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Project Updates

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

Loice · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 21, 2017

I received my loan of 1038, on 12 February, 2017. I added the loan on my other savings and bought more electronics for my shop. Thanks for helping me out. God bless. comment image

Jessica · Nakuru, Kenya

Feb 21, 2017

I used my previous loan to purchase a microwave and a 4 burner cooker for my hotel, these two kitchen appliances helped to make the work in the kitchen so easy, it has also helped to save time because now our visitors dont have to waste alot of time waiting for their food to be served, i have seen great changes in my hotel especially the restaurant area, alot of guests are now ordering for food without the fear of having to wait for long before being served like it was before, we now serve our food at the shortest time possible i am so grateful. This has also helped to increase my profit from 5-10% previoisly to 50% which is a big hurrey, thr kitchen is now self reliable, i have purchased new stuff for the kitchen, new plates, food warmers for buffet, cups and glasses, and most importantly is that i can now pay my kitchen staff with the money generated from the restaurant, its amazing. Thank you so much my worthy lenders you are the best, Long live Zidisha.

Rosemary · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 20, 2017

That is the new photo I would like to upload comment image

Evans · Kukuom, Ghana

Feb 20, 2017

Dear lenders, it is a new day in a new week. I wish I could be the first person to wish you a prosperous week. Thank you for your support. My new shop is near completion as it is rated 90% completed. Thanks you Zidisha and my lenders. God bless you so very much.

Evans · Kukuom, Ghana

Feb 20, 2017

Thank you for the message. Yes I am extending the help I get to the orphans in my community in a little small way I could afford since I'm investing in my business as well. Thank you for supporting me.

Treesforpeople · Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Feb 20, 2017

Hello Esther. We do solar cooking in the UK - we even cooked bread in the middle of winter using just sunshine and mirrors! It's much more powerful in Kenya than the UK. It's not electric, it simply concentrates heat from the sun using something reflective. A solar cooker can even be made out of aluminium foil and cardboard, but most people don't know about this. Kenya is the country with the most solar cooking activity in Africa. If you'd like to know more, the solar cooking wiki has a lot of info. Here's their Kenya page: http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/Kenya One organisation involved is: NAREWAMA Natural Resources and Waste Management Alliance P. O. Box 60358-00200 Uhuru Phase IV (Jerusalem Shopping Centre) Nairobi Kenya http://www.mueller-solartechnik.com/narewama/

Mathews · Mpika, Zambia

Feb 20, 2017

My handmade clay pots lapped with fabric. comment image

Mathews · Mpika, Zambia

Feb 20, 2017

Here are some pictures of some of the hand made handbags that i make in my Art and Craft shop. Take look. comment image

Hans · Rangwe, Kenya

Feb 19, 2017

This confirms how deep my love to Zidisha is. Just making sure that my business grow, improving my economic status. I now have a brand new laminating machine, bought from the profits accrued. Thanks to my always good lenders. comment image

Hans · Rangwe, Kenya

Feb 19, 2017

I want to register that the previous loan gave me what I have always wanted to have. From the profits, I now have a brand new laminating machine. With Zidisha I'm sure of being the best SUCCESS STORY. Track me forwards or backwards, all you will encounter is success, success, success. Thanks to my good lenders. I delighted!

Kate Goodwin · United States

Feb 19, 2017

Happy to lend to you again, Veronica. French beans are delicious.

Stephen Appiah · Ahenbronoso, Berekum, Ghana

Feb 18, 2017

my okra at 3 weeks comment image

TomF925 · www.AfricaLeap.com, United States

Feb 18, 2017

Congratulations on your business and thank you for welcoming us with your wonderful smiles every time we log into Zidisha! I am glad to see you providing propane to your customers since it is so much cleaner and healthier than wood or charcoal. I would very much appreciate any information or opinion you have on solar energy: solar cookers, solar lamps and solar panels. Can you tell me if your customers are connected to centralized electricity? I wish you great success with your business and charming family.

Stephen Appiah · Ahenbronoso, Berekum, Ghana

Feb 18, 2017

Thanks Mary will definitely check it up.

Martha · Ashaiman, Ghana

Feb 18, 2017

Hello lender's, I have purchased a new machine that will used for my clothing production. This will enhance growth of production and make much profit. Thanks to you all and God blessing be unto you. comment image

Nketia · Techiman, Ghana

Feb 18, 2017

Thanks to all my lenders. For helping me take good care of my younger siblings my late father left behind. Their school fees are no more a problem as well as their shelter. My shoe business is also running very well all because of Zidisha. Thank you.

Rose · Ashaiman, Ghana

Feb 18, 2017

i would like to thank all lenders for your wonderful support to me since joining zidisha. currently business is doing very well and sales is also moving on as well. comment image

Mary · United States

Feb 17, 2017

This may be a good information resource for you Stephen, http://wefarm.org/what-is-wefarm/ . Take a look around this website when you have a chance. Hope your crops are doing well. Regards, Mary

Simon · Nyamage, Kenya

Feb 17, 2017

Once again I have paid my second installment on time and this is one of my kids I pay school fees for, from my jobs income. Here is her school gate! Thanks Zidisha team. comment image

Evans · Kukuom, Ghana

Feb 16, 2017

Thank you for enquiring about my business. I do several kinds of printing works on paper. Normally in A4 and A3 papers. I do invitation cards such as wedding cards, birthday cards, funeral cards and several others which also includes printing of story books for children. My new shop will forcus mainly on cloth printings and banners.

Charles · Prestea, Ghana

Feb 16, 2017

I want to increase my loan repayment because profit has increased slightly. This loan is very helpful to me.

Charles · Prestea, Ghana

Feb 16, 2017

The loan was successfully received and used for Vodafone cash Mpesa. Already Mtn mobilemoney was in operation. Addition of Vodafone Cash has increased my profit asap. Am happy because my business has become attractive. My sibling are also happy as am able to support them of their need. Lenders thanks for your great support and tender kindness.

Edwin · Nyatieko, Kenya

Feb 16, 2017

Dear lenders, I finally started the construction of the greenhouse yesterday after procurement of all the necessary materials. Am glad the dream is now a reality thanks to your profound generosity. I pray the best to all of you in all that you engage in.

Flipmore · Vancouver, Canada

Feb 15, 2017

Congratulations on getting the loan, Adu!!!!

Xavier · Nairobi Buruburu Estate, Kenya

Feb 15, 2017

Dear Lenders, I am humbled by your generosity and kindness towards funding my loan. I received the total amount and over the last one week I've put it to good use by finishing final touches to the shop and buying a frying machine, display counter and freezer. After the licensing process is done we will open doors to the snack cafe officially and right on time for school holidays. This business will be run by my wife and elder sister and this will keep both busy at the same time bringing extra revenue to two families. I am confident with the extra profit this new business will earn I will be able to repay my loan on time. Once again I thank you for your contributions and and I pray you be truly blessed.

Laurie Menke · United States

Feb 15, 2017

What kinds of materials do you print at your print shop?

Laurie Menke · United States

Feb 15, 2017

That is great!!

Margaret · Gilgil, Kenya

Feb 15, 2017

Dear Lenders my previous loan assisted me to open an embroidery shop. My customers have now an access to my goods and services. I want to thank you for your support. God bless you.

Shakib · Mazeras, Kenya

Feb 15, 2017

Due to the increase on sales in this month i would like to increase my payment. This is because of the new and modern facilities i bought including modern cooking pots and sitting facilities which makes customer sitting comfortable and enjoy the food. Introducing of unique food also attract new customer hence increase the sales.

Bildad · Bondo, Kenya

Feb 15, 2017

Hello Zidisha The financial support you've been giving me is making me strong even though we are facing a very long draught in Kenya. The lands are very dry, water sources dried up. But I have hope the rain will drop very soon and my project will go on well though the demand for vegetables is very high but the the farm is not giving the good quality due to the current climate status. I am now preparing one side of the land ready for the rainy season Thank you

Cab · Accra, Ghana

Feb 15, 2017

Very grateful to all lenders on the Zidisha platform and also thankful to team Zidisha for this wonderful opportunity. I'm able to add one more car to what I have, and have also employed additional driver comment image

Cecilia · Kumasi, Ghana

Feb 15, 2017

Hello my dear friends. It has been a great pleasure for me since we met in Zidisha. This is also Zidisha. Thank you for everything.

Paulson · Lusaka, Zambia

Feb 15, 2017

Hello team. The loan that I got has been a blessing to me. The clientele base has broadened a little bit thus making business a delight to do. The spares were bought and the printer was also put in place. The purchasing n repairing ofthe said items have helped greatly to improve the profits that are being recovered from the daily sales. This has hence helped to finance part of the school fees for my young sister and have continued to help out with the little that I am still gaining from the business. In summary, I would love to thank you once more for your timely empowerment.

Jessica · Nakuru, Kenya

Feb 15, 2017

Good afternoon my lenders, i do hope you are all fine just like myself, i just wanted to let you know that my business is growing we are moving from one level to another it is amazing, i just want to remind you that had it not been for you things would not have been the way they are today, thanks and thanks once more, the restaurant is doing great, our services at the restaurant has improved a great deal i am just happy, i cant just keep calm i love my job ha ha ha its truly amazing i cant just thank God and you people enough you have done great thongs to me and my business. comment image

Arsaneth · Ngecherok, Kenya

Feb 15, 2017

Thanks zidisha for the initiative it has helped me alot . my business is doing great I now have 3 employees helping me in the business. Am almost through in repaying the current loan hope to get another loan to add to my business. The next thing to do is to purchase sewing machine for sewing the bags that cost $500. Thanks again comment image

Joshua · Kisii County, Kenya

Feb 15, 2017

Chickens ready comment image

SammyGeorge · Belfast, United Kingdom

Feb 15, 2017

As we say here "onwards and upwards!" Well done Prosper.

Anamkulya · Bolgatanga, Ghana

Feb 15, 2017

I Really thank my lenders who care and concern about the well being and growth of other people . God bless you

Mary · United States

Feb 14, 2017

This is good news Stanley. I am happy things have been getting better for you! Regards, Mary

Mary · United States

Feb 14, 2017

Hi Fernard, Please let your lenders know how your wholesale business goes. It will be interesting to see if this becomes your main business or if the retail portion of your sales is improved and remains the best portion of your business. Regards, Mary

Agatha · Mombasa, Kenya

Feb 14, 2017

Thank to my lenders. I am buying fruits juice machines to start procesing juice production. Which I believed it bear good frofits, by which will boost my life and my family. Thanks a gain

Nketia · Techiman, Ghana

Feb 14, 2017

Thanks to all my lenders and also bravo. Zidisha is my back bone in life. They have giving me the loan that helps me take good care of my siblings that my late father Mr. Yaw Nketia left behind. They have also helped me increase my pair of shoes from 350pairs to about 460pairs.which has also increased my profit margin from 40 to 55ghana cedes. Thank you.

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 14, 2017

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Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 14, 2017

Hi I know i have been unusually quite, last year was a very tough year for me. Thanks God thing are bright this year. I have already had 5 outdoor adventure camps for youth this year. The campsite i have used most is located next to a river which gives the kids such a wonderful experience. We go upstream and sit on old car tubes and drift along the river. it takes us about 4 hrs to get back to the campsite. the campsite also has a high rope course and great camping grounds. The toilet are modern but built in a thatched house which give it a campsite outlook comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 14, 2017

1. Getting ready to take the kids fro river tubing. 2. Me trying out the traverse line before the kids can go on it 3. field activity comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 14, 2017

Finished Interior comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 14, 2017

My shop and office comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 14, 2017

Thank You!! comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 14, 2017

Dear Lender, i would like to say thank you so much for your support. My retail shop and office building is now complete and ready for operation. It been a long journey which i would have really struggles if Zidisha and you lenders were not there to support financially. Thank you comment image

Peter · Derma, Ghana

Feb 14, 2017

I used the loan to purchase clothing's for my shop. The clothing's business has increased my capital and profit respectively. My earnings has increased to Ghc2000.00. I used the increased earnings to buy more clothing's into my shop. I am able to pay my children school fees and rent. Thank you my lenders God bless you all. comment image

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