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

George · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 21, 2017

United States is very many miles away from Africa . Today I'm proud to be associated with Paul Graham as best friends through the Internet. It is as if we all live in US or Africa. Sincerely Paul I will live to remember you as a close friend throughout my life for the good heart you possess. Farming has several challenges but I can not bow out. A part from army worm inversion yesterday it rained cats and dogs heavily with hailstones and destroyed the crops but I believe that if I get another loan it will help me to do the necessary work for the crops.

George · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 20, 2017

It's with great joy to thank my lenders for the good thing they have done to me. I have nothing much to say about it but only to say a big THANK YOU for your consideration. So far I wish to thank the whole Zidisha for incorporating me to be a part of them. It was a wonderful when I was in a problem and my mentor could still search for me and inform you about the status, credit for the good work she did. I'm happy today to inform my lenders that I have worked so hard to clear the loan in time. With much love for you in my heart I once more request for your assistance when my time for applying for another loan mature next week. I planted maize and beans but there's a big challenge in maize. There's an out break of army worm in Kenya which requires high output cost in maintenance. I wish all my lenders the best in their good work plus all Zidisha team.

Isaac · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 20, 2017

Hallo Team ZIDISHA, Once again I'm very thankful for the Loan I did receive, I'm glad the money is going to help me out buy more stocks for my juice café this increasing my sales! Thanx to the team I'm able to achieve my goal. Isaac

Yeboah · Sunyani, Ghana

Apr 20, 2017

Waw my dear lenders. God bless you. For you are serving the world more than pastors and prophet. I will pay all debts on my new school bus which will slow pressure and boost my population and boost my earnings. Am very glad and God bless you all. May the peace of the Lord be upon you all. AMEN comment image

Oumar · Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Apr 20, 2017

Hello to all and to all lenders who are supporting me for capacity building of my production, and make me a referential person in my production area, your support allowed me to increase my ability, purchasing tools labor, seed and pesticides, and that I still allowed to create activities for some people who did not know how to earn their lives, and your support my allowed to pay school fees for my children in primary schools secondary, and harmony reigns in my family, and my children are happy as other children richard my neighborhood, and also other gardeners want a chance like me, but I advice to have good will, and be of good faith, for a frank cooperation with all people who will support them someday. __ Really thank you forever, and wish to have your support to reach my goal, which is to one day become my own donor to help others.

Emmaculate · Malindi, Kenya

Apr 19, 2017

Hi lenders, thank you very much God bless you wherever you are first of all , when you gave me first loan i purchased stationery for resale near at our small school and expand the stock then my earning started to increase from 10% to 20%. i saved some profit to buy a small fridge that i used to freeze juice and mineral water at profit my business got high income, my family and children enjoyed alot i took my sister in - law to college and every month my family had to travell to enjoy themselves thank you zidisha community

Charles · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 19, 2017

Already in a supermarket checking for the best quality.

Charles · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 19, 2017

Wow!Wow! Thankyou team Zidisha. Now I will be able to buy a fridge and be able to stock refrigerator drugs. To all those who has made this happen I wonna say thank you. God bless you abundantly. comment image

Reginah Mumbi · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 19, 2017

Hallo lenders,just posting a few photos for my home rental.Am currently trying to furnish another room.i will use the amount am requesting to furnish one extra room.my business of home rentals is doing very well am enlisted on www.airbnb.com and www.homestay.com and www.tripadvisor.com and i cant complainregards and God bless comment image

Charles · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 19, 2017

Am grateful to say I was able to buy a water dispenser and an automatic blood pressure machine. Nowadays I able to moniter my hypertensive clients and advice them accordingly. This has raised patient confidence on my services and surely a big difference in number of clients is evident increasing my income. Talk of clean water and the dispenser. Nowadays almost every client asks for an extra glass of water after taking medine, ha ha ha my clients are just funny. I able to give warm water to clients who may either be asthmatic or having a cold. comment image

Samuel · Kumasi, Ghana

Apr 18, 2017

I used part of the money $50 to buy distribution boards, lamp holders, set of srew drivers, lamps, suckets, switch, screws. I used part of the money $60 to hire labours to work in the shop or help me carry out other activities at the shop. Part of the money was used to pay my electricity bill as well as other mandatory payments required by authorities in the country. I used part of the money to buy electrical cabes. Thanks so much.

Paul · Kafue, Zambia

Apr 18, 2017

I would like to appreciate the Zidisha team and my lender Paul for there timely help that has enabled me this year to even take some time out and relax during the past easter holiday. My business is doing well, loan repayment stands at 100% and currently working on a new ldea which is an easypay a new franchise on the zambian market which will allowing to sale my customers with power units (ZESCO) and also money transfer to and from all provices of Zambia. comment image

Grace · Eldoret, Kenya

Apr 17, 2017

Dear Lenders, I cannot thank you enough for funding my project.I am really greatful for the support.I commit to repay the loan in full without delays to enable me grow with Zidisha. Thank you very much

Richmond · Kumasi, Ghana

Apr 17, 2017

Dear team, I would be done with my theology program studies coming May 20th,2017. Where would I have been during the years of the course, I wouldn't have even been able to come this far, but with Zidisha support I have almost made it out. Your assistance is always remarkable. I can't express my sincere gratitude, I appreciate you so much Zidisha and my Lender's.I Love you so so much. mmmwah

Esther · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 17, 2017

2. My cabbage farm, with sprinkler on operation on the freshly planted cabbages (lhs) comment image

Esther · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 17, 2017

Alberto · Lusaka, Zambia

Apr 16, 2017

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Alberto · Lusaka, Zambia

Apr 16, 2017

To The Lenders, Warm greetings to all. First and foremost I would like to extend my gratitude to Zidisha and all the Zidisha lenders for the great deed that you are doing for many, I personally have benefited from this as it is beyond doubt that it has changed my life and my bussines.My bussines has grown as i have been able to secure another shop (work space) were I now sale phone accessories and phone repairing by the side, I have also been able to move into a much bigger house which has been a challenge for a long time my profit margins have greatly increased by about 50%.All this would not have been possible if not for Zidisha and the Lenders, I therefore take this moment to thank Zidisha ,Matt B and All the Lenders for your great support. Thank you.

Emmanuel · Malindi, Kenya

Apr 16, 2017

Since I joined Zidisha I have never ever regretted in my life. Zidisha offers affordable loans with flexible repayment schedules unlike other lending platforms. I offer my gratitude to, first, Julia Kunia, the founder of Zidisha, second to the lenders, third to the Zidisha team, fourth, to all volunteer mentors and last but not least to all Zidisha borrowers across the world, may the almighty God bless you all and let us all cooperate and make Zidisha and the world a better place for me and for you and the entire universe. Thank you.

Morcher · Dormaa Ahenkro_ghana, Ghana

Apr 16, 2017

Thanks to my lenders who have made me see a great change in my life. My shop welcomes new customers everyday. I have bought different and original shoes for sale. comment image

Denes Mwamba · Mazabuka, Zambia

Apr 15, 2017

I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH UN OPPORTUNITY IN MY LIFE MAY ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS ZIDISHA AND THE ENTIRE TEAM FOR THESE LOAN THEY OFFER THANK S.

Samuel · Bibiani- Western Region, Ghana

Apr 15, 2017

Thank you very much for your kindness. God bless you and grant you long life so that you can help the poor always. I am very grateful.

Raya · Mazeras, Kenya

Apr 15, 2017

Dear lenders, I paid the contactor to make walls for the house. How does it look? comment image

William · Mtwapa, Kenya

Apr 15, 2017

First and foremost i would like to thank leaders for leading me. In that loan i manage to buy high quality materials like fertilizer, seeds ,tools for working in the farm and also increase land and expand storages. All these materials made the work very efficiency and easy to implement. ongoing business my earnings increased double and i used the earning to pay loan, fees,and purchase the daily basis needs in my family. The greater achievement with this loan i mange to transfer my child to a better school and manage to pay fees in time and also purchase my laptop for keeping my records. on December we enjoy our holiday on traveling to greet our parents. comment image

Anthony · Mombassa, Kenya

Apr 15, 2017

My business is doing great. I am thankful to God. I managed the first quarter of the year with a smile just because of you lenders. Thank you very much be blessed this easter season. comment image

Josiphine · Taveta, Kenya

Apr 15, 2017

Hello lenders, I would like to thank zidisha lender for the support they have to me and many other borrower, with your loan am now to strive in the hard time of economy without closing my shop. My child is about to complete college studies and it has be easy due to your support.Thank you zidisha community.

Hillary · Kapsabet, Kenya

Apr 14, 2017

Celebrating Easter holiday with family.

Gideon · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 14, 2017

Good evening Lenders, Am really grateful for your effort and consideration on funding my loan application request, I was busy with end of semester exams the whole of this week, your efforts proves that Zidisha is reliable organisation. Profound regards, Gideon.

Ernest · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 13, 2017

Hallow to you all that are undertaking this noble task of lending a hand to us to those of us that who really need it to make the next step in our lives. I am thrilled to benefit from this loan that I applied - I am going to buy a stock of Taekwondo uniforms that I will re sale to my trainees most of whom are kids, I hope to circle the capital at least once before my repayment time is up. Thank you so much, rest assured that your lending hand is not in vain, you sure are your brothers keepers. God Bless

Benjamin · Kisumu, Kisobwa Town, Kenya

Apr 12, 2017

dear lenders and the management, warm greetings to you. I would like to thank you all for your support and for lending me. the loan has make Abigail progress on my shop profit has increased customer have increased and am happy for you and thank you so much .I don't know how I can thank you . yours Benjamin asavah

Dauda · Techiman, Ghana

Apr 11, 2017

Apart from these realities, I felt close to nature during my trail to "Dakurpe". I could hear cows and their siblings which I wish to keep in my memory for years. Very sweet and audible were the tweets of birds. Variety of sweet sounds made me spellbound. I spotted the yellow headed sparrows on a tree and many tiny bird species. Also the livestock which includes hens, goats and sheep where sited in course of journey. Rain showers accompanied me, while I was enjoying the pleasure of bird-watching & listening. I also want to mention the green hills which made my trip unforgettable one. I always had a love for hills and hilltops. Green mountains are a treat to watch in rainy season. They gift your eyes with beautiful pictures and scenery that nature-lovers die to see. However the village dam is not filled to its normal level during this time of the year. One can see the vast bed of the dam due to lack of water. Interestingly, nature- lovers walk down into vast plains developed due to the shrunken dam-course and have great fun with their friends. Its 5kilometres journey from "Seidupe" bypass to "Dakurpe". On the way, I had a chance to have little dialogues with the villagers. Just felt that these people lead a simple and straight forward life. After reaching my destination, I entered the mosque and observed prayers. I wish all my wishes are showered onto me, my family & friends. I prayed for the wellness of my family and let God's grace always stay with us. On the way back to "Techiman", I was just feeling elated and happy that I am been gifted by God in many ways. A Memorable Journey to My Village

Hellen · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 11, 2017

The first order done by the new cooker. Am so excited than before. comment image

Hellen · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 11, 2017

Dear my blessed lenders, I would like to inform you that today i just brought home a cooker of my dream through your help. I received ksh 41, 727 and added ksh 13,272 to purchase the bigger cooker that i thought would be a solution to my baking business. The cooker costed ksh 54,999 . My new cooker uses gas and it's bigger than my current one. Finally electricity blackout will not hinder my baking as it's been the case. May God bless you abundantly comment image

Stephen · Mombasa, Kenya

Apr 10, 2017

I can't thank you (lenders & Zidisha team) enough for the enormous contribution that you have made in growing my business. I have graduated from a small bookstore to a big one and I am now confident and facing the future with a lot of confidence.

Kyere Yaw · Nsoatre, Ghana

Apr 10, 2017

I have received the money and really appreciate the opportunity given to me thanks

Stephen · Ndumberi Town, Kenya

Apr 10, 2017

First is to thank my lenders and let them know I cleared my loan today as we agreed. The loan assisted me to put electricity and paint my rental containers. Now my clients are very happy. I would like to apply another loan loan and believe you are going to assist me. Thankyou comment image

Geogina · Techiman Bono Ahafo Region, Ghana

Apr 10, 2017

Thanks my lenders for your supporting me all ways , now the second loan now i have finest paying has made difference in my life i can paid childeren school fees and help my husband paying utility bills , thank you my lenders may GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Nicholas · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 10, 2017

Thanks you lenders. I have increased stock float for both MPESA and airtel Agents($150&100) I have paid for my business permit($100) which will be out in course of the week. This loan really Bosting my business since have FLOAT & CASH for deposits and withdraws, recently sometimes my customers would leave my shop unattended due to shortage of float and cash, currently am capable of handling higher number than before hence increasing the profit by double digits (35%) my family and adapted child an orphan they really relay on this business for their basic needs. Thank you for being on side at time of needs.

Silas · Eldoret, Kenya

Apr 10, 2017

That is part of my business comment image

Richard · Berekum, Ghana

Apr 10, 2017

Dear lenders I firstly want to say thank you my lenders for approving my loan .I will continue to pay the loan on time. Firstly I will use the money to buy one photo copier machine costing four hundred dollars $400 and six additional pen drives costing fifty dollars $50. Secondly with this amount I can increase my profit margin from 40% to 50%. Thank you all my lenders for this big time opportunity. Best regards Richard

Christabella · Kericho, Kenya

Apr 10, 2017

the purpose of this loan is to purchase an extra sewing machine which will be used by one of my daughter who know how to dress make I expect to be able to meet my customers demand and make more income hence helping my family needs in a better way. thanks lenders for funding me

Ruth · London Estate, Nakuru, Kenya

Apr 10, 2017

I will use use the loan to purchase more T-Shirts, shorts and blouses. I will also improve and extend my stall in order to accommodate more inventory. thanks lenders for funding me

Pauline · Kiamunyi, Kenya

Apr 10, 2017

This loan will enable me to buy more chicken to increase my inventory. Part of it will be used to buy feeding troughs for the new group of chicken. The increase in the number of poultry will translate into increase in my revenues. thanks lenders for funding me

Elly · Kitale, Kenya

Apr 10, 2017

Good Morning, I would like to say thanks for Zidisha, I just applied for about USD 4 and I received the money. It may look small but it did me good. With $ 4 I was able to have my pesticide extra bottle with me and it did save my crop. Thanks so much for the loan.

Jepkurui · Nakuru, Kenya

Apr 10, 2017

Greetings to you,i wish to express my great joy to you my lenders the loan you gave me last time did a lot in my farm,i increased my farm and plant a lot in which am happy to inform you that i manage to get an order to supply my vegetables to supermarkets in nakuru.again am so greatful my lenders.

Stephen · Bomet, Kenya

Apr 10, 2017

My grandfather was operated at the backbone and she is still waiting for discharged .This will really boost us in clearing the bill so that she can be discharged. I am very grateful to zidisha

Elvis · Kapsabet, Kenya

Apr 9, 2017

I will use this loan to buy new boots as the one I had got torn.I will also buy a pair of shin guard which will protect me from getting injured.By this I will now be able to play comfortably and good.I will expect my monthly profits to increase to almost $175 and will assist in improving my living standards.To my lenders I thank you all and be blessed.

William · Kibera, Kenya

Apr 9, 2017

I will use this loan to increase the stock of the clothes.This will also give me more customers and I will also have different varieties.The shop am using also needs some repair and I will use the loan to repair too.I expect my profits to increase to about $195 where now I will be able to manage my business well.I thank all my lenders and May the Almighty God bless them all.

Alidou · Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Apr 9, 2017

Sincerely thank you for this kindness. I"m utuliser this sum as usual ie strengthen my ability. . . comment image

Owusuaa · Odumase, Ghana

Apr 9, 2017

Opening up business comment image

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