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Ronald · Dättwil, Switzerland

Jun 25, 2017

Hello Mita Merdekawati Selamat malam My name is Ronald from Switzerland. I was last April in Yogyakarte, Java. Close to your town Boyolali. I have there a little project with greeting cards. The material is authentic from Java: Batik, Silver, Wayang Kulit Figures and paper/envelopes for the cards. I made 20 cards in Jogia in a store and I orderd 80 other cards in this store. I will sell it in Switzerland. I need one or more families for this little project (merakit kartu). I can pay about 1-2 $ for 1 card. It is a small business - I guess not more than 20 cards in a month (in the beginnig). If you or a an other family of your group are interested in this work, please contact me. :) Thank you for your time Best regards Ronald Google translate in Bahasa Indonesia: Selamat malam Nama saya Ronald dari Swiss. Saya adalah bulan April lalu di Yogyakarte, Jawa. Dekat dengan kota anda Boyolali. Aku punya proyek kecil dengan kartu ucapan. Bahannya asli dari Jawa: Batik, Perak, Wayang Kulit dan kertas / amplop untuk kartu. Saya membuat 20 kartu di Jogia di sebuah toko dan saya memesan 80 kartu lainnya di toko ini. Saya akan menjualnya di Swiss. Saya membutuhkan satu atau lebih keluarga untuk proyek kecil ini (merakit kartu). Saya bisa membayar sekitar 1-2 $ untuk 1 kartu. Ini adalah bisnis kecil - saya kira tidak lebih dari 20 kartu dalam sebulan (di beginnig). Jika Anda atau keluarga lain dari kelompok Anda tertarik dengan pekerjaan ini, tolong hubungi saya. :) Terima kasih atas waktu Anda salam Hormat Ronald comment image

Dancan · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 25, 2017

I would like to increase my repayment amount since my business is doing well at the moment . thanks to zidisha lenders for the far my business is.

Thomas · Kilifi, Kenya

Jun 25, 2017

I really than zidisha and all lenders for their assistance. God bless you.

Margaret · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 24, 2017

i want to thank zidisha team you have really helped me thank you lenders for this loan.i will buy trenchcoats,they are fast moving now that we are in cold season and also they are fashionable compared to just ordinarly coat.This will help me make more sales bring more customers my way

Agnes Njeri · Mombasa Bamburi, Kenya

Jun 24, 2017

Happy with the expansion of my business thanks to all lenders for your continuous support! comment image

Cecilia · Kilifi County, Kenya

Jun 24, 2017

Dear Peter I hope you are all well i have paid my second installment and my business is progressing well now that i have introduced different varieties thank you hope to open a bakery in future be blessed . comment image

Peter · Kiti, Kenya

Jun 24, 2017

Good afternoon Zidisha.first i want to thank you for your kindness by lending me the loan.the loan helped me to add the gas stock. the purchase made a different because at least i added one more 13kg cylinder. I received a loan of 4000 ksh and i added 2000ksh more to purchase that cylinder @ksh 6000 filled with gas .my gas business is going on and for sure i can see am not where i was since i joined zidisha. my neighbours are happy for the service because i normally do a free home delivery and they are assured and guaranteed. Thank you zidisha. regards, Peter.

Robert · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 24, 2017

I used the loan as i said in my loan proposal to set up an mpesa outlet within my food retail shop. It has made a difference in my life because with the mpesa i have been able to use the space within my shop well and making it useful in increasing my income. I have been able to make around 150 us dollars from the transactions that i ran in the shop. All these has been possible as a result of the outstanding help that i received from zidisha . I highly appreciate and than k you lenders, I love you all

Stephen · Hola, Kenya

Jun 24, 2017

Equipment purchased comment image

Stephen · Hola, Kenya

Jun 24, 2017

workshop

Stephen · Hola, Kenya

Jun 24, 2017

workshop

Stephen · Hola, Kenya

Jun 24, 2017

items on display comment image

Stephen · Hola, Kenya

Jun 24, 2017

Workshop design comment image

Stephen · Hola, Kenya

Jun 24, 2017

My workshop progress thanks for the lenders support comment image

George · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 23, 2017

With great joy and love I kindly thank all my lenders for the good thing they have done to me.God bless them all and grant them long lives so that they continue helping me and other needy people. The loan I received has been of great help and the returns I receive from the produce I supplied in the markets and schools is helping me to pay the loan in time.lt is my wish to clear the loan in time so that I can apply for another one by August for the major harvesting.

Wilberforce · Kakamega, Kenya

Jun 23, 2017

Hi ZIDISHA team, I want to acknowledge your financial support that has really changed my life together with my family, right now I have two parcels of land as a result of ZIDISHA loan, I still believe that through you, I will be able to develop them for commercial purpose, thank you team for your support.

Anderson Kitsao · Konjora, Kenya

Jun 23, 2017

Today have received the loan. All is good. This is me inside my shop and the family in our shamba comment image

Christopher · Sunyani, Ghana

Jun 23, 2017

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Christopher · Sunyani, Ghana

Jun 23, 2017

Because of the rainfall, the palm trees are now growing well comment image

Armah · Accra, Ghana

Jun 23, 2017

I used the loan received from Zidisha to purchased My Airtime thus MTN, AIRTEL, TIGO and VODAPHONE, the remaining amount was spent on Part payment of my container and my transportation. At first I used to buy just 50 Ghana Cedis of each Airtime but Now I can Afford 150 Ghana Cedis. My profit have been reimbursed into the purchased of more Airtime, the rest part payment of my container. Since I joined zidisha I can now confidently say I am a proud owner of my business. My neighborhood is quiet an interesting place, We have a new shopping Mall, my end is very busy due to movement of people to and form the mall, sometimes Christian Crusades, funerals my people are most fascinated about, and on Sundays the roads are quiet because most people do attend church services to praise, sing, thank and worship God.

Ali · Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia

Jun 23, 2017

Order ready on go go go! comment image

Christian · Accra, Ghana

Jun 22, 2017

Technology has made it easy and simply that people from far USA, Europe, etc can lend to us in Africa without any limitation, and we can also repay our loans without any hindrance. This has made Zidisha loan middleman less. God bless technology innovators, God bless the donors/lenders and God bless Zidisha founder and all supporters. I can say without any contradiction that when harness well technology can be used to eradicate poverty in the less develops countries in the world. Its onus on us the people of less develops countries to be faithful, committed, hardworking and trustworthy to ensure that Zidisha succeed in breeding new entrepreneurs in developing these countries. God bless us all.

Asep Supriatna · Sumedang, Indonesia

Jun 22, 2017

By joining the zidisha I hope I can add some sewing machines to add inventory of existing sewing machines. . As for the price of sewing machine tetsebut is 3,000,000., IDR or about $ 300 for one sewing machine. . Here I attach a photo of my sewing machine to increase trust for lenders to me. . I will not waste the trust that has been given to me. . This is one of the conventional workplace photo shoots I have. . thanks. comment image

Florence · Techiman, Ghana

Jun 22, 2017

i bought hair dryer, hand dryer, mirror, rollers and many others. this has really help me to improve my businees and also help me tyo cater for my children. my earnings have really increasev to 85% but hope it will increase furtyher with time. i used the increasev eearnings to help the poor, cater for my children and also develop my community. my family is now really happy to see my business moving on successfully. during holidays we organize indoor games for the youth as a sign of unity

Ebenezer · Koforidua-adweso, Ghana

Jun 22, 2017

Hello my lenders, once again you have shown your genuine love to me. I have received the an amount of 227GHS, that's about 50US Dollars. I intend to buy a backup power generator for my mini clinic, I have raised an additional amount to this loan which will be ok to acquire the said generator. Thank you my lenders. I will send a picture very soon. So you can see my progress. Thank you once again

Fernard · Lusaka, Zambia

Jun 21, 2017

I really appreciate and thank all my lenders for their continued support to my businesses.I will now purchase and import laptops,Smart phones and printers which i already have readily available customers to buy them.Therefore my business will grow and maximum profits which will also in return help my family and children plan and invest heavily for the future.Once again I thank my all my lenders and the entire zidisha team.

Poppy · Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia

Jun 20, 2017

Trade again for Lebaran event. . Alhamdulillah comment image

Nickson · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 20, 2017

hi guys aim really grateful for the trust you have had with me offer the past months.I am happy to inform you that i used the loans to increase my stock which really yield at least 10% profits.through this profits am therefore planing to create some more shelves inside my shop to facilitate more stocks.through these business i was able to facilitate my trip to Mombasa with cliques successfully.i am also planning to my in laws come august holiday.

Asep Supriatna · Sumedang, Indonesia

Jun 20, 2017

This is me the way I am. . comment image

Beatrice · Embakasi, Kenya

Jun 20, 2017

i want to say a big thank you for all the lenders that have entrusted me with their money,i will buy a pick up which i will use in transportation of my goods to my customers, this will allow me to add two more employees i,e the driver and the conductor,and still save some money that i was using to hire pick up before,the pick up now will make my goods reach the customers faster hence more profit. thank yoy oncs again,

Christian · Accra, Ghana

Jun 20, 2017

As a student finding it difficult to pay my bills so as to have a peaceful mind to study. I tried taking loan from some financial institutions here in Ghana, but the interest rates they are charging is too high that I can't repay the loan, therefore couldn't access loan locally. It's at this crucial time that a friend introduced me to Zidisha. I used one month to read more about zidisha to really understand how Zidisha really works. Initially, I doubted it. How can people give you loan if they don't know you and that they are not charging any interest on the loan given to you? But now I can confessed that, one year after joining Zidisha, not only did I successfully completing my program but also having a business where I employed four staffs and I am paying them monthly. Also, I am able to pay my child's school fees, able to take good care of my family, support my community and neighbors as well. With this support from Zidisha I can see a clear future for myself and all others who would join Zidisha and be faithful in repaying their loan on time. Grateful to the founder Julia Kurnia for such a bold step (first of its kind in the world), Team Zidisha and all the lenders who are generously lending to me and others. Your desire to support us is much more appreciated. God bless you all.

Mahmoud · Techiman, Ghana

Jun 20, 2017

my shop is in progress comment image

Charles · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 19, 2017

Business has a meaning when its comes to Zidisha.I can really testify the impact of Zidisha on people's businesses and for that matter their entire life and their family to which am not an exception.My wormest gratitude to all my lenders for their help in my business. Thank you and may Almighty God richly bless you all.

Akwasi · Kumasi, Ghana

Jun 18, 2017

Hi zidisha,I thank you for the support given me.I have finished with the maintaince of car and things are going on successfully.And Rauho want to know my monthly earnings is Ghana 1000 cedis.Things are good and I have even bought a land as my own property.This what Rauho want to know about my work.I thank you all Zidisha members and learnders

Alex · Lusaka Zambia, Zambia

Jun 18, 2017

I received the 5090 ZMW in full. I started with the set up of a pvc ceiling which cost me about ,which cost me 4000 ZMW plus labour for putting the ceiling and put the balance in the transaction machine. Which will help me with maintenance of my game business and my paybacks to Zidisha. I would like to thank my lenders once more for this lifetime opportunity and gesture. Continue with this empowerment program and i will also do my best to educate those who have determination to start projects and proposals for betterment of there lives. Yours faithfully Alex Katete

Emmanuel · Wenchi, Ghana

Jun 15, 2017

I am really enjoying my current status as a pianist. I could use half of the day playing my newly bought piano,all by the kind courtesy of my benevolent lenders. Once again, thank you very much. Buying piano had been my childhood dream that never comes to reality and if not for the help of my Zidisha lenders,I wouldn't still have done this. I have started teaching three(3) learners, who are paying me $25 per month. I believe by the end of this year,my students would increase to 20.

George · Muthwani, Kenya

Jun 15, 2017

This is how am currently displaying my cereals. Am still finding a better way of displaying comment image

Mercy · Bamburi, Kenya

Jun 14, 2017

I thank you all for lending me the money, which will help me to add more stock to my shop. Am planning to buy more tape measures and ropes for my shop.

Peris · Mombasa, Kenya

Jun 14, 2017

Dear Lenders, thanks for your support towards bettering my business. I have completed repaying my second loan which I used to buy an Electric Sewing Machine for my Tailoring business. The machine has enabled me attract many more customers as I am able to do their job faster and of greater quality. My earnings have also improved greatly. I can now make upto $ 15 on average in a day and all this is due to your support! I have used the profit in mostly paying school fees for my children and take care of my family expenses. I have now taken them in a good school since I wish to offer them the best education. I thank you very much.

Thaddeus · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 13, 2017

Am very greatful for you my lenders, for having funded the loan which I have just completed. It has really made a great change into my small business since, it subsequently increased my daily profit from $30 to $40 every week hence, paying my bills and the education of my kid,thank you very much once more.

Godfrey · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 13, 2017

Thank u all zidisha team for accepting to lend me this great fund, with the loan I intend to put put 50% on my running business, 20 % of the amount to increase workforce, 10% to increase workers welfare, and 10 % for emergency and rescue operations

Samuel · Accra, Ghana

Jun 13, 2017

I used the loan money to purchase 10kg worth of clothes from a company in China and I write you, I have regained that money 100% and have made a profit of $100. I will keep you updated on my progress. Thank you for your support

Geoffrey · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 13, 2017

May i take this chance to thank you zidisha team for your continued support i,m writting to confirm that i have received @ total of ksh 108 000 which i intend to build the rental rooms which i believe will increase my income thus improve my life once again i say thank you

Stephine · Likoni, Kenya

Jun 13, 2017

I received ksh9,607. I will use the money to purchase 15kg of beans, 20litres of cooking oil, 10kg rice,10kg of maize, and many more genuine things for my stoke,thank you so much my Leanders from zidisha team for your big support, I promise to pay my loan time with no delays.

Albert · Accra, Ghana

Jun 12, 2017

Once again a big thank you to all my cherished lenders for this loan amount of GHS 2,369.00. I have been able to purchase the last set of TV antennas and started making sales already. This loan will help me grow my business and also aid me in taking care of my siblings. Bless you all.

Alfred · Kisii, Kenya

Jun 12, 2017

I thank God for my lenders. You have greatly helped me to grow in my business. I bought a laptop which generates me more income in my cyber. Soon in one week coming, I will finish repaying my loan and request for another loan which I will use to add stock of cosmetics to my shop I have started from my income. God bless you!

Charity · Sunyani, Ghana

Jun 12, 2017

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Charles · Accra, Ghana

Jun 12, 2017

Once again I'll like to say a very big thank you to my lenders and the Zidisha Team. Since I received my first loan about three weeks ago and bought a set of four tires at a time, business had been more smoother than ever and I make better income than before. My family is happier. Thank you all. Charles.

Oppong · Asuotiano, Ghana

Jun 12, 2017

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Oppong · Asuotiano, Ghana

Jun 12, 2017

This the receipt I was given at Franko Phones where I bought the printer comment image

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