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

Gladys · Ngong, Kenya

Apr 27, 2015

I am very thankful for your support. I managed to buy a cow as had earlier indicated. The amount you gave me i added to what had saved and managed to buy. Kindly I am very thankful and look forward to be working with you. Gladys.

Everlyn · Mombasa, Kenya

Apr 27, 2015

Hello Zidisha Team, I am humbled to be associated with people who find time and resources to share with others. You are wonderful people.

neumans7 · Vienna, Austria

Apr 27, 2015

Hi Rebecca! I teach maths and physics at high school, myself. And I loooove it so I can totally relate to your passion. Keep up the good work to make children's lives better! All the best from Vienna, Austria. Susanne

Jackson · Nakuru, Kenya

Apr 27, 2015

Hallo my dear lenders, I am glad for this second chance I got, I have made some grate acheivements from the previous loan, I was able to buy more hens which made me the sole supplier of eggs at Royal Supermarket Maili Sita and from the profits I was able to buy a 'she goat' soon enough am going to buy a cow and that will head me in becoming a rancher. Thank you very much.

Issac · Molo Town, Kenya

Apr 27, 2015

Dear lenders, help save more children out here. Thank you all for this chance of a loan

Geofrey · Langalanga Estate In Nakuru, Kenya

Apr 27, 2015

This support of loans is one of the best ways of eradicating poverty. It is amazing how lenders lend their money to people they are not close to each other, it must be taking a heartfelt courage to do so. I wish to lend to someone in future too when my business grow big. I am looking forward to writing the next book. Probably in the mid of May it will be out. Zidisha lenders, keep up the good work. You make everything possible!

Wilberforce · Kakamega, Kenya

Apr 27, 2015

I take this opportunity to thank zidisha team for establishing such organization that is mend to change the life of the underprivileged in the society especially those people who has untapped potential such people are always forgotten. Before i joined zidisha about one year ago, i used to borrow money from commercial banks and i realized that it used to be very expensive in terms of interest rate, because i could work had to make profit as i pay the loan at the same time but i realized that before finishing the loan, i had already paid back all the money i will have worked for all that time and i needed to borrow and start again afresh, and about 15 years i have been in business i could start business every year because of high interest rate of commercial banks. However by last year when i borrowed the first amount of money from zidisha my business has grown more than two times what i had for a long time, and this has encouraged me even to invite more members also to benefit especial those with potential and seemed to be honest. I sale second hand house holds eg television, radio,chairs,kitchen cooker etc and of late i started to sale also second hand vehicles and is doing very well, i am very much proud to be a member of zidisha.

Michael · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 24, 2015

This are the first batch of avocados I planted in my greenhouse in early February as an experiment. They are doing well. So I added more this March, about 100 plants. The greenhouse helps a lot since Avocado trees like warm ground. Ideally, they should go into the ground from March through June, as advised by my agriculturist. If they go in during the very hot months there is always the risk of sun damage because the trees can't take up water very well when young. I also used 1 pound of actual Nitrogen fertilizer per tree and this is annually. By end of June, the market will be consuming my fruits. comment image

Virginia · Wakanguthi Salgaa, Kenya

Apr 23, 2015

Hi zidisha team and lenders.As the objective of the loan was I have bought a posho mill and a fresian hiefer,three months incalf.This posho mill is multipurpose, making animal feed and can grid maize mill for human consumption. The animal has got a nickname by my son:"zidisha".Zidisha has transformed our life.Thanks to lenders. comment image

Lawrence · Mitunguu Market, Kenya

Apr 23, 2015

To my lenders. Thank you so much for funding us. The loan of Ksh 17752 has been received and today we have made our first delivery to our customer, Mugwi Secondary School. We have supplied to them Printed Exercise books worth 14,000 for use by student when the schools open On 4th May. We thank you for making this possible. We have also serviced our equipment and all the printing and branding was done at our office . Although we are yet to receive the check from the school we are sure to make a good profit due to lower cost. We intend to repay this loan in a record short period so that we can set new targets and ensure faster growth. Once again, your trust in Sterling Learn Services is highly appreciated. Here the rains are on and in a few weeks we shall be eating green maize beans and grams. Thank you and May the almighty bless you.

Kevine · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 23, 2015

I am happy to inform the entire zidisha community that have secured an order with one of the learning institution in Kenya, 14 containers in 20litres quantity each.Thus believe will bused my monthly turn-over of April and May,2015. Thanks in advance for the wise thought the team came-up with warm regards wambura

Rati · Tana Toraja, Indonesia

Apr 23, 2015

Kepada semua pendana. Terima kasih telah memberikan pinjaman modal usaha kepada saya, dana pinjaman yang sudah masuk di Indosat Dompetku rencana besok saya cairkan melalui rekening saya di bank BRI, dan saya akan langsung menggunakan dana pinjaman itu untuk membeli bahan keperluan usaha pembuatan kue yang saya kelola. Semoga pinjaman ini dapat membawa berkah dalam usahaku.

Stephhen · Kayole Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 23, 2015

Hi Zidisha, Am grateful for the loan that you gave me, I was able to purchase a motorbike which I am using to transport my product to my business at the same time I am using it to carry passengers to their destination. I want to thank you alot because you made my work to be effective. Yours, Stephen Kariuki comment image

Nusura · Koyonzo, Kenya

Apr 22, 2015

I used the loan to upgrade my hutch. I managed to get 80 more rabbits and the current population stands at 189.I expect to sale 150 to a mombasa based business man in 3 weeks.I take these opportunity to thank you for supporting me. Thank you so much

Isaac · Burumba, Kenya

Apr 22, 2015

thank you so much lenders for supporting me. The loan come at the time when i was really financially constrained .I was able to repair the grinder and cut costs in terms of hiring one. The grinder was also very useful and helped me save time.

Lucy · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 22, 2015

Hello, It is raining season and all is well. I look forward to a good harvest. Be blessed Regards Lucy comment image

Mwaniki · Likoni, Kenya

Apr 22, 2015

Am glad to let you know that I received the money ksh(6000) and it was of great help to me. I have already bought the keyboard which has become of great help even to our church. (We are just a small congregation) thanks a lot Zindisha people. Continue doing great. God bless. comment image

Richard · Meru Town, Kenya

Apr 22, 2015

Hallo zidisha group i am greatful for the loan once more it has stablelised my business even though its a little bit tough this season at least I was able to add more plates about 30 of them,thank you and have a nice day. comment image

Derrick · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 21, 2015

Hallo ZIDISHA and lenders I would like to thank you for the support you have given to me in business for my venture. I have made several strides and business is growing. Through the loan I managed to purchase an cutting machine which is now being used and it has helped me a lot and also James has gotten a job. Thank you so much ZIDISHA,my lenders. God bless you. comment image

Frederick · Accra, Ghana

Apr 21, 2015

Zidisha is a revelation to me and it's contribution to my business cannot be forgotten. From the loan , I bought the tools to begin computer servicing and repairs in my shop. My customer base has increased significantly because of the repairs I now provide. Customer now see my shop as a one stop shop for all computer related issues which has increased my income too. I can save more money now and I would not have any worries about my daughter's school fees when school reopens next month.

Rachel · Karanjee, Kenya

Apr 20, 2015

hallo lenders last week i have been very busy harvesting my produce as the rains were falling hard, i managed to harvest my carrots and this are some which i sell outside my fathers shop in the evening. My harvest was great and am still selling the produce i have so far managed to plant maize on the other piece of land and this week i will be clearing the land were i removed the carrots so to plant again in advantage to the rains.thank you so much am now stable in the business and i will continue to work towards being a big farmer in future. comment image

Geoffrey · Uthiru, Kenya

Apr 20, 2015

Hello Paul Buchheit, The CANON IX6540 PRINTER that i bought is really great. i can now print very nice photos with the printer, Last week a client came to me and told me that the photographer she had hired to do her photos had lost the camera he was using and therefore the only photos she had were from a sumsung phone (friend's phone) we printed the photos from that phone and i can tell you for sure the printer gave us some amazing photos . To cut the story short i saved her wedding photos and in the process made some good money. Once am done repaying my loan my next project will be buying a professional Camera to boost my Picture Quality Thanks Geoffrey Nzei

Edward · Mombasa, Kenya

Apr 19, 2015

Dear esteemed lenders, I received USD 109 and I was very grateful since I used the money to buy 3 tires for my vehicle. I am now assured of continuous business because there will be no interruptions due to worn out tires. I take this opportunity to thank you and pray that you continue with the same spirit of helping others.

James · Mugoiri Village, Kenya

Apr 19, 2015

This was the second project. it was a great success. comment image

Carolyne · Kisumu, Kenya

Apr 19, 2015

Hii, Once again i say thank you so much for ur support by giving me the loan. i managed to clear my tuition fees and did the end semester exams. thanks comment image

Naomi · Kona Ya Zamani, Kenya

Apr 18, 2015

Am so happy and impressed by my son's end term exams results. I know all this is because he has not being missing lessons, because has not being sent home due to lack of school fees. Lenders have made it for me and my son, may God bless them all.

Moses · Kinoo Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 17, 2015

I purchased a water pump machine with the loan, i have managed to save 300 kshs because now i dont hire from anyone, and i irrigate my farm myself and i am able to it carefully and to my satisfactory, i aslo bought 2 inch pipes and connectors to connect the water pump sucker and one for the outlet, my earnings will improve after my harvest, my daughter has been able to start schooling.

Paul · Springs, Kenya

Apr 17, 2015

Am just through with this week's exams preparing for the remaing exams next week and have some few weeks off from school before we begin the second semester. am also glad that my business is much promising as its working out so well. i see as if my market share in the area is increasing, new and old customers is an improvement seeing i can offer them the products i couldnt that is before i joined Zidisha. i feel so happy coz i think am on my way to a mini supermarket someday. Thanx to my Lenders and Zidisha community at large

Beatrice · Kisii, Kenya

Apr 17, 2015

Dear Zidisha Lenders, I have received a loan of Kshs. 9,012. I have purchased a binding machine and photocopying papers for printing services. Thank you and God bless you all. comment image

Linet · Kisii,town, Kenya

Apr 17, 2015

Hey lenders ,the consumption of juice take has increased since i bought the juice extractor from the loan that you gave to me ,i have also seen the increase in sales upto about 30%,i am so happy for the boast ,i am progressing well in business.Thank You.

Kiptoo · Keringet, Kenya

Apr 17, 2015

Of the loan i have been given, i have purchase one computer and sow more maize thus the loan I will used to explore for better business opportunity. To me the loan has charged positively my life thus i have made my business to be more and more attractive. The earning has been increased by 25% of its previous incomes. I have purchase one computer and sow more maize. Dear well fellows friends and family that the group itself is much marketable and thus it lends people with affordable loans with reasonable rates, i do further encourage my family to apply though they are analogue. My holidays interesting are to make a trip to any interesting place to enable my analogue fellow friends and family to be aware of digital things.

Emmanuel · Malindi, Kenya

Apr 16, 2015

Je suis heureux parce que le prêt m'a aidé à effacer mes frais de scolarité et m'a permis d'avoir accès à la bibliothèque de l'Université. Je peux maintenant me préparer adéquatement à la fin des examens du semestre qui nous commencer dans deux semaines maintenant. J'est pour les examens pendant deux semaines à compter du 05/04/2015 à 15/05/2015. En fait, cet accès à la bibliothèque de l'Université me permet de faire mes recherches sur le « développement durable » avant la période d'examen qui fait également partie de l'examen. [Translated by Emmanuel] ORIGINAL: I am glad because the loan helped me to clear my tuition fee and enabled me to have access to the university library. I can now prepare myself adequately for the end of semester exams which we commence two weeks from now. I will be sitting for the exams for two weeks starting from 04/05/2015 to 15/05/2015. Actually, this access to the university library enables me to do my research on "sustainable development" before the examination period which is also part of the exam. [original added back in by Laurie, so that both the French and the English versions always will appear here] :)

Simeon · Narok, Kenya

Apr 16, 2015

I received 100 dollars from Zidisha. I used this fund to pay more workers in the quarry. Thanks you so much for the funds it has really helped me increase my income by 20% God bless Zidisha.

0tieno · Kisumu, Kenya

Apr 16, 2015

With the loan i have just completed i was able to purchase stock and sell maize flour to the neighbouring schools and also residents. The increased earning i got from the sales of additional stock helped me put up another poshomill which is about to start running.I intend to use my second loan to complete the new posho mill and start work immediately.This will double my income.Thanks to Zidisha

Wairimu · Nakuru Rhonda Estate, Kenya

Apr 16, 2015

Oh my God!..what?..that was pretty fast.. i was sitting here crossing my fingers hoping you guys will come through for me again...and you have. I am super excited(happy dance,happy dance) With the finances, i will be buying a bicycle(a shimono to be precise), to assist in supplying cereals to the small restaurants around town. This will help give my business a major boost, and be able to adequately meet my personal and business needs. Words cannot possibly describe the feeling i have right now, the future has so much possibility right now..to my lenders, shukran,shukran shukran(means a lot of 'thank yous' in swahili)

Geofrey · Chuma, Kenya

Apr 15, 2015

Dear Lenders, I have just completed my loan repayment. With my previous loan, I was able to reclaim land that was idle by ensuring that it was put into good use, with the help of nearby Turasha River though seasonal, I was able to plant feeder crops which went along way in increaing my milk production. My wife has been so helpful in the said project as she wa in it full time. with the proceeds from milk sales and potatoes harvested, I was able to clear fees for my daughter who passed so well in her KCSE and is due to join university in due course. For the last few months this area has been so dry and only those near the river took advantage to water their farms, however the situation got worse when the river almost dried up and authorities requested that people dont use water from the river for farming which at the time I was harvesting so i was not majorly affected.

Lawrence · Mitunguu Market, Kenya

Apr 15, 2015

We can see far beyond the horizons not because we are tall but because we stand on the back of the giants. I now close after the days work. My wife and I received a refrigerator from Coca cola today. We have stocked Coca cola soft drinks and now our customers and visitors will get their favourite drinks as they wait to be served. This was my wives idea and I support it for it will generate some income for our business. comment image

Philemon · Machorwa, Kenya

Apr 15, 2015

This uploaded shows me in my business enterprise and the stock increment thanks to zidisha loans. Many Thanks comment image

Lydiah · Juja, Kenya

Apr 15, 2015

Am very great full to my Leaders and all Zidisha community for giving me the money to boost my business i was able to construct nice shop display and now I can be able to put more product on the display and the storage facilitate is good my customers can see what am selling very well my proper displaying of my items and better storage facilitate have boosted my sale income since I can be able to store more good that are of high demand by customers this high sale turnover has actually increased my daily profit by 35% and am very happy an ending to the right direction to increase more stock and more income

Duke · Nakuru, Kenya

Apr 15, 2015

Dear my lenders and the entire zidsha team; am glad to let you know that am fine and working hard as usual; the heavy rain in Kenya is not affecting the running of my business; to be precise, this being the month of april; schools are closed, my main clients are school going children, this means my daily and weekly income is expected to be low; since the tenders from parents to take their children to school are dormant until schools reopens next month' But am happy to let you know that the rains are really being a boost to my business, every time it starts raining, my competitors are driven off since most of them lack umbrellas on their motorbikes. my work doubles due to the fact that i have the umbrella on my bike and the heavy reflective jackets that enables me to work comfortably on rain. Indeed were it not the loan i received to buy this items, my work could have gone down to zero on this month of April. Honestly, i really appreciate your presence in my business, am able to submit my weekly payments even in this month of hardship in my transport business, Thank you.

Peter · Kisumu City, Kenya

Apr 15, 2015

Am greatly humbled by this gesture by Lenders for this Loan on behalf of Dawalane Chemists staff. Heavy rain is still pounding our neighborhood with devastating health effects as poor drainage and flooding sewerage grounds for breeding mosquitoes and snails that cause Malaria and Bilharzia hence this loan will be used to majorly buy drugs for malaria and bilharzia. April is always World Malaria awareness Month, this loan has come at opportune time that will enable us offer quantity drugs at subsidized cost to the community. The proceeds from the sales will be used to repay the loan in time, re-stock the chemist with more antibiotics , on- job training for my wife on computerized point of sales, salaries for staff and family upkeep. Regards Zidisha Team,Mentors and Lenders.

John · Ongata Rongai, Kenya

Apr 15, 2015

Hi, I was flashing back on the time prior to my loan and i take this opportunity to thank my lenders and Zidisha team. Before the loan, i didn't have public service insurance for my motor cycle and the young man who operates the boda boda was going hungry and idle. Thanks to Zidisha, he is always a jovial man nowadays, also the daily earning from the business of $ 5.5 has really helped me in taking care of my daughter who is due for open heart surgery. Thanks a lot for your prayers because the pressure that came with the bad news of my daughters illness has gone down as the Lord is sending people to stand with me. The business has also picked up because of the rainy season that comes with many opportunities and activities. Thanks and regards, John

Daniel · Meru, Kenya

Apr 14, 2015

HI TEAM My business is doing wonders here,. Its raining but am happy that the new roof is a real benefit to me because there are no more leaking roofs....THANK YOU

Reginah Nduku · Wendiga Estate,mweiga, Kenya

Apr 14, 2015

To all my lenders,I am greatful for the support you have been giving my small salon.I can see that since i added the new blow-drier,my customers have been waiting for less time compared to the time they had been waiting initially.I tell you this"YOU ARE STRONG & GOOD PEOPLE ON EARTH,ready to assist small businesses like mine to be a big entrepreneur in near future.Thank you all & have a super day. Regards, Reginah Nduku Mwelo

Japheth · Nairobi.kahawa Wendani, Kenya

Apr 14, 2015

hey lenders..thank you once again for the loan you accorded me..i recently finished paying my university fees for my final year from the proceeds i raised from my business....as at now i feel i can pay more...

Fredrick · Githurai, Kenya

Apr 14, 2015

Hi!my lenders.Am very thankful for your support that you have really shown.In fact I received the funds and channeled in business as follows.100us$ in water melon,us$30 in oranges.with such boost ,I inted to a profit increase of over 50%.The introduction of another variety will enable the number of customers to increase which in return will bring good business.Mine is to wish you all the best.

Mulyono · Taluk Kuantan, Indonesia

Apr 14, 2015

makanan di cafe saya... sekarang saya sedang merintis lagi usaha saya... saya ucapkan terima kasi ke pada para pendana comment image

Emmanuel · Malindi, Kenya

Apr 13, 2015

Ich freue mich, den genauen Betrag des Darlehens, die ich fragte, das eigentlich mir viel geholfen hat bei der Erfüllung meiner Aufgabe meine Studiengebühren zu bezahlen erhalten haben und haben Zugriff auf die Bibliothek, wie ich mein Ende Semester Prüfung vorzubereiten, die in zwei Wochen ist. Hiermit biete ich meine Gratitudes für alle Kreditgeber für die Finanzierung dieses Darlehen in Höhe von $50,00. Kudos an euch alle, Sie haben wirklich ermutigt mich wie nie zuvor, Gott segne Sie reichlich.

Betty · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 13, 2015

To my lenders,I thank you all for your support because I received a loan from you and it helped me add stock to my grocery shop and I have managed to raise my profit margin from ksh 500 to ksh 1000 on a daily basis and now I will b able to educate my son through high school,

Ann · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 13, 2015

Really thank you The Zidisha team ,my lenders, and kwanya for introducing me to you. With your help,i purchased quality furniture for my playhouse and this has helped lift up my business standards. My earnings have increased by 30% part of which i'm saving up to grow my business in terms of kids play items for example bouncing castles and so on. Hopefully with your help i will achieve bigger profits...

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