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Project Updates

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

Stephen · Juja, Kenya

May 3, 2015

Halo my fund raisers,I am optimistic God has kept you safely.Currently the business has grown and God have been so faithful. In my profile you see a fridge and much more have been accomplished I am optimistic with your continous support,I will move some more steps ahead.On the same I managed to support my brother during his first term in school by raising some amount.Once again I am grateful to all my fund raisers. My business gain has raised and I am currently in a position to raise this amount.

Everlyne · Nairobi, Kenya

May 3, 2015

Dear lenders, I Would like to take this opportunity to thank u all for the money which I received on 29th of April the sum of kshs.9012 Which helped me a great deal, I was able to buy a blowdry which has Been My nightmare for sometime Now Atleast it has saved me from the hustle of borrowing from my neighbors,, the blowdry has made me win back my clients hence increase in my income,, I will use part of The income to take My kids to school and start saving for them for future needs,, all this will be achieved with the help of lenders and the entire zidisha team thank u and may God bless you all .

Stephen · Timau, Kenya

May 3, 2015

Hi there! I am Stephen Doang Nyoat hereby giving thanks and appreciation to those made and effort to lend me their hands willingly. The loan, which I have received for the first time from Zidisha Inc. was so helpful to my business. It catered for buying more clothes, threads, batons, gum canvas, and many other things concerning tailoring work. The loan had invested itself in a wedding dresses that brought a turnout of good income and attracting more customers to our tailoring shop. The earning increment of the loan we have realized that it has raised from 10% to 35% from the total amount of the LOAN. Out of the wedding order I and my beloved wife we were able to buy a new dresses to remember how these money have done marvelous improvement and change in our business stetting. The posted photos toured how the loan was invested into. Stephen Doang Nyoat Gracious Designer

Bernard · Siwot Village, Kenya

May 3, 2015

I have bought two lamb ewes from the loan. The total cost of the two sheep was KES 10,000. I used KES 2,000 to do the fencing of sheep enclosure; KES 970 was used in purchasing deworming medicine, mineral salt and molasses. I thank you lenders for your continued support. comment image

Gilbert · Kericho/sigowet, Kenya

May 3, 2015

am the happiest person ever! since i joined zidisha this is the 2nd loan am servicing and my earnings has really grown. i have been able to satisfy my family twice as before. i have been a model in my neighbourhood since people are wondering how things changed for me. thanks to my lenders.

Annah · Nairobi, Kenya

May 3, 2015

Thank you Lenders for your support my live has really changed for better since i was introduced to Zidisha Community am now a living testimony to my community and also a role model to society i have been able to pay my school fee for my son and my business has improved since i took my first loan for Zidisha Community,am really great full for your Generous contribution to my business.

Jerry Rawlings · Nakuru, Kenya

May 2, 2015

The cook stove That uses locally available materials, hence doing away with the charcoal that is eating up our forests.. comment image

Jerry Rawlings · Nakuru, Kenya

May 2, 2015

These are the lamps and the cook stove (jiko) that I deal with. comment image

Jerry Rawlings · Nakuru, Kenya

May 2, 2015

Hallo, Find photos of some of my activities in Maasai Mara in Narok County. My business is elevating lives and keeping children in school in our rural areas. comment image

Stephen · Nairobi, Kenya

May 2, 2015

Dear Zidisha, As my repayment period for the first loan comes to an end, I can look back with pride as I take stock of the great experience I have had having you by my side. Indeed, your assistance has helped my business stand despite various challenges. You have inspired hope and confidence that I can and will make it in business because of your benevolence. My business has grown from making an average monthly profit of $215 to $254. The struggle of paying rent and restocking maize floor and cooking oil on time has vanished. I look forward to better times as we grow together as a family. My Niece is equally happy as she can now enjoy a better wage. I hope that you will continue to provide your assistance and make my vision of owning a supermarket one day come true. Thank you very much.

Agus · Kabupaten Bantaeng, Indonesia

May 2, 2015

Thank you so much to funders and Team Zidisha who have helped me by providing loan funds to suit my needs. The amount of the loan that I have received as many as 4,073,098 IDR and I have a plan I will use the funds to buy the first set my computer to the Internet cafe. Once again thank you for your help. Greetings success always.

Domnic · Kisumu, Kenya

May 2, 2015

It has been very good and bring happyness to my family.to use money I borrowed from zidisha,it increases my income. from the profit I made from my business ,my younger brother ,my wife and I went for a picnic and later on too my wife out for a dinner.we are all happy. comment image

Mactildah · Nairobi, Kenya

May 1, 2015

Hi my lenders.I am delighted to inform you of what i did with my first loan.I purchased a pack of medicine from a pharmacy after seeing the doctor .which was used on children.There was an outbreak of malaria due to the cold weather.Children are still taking the drugs but there is a big improvement.They are showing sighns of being back to class on monday. comment image

Duke · Nakuru, Kenya

May 1, 2015

Dear my lenders and the entire zidisha team, am glad to let you know that, i have posted a photo that shows my current status as a result of my current loan; kindly view the kind of reflecive jackets i bought and the umbrella on my motorcycle, This items have boosted my work especially this season of heavy rains in my country Kenya. Am able to work in rains and in sun shine, Honestly this is the reason why am able to pay my all loan installments in time without failure. Above all, am able to make an extra coin for my family, May almighty God bless all who lended me my current loan and the entire Zidisha team, amen.

Christin · Germany

May 1, 2015

That is great! The machine looks stunning! I wish you much success. I would love to come to visit you some day.

Benedict · Kaani Village, Kenya

May 1, 2015

Hi Christin. Benedict here the poultry enthusiast from Machakos County.Nice to hear from you.i managed to get the motorbike a new one,Nice and red one.It excites my chicken when i ignite the key!They feel like they can bite it!I sometimes think that they don't want to imagine i going to town and leaving them back!Christin i'm so grateful i cant thank you & entire Zidisha community enough.Pay a visit one day and have a bite of my chicken meat. comment image

Benard · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 30, 2015

HI LENDERS. i thank you for the support am getting from zidisha.am sure in the next 1year i will be at the best point in my busines,because through zidisha i've seen amiracle from GOD.before knowing zidisha life was not eazy any more,sametimes you may have agood idear but you cant marnage it,but now through zidisha hehehee!!!.you just be hard woking,you keep you words and follow the zidisha law.THANK YOU LENDERD. FROM BENARD OPIYO..

Mary · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 30, 2015

Thanks lender for the funds, i have been able to water my crops with ease without the trouble of using the winch (pulley ) which was very tiring. Moreover have seen a drastic increase in the farm yields which has really helped a great deal in my family and especially have started saving for my son's education when he starts school in one and half year to come. Thanks lenders for your support.

Rex · Luanda, Kenya

Apr 30, 2015

I say hi to all my lenders and other zidisha members hoping that you are all doing fine and quite balancing. Am vert much okay and in business ad usual. I Just want to let all my lenders know that with the little savings i make i have purchased an internet wifi enabled rooter which come July this year am preparing to start cyber cafe in my place of business which will enable me offer internet services by using this device i have bought. I Just thank you my lenders so much because you have taught me on how to manage my business by being obedient and honest with your funds. Thank you and i will not stop updating you good people for any change i make in my life. You should all know that i love You people si much for what you do not only for me but others also. Be blessed and good Day.

Esther · Nakuru,kenland, Kenya

Apr 30, 2015

THANK YOU lenders, my business is doing well and i have been getting new customers which i feel its great potential to my business as I also taking my master course in baking all this happened because of loan from zidisha. my course i am paying from zidisha loan and since i started with zidisha life has be come so easy to me. comment image

Aristide Soungalo · Banfora, Burkina Faso

Apr 29, 2015

Salut comment vous allez ici au Faso ça va grace à ce que vous faites pour nous. Mon poullaier va à meirveille je dirai ma ferme puis que j'ai beaucoup de poulaillier à l'interieur gace à vous. je profite bien de cette activité car elle me procure d'enorme ressources. Chaque année je faisais un pret pour payer la scolarité de mes enfants mais à la rentrée scolaire prochaine je n'irai nul part pour emprunter de l'argent car mon activité m'a déjà fait une economie qui pourra prendre en charge toutes ces dépenses et j'en suis très fier de ZIDISHA et ma famille aussi. j'ai meme ouvert un secretariat public pour ma femme et bientot je vais vous solliciter pour la financer aussi . Merci et à très bientot Monsieur TRAORE Soungalo Aristide

Lydiah · Juja, Kenya

Apr 29, 2015

Am very great full to my leader,Trincowski of Conde Portugal and Foreclosedjapan of Oska Japan and the entire Zidisha community for leading me the money, the money I will use them to buy the Microwave and a two burner gas cooker and a thermal flask all this apparatus will help me to work more effectively in my food cafeteria that I run alongside my general shop my customer will be happy since i will not serve them with cool food any more and the cooking of the meal will be easy using the gas cooker instead of the charcoal which have a lot of smoke and leaves the food with the smoke smell. I Say thank you very much my leader from the bottom of my heart , for financing me and helping me to grow business and hence earn a dignified income from this business. I SAY THANK YOU.. ASANTENI SANA..

Faith · Nkubu-meru, Kenya

Apr 29, 2015

Thankyou once again zidisha team and family. i have heard a good time with my previous lenders who constantly wanted to find out about my progress. I was able to successfully complete paying my previous loan and had a good profit margin and hence good savings . I have some cabbages in my farm and expect to harvest in late to early July and got enough saving to sustain the project. With that positive growth i want now to start a dispensing chemist since iam a nurse by profession and this will make me improve the health of people in my community.

Andi · Desa Banyorang Kabupaten Bantaeng, Indonesia

Apr 29, 2015

Dear lenders. I am very grateful to still earn the trust of the funding for the second time managing the loan given to me. I'm more motivated to be able to achieve the dream of foam was also successful as those who are already successful as well. Hopefully loan from funders are able to use me well in my business, because my expectation was to be successful and able to compete with other employers entrepreneurs. May God Almighty always give ease and smoothness for all our efforts. Best wishes to the lender and to zidhisa I say many thanks for the inclusion of me as a member of many provide very significant change in my life.

Godfrey · Meru, Kenya

Apr 28, 2015

Dear leaders, I am happy to let u know that one of my cows has calved the third calf which is a heifer two weeks old,now I am able to produce 40 litres of milk per day which goes at $0.5 per litre (Apr 45 kes).now am able to make $18 per day from milk only. Now I have decided to increase my weekly payment at $78 (Apr 7000 kes) per week.I have a good reason to thanks zidisha and I'm seeing myself going far to achieve my dreams.

Poline · Makunga, Kenya

Apr 28, 2015

First I want to say thank you very much for the support you accorded me in buying plastic chairs for my children at school. This has elevated the school since when the kids say they sit on plastic chairs to their friends at home the following day you find more kids just to confirm and later nag their parents to transfer them to my school. I also believe that when schools re open this Monday 5th I expect a few enrollments since the parents believe that the school is headed on the right direction since the progress is seen and witnessed. Due to the schools opening soon I felt I complete my loan at least early to get another one in readiness for the opening but unfortunately my credit limit has not increased. But I believe with time Everything will be well thanks

Daisy · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 28, 2015

I take this opportunity to thank all my lenders very much. I received the the whole amount of the loan and used it to purchase the budgeted seats and tables. I'm happy to say that the seats and tables have been of a great help to my business as they can now sit comfortably as they take their meals min my restaurant. My earnings have increased by 30% since then and i know they will increase even further. I've used the increased earnings to re-pay the loan and to buy more furniture. thank you again so much for your support.

Alex · Mwala, Kenya

Apr 27, 2015

I have done some good business with funding from Zidisha. Although it was not a good season, I managed to raise some output from my farm. Now that is the long rains, I wish to apply for a second loan and utilize these rains to realize more output in my farm. It has been amazing so far. Long live Zidisha. comment image

Joseph · Kawangware, Kenya

Apr 27, 2015

Hi lenders, I wish to thank all who supported my first loan because it has really assisted me to acquire leather machine which contributed towards serving more clients as well as increase in my profit. I have successfully completed repaying my loan and now kindly request you to support my second loan so that I can buy 2 extra modern leather machines and hire 2 more local people so that my business can meet the ever increasing demand for the new shoes. I will continuously update you on the progress of my business as well as ensuring the weekly installments are made at the right time. Thanks in advance for considering to support my second loan !

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

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