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

Beatrice · Kahawa Wendani, Kenya

Jul 1, 2015

On my previous loan I managed to add the stock of beauty product that I initially didn't have in my salon and that allowed me to conquer more customers and also maintain my clients whom found my salon to be a on stop shop where they could get everything they need am so thankful to Zidisha for it improved my life and business.

Johnson · Naivasha ,kabatini, Kenya

Jun 30, 2015

Lenders im very grateful for the amount ive received since february.the amount has helped greatly in purchasing more materials for my business and in helping my family. comment image

Edgar · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 30, 2015

Dear Members, Words cant express the gratitude i have for aiding me in making my dream a reality. The funds i received helped me a lot in not only building me but also it has seen me grow in my sales volume and customer satisfaction. I want to say thank you for the support, and i would like to confirm that zidisha is transforming lives day by day.

Rosemary · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 29, 2015

Hello my well wishers, I am grateful for the loan that you funded me in March 2015. It has been of great help to me as I used it to pay my school fees for the previous semester. Your financial help ensured that my sale of bags still continues since I did not ruin my small business for the sake of my education, at least I remained with the capital to keep it moving. Indeed, this organization was God sent to me. Believe me, I must dedicate and acknowledge Zidisha for my success in education. I kindly ask for more support in funding my school fees for this semester. God bless.

Hellen · Kisumu, Kenya

Jun 28, 2015

thank you soo much my lenders. my last loan was of great help since it helped me build my business stock for the festive seasons. it was a loan that has brought in massive success in line with my business. I thnk you so much for letting me boost my business to this level

Job · Kisii, Kenya

Jun 28, 2015

Being part of this community is really good to me , i feel like i have a very big family , people who are there to cheer me on in this journey of life ,i say thank you.

Gilbert · Gesonso Estate, Kenya

Jun 28, 2015

Thank you lenders for considering my proposal, i will buy malaria drugs and lives will be saved . Indeed you are a major force in the fight against malaria,my customers will now not lack the drugs , thank you.

Aungo · Kisii, Kenya

Jun 28, 2015

I take this chance to thank all the Zidisha lenders who funded my first loan it helped me a lot purchasing the new printer which am currently using,by buying the new printer my monthly turnover its now increased, the number of customers whom i serve a day now is big, forward am looking to expand the room from where i operate in order to serve the larger number of customers in my business. thanks for your continued support.

Fridah · Githurai 45, Kenya

Jun 27, 2015

Hi great home of zidisha.Am so much humbled this moment to thank you my lenders for your great support.For sure am doing very well in my business courtesy of your support.Now I can afford lifestyle for my family out of your supportMay wish you all the best in your endeavour.

Ndunda · Kavunyu Village, Kenya

Jun 27, 2015

Unbelievable that my second loan is disbursed in less than 24hrs.am heading home direct with the pump and work starts. What a great change in life a mile ahead in future. Zidisha for now and for ever more

Rehema · Bombolulu, Kenya

Jun 25, 2015

The first loan I got from Zidisha enabled me to open up my own salon which was a dream come true. It also enabled me buy stocks of weaves, braids and chemicals. The profits I got for the three months I have been working in my salon, I have been able to buy the hair dryer as you can see from the picture. Were it not for Zidisha, I would not have been able to move forward. Long live Zidisha and thank you for being there for me..

Robert · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 24, 2015

Hello zidisha family!am glad to be a member of this fraternity,for it has transform my life in so many ways.my rabbit business still improving and also my t-shirts business as also increased.i now have 63rabbits now though many are still kids am optimistic I will start selling them in the next one month.i even plan to buy a sewing machine for my wife with the first proceedings i will get so that she can start her own business.this will increase our earnings in our little family,which will help in education of our son.thank you once more for this opportunity you have created for us.

Hesbon · Gekomu, Kenya

Jun 24, 2015

Hi lenders, the loan i received has enabled me add my firewood and charcoal stock.Through this loan, i have been able to make a big differance by availing my product on time to my customers.My additional stock has not yet been exhausted but my projected profit is Us dollars 178 which i am intending to use in increasing my stock which will mean the business will expand.Through this business i have been able to atleast meet the basic needs in life.My neighbourhood is such an intresting one as the locals tend to do businesses more during holidays and some like visiting new places with their families.

Neli Nur · Taluk Kuantan, Indonesia

Jun 24, 2015

Good afternoon the tem zidisha I neli nurazizah would like to inform that it is now the business I was having a pretty good hike in because now is in a great day for Muslims so many people who come to me to make good clothes and men waniata both children and adults. for use while welcoming the arrival of Eid Eid for the people of Islam, I say many thanks for the help given to me so that I can run my business smoothly so that I can pay the installments to the zidisha smoothly. I would like to express my gratitude. Greetings Neli Nurazizah Selamat siang para tem zidisha saya neli nurazizah ingin memberitahukan bahwasanya sekarang usaha saya sedang mengalami kenaikan yang cukup lumayan di karenakan sekarang adalah bulan hari besar bagi umat islam sehingga banyak sekali orang yang datang kepada saya untuk membuat pakaian baik waniata maupun pria baik anak-anak maupun orang dewasa. untuk di gunakan saat menyambut datangnya lebaran IDULFITRI bagi umat ISLAM, saya mengucapkan banyak terimakasih atas bantuan yang di berikan kepada saya sehingga saya dapat menjalankan usaha saya dengan lancar sehingga saya dapat membayar angsuran kepada pihak zidisha dengan lancar. saya ucapkan terimakasih. Salam Hormat Neli Nurazizah

Frederick · Accra, Ghana

Jun 24, 2015

Thanks to Zidisha, I now earn more to ease constant monetary pressures that is prevalent in today's world. Long live Zidisha and I pray that loan recipients would repay thier loans regularly to keep Zidisha in business and create the opportunity for many more people access loan funds to improve their lives. comment image

Mary · Mtwapa, Kenya

Jun 24, 2015

hello my dear lenders. my business had got a good boost after i got a good order to supply school uniforms at a nearby school. i got the wonderful news soon after i recieved my pending payments from my customers. i used this money to repay all my oustanding balance so i could get another loan to enable me buy enough materials that will be used for the uniforms of the school. thank you so much for ur continued support to me and my business. you really doing a great help to me and my family. may God bless you all

Duke Melson · Nakuru County, Lanet Estate, Kenya

Jun 24, 2015

I wish to register a lot of my appreciation for the efforts my lenders have always put to see me getting funded. I really benefited from this loan and my business is thriving on very well. I look forward to working very closely with my lenders and giving feed back as and when appropriate.

Ben · Sugutek, Kenya

Jun 24, 2015

Hello, the previous loan has propelled my business to an impressive level. My office is fully furnished and i have been getting several offers from freelancers who want to join me but the space can only accommodate maximum of four. This is a challenge, but i hope that by the end of the year i will have made good savings so that i get bigger space. I am proud that four people are able to earn a living with my help and it gives me a sense of fulfillment. Thanks to Zidisha for making this possible. God bless you lenders, your hand went a long way and I know one day, one way or another, God will reward your kindness.

Beatrice · Bungoma Town, Kenya

Jun 24, 2015

Its been a long time but i am progressing well in my business,managed to save up and buy my kids new school uniform too.I am also renewing my womens clothing stock every week,i managed this because of increased sales.Thank you and hope to update you even more.

Wilfred Njiri · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 23, 2015

Hello dear lenders, the loan that I borrowed has helped me in a big way, I have been able to sell out all the phones that I bought, to day am doing replacement, I managed to get a profit of $89, that is over 80% profit, am now able to pay my loan without straining, my stock is building and the business is more stable, zidisha is the best microlending, my three invitees also are doing a good job and they are happy about zidisha, below are photos. comment image

Daisy · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 23, 2015

Thank you so much my lenders, i used my past loan to purchase chairs and tables to be used in my restaurant and that has made a great impact on my business. My customers have increased a great deal and my profits have gone up. I have used the increased earnings to pay for my brother his university fees and also added more equipment to help in running the business. I am looking forward to this loan so i can use it to add more chairs and tables to accommodate more customers.

Rose · Ekero, Kenya

Jun 22, 2015

Thank you lenders for the loan ,that helped me buy a beautiful water tank for my farm. Indeed the watering my crops is more easier now.Thank you

Lance · Mombasa, Kenya

Jun 21, 2015

First and foremost I will like to take this opportunity to thank you zidisha especially members who contributed to my previous loan. I used the loan to purchase goods to increase my vegetable stock but much of the amount I used it to pay school fees for my child. From the amount I put in business it has increased my profit a lot and from that profit I managed to purchase daily goats which I will show in picture. I choose to keep this daily goats because the goat milk is highly nutritious and is not commonly reared, I am glad that it is a very unique thing and a great achievement to me and family. comment image

George · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 21, 2015

Thanks to zidisha team for empowering me financially. i used the loan i received to purchase textbooks and stationary for sale,this has changed my life and my family at a certain extent .my earnings has increased with 2op.c. enabling me to expand my business.this rally made my neighbourhood to feel happy.

Margaret · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 21, 2015

It is with great appreciation to those who gave their money towards supporting my business this has brought great satisfaction and hope to me and my family. I used the loan to boost my stock in my shop. I bought ladies watches as well as other ladies ware and this has proved to be a very good business. I will always be grateful to God and those who loaned me. I was able to adequate cash-flow in my business which has helped increase my profitability.This in turn has enabled me to support my family, i can comfortably pay rent as well as other bills that i must cater for. In the last one month courtesy of this loan and due to my business improving i was able to take my family out and we had very good time. My business is now able to give me about 1000 shilling every week as profit am very optimistic that will improve as time goes by.

Fred · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 21, 2015

First, I would like to thank all my lenders and anybody who facilitated this loan because it has helped me improve my business by far. This loan has assisted me expand my business and make more money per day than in the past when i was running short of funds. Thank you as I look forward to apply another loan that will help me make my business even more profitable and of importance to my society and country at large.

John · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 20, 2015

Hallo friends, Zidisha team and all my supportive lenders! Today am happy that the chicks that I got for this project are now a month old....what a joy! comment image

Emmah · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 20, 2015

Joining zidisha has made me more comfortable in managing my business. That's me playing with children at school after they have taken their 10.00 O'clock porridge. comment image

Antony · Machakos, Kenya

Jun 20, 2015

i thank the lenders for the good funds they gave to me and mananged to buy the clothes i wished to buy in beils,my income has improved and has made a difference because have bought varieties for my clients

Rahab · Kizito, Kenya

Jun 20, 2015

once again i start by thanking you lenders who contributed to my previous loans ,,it really has made a great difference in my businesses.The loan has helped me add the quantity of chicks to an amount of 350 chicks,i have been able to add the quantity of clothes i both sell and supply which has increased my profit greatly from 291 dollars to 405 dollars.,while broiler chicks has increased to345.18 dollars...i have been able to build another structure for rearing in the same compound with good air circulation..here is the photo below

Daisy · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 20, 2015

I would like to thank my lenders so much for my last loan helped me a great deal. I was able to buy a few chairs and tables that helped my business so much in gaining more profits as my customers increased due to the fact that they finally had places to sit while eating. I would love to add more tables and chairs though, as my customers keep increasing because of my good services and quality food.

Jackson · Buruburu, Kenya

Jun 20, 2015

Hi Zidisha family and my lenders. Am do happy. My business is doing great. My profits have increased since I added a new stock. The loan I got from you has really helped me. I am making big profit than before. Thank you. Blessings all

Daniel · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 20, 2015

Dear lenders!! May take opportunity to thank entired team for your support towards my business and now am moving on well with the purchase i made with the money you lendered me thank alot.Now even the life of my family has realy changed due to the little profit we are making in the business no more problems in paying their school fees and all the basic needs .My customer are also happy nowadays reasons they can all product they want at onces and they realy appriciate that thanks alot.Even my neighbours nowadays wonders how happy our family beacous no more strees for our needs.

Rose · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 19, 2015

Hi lenders, I really do appreciate your effort to see small businesses grow, av bought the washing basin and as I can see its a plus to my business, my clients are so happy with the progress and the demand now is up due to the increased standard of the salon, thank you so much and God bless Zidisha family

Brian · Iten, Kenya

Jun 19, 2015

For the second time the zidisha family is helping me achieve my dreams. I will buy two knapsack sprayers and 5kgs of the fungicide milraz. this will help me in the weekly spraying and guarantee a good harvest. A big thank you to all lenders and i promise not to let you down.

Njenga · Mitimingi, Kenya

Jun 19, 2015

I have seen a tremendous increase in my profits since the installation of the fridge. I can comfortably say that increasing my installment amount will not only be a good gesture to my lenders but to myself for being able to repay the loan. thank you zidisha community.

Geoffrey · Miti Mingi, Kenya

Jun 19, 2015

what a wonderful lending organisation is zidisha!You have moved me countless miles.my business doing well and through the profits,have been able to introduce new products.Special tribute to you friends.good moments zidisha.

John · Machakos, Kenya

Jun 18, 2015

i would like to appreciate the assistance forwarded to me thus far by the zidisha community.my past loan was used to buy pipes that have helped me do irrigation on my farm.Previously i was borrowing the pipes from fellow farmers which at times caused delays in adhering to the watering schedule. the new pipes have ensured that i water my plants on the stipulated timeframes as well as lessened the stress on me wondering who and where to rent the pipes.

Mary · Mombasa, Kenya

Jun 18, 2015

Hi I would like to give my big thanks to Zidisha for the amazing thing they have done for me, I have received the funding and i have just bought my office stationery. This has made my work more organized and now i can serve my clients more efficiently and fast as i have everything i need with me, just this afternoon my sales have increased by 10%, Its amazing how a helping hand can go a long way and i am so grateful to my lenders. I intend to add more stock with time as i continue increasing my client database. Thank you again and may God bless you all comment image

Douglas · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 18, 2015

A big thank you to all my lenders for what my have done in my life and my entire family as a whole.I was able to buy the seedlings as promised and some chemicals too.Though the rains has not been good as expected.The business has seen a remarkable improvements since I started accessing loans from you.Now I have started work on a family building which was abandoned due to insufficient funds.

klunpa01 · Athens, Ohio, United States

Jun 17, 2015

Hi everyone! My name is Paige Klunk, and I am currently a Cultural Ambassador located here in Dakar. I wanted to write to give you a few updates about how Ameth’s activities are progressing. I have known Ameth now for over a year, I first met him last summer while I was here in Dakar with Zidisha. He and I have become good friends, as he is always eager to share with me how his business activities are progressing. Even when I was home in the United States, he would sometimes send me pictures of his chickens as they were growing. Ameth is very passionate about animals, no matter whether it is chickens, quails, tortoises, fish, or even his two dogs. He always talks about animals with a big smile on his face. Ameth raises the chickens on the third floor of his house. A small staircase leads you directly to the two bedrooms, which he has set aside for them. A brown tile covers the walls while the top of the two rooms are lined with blue cages. He keeps the chicks in the blue cages until they have grown big enough, after which he moves them down to the floor, which is covered with mulch. Lined with chickens, it is difficult some times to maneuver in and out of the rooms. The third floor, however, is not just the home for the chickens but for his two dogs as well. With his second loan, Ameth was able to purchase 35 chicks at 17,500 XOF ($32), three sacks of food for 45,000 XOF ($90), medicine for 3,000 XOF ($6), transportation for the food 2,500 XOF ($5), and the mulch for the floor at 2,500 XOF ($5). Once the chickens were fully grown, he was able to sell each chicken for 2,500-3,000 ($5-$6). Since his second loan, he has been able to reap the benefits of 87,500 XOF ($175) each month as he been able to re-invest in his business. The benefits of the business have not only been financial autonomy for Ameth but it has given him financial structure to be able to advance his business. When asked what the benefits of Zidisha have been for him, Ameth responded enthusiastically that it has been two-fold. He said first the loan has been able to make his activities more structured, as he has the financial engagement to repay at the end of every month. Secondly it gives him motivation and confidence to have big dreams for his business long term. Even though things are still kind of small, Ameth explained to me he wants to diversify. He has started experimenting with quail eggs. He has an old refrigerator he hopes to have fixed up soon to store the eggs. Ameth’s passion for animals is what drives him to be successful with his activities. I hope I can only stop by again soon to see the continued progress of his activities!

Zacharia · Athi-river, Kenya

Jun 17, 2015

hallo lenders you are most wonderful people i have ever met in my life. The money really helped me i managed to purchase 2dairy cows whose photos i posted and doing wonderful. Again i wanna buy two more others just to make sure that by the time they are giving birth the milk supply should be constant. I appreciate you alot lenders and zidisha team.

Gideon · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 17, 2015

Hi Mattie Shaw, This is very true,am nearing achieving my goal,mark you this is not possible without Zidisha,am happy about it and this will culminate in celebrations of its kind.From a watchman with a salary of Kshs.2,400 up to my current position,and now Zidisha pushing my dream to the limit,its wonderful.Long Live Zidisha . Regards.....Gideon Mutembei.

Jane · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 17, 2015

Thank you so much Zidisha lenders.I built an isolation house .I am now getting eggs worth $0.6 per day.I am able to have a balanced diet from the eggs proteins.I now see a change in my lifestyle.Thank you.

Oscar · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 17, 2015

Dear Lenders I do really appreciate your support and Trust you have in me i have already set up Studio Lights ready for production of Model and Product photography check some of the work here https://www.facebook.com/benalography https://www.facebook.com/nairobifashionhub https://www.facebook.com/oscarjordanalochi https://www.jumia.co.ke comment image

Solomon Ndungu · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 16, 2015

Thank you zidisha lenders. Ive received ksh 9503 and bought the nebulizer for my clinic. During this cold season in our country, asthmatic patients and those with difficulty in breathing will benefit alot. thanks again for the confidence you've showed me. I wont let you down.

Paul · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 16, 2015

hi Am very grateful for your support and faith in my business. This money will help me to increase and diversify my clothing business. Since i deal with second hand cloths i intend to stock news ie shirts and trousers to capture market of the people who don't wear second hands cloths. this will increase my profit by 15% to 20%. This in long run will significantly improve my family livelihood .once again am grateful

Amon · Sigona, Kenya

Jun 16, 2015

Hello my Lenders, you are great people to me. Through the added tests, i choose to open a saving sacco which will boost my capital through loan, i have saved 150$ so far...zidisha lenders enabled me achieve this. People have chosen to come for HIV TEST due to available resources and privacy offered. I feel my goals achieved. Now i aspire to buy more advanced haemoglobin and eloctrolytes testing machines if i get sufficient money. I will appreciate if Zidisha org continue supporting me attain this ambitions. Thank you.

Ambrose · Borborwet, Kenya

Jun 16, 2015

Hi lenders these are my new photos comment image

Mary · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 15, 2015

Hi lenders, my farm is doing well and i managed to get the horse pipe and have finished laying it to full use, however the rains are sufficient for these time and looking forward for a good harvest. comment image

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