lenders and may God reward you in all your endeavors. comment image

Bwema · Keroka, Kenya

Jul 2, 2017

I have managed to buy this heifer with your support. Thanks for the loan comment image

Samuel · Accra / Adenta, Ghana

Jul 1, 2017

Thank you ever so much Jane for your wishes, God has been good to me i pray that he will continue to favor me. I am happy to be among Zidisha community, i will invite friends and families

Elina · Chingola, Zambia

Jul 1, 2017

my life has changed because of zidisha my family has enough food every day and am able to assit my brother pay school fees GOD BLESS YOU PEOPLE

Geoffrey · Miti Mingi, Kenya

Jun 30, 2017

My loan is fully funded.I would like to say that as earlier promised ,I will purchase beans from the nearby farmers since harvesting has already started... This will greatly help my investments since buying and selling of beans gives a huge profit.I take this opportunity to thank all my lenders who funded me within a day.I couldn't believe my eyes..Your leniency surpassed my expectations. My God bless you people. I pledge to never fail you in forwarding my remittances. Thanks in advance zidisha

Christian · Accra, Ghana

Jun 29, 2017

I have fully repaid my loan. Loan hundred percent repaid. Grateful to all my lenders and all other lenders on the Zidisha platform. If not you what would I do? I can't thank you enough for your support. I am so excited I also kept my words and was faithful in repaying your loan back to you. Thank God for your support. God bless you all and replenish you with all your support and funds. Lending to me far away without taking interest.

Yeboah · Accra, Ghana

Jun 29, 2017

I am a happiest man in life because of this affordable loan. I was able increased products stock at my shop by at least 30% . I wish to double quantity of products and profit rate for next loan. In order move ahead in life as far as business is concerned. Thank you zidish community for helping me and workers as well.

Francis · Sunyani, Ghana

Jun 28, 2017

Thank you good lenders and zidisha team for reducing my burden on my niece's fees. She will go and pay early tomorrow morning in order to continue her education.

Geoffrey · Miti Mingi, Kenya

Jun 28, 2017

Your loan to me has made a positive impact in my life,I already have my own vehicle which am using greatly to transport commodities to my customers.my earnings have increased from 80usd dollars to 100 USD dollars a week.I am imaging to settle school fees for my 2 children .my living standards has also risen up

Irene · Nakuru, Teachers Estate, Kenya

Jun 27, 2017

Hi lenders, am so greatful to you that my life has taken a huge turn around, I have been able to buy land in Kenya with the profits I have made on my business, with the money you gave me I was able to buy books which I supplied and was paid on time, made real good profits since the loan was enough to get me the stock I needed, am so greatful to God for the help you give me, thanx lenders.

Zephaniah · Emuhaya, Kenya

Jun 26, 2017

I have had a good harvest and the market is also good. I have also received requests from a local school to do supply of vegetables to them for their school feeding program.

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