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Justice · Berekum-kato, Ghana

Jun 25, 2016

Thank you dear Lenders comment image

TomF925 · www.AfricaLeap.com, United States

Jun 25, 2016

I am not familiar with solar chloride batteries. What do they look like? Can you post a photo of one, preferably your own?

Matt B · Stratford Upon Avon, United Kingdom

Jun 24, 2016

Excellent. I studied maths at university. My favourite topics included quantum mechanics and hilbert spaces!

Addo · Techiman, Ghana

Jun 24, 2016

Mr Martt,I am offering Science and Maths which include Transition Element,Classical Mechanics,Advanced Calculus,Special Theory of Relativity and Pedagogical Content in Teaching Science.my electives are Special Theory of Relativity and Pedagogical Content in Teaching Science because I have chosen Physics as my Elective Subject.Thanks so much.

Samuel · Twumduase, Ghana

Jun 24, 2016

Thank you my lenders and God richly bless you for your financial support.Your financial assistance has helped me alot in improving my small scale medicine production. I very much appreciate your kind gesture and thank you all once again.

David · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 24, 2016

my customer making selection at my stall comment image

Enock · Duayaw Nkwanta, Ghana

Jun 24, 2016

The loan l took have really help me in my business, I have made 21% increase in profit so now I have rented a new store room at nsoatre in sunyani which i will start operating in next two month. Thanks to all my lenders

Maximillah · Eldoret, Kenya

Jun 24, 2016

THANK YOU ZIDISHA team for your support.i recive the loan and i will expand my business too and meet many customers.GOD BLESS You all

Dorothy · Kisumu, Kenya

Jun 24, 2016

Good morning all, we thank God for this day, and i wish everyone a blessed day.

Dorothy · Kisumu, Kenya

Jun 24, 2016

Hi Roy,You are always welcomed, am happy to hear from you, thanks alot .

Chrispinus · Bungoma, Kenya

Jun 24, 2016

Thanks very much Zidisha Community Lenders for funding my business....which I'm trying to expand it now....and I believe God will enable me to repay my loan on time so that I can get another one for my business...Thanks. REGARDS CHRISPINUS

Getrude · Bungoma, Kenya

Jun 24, 2016

Thanks Zidisha Community for funding my business is now doing well. I'm very grateful for everything because I know the business I'm doing is going to expand very soon with your support of funding. Regards Getrude

Lucy · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 24, 2016

I am happy i received the loan i had applied amount 40,000 Kenya shillings and today i am going to pay my school fees. I will be graduating next year so you are all welcome for the graduation cake. Thank you so much God bless you

Gabriel · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 24, 2016

Yes yeees yes, Hahahaaaa i'm happy as you can see, i mean as you can tell, despite the few bridges i can now attest i got Ksh 35, 173 yesterday. I thank you all, to you my lenders Matt B and all the others i salute you for making the planned project a success. I will as a result update you on the progress, where i'm expecting much of events to unfold as from next week. comment image

Johan O · Borlänge, Sweden

Jun 24, 2016

This is a very good suggestion - I use these computers myself for different projects and they are quite usable and flexible for a very low price!

Laurie · United States

Jun 24, 2016

Please don't stress out about it; it's very common for loans to become fully funded on the very last day, sometimes even in the very last hours. Here's some information for you; please read it and please share it with anyone and everyone you know who's a borrower on Zidisha, as it should help to reduce your & their stress levels: http://forum.zidisha.org/threads/loan-funding.3375/#post-20074 Kindest regards, Laurie

Faith · Athi River, Kenya

Jun 24, 2016

I bought second hand electronics and sold at wholesale price. This enable me to repay my loan. They were in demand as many people can't afford new electronics. I choose this kind of business because I had no money and reinvested US$150.00. My typical cost at present is about US$200.00. I get a profit of about 50%. The profit helps me to educate my children, use some of it for our upkeep and also reinvest. in the business so that it can grow.

Laurie · United States

Jun 24, 2016

Hmm, well, the "Like" link isn't working for me here or I'd "Like" this photo... I *do* like this photo! :) Well, Matt, I can tell you that goat meat is delicious... (I no longer eat that or any meat, though... more about that in a moment)... I tried goat meat as a teenager when I was in the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia (in the mid-1970s) with my parents, younger brother, a foster brother, and our cat... (there were no tourists there at that time... no cruise ships... nothing of that sort... not even electricity on most of the islands at the time... and on the only island in the group that did have electricity [Nuku-Hiva], it was from a generator that the mayor turned off at night when he went to sleep... on a starless, moonless night, you literally could not see your hand in front of your face!... anyway, besides the Marquesans, and a few others living there [some French nationals] at the time, and aside from the copra boat that came once a month from Tahiti [of the Society Islands] to pick up copra and drop off some provisions not otherwise available in the Marquesas, only those of us living aboard small, private sailboats & sailing there were present on those islands back then)... but I digress!... back to the goats... some of the men on Fatu-Hiva hunted a mountain goat and made us dinner on the beach one night... today, however, I would *never* eat meat of any kind... since August 2011, I've eaten mostly just whole vegan fare (some of it is not whole; i.e., some of it is processed, such as gluten-free bread, homemade or otherwise, but really I don't eat many processed foods anymore, either)... I've given up dairy (especially dairy!), meat/eggs/fish, added sugars and other unhealthy food additives, and most processed foods, for numerous reasons (only one of which is that eating this way, I am much healthier now than before). That said, there was a time when I used to eat meat, too... so, although I cannot look at the photo of the goat being killed, I won't give anybody a lecture about why it's so much better (for so many reasons) for human beings to eat mostly just whole vegan fare instead. ;) I love the photo of you hugging these goats! :) Kind regards, Laurie

Baya Tsofa · Ngala Phase 3., Kenya

Jun 23, 2016

My niece at my maize garden comment image

Mercy · Chepkosa, Kenya

Jun 23, 2016

Dear Zidisha funders: Your support has repeatedly played a key role in success of my business and I am grateful for the trust you've placed in me. There is no way to fully express my gratitude for your loyalty. I and my family are continuously inspired by the dedication and generosity of funders like you who have always answered the call to loan again and again. It is my hope that this small way of expressing my gratitude to you will help to communicate my very big thanks for your generosity. I look forward to a continuing partnership with you. Sincerely, Mercy Chebet

Babra · Webuye Town, Kenya

Jun 23, 2016

Thanks Zidisha Community because despite small challenges we face in the business.....we're still managing very well. THANKS BABRA

Boris · Bern, Switzerland

Jun 23, 2016

Glad to hear that! May your prosperity continue.

Lucy · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 23, 2016

That is me interacting with my clients comment image

Sutarno · Kadilajo Rt 02/rw 01 Kadilajo Karangnongko Klaten Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

Jun 23, 2016

If funders want to fund my submission .__ I"ll pay the mortgage on time .____ Thanks comment image

Albert · Accra, Ghana

Jun 23, 2016

Shop is growing comment image

Everline · Juja, Kenya

Jun 23, 2016

halo dear lenders ,receive my greetings. I am very happy as I write down to you at particular moment .The support and concern that you have shown to me is highly appreciated and I pray that God may dearly bless you .I send this message for the great support that you have shown through charity contributions . I was in a position to buy the laptop and my life is greatly changing .May God bless Zidisha founder Julia and the entire Zidisha team.

Matt B · Stratford Upon Avon, United Kingdom

Jun 23, 2016

I like goats. But I haven't tried eating them. Here's me with some goats last month. comment image

Pamela · Eldoret, Kenya

Jun 23, 2016

I wish to appreciate my mentor John for his interactive call.I really appreciated your encouragement.I wish also to appreciate my esteemed lenders who have made it possible for me to produce. I experienced very low liquidity at some point but am now on my path to recovery. Zidisha loans have made a great impact in my life and i appreciate you lenders for making it happen.

Zipporah · Chepkosa, Kenya

Jun 23, 2016

Dears lenders, I wish to thank you all for the loan you granted me that I have just finish repaying. It did great to my business and now I can say I am a proud businesswoman. I am now comfortable like never before. My shop is almost stable and with the loan I am now requesting, am sure will take me to a much better position. So please, with all due respect, I humbly request you to consider funding me again. God bless you all profusely. Thanks Sincerely Zipporah Rono

Gladys · Mombasa, Kenya

Jun 23, 2016

I confirm I received the money - $367 and I am very grateful for your valuable support.

Joseph · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 22, 2016

Thank you lenders, thanks for the faith you have manifested in me. This motivates me even further to work harder and ensure that the business indeed grows to the level I've commited to grow it to and most importantly that the loan obtained will be repaid and repaid on time. Thanks!

Desembrina Harsanti Putri · Surabaya, Indonesia

Jun 22, 2016

Praise thank God with the help of loans from donors zidisha my cafe is now more beautiful and eye catching, my turnover was flowing smoothly .... thank you all may the LORD bless comment image

Franmiguel · Perth, Australia

Jun 22, 2016

Hi Kennedy, Thank you for keeping us informed. I am sorry to hear that you have been placed in a situation where you are unable to work. Please make whatever changes to the loan schedule that you need to make. And please do not put your obligations to the Lenders ahead of your obligation to provide for your family. I hope you can quickly reclaim your work space. All the best Michael

elcico · Turin, Italy

Jun 22, 2016

Hello Emmanuel! Just wanted to let you know.... in case you need a free and open source office suite at no cost for your PCs... have a look at www.libreoffice.org/ All the best for your school! Namastè! cico :)

Mercy · Chipata, Zambia

Jun 22, 2016

Thanks caring lender for a loan disbursement, money just received today. This loan has come at the right when I really needed money to improve my fruit and vegetable business. This is a dream come true,when my child will go back to school which she had stopped long ago due to lack of financial support. It was not easy,this is a great relief. Thanks once more a million times.

Matt B · Stratford Upon Avon, United Kingdom

Jun 22, 2016

That sounds fun. I studied mathematics at University. Did you know there are a lot of free resources to aid studying online. For example, MIT in the USA has a lot of its course materials available. Here is the page for their mechanical engineering courses: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mechanical-engineering/

Lawrencia · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 22, 2016

Thank you my dear leaders i have received the loan and i will use the loan to pay my fees and buy book .

Faustina · Zenu, Ghana

Jun 22, 2016

Hi lenders i would like to very much for your support throughout the previous years. With support I was able to create space for my provision shop Secondly you assisted me with a loan to purchase deep freezer for storage of water and frozen foods. Thank you and God bless you all.

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

Jun 22, 2016

My business has been doing wonderfully under your care,prayers and financial support.I salute you all for enabling my business environment to have a good face and attracts more customers.Thank you and God bless you all.

Emmanuel · Tamale, Ghana

Jun 22, 2016

Thanks to the zidisha team for the loan amount for i have been able to purchase new furniture for my clients as the pregnant women now have a comfortable place to sit and wait for them to be attented to. Thanks and may the good Lord bless you all.

Nicholas · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 22, 2016

I am happy to inform you that my business has generally performed well and I have been able to make a profit of over 40 %of late since I have enough floats for my customers and this is due to your great support from the loan I got. Thank you for your support and God bless you abundantly.

Charles · Prestea, Ghana

Jun 22, 2016

God bless you all my lenders. You have put smiles on my face and that of my family. God richly bless you

James · United States

Jun 22, 2016

Greetings Sefah, this is James again. I am glad that you are thinking of ideas to improve your business and get more customers. Your branding idea is very good. I am guessing your restaurant serves plate lunches (serves a variety of foods on a plate), or is it a sandwich shop that sells just sandwiches. Here are 5 ideas for you from restaurants here in my country, (these 5 ideas may or may not get you more customers), or your restaurant may get more recognition in the community as being a little different from others in you area. PERHAPS: 1- Have a childrens menu different from adults (smaller portions and a little cheaper price). Here, about 8 years or less is childrens menu. 2-Have a senior citizens discount, like 5 or 10 percent. Here, seniors are considered to be 65 years or older. Many are retired and don't have as much money and a small discount saves them a little. 3-Have specials meals (plate lunches) on different days of the week, like a Monday special, or a Tuesday special, etc. Restaurants here put signs in the window advertising the days special so passerbys can see the advertisement. You don't have to have a special every day of the week, just when you want to have it. 4-Have a special plate lunch called "Sefah"s Plate" (it is done here, a plate lunch with a persons name), usually a smaller portion and a cheaper price. Same foods as adults, just smaller portions and cheaper price for people who have less money or a small appetite. You could name it "Sefah's Special". With a name like Sefah you can't go wrong. 5-Am sure you have slow days like a lot of places here, not as much business. Tuesdays are a slow day here, so restaurants offer various deals and savings to bring in more customers on those days. Some places let 1 or 2 kids eat free with an adult purchased meal. Very young kids, like 2 or 3 years old. Be carefull with this or you could end up losing money. Other places charge kids per their age, up to 12 years old or so (price goes up as age goes up). I think your money is called Cedi, so as an example lets say 1 cedi for each year of age. Do some serious calculating first, you don't want to lose money. Also I have seen places offer a second meal at half price with the purchase of a meal at full price. Again, be careful and do your calculations if you are interested in any of these number 5 ideas. I hope I have helped you a little. I wish you the best . Your payment record is excellent and it has been a priviledge working with you. I will be praying for you and family and business from now on. We will meet someday when the Lord calls us home. Greet your family, keep up the good work serving God, and He will guide your steps. It's been a pleasure knowing you Sefah, a real pleasure. God bless you always. James

Leila · Nairobi, Langata, Kenya

Jun 22, 2016

Hello lenders, I would like to inform you that i received the cash ksh 1,982 today. thank you so much , may GOD bless you for your continues support. I really appreciate the impact of Zidisha on my Business.

Odame · Kukuom, Ghana

Jun 22, 2016

I'm very grateful.I thank all my lenders who raised the loan for me.The money is at hand.I will make proper use of it.I will make sure the money would be used for purchase the farm inputs.Thanks

Oppong · Sunyani, Ghana

Jun 22, 2016

after taking the loan and buying car tires with the cas, i have been able to sell them all. i have made my last repayment, getting ready to apply again. i thank zidisha for assisting me with the loan.

John · Mwiki, Kenya

Jun 22, 2016

The loan helped me a lot to buy stationeries and photocopy papers. my earning have increased to a profit of 30% to 60%. the increased earnings am using to expand the business, am very thankful and happy about zidisha team and my lenders, everyone in my family is talking about zidisha and are very happy for your support. i like spending holiday going for a tour with my family. comment image

Justice · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 22, 2016

Glory be the Almighty for touching the heart of my Lender to give me such a wonderful loan that improve my life and the life of my patient.Thank to my lender for the loan given indeed live has been saved from the chronic disease that can kill pre maturely . once again thank you my lender/s . loans has been paid fully hoping for next to continue treating

Gyan · Accra, Ghana

Jun 22, 2016

God bless zidisha team for all your endeavours..

Gideon Agyare · Tema, Comm. 16, Ghana

Jun 22, 2016

Dear Lenders,i am paying the loan i took,and i promise not to fail to pay the loan you the lenders gave to me.Thanks to Zidisha and all the lenders helping we the needy.

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