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Collins · Kumasi, Ghana

Jan 4, 2017

I thank the board of zidisha because if not them,my business wouldn't have come this far,i started with small capital but after meeting zidisha,i can see that my business is growing.At first used to order only 10 quantities of phones but after meeting zidisha,i order for 30 orsome times boxes of phones.thank you the board of zidisha. comment image

Christian · Accra, Ghana

Jan 4, 2017

I have come to know Isaac Cudjoe, for few years now. He is very creative young man who is always working on some one thing or the other to make it useful. His patience, commitment, faithfulness and good customer care is supper. Getting a little support from Zidisha lenders would push this young man to another level. Thank all lenders in advance, God bless you all. comment image

George · Tepa, Ghana

Jan 4, 2017

I have used the loan to buy more provisions to add to the old stock. Thank you. comment image

Ebenezer · Suyani, Ghana

Jan 4, 2017

Its has been a wonderful thing being in your midst comment image

Kiprotich · Kapchebwaber Village, Kenya

Jan 3, 2017

Happy New Year! I just wanted to share with you how your goodness has improve my tea farm produce. This is evidence that the fertilizer you did sponsor me to purchase has given good yields and i'm very greatful. comment image

Mary Wangechi · Chaka Village,kigango Area-nyeri County-kenya, Kenya

Jan 3, 2017

Hi djkmoran, I am thankful for Our Lord for this far HE has brought us including the entire Zidisha family.It is my honor to THANK HIM for HIS mercies HE has bestowed unto us all. I am happy to have gained good profit during the December festivities and as a result,I will be happy in repaying my remaining loan comfortably. Through your support and prayers,I am overjoyed and thank you.Kind regards. Yours, Mary Tharau.

Eliud · Ruiru, Kenya

Jan 3, 2017

Happy New year to you all, to my dear lenders I wish you a prosperous year 2017, so that you may continue supporting and funding small businesses. Your contributions have made positive changes in lives of many and your willingness to fund the SME's has been very encouraging. To the Zidisha org. and the entire Zidisha team I pray that you live to blow more than a thousand candle because without you, lenders could not have found us; you are the bridge that connects us with the lenders, thank you very much for providing this platform

Ebenezer · Suyani, Ghana

Jan 3, 2017

Am really excited to be able to be in your midst,thanks for that opportunity comment image

Agyei · Sunyani, Ghana

Jan 3, 2017

Many thanks to my God and the entire lenders for funding my loan for me i also edge them that their help will never be in vain because i will use the money to purchase the mention items and use the profit to repay them thank you. comment image

Ruth · Nairobi,dagoretti Corner, Kenya

Jan 3, 2017

Hi Lenders, Merry Christmas again and Prosperous New Year just come back from holiday with the entire family this is a present that we all needed thanks to my lenders for almost four years I had not gone on holiday it was too expensive for me but due to your kind gesture it happened. I also learnt how to swim which was a plus to me we were booked in a place called Malindi Green Luxury Apartment which are very specious and they have a private swiming pool which I really took advantage of I thank God for you people. May you be blessed abundantly. Regards, Ruth Musela

Francis · Chipata, Zambia

Jan 3, 2017

Happy 2017 to Zidisha, all my investors, supporters and followers! In 2016 are paths crossed and we did amazing things in the lives of over 1,200 people! Together we distributed over 200 solar lamps directly impact 200 lives and indirectly over 1,200 people! We did this together because your resources and belief in my social business helped me reach the people in my community who have no chance to connect to social media and later on manage to apply for a loan here on Zidisha. Its the loans you gave me that has allowed people like Lawrence Banda (in the picture) have access to a solar lamp and be able to pay as low as $0.10 through MTN mobile money! Today its possible to distribute these solar lamps to people who need it most; poor households. Thanks to Zidisha and people like you who have committed to helping entrepreneurs like me ! ZIKOMO! 2017 looks very bright for my social business because of your belief in me and the social impact every solar lamp brings to people who are not connected to the grid. I invite you all to continue with you belief in this cause! Together we are making a better world for the future generation. Together we are helping families to save over $1,000 in the next 5 years for switching from kerosene use to our solar lamp products. Together we are enabling more children study for more hours and achieve their dreams of attending Universities. Together we are helping families increase their nutritional intakes. Together we are making our communities a better place to live for everyone. Join me as we impact more lives together in 2017 through our Rent-to-Own Program!

Evans · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 3, 2017

Happy new year dear lenders and thank you for your contribution so far in funding my business loan, your willingness to help makes a big difference. Thank you Zidisha for connecting us and making it possible!

Eric · Thika, Kenya

Jan 3, 2017

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017

Miriam · Eldoret, Kenya

Jan 2, 2017

Happy new year to all the lenders and the entire Zidisha family!

Samuel · Ruiru, Kenya

Jan 2, 2017

Hi Laurie, Hope all is well. You are absolutely correct, Baraka is Blessing in Swahili. Unlike English where pluralisation of words is achieved via suffixes like 's', we pluralize words using prefixes such as 'ma', 'vi' and so on. Though Baraka doesn't have a plural form... It is both singular and plural! As other words in its category. Pluralisation of words is dependent on the category or 'ngeli' which the word is. An example is Kiatu(shoe) which is in the KI-VI category, hence, we pluralize it by replacing the (Ki)atu prefix with (Vi)atu in plural. Or Gari (Car)--(LI-YA) category--we say (Ma)gari. Hope it helps? ☺ Best Regards, Samuel Wainaina

Leila · Nairobi, Langata, Kenya

Jan 2, 2017

I would like to wish all my current and future lenders a happy new year. You have been a blessing to my business. May God always bless you.

Emmanuel · Kendu-bay, Kenya

Jan 2, 2017

Thank you very much my dear lenders and the zidisha team. I was really worried about something in my workshop but thanks to you my 2017 seems to start nicely and really hoping that these blessings flow throughout the year. This loan amount will have a very big impact on my business as a whole, first is a upgrade to my workshop thus increasing working space by adding some extra working tables ant try increasing services renders by at least two persons, but for now I won't be able to do the marketing as planned but holds high hopes that things will work out for that part too. Thank you very much and my the almighty God do bless you and your families, happy 2017 .

Anne · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 2, 2017

Thank you so much for the loan!I have placed an order for the inventory for my second Business.I will be expecting the imported goods in 3 weeks or so. Zidisha is so amazing!Long Live Zidisha!

Emmanuel · Kukuom, Ghana

Jan 2, 2017

Happy new year to all my lenders and zidisha team. My school can now boast of new photocopy machine. Academic work will improve when school re-opens. God bless you all. comment image

Maureen · Siaya, Kenya

Jan 2, 2017

To all my lenders, thank you so much again for trusting and believing in me. Thanks for your money lent to me. I will use the money to increase my stock for cooking oil, wheat flour and maize flour at my retail shop. This will see my income grow by 50% because of the savings I will have made as earlier indicated. Thank you so so much and may God bless you.

Effah · Techiman, Ghana

Jan 2, 2017

Thank you for you load it help me a lot. Now am able to buy some laboratory materials my own. comment image

Max Novendstern · United States

Jan 1, 2017

Hey Mutale, do you have any your (or your clients') music online? Would love to listen.

Mary · United States

Jan 1, 2017

Another great idea! I hope you sell many pairs of shoes Dauda. Have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! Mary

Samuel · Ruiru, Kenya

Jan 1, 2017

And a happy new year too. Baraka!

Samuel · Ruiru, Kenya

Jan 1, 2017

Thank you very much! I truly appreciate your help. It will all be put to good use and expect great results. Blessings and love.

Kwabena · Berekum, Ghana

Jan 1, 2017

happy new year to all my funders, may all your heart desire be granted to you in Jesus name.

Emmanuel · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 1, 2017

Happy New Year lenders n zidisha family as a whole comment image

Joyce · Nanyuki, Kenya

Jan 1, 2017

Iam very thankful an grateful to you dear lenders.I will buy six mattresses for the kids to sleep on in my kindergarten.It will help decongest the sleeping arrangements of the kids during sleep time.I thank you very much.GOD bless you.

Afriyie · Dadieso, Ghana

Jan 1, 2017

Thank you all my lenders. The labourers have cleared the weeds. I did not used chemicals because the cassava is almost matured.

Judith · Ashaiman, Ghana

Jan 1, 2017

Thank you very much Matt B am really enjoying the Christmas with my family and friends

Marcus · Germany

Jan 1, 2017

Dear Abigail, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas time and I also would like to wish you a happy and successful new year. Take care, Marcus

Ruth · Nakuru, Kenya

Jan 1, 2017

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Ruth · Nakuru, Kenya

Jan 1, 2017

Hallo lenders, So far so good that's how the melons are doing. comment image

Daniel · Nakuru, Kenya

Jan 1, 2017

Happy New year! kindly accept my warm greets as we start this New year 2017. I wish to pass my happiness to you all who have extended their aid to me. I know some of you have sacrificed so that I can benefit,thank you so much my brothers and sisters,fellows state men and women what u have offended to me it shall not go to waste but shall be a benefit to me as well to my nation Kenya. May the Almighty God bless you all and expand His blessings to you and to your generation. My intention is clear that I want to buy a Tuktuk, small van,which I shall use to transport my shop items and later use it as a taxi for hire. This shall be a benefit to me as well to the society. Giving back to the society. Than

Tabitha · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 1, 2017

I appreciate my lenders for giving me the opportunity to follow my passion and start a business which was conceptualized from my home kitchen. In this festive season I had the opportunity to make snacks such as precooked samosas and offer in-house catering services. Thanks a lot.

Agnes · Nyali, Kenya

Jan 1, 2017

Thank you so much lenders for the loan that I have just cleared. My business is doing well and your valuable support has contributed a lot tho this upward trajectory. I hope to keep growing by getting more credit from you in this new year and beyond. May God Bless you abundantly!

Alex · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 1, 2017

I am very grateful for the support and loan of 18,013 I received. The loan is aimed at increasing my capacity to even assist other youths that are in need. God bless you and Happy new year!

Ronald · Berekum, Ghana

Jan 1, 2017

Happy New Year to all my cherish lenders and entire Zidisha team.

Moses · Mbita, Kenya, Kenya

Jan 1, 2017

I am gratefull for the loaning from ZIDISHA Lenders. You are helping me in improving my family income and living standard.

Christian · Accra, Ghana

Jan 1, 2017

Happy new year to all the wonderful lenders. God Almighty keep and protect you all for 2017 and beyond. God bless you all. comment image

Joseph · Accra, Ghana

Jan 1, 2017

A happy happy happy New year to you all my dear lenders,May the Grace of our Lord be upon you and your family,May you all be bless beyond imagination. May 2017 be a joyful year for us. stay bless and safe, Joseph. ...........

Abigail · Tema, Ghana

Jan 1, 2017

Happy and a blissful new year to all lenders.May you be bless with peace and good health in the year 2017 and above,Amen. Thanks once again for your sincere help and unconditional care for me. Abigail. ..................

Abdul Majid · United Kingdom

Dec 31, 2016

Hi Charlotte I have fully funded your project. I would suggest trying to expand your product range. You should consider other products that can go with your current cleaning products scheme. Good Luck!

Isaac · Gwollu, Ghana

Dec 31, 2016

Happy new year to all Zidisha team and may this year be a great blessing all of us in our endeavors. Thanks

Victoria · Berekum, Ghana

Dec 31, 2016

Thank you Laurie, am very thankful for your support I also wish you a Happy New Year

Dauda · Techiman, Ghana

Dec 31, 2016

I am adding the sales of local manufactured shoes and sandals. I have talked to the leading producers of shoes and sandals for them to supply me some of their products for retail. I have today received the first supply of 15 pair of shoes and 25 pair of sandals. zidisha is my secret. My lenders are my inspiration. comment image

Silas · Butere, Kenya

Dec 31, 2016

Happy Neww year to zidisha familly. God bless you.

Leila · Nairobi, Langata, Kenya

Dec 31, 2016

Happy new year my lenders, I would like to inform you that i received cash ksh 31,217. I have bought the fabrics i needed for clients orders, bridesmaids clothes and and African print cushion covers. The 2 clients will pay me on delivery and will make a profit of ksh 5, 800 . I will deposit ksh 4,800 on my Business savings ,donate ksh 1, 000 to The Gifted Heart Generation which organises activities for children homes here. I love giving back to community. I Thank you so much for supporting my business. God bless you

David · Salgaa Rongai, Kenya

Dec 31, 2016

Hi all, In a few minutes 2016 will be behind us.We've achieved much but also had many challenges.Thanks Zidisha team and lenders for that year.We will work together in 2017.Thus,I wish all happy new year 2017 and another chance to do things right.

Edwin · Njambini, Kenya

Dec 31, 2016

thanks my lenders for putting faith in me and making my dreams come true. I will keep you updated with my progress as well as my life in school with my students. thanks zidisha team for making it happen. happy new year all and God bless you.r

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