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Emmanuel · Namakhele Village In Tongaren, Kenya

Nov 19, 2016

Its my happiest moment that I am now through with my loan. I did my best in repayment of this loan in order to acquire a large one to embark on larger project. I used the previous loan to pay workers who did an excellent task. I also used part of money to transport sugarcane to the company. The loan has had a major positive impact in my life because all my children are now schooling at various levels of education and none has ever been sent home due to lack of school fees. Am very glad and would like to thank Zidisha very much.

Pherister · Pipeline, Kenya

Nov 19, 2016

Thank you for supporting this noble cause of eradicting poverty as education is the key. I promise the lenders that I will make prompt payment so that others can benefit from the same. Once again thank you very much.

James · Nobekaw, Ghana

Nov 19, 2016

Zidisha is doing miracles in Africa. The sick get quality health care in the current cash and carry system employed by most rular hospital in Ghana. Hopes has been restored in poor communities. No wonder my elder brother named his first daughter Zidisha Julia Yeboah. My life has totally changed for no hope to big dreams. Thank you all lenders. Long live Zidisha, long live all kind hearted lenders and honest borrowers.

Bukari · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 19, 2016

In the production room comment image

Bukari · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 19, 2016

Hello Lenders, Greetings to you all, wants to share some pictures of today's work, work is smoothly moving, This loan has really helped a lot and still helping and would still help continuously, Thanks you all comment image

Rembrandt · United Kingdom

Nov 18, 2016

Dear Dorothy! I wish you really well. Its been great to help you out. All the best for you and your family. Rembrandt

Rembrandt · United Kingdom

Nov 18, 2016

Dear Mariam, Thank you for all the updates! I hope you are doing well. All the best, Rembrandt Chère Mariam, Je vous remercie pour toutes les mises à jour! J’espère que vous allez bien. Meilleurs voeux, Rembrandt

Caroline · Muyafwa, Kenya

Nov 18, 2016

Here is my trial buns, and one of my speciality - Tilapia and Ugali! comment image

Caroline · Muyafwa, Kenya

Nov 18, 2016

Here is how the back looks

Caroline · Muyafwa, Kenya

Nov 18, 2016

Oh my dear James! To what do I owe such sweet and wonderful advice that otherwise no money could buy!? :-) I am so happy to hear from you James, and I am all smiles just thanking God for angels like you that walk among us. I indeed followed your advice, went around and sampled some people the food, and I must say the response was very warm. I look forward to confirmed orders in the near future, and definite growth. My greatest challenge was, and is, the traditional pattern of folks going to mainstream eateries for their meals, and only a handful resorting to my meals when they are broke and know that I can extend them some short credit (which some give trouble to repay - oh dear)! My cousins believe we will beat that lop-sidedness one day when we open our own food joint!! It is a funny idea he says we could start with, which he calls 'Meals on Wheels', a food truck!! I did the bread, though I aimed for 'bun-like', and they came out great! You'll see the pic too. I learnt of a few more ingredients that I could use next time I bake, like some stuff called 'bakerite'! :-) Still for now, I am trying real hard to follow your advice, and even got my cousin to work on some business cards, I will attach so you see how they look, and we are just waiting on sending them to a printer in Nairobi, since the locals ones in Kisumu are kind of expensive and would charge more than double what would be charged in Nairobi (around 0.03 cents per card) - you know that is a lot here, right? I am hopeful that I will get a big event opportunity soon, (like a wedding) and break through like you wish for me. I always believe that I can be bigger than my shortcomings and be a name of great mention one day, and you are right, it is why I have not contemplated marriage at this moment and I am in no hurry. The cooking venture was meant as a distraction from my miseries (what with dropping from school for lack of funds), but it is proving to be a blessing in disguise. Through this, I have come to know of other talents that I never knew I had, like a love for children (which I believe will lead to running a school someday), front office administration (I admire the ladies in the offices I visit :-)..haha) and singing. It is amazing how small things help one get to know them better, and I am so grateful that this forum gave me the ability to push on with my little dreams. Though a small time cook now, I know I can rise higher and be a lot more than I have ever imagined. With the nature of businesses in our area, where we tend to drift to where money is at a particular time, I believe the food business is an all year round business that I will work on for sure. Still, my love for being around children, and teaching them, got me talking to my cousins and God willing, we will set up a little nursery school that I could be at whenever I am free. That will be in preparation of sitting for my secondary certification exams next year, God willing! See how I have a tonne of things to do, James, to have run into marriage!! I like the smiling cupcake idea and it is just great!! Where do you get all these ideas from, hmmm! I will keep on smiling my dear James, and keep on working hard and seeking amazing advise from angels like you, because I just realize that I know so little, compared to the wealthy pool of ideas that you possess. By all means James, include me as your daughter! Why not!? I enjoy your letters and advice and they are very encouraging knowing that what I do is not in vain. Indeed I will seek a new loan once I clear this, and your advice is priceless. I was thinking of machines, like flour mixers, and or juice extractors, or even a rickshaw (we call them tuk tuk here), to help me move food from point to point as I am spending all my profits on public transport, but I am still undecided. I am praying to God for guidance. There's just more than I can say here, but it is alright, I will share some other day! Your sugarcane growing family in Kisumu must be living in Ahero area? Oh you have a big heart James! May you be abundantly blessed, with joy and good health and so much more! Nakupenda pia, bwana James :-)! P>S ; A slight edit on my business card as the email was not right. Sorry :-(

Djan · Duayaw Nkwanta,brong/ahafo, Ghana

Nov 18, 2016

Thank you very much for giving me a great opportunity and I will use the money to buy sound engineer for my first born and also to buy materials in my shop

Abena · Fetentaa, Ghana

Nov 18, 2016

I am going to use the money to buy more bags of rice for my restaurant. If I am able to do this, I will be able to feed greater part of the school children which I couldn't have done in the days past. This will help me to increase sales, hence increase profits.

Ogechi · Kisii, Kenya

Nov 18, 2016

thank you so much lenders and the entire zidisha . The loan i received from you, i used it to purchase refurbished kyocera photocopier machine, pho my business comment image

Nancy Kageni · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 18, 2016

Thank you all zidisha lenders for generous lending. I received KES 8340 as par agreement. I will buy computer accessories for sale this Christmas season. It will boast my business very far. I will invite my friends to and access the facility. It so good to apply a loan and get it at the comfort of your house. This the best part of it. Once again thank you so much.

Patrice · Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Nov 17, 2016

After several years of absence, following the change of address, it is a feeling of satisfaction to see you. I am pretty well and I continue my activity is to sell jewelry. I greet you and present you one of my articles here comment image

Kwasi · Toase, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

I will use the loan to buy chicks and their feed to expand my livestock.This will help me get more income to cater for my children education.I thank zidisha and its lenders well much.May God richly bless them.Thank you.

Boniface · Baba Dogo, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

I would like to inform the Zidisha family that i did purchase phone accessories for my shop. Despite the fact that its a new business, my customers have increased, and i see my business is improving. I can now comfortably pay fees for my daughter. The schools have closed and my family has traveled upcountry for Christmas holiday

Agnes · Kabtebengwet, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

I want to buy a water heat which i will use to heat water for washing hair and disinfecting salon items.The total cost is $ 40.apart form the loan i have putting some money aside to add on the loan.I will be able to handle more clients at high efficiency.Also i can disinfect towels,combs,rollers etc.When you handle more clients than before you get more profits.Which means more investments. thank you lenders for supporting me by funding my loan in full.

Theresah · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

my dream comes true with zidisha,I want to thank all my wonderful lenders for their continuous assistance in making my dreams a reality. This loan will help me to buy more goods to my shop. i have receive the loan, of 939 and thank you very much for lending me, i bought 4 bags of sugar 400 GH, 3 boxes of biscuits 350 GH and 150 for 2 sachets of milo and 39 GH for half bag of Nido. I will pay this loan weekly out of my business ,thank you very much

Innocents · Sunyani, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

This amount will go into the purchase of peripherals. I mean mouse to sole our mouse malfunctioning. Even though we have very few computers, we have a great ambition of reaching many vulnerable group with our innovative IT programmes. Its all about lives. Its all about impacts. Thanks Johannes, your contribution will go a long way to support unemployed youth in Ghana. Its my promise that, every penny will go directly into providing affordable but quality education to vulnerable groups in the rural populace of Ghana.

Richard · Obuasi, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

I registered for this program with IBM and by grace I passed, all thanks to zidisha lenders. Mr. Paul Buchhiet in particular . I am most grateful . This is a certifacte for successfully passing the exam.

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

Thanks my lenders for your support am doing well and my business has generally improve and my profit has increased that I have been able to pay my brother school fees. Be blessed richly and continue to change the many lives on this planet. I have also bought new frames for my current orders from my customers. comment image

Irene Nana · Sekondi, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

Due the Christmas festive, there are more demand for goods and services. I am able to make more sales.

Juliana · Bekwai, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

Business is not doing well

Glory · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

thanks a lot Zidisha for welcome me

Beatrice · Musonga, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

i will make my repayment and pay shillings 400

Evalyn · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

I cannot thank Zidisha wonderful team for granting me the opportunity to grow my business as well as my skills. This is definitely a life transforming platform. To everyone one who considered the need I had and offered their hard earned money, I say thank you. Looking forward to become a lender in the future, so that I can also contribute to this life changing platform.

Akua · Kintampo, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

I thank zidisha and my lenders for the timely response to my loan request. I will use this loan to establish a nice shet to make my business attractive to customers. This will intern increase my sales per day and eventually my profit

Kinoti · Eshianda Estate, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

I have decided to adjust my installment

Josphat · Umoja 3 In Nairobi [mugunda], Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

Hi,lenders the previous loan you lended me helped me to buy an Aficio mp 161 3 in 1 printer and also i added two more computer in my cyber cafe.This has increased my service delivery also also increased in profit margin by 12% where i can now make an average profit of 15000 dollars(15,000 ksh)after deducting all the expenditure. This profit has helped me to paint the business room ,repair the computers and upgrade the internet speed . Also i was able to pay school fees for my brother. I am first born in a family of four and i am the one who cater for them so my achievement is that my mum who is a windowed woman is able to get something to eat and cater for other children. My holiday mostly in my rural areal because i live in the capital city of Nairobi,where i intaract with my family and help in farming.

Daniel · Ngong, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

Rain season has began and this is when I do record high sales provided I have all the stock.now I have acquired a third mechanic as my clients keeps on increasing thanks to Zidisha and our generous lenders for their continued support.may God bless you and your family Big comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

The loan helped me grow my business and my stock..In Cereals comment image

Enock · Akwadum, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I am grateful to all my lenders for funding me. I remain grateful and believe that these funds will support me in my new business . Thank you and merry x mass in advance

Faustina · Techiman, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Thanks to my lenders so much, they have really helped me a lot. since the loan was disbursed to me, my business has improved so well and I have been able to send my daughter to school. Thank you so much.

Joan · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

Thank you so much for the loan. With it I will increase the quantity of groundnuts I buy for making peanut butter thus none of my clients will be missing it due to understock.

Sumaila · Drobo, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Thanks for your support , and I will use the loan in buying tin fish, tin tomatoes and 10 bags of sugar for my shop.

Agyeiwaa · Sunyani, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Am very much enthusiast and delighted for the founding of my first loan...much gratitude to all the zidisha team as well as its lenders.. I promise to update on all improvement of my business to all my lenders...infact this loan has booster my morale to achieve my stated goals... Thanks once again to the noble zidisha team as well as lenders as well

Ama · Berekum. Atanotia, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Many thanks to the zidisha team for your support. I can now buy enough beds for my clinic. This will attract more people to my clinic and also make them feel comfortable

Augustine · Derma, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I am so happy for the loan you have granted for me. I will use some to pay for my tuition fee.Than you so much comment image

Eric · Nkonya Ghana, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Will buy 5kg bag of rice. 1 litre of oil 3 This loan will help me grow my business and increase profit. It will also help provide income for my family. Thank you.

Theresah · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

my dreams are valid with zidisha.. am very happy that my loan has been reunfed..on my loan of 939,i will buy 3 bags of sugar 300 GH and i will buy 4 boxes of different kind of biscuits,piccadily biscuits,gem biscuits and jack n jill biscuits all for 450 GH i will buy 2 boxes of centerfilled chewing gum for 200 Gh and i will use the rest for milo ,thanks to all my lenders ,and may any hand or pocket that lends me be refully filled AMEN,, thanks to you all,,

Hododui · Berekum, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I m a cloth maker I have many clothes ,it good on market it goes fast for me that why I chosen it business to do,it makes me happy in life I get profit from it and I use my profit in my business I want my business to be big for me and goes on for me and know I will get help from zidisha and my customers like the way I do my work it makes them happy on me .I get more than 600$ per monthly on my work money as profit

Isaac · Techiman, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I used the loan to buy these drugs, c247, Complete phyto energiser, choleduz and sugar free coffee. after selling it out I made a lot profit from it which has really helped me a lot in my business. I used the increased profit to buy more of the drugs to sell and !make more profit ouyt of it. I really thank you very much.

Kiprotich · Kapchebwaber Village, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

I have today purchased the fertilizers (3 bags of each 50 Kgs) for Kes 8,100 and am now patiently waiting for the rains to set in to allow me apply them to my tea farm. Thank you so much for your assistance in this regard.

Margaret · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

I will buy Bricks for constructing new class rooms. It will make me admit more students in my School. Thank you so much for having considered me again for funding .

Nelson · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

Thank you so so much for giving me another wonderful opportunity. I will use this funds to add more products in my business. As i had mentioned earlier ill add more chickens to the business and more eggs. This way i can be able to make more restocks on a weekly basis as i pay you loan as well. This way ill make more profits. Once again am so grateful to you all.

Rose · Ashaiman, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I will use the loan to purchase four bags of maize for the production of local food call fante kenkey. This will aid to enough to reinvest in my business. I want ask God blessing unto each everyone who has contributed his /her coater towards my funding,I really appreciate. Thank you

Benneh · Berekum, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I bought a staircase to load my delicate drugs in. This has showcased my drugs to the public and also made it easy locate whatever I want from my shop.

Dzidula · Accra, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I wish to thank the lender: Paul Graham, United States for funding my loan. I want to assure the lender that the loan would be put to good use by purchasing the 24 bottles of the O2 drops to commence the business as indicated in the loan application and the capital plus profit would be re-invested into products and distribution which will help me expand the business. Once again thank you. comment image

Getrude · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

With my just completed Loan, I have managed to make leaps as my catering business is now up and running and has grown as I added 2 more employees to my cap. I have a registered business which allows me to even make proposals to companies to cater at their events. My bargaining power has become higher as I have a bit more manpower and equipments, thanks to my Lenders and their kindness. comment image

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Project Updates

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

Emmanuel · Namakhele Village In Tongaren, Kenya

Nov 19, 2016

Pherister · Pipeline, Kenya

Nov 19, 2016

James · Nobekaw, Ghana

Nov 19, 2016

Bukari · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 19, 2016

In the production room comment image

Bukari · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 19, 2016

Rembrandt · United Kingdom

Nov 18, 2016

Dear Dorothy! I wish you really well. Its been great to help you out. All the best for you and your family. Rembrandt

Rembrandt · United Kingdom

Nov 18, 2016

Caroline · Muyafwa, Kenya

Nov 18, 2016

Here is my trial buns, and one of my speciality - Tilapia and Ugali! comment image

Caroline · Muyafwa, Kenya

Nov 18, 2016

Here is how the back looks

Caroline · Muyafwa, Kenya

Nov 18, 2016

Djan · Duayaw Nkwanta,brong/ahafo, Ghana

Nov 18, 2016

Thank you very much for giving me a great opportunity and I will use the money to buy sound engineer for my first born and also to buy materials in my shop

Abena · Fetentaa, Ghana

Nov 18, 2016

Ogechi · Kisii, Kenya

Nov 18, 2016

thank you so much lenders and the entire zidisha . The loan i received from you, i used it to purchase refurbished kyocera photocopier machine, pho my business comment image

Nancy Kageni · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 18, 2016

Patrice · Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Nov 17, 2016

Kwasi · Toase, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

Boniface · Baba Dogo, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

Agnes · Kabtebengwet, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

Theresah · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

Innocents · Sunyani, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

Richard · Obuasi, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

Irene Nana · Sekondi, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

Due the Christmas festive, there are more demand for goods and services. I am able to make more sales.

Juliana · Bekwai, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

Business is not doing well

Glory · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

thanks a lot Zidisha for welcome me

Beatrice · Musonga, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

i will make my repayment and pay shillings 400

Evalyn · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

Akua · Kintampo, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

Kinoti · Eshianda Estate, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

I have decided to adjust my installment

Josphat · Umoja 3 In Nairobi [mugunda], Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

Daniel · Ngong, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

The loan helped me grow my business and my stock..In Cereals comment image

Enock · Akwadum, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I am grateful to all my lenders for funding me. I remain grateful and believe that these funds will support me in my new business . Thank you and merry x mass in advance

Faustina · Techiman, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Joan · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

Thank you so much for the loan. With it I will increase the quantity of groundnuts I buy for making peanut butter thus none of my clients will be missing it due to understock.

Sumaila · Drobo, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Thanks for your support , and I will use the loan in buying tin fish, tin tomatoes and 10 bags of sugar for my shop.

Agyeiwaa · Sunyani, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Ama · Berekum. Atanotia, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Many thanks to the zidisha team for your support. I can now buy enough beds for my clinic. This will attract more people to my clinic and also make them feel comfortable

Augustine · Derma, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I am so happy for the loan you have granted for me. I will use some to pay for my tuition fee.Than you so much comment image

Eric · Nkonya Ghana, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Will buy 5kg bag of rice. 1 litre of oil 3 This loan will help me grow my business and increase profit. It will also help provide income for my family. Thank you.

Theresah · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Hododui · Berekum, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Isaac · Techiman, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Kiprotich · Kapchebwaber Village, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

Margaret · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

I will buy Bricks for constructing new class rooms. It will make me admit more students in my School. Thank you so much for having considered me again for funding .

Nelson · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

Rose · Ashaiman, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Benneh · Berekum, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I bought a staircase to load my delicate drugs in. This has showcased my drugs to the public and also made it easy locate whatever I want from my shop.

Dzidula · Accra, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Getrude · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

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