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Project Updates

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

Brenda · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 18, 2017

Thank you so much Lenders for your generosity towards me am so humbled,May God bless you.With this loan I would be able to pay school fees for my daughters and other school effects.The timing could not have been better,I am so greatful. comment image

Linda · Berekum, Ghana

Jan 17, 2017

I'm highly grateful to all lenders who came to help fund my loan even at the time that all hopes were almost ended, I say may God richly bless you. This funded loan will help me purchase the exact number of plates and cutlery sets to supply to the senior high schools that has requested me to get for them for their first year students. I will also use part to stock my shop with some plates and cutlery sets, as well as plastic containers for storing water at home. The profit I will make from this loan will enable me to pay for my younger brother's exams fee this semester when the time is due and also buy some birthday present for my cousin on his coming birthday. To all my lenders once again, I'm grateful and I promise to never disappoint you with my repayment for this honour done me.

Daniel · Lusaka, Zambia

Jan 17, 2017

Thank you very much my Lenders, I will buy insecticides for spraying my Garden to kill all the insects that have attacked my vegetable garden. I urgently need to act atleast 3 weeks before harvesting my Vegetable. Thank you so much Zidisha for your being there. I have a continuous produce of fresh vegetables since i use good irrigation system.

Laparo · Dusseldorf, Germany

Jan 17, 2017

Good luck for your first freelance job.

Comfort · Asankrangwa, Ghana

Jan 17, 2017

Hello my dear lenders,happy new year ,am taking this opportunity to appreciate your efforts of helping me to get to this level as a business person.Thank you very much.

Lawrence · Meru, Kenya

Jan 17, 2017

Oh! Am much grateful for the funding. My dreams are now very closer to reality. The money will help me to purchase a Laptop for online freelancing. Thus this will help me earn extra coins. I will then be in a position to help my parents and my siblings. I can't find enough words to thank the people who funded me and the entire Zidisha team. Thanks a lot, I appreciate so much. God bless you.

Koskei · Olenguruone, Kenya

Jan 17, 2017

I thank Zidisha for its continuous financial support to my business. On date 8th January 2017, I received a loan of Ksh. 15,141.00. This loan helped me a lot: I bought more stock and I add up the remained amount to buy Photocopier machine-RICHO MP 161(Duplex, printer, scanner, networked) My business is now growing bigger with excellent performance. Thanks to Zidisha Lenders and the entire Zidisha micro- lending community. comment image

Ebenezer · Kumasi, Ghana

Jan 17, 2017

I used the previous loans to pay my tuition fees for the last semester in my final year. God being so good and the good work of zidisha lenders, I was able to graduate with second class upper. Trully, the loan i was given played many parts in my question to obtain diploma certificate

Denes Mwamba · Mazabuka, Zambia

Jan 17, 2017

LOVING MY BUSSINESS comment image

Roland Bernard · Zebilla, Ghana

Jan 17, 2017

Big thanks to all my lenders and the Zidisha community for the financial support given to me. I will use the loan to import ten (30) pen drives valued at $73 from China through aliexpress.com, one of the world's most reliable online business platforms. The remaining amount of $8 will be used to pay the import duties and other charges at the post office when the items arrive because they will be deliver via the post office system in order for it to get to my district after arriving at the shores of the country. When the goods arrive, the sale of it will assist me to get money and repay my loan as well as improving my family's standard of living. It will also enable me to do some little savings towards my tertiary education because it is my dream to become a teacher by profession to enable me impart the knowledge and skills gotten onto the younger generation to come and to be a renowned flourishing entrepreneur known for importation of storage device and other mobiles devices within Zebilla in the Bawku West District of Upper East Region of Ghana and its neighbourhood. The expansion of the business will also lead to creation of job opportunities for others who will subsequently come and take from me to retail. Once again, thank you my lenders and the Zidisha community.

Treesforpeople · Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Jan 17, 2017

Hi Johnbosco, I am very happy to lend to a green business distributing solar in Africa - this is the way of the future, I feel. :-) It is good to see you are selling more efficient stoves too, to reduce the problems of deforestation. Did you know there are two techniques which can improve cooking efficiency even further? 1) Fireless cooking uses about half as much fuel as normal, by making use of insulation to retain the heat. People heat the food in the normal way, and when it is hot, the pot is put in an insulated container, where it will continue cooking without needing any more heat. It can be made from scrap materials. Here's a link about it: http://www.mueller-solartechnik.com/EN_fireless.pdf 2) When it is sunny it is also possible to cook with no fuel at all! See my picture for an example of a solar cooker. Solar cookers use mirrors to cook with sunshine by concentrating it. If you imagine putting a black pot in the sun, it will heat up. Now imagine shining mirrors at it, so that it gets more sunshine - it isn't difficult to make it hot enough to cook with! There are many types - both homemade and bought. Search for the 'Solar Cookers International Network' website for more info. Good luck with your endeavours.

Adobasom · Kintampo, Ghana

Jan 17, 2017

With my first loan,I was able to buy tins of tomatoes, Milo ,sugar and mackerel. These items have help me increase my stock of provisions and it have enable me to meet my customers demand . At part from that,income for my family has also see an increase. Before the the loan, my profit margin was GH 100 and after the the loan from Zidisha, my profit increase to GH 150. As a result of the increase, I have decided to plough back the profit in my business. Due to the progress of my business as a results of the loan from Zidisha, I am able to pay younger sister's education fees and some amount of money for my family up keep.

Dulo · Muhoroni, Kenya

Jan 17, 2017

dear lenders,its the second week into term one 2017 and i wish to say thank you again for helping me build this beautiful classroom.we currently have 30 new pupils joining us.What can i say.THANK YOU. comment image

Evans · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 17, 2017

Latest look! comment image

Evans · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 17, 2017

Hi lenders and thanks once again for your financial help. I am happy to report I have managed to get the boy shirts inventory and Music licence for my business. Acquiring the music licence costed about 40 dollars including transportation costs. I am glad finally I can play music which will improve the business atmosphere. I got 50 pcs of the boy inventory shirts that costed 100 dollars, I opted to purchase two boy mannequins because this was a new product I was introducing and it was best I display strategically. The two costed me 20 dollars including miscellaneous costs incurred. I had a challenge in getting a licencing officer to come inspect my business premises but finally they came and I was given the quote and instructions on how to apply online. I have been unable to do it online and after consulting they are to process it for me which should take another 7-10 days. I will keep you updated on the progress. Below are the images of what I aquired

Michael · Berekum, Ghana

Jan 17, 2017

will come to town this week to make payment, right now am in the bush where my cocoa farm is comment image

Joshuoa · Doho Beach , Kagak Village, Kenya

Jan 17, 2017

I purchased watermelon seeds, it's chemicals and fertilizer. I also rented a land. The loan has improved my level of production. Roughly, my earnings has increased by 40 percent. I have bought some few cows as an asset and a security in any case an emergency arises. I have increase my earnings and the level of my. living standards. I have neighbours who like working hard.

Stella · Kapsabet, Kenya

Jan 17, 2017

With my last loan I managed to purchase a bale of mitumba clothes with extra funds I had. This helped me get a profit of KES 3000. I was able to pay school fees for my children. Our neighbourhood is a low income area therefore holidays are rarely celebrated. Thank you once more for showing confidence in me.

Margaret · Eldoret, Kenya

Jan 16, 2017

Thank you very much for your support zidisha community lenders am so grateful to all God bless you. Regards Margaret

Cab · Accra, Ghana

Jan 16, 2017

Grateful to all lenders on this platform. Your kindness and generosity is putting a big and broad smile on my face. I just added another car to the fleets of my car and I'm thankful to you all for your support. God richly bless you all, for your wonderful support. Thank you all. comment image

Terry Wilson · Kwashieman- Acrra, Ghana

Jan 16, 2017

Dear LENDERS, I am overwhelmed and so happy, just Tuesday school reopened and classes is going on very well. I am able to attend extra classes because, you lenders helped me with the money to pay my extra classes fees. I thank and wish Gods Blessings to you all.

Serwaa · Tepa, Ghana

Jan 16, 2017

I am going to buy this used electric sewing machine that I've already talk to the owner. This will go a long way in helping me to sew more cloths in a day than I use to do begore. Thank you so much for funding my loan in a shorted time. Am grateful

Aicha Noessime · Bobo-dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Jan 16, 2017

It gives me a sense of satisfaction and relief Phew. Since I was a member of this prestigious institution, my business grow overnight. Thanks to your multiple loans that I have received has been of great support and my successful business. I told you thank you greatly and may God assist you every day

Dominic · Kisii, Kenya

Jan 16, 2017

Thank you my good lenders for your positive progressive on lending me a loan so that I uses to add stock of men and women materials and from the profit I make I will also support the 10 orphans I adopted for fees and basic needs.

Ruth · Nairobi-kenya, Kenya

Jan 16, 2017

to all my lenders i realy do appreciate you all for your help towards funding my loan.its my wish that this year the stock i am going to add into my spare parts shop will produce an amazing results and with your continoued support am gonna make tangible profits that will make my business grow bigger and stable.keep up the good spirit.thank you.am so exited and i feel humbled

Hesbon · Gekomu, Kenya

Jan 16, 2017

The loan of KE 8300 have just received will enable me make an additional stock firewood, charcoal and energy saving jikos thereby increasing my return investment. I take this precious opportunity to thank you lenders for your continous and unconditional support.

Jacob · Kiembeni, Kenya

Jan 16, 2017

Hello, i would like to thank Zidisha and the lenders for funding my loan whereby i received Ksh 994. Thank you very much i really appreciate it, i will use the money to buy a photocopy machine which will in turn help me fund back the loan. Thanks once again and may God bless you all

Stephen Appiah · Ahenbronoso, Berekum, Ghana

Jan 16, 2017

my watering cans at work comment image

Sarah · Lusaka, Zambia

Jan 16, 2017

Thank you so much my lenders for the loan, I will buy 2 hair driers for my Beauty Shop, so that my customers can be happy to do their hairs from my shop, while doing other beauties. This will boost my business greatly. comment image

Alexander · Sogomo, Kenya

Jan 15, 2017

I have planned to design and print posters so that i can advertise my shop in order to increase the number of customers to my shop. Thank you zidisha for the loan.

Loise Njambi · Lironi Estate-limuru Township-kiambu County, Kenya

Jan 15, 2017

Hey my kind lenders at zidisha. It has been a good weekend for me as I have been able to stock more goods in my business for my customers.i highly salute you all lenders for the hearty lending. Long live zidisha team.thanks alot

Kessington · Lusaka, Zambia

Jan 15, 2017

This is me in my shop comment image

Rahmat Norma Sonhaji · Sidoarjo, Indonesia

Jan 14, 2017

It is now my shop I attach below his photo comment image

Hilda H · Eldoret, Kenya

Jan 14, 2017

Hallo Lenders,this is to confirm the receipt of KES 12552.I am the happiest woman because my stock had been delivered to my shop today.This is significantly a great boost to my business.I ordered weaves,hair food products,braids,wool,and lipsticks. I want to say thank you so much for this great boost.I am greatly humbled.I have attached photos of the new stock purchased using the loan. comment image

Foster · Berekum, Ghana

Jan 14, 2017

Thanks you very much for ur loan. I am going to buy a desktop computer to replace the old one at my printing press to help reduce the problem of the fauts in the old computer.

Ebenezer · Suhum, Ghana

Jan 14, 2017

this is my farm comment image

Patrick · Nanyuki,nairobi, Kenya

Jan 14, 2017

am greatful my lender for being with me holding my hand to see my business grow and my employee getting his wage s on time, that your loans to me as made many smiles on the heart of many families I came across in my business thanks a lot. be blessed

Mercy · Nakuru, Kenya

Jan 14, 2017

Hi Lenders, am I so happy beyond words! With the loan that you have provided me, I will buy the School uniforms, shoes and school bags that my customers have been asking me to bring. This items will increase my profit by about 50% above what I used to get and this will mean that my children will never be sent home for luck of school fees, I will enough money to buy food and clothings for my family. Once again, kindly accept my gratitude as I am not able to name each and everyone of you individually. Mercy.

BernadetteV · France

Jan 14, 2017

Beautiful machine. It must be a joy to work with. Hope it brings growth to your business.

Hildah · Mazabuka, Zambia

Jan 14, 2017

My business picture.... comment image

Maurice · Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 14, 2017

New batteries added to my workshop comment image

Peter · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 14, 2017

Hi lenders, Thank you so much for your kind gesture towards me and my family . I received KSH. 51,089 of which am so happy. This will help me to pay school fees for my children and help my wife to complete her computer course. Thank you once more. God bless you.

Maureen · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 14, 2017

Dear, lenders, l just want to appreciate your kind gesture. am so honoured. you have made my dream of building myself come to pass, my child is able to go to school, am able to pay my bills and also grow my business. God is good, for allowing me get to know about Zidisha, for without you,l will still be stagnant, for l have no collateral to get loans. the money that you disbursed to me, l went to the market and bought Two bales, one for baby rampages, l bought for sweeters, school second hand clothes and even restocked diapers. the shop looks new and customers are flocking in as l continue.God bless you big time lenders. am so so happy and humbled. thanks again

Gift · Lusaka, Zambia

Jan 14, 2017

Thank you my Lender for the quickest funding of my loan and i will buy more crates of beverages to fill the remaining space in my bottle store so that i can sale and raise the required amount for me to be a distributor for pepsi and earn commission. Then it will help me to rise and be one of the dealers for Zambia breweries in drinks

James · United States

Jan 13, 2017

Jambo Rosemary, how are you doing these days and how is your business doing? This is James, one of the lenders. You said that you have a business of beauty, so I am assuming that you mainly sell cosmetics for women, perhaps perfumes too. What else do you sell? What about just a few items of clothing that women want, like pretty underclothes, things that they purchase often. It would not take up much room in your shop and you would get more sales. They may as well buy them from you and it would be expanding your business so to speak. Think about it. Do you sell mens shaving lotion, after shave, or other such items for men? The women may buy such items for their husbands or fathers or boyfriends. I am praying for you and your business every day. Let me know how you are doing, I want you to succeed. Take care, James

Faustina · Techiman, Ghana

Jan 13, 2017

Thanks to my lenders for the first loan, it has really helped me so much. I will use the loan to buy global package of Alliance in motion global health products. This loan will help me expand my business by opening 3 accounts in alliance in motion global business. It will also provide good health to all those who will buy the products. I once again thank you for the loan. God bless you.

James · United States

Jan 13, 2017

Jambo Jackline, how are you and your daughter doing and how is your business? This is James, one of the lenders. Joy is the perfect name for your daughter as I'm sure that she brings you much joy. I have not heard that name in many years. Were you able to get the blow dryer? I am sure you were busy during the holidays. I have a daughter in Nakuru who has a salon and she always tells me how busy she is during the holidays. Yes the women like their hair to look nice. You didn't mention it but do you also cut mens hair? If not, think of all the extra money you could be making. Men need their hair cut too. Grow your business one step at a time and be patient along the way to your goal, you'll make it, I have confidence in you that you will. Get to know your customers real well, perhaps write their names in a book. It's good to keep records for various reasons. Perhaps offer them a discount on their next hairdo if they bring in a new customer. Another way to get some extra money is to sell snacks and sodas to the waiting customers. Do you have a fridge? How about enough chairs for waiting customers? I know it's hot in Nakuru now and my daughter (another one) told me that people are really buying a lot of sodas. My daughter has an m-pesa and a store. I also have a daughter named Jackline who works at a lodge. She was on the cover of the "SATURDAY with the Daily Nation" magazine in 2000. Beautiful girl she is, of course all my daughters are beautiful to me. You also could make the cover of a magazine, really. I've been to Kenya 3 times, have many daughters and sons there. Beautiful place, beautiful people. Am praying for you and Joy and your business every day. Let me know how you are doing, I want you to succeed Jackline. Give that Joy a hug and kiss for me. Am sure she's "as cute as a button" (a saying). She's got to be, she's your daughter. Take care. James

Jeremiah · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 13, 2017

Thanks so much lenders!! for giving me this loan i really wanted to help my fellow kenyans with health services and medicines this difficult period when doctors have striked..Together we will save lives ..thanks alot.

Agyekum · Nkenkansu, Ghana

Jan 13, 2017

This loan is going to help me pay my school fees so that i get much attention to learn very hard and also be serious. I am most grateful and thankful to my lenders who helped funds this loan for me.

Bovin · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 13, 2017

I will say Thanks to my Loan lender (The Zinc Team). I would humbly like to express my gratitude toward you for extending me financial help when I was in need. I used the money to constructed the poultry firm fence and I bought more layer chicken in the poultry. The product graphic is increasing in the market production . I am obliged to you for this timely help of yours. Thank you! comment image

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