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

Mar 8, 2016

Keep doing the good work you do, the children have a better future because of teachers like you.

Glen · Shauri Moyo, Kenya

Mar 8, 2016

Hi Zidisha! Thanks for your financial support I managed to build my own shop. God Bless, below are the pictures of the shop; comment image

Elizabeth · Ruiru, Kiambu County, Kenya

Mar 7, 2016

First and foremost is to thank you all for the support and overwhelming love you give. Since I joined Zidisha, I've never run short of goods due to lack of capital, and more so I've even ventured into other small businesses, hence increasing my income. I am now able to pay for education policy for my two kids. I am forever grateful for this unique platform which has made my life beautiful. I'll remain faithful because no bank local can do for me what Zidisha has done for me!

Iddrisu · Berekum, Ghana

Mar 7, 2016

hi my dear lenders and how are you all doing?am very excited of the level i have reached from this business.i hope to use the loan wisely to pay my dear lenders back the amount they requested.i have use the loan to fill the shop this time again.i have save a lot of profit from sales this time.i have even been able to employ another worker in my new shop.but i have planed to to establish a new shop with new employments.because i want the people in my village to get work to do.because they are unemployed.the loan and profits was used to buy new goods in the shop.i bought milo,milks,coffees,breads,toffees,rice,sugar,oil, and meats for both new and old shop.the people from my village have showed a lot of love to me.because they all bu goods from my shop.because my shop is the big and less costly shop with goods and provisions.i thank my dear lenders for what they have done for me.thank you.

Margaret · Mombasa-miritini, Kenya

Mar 7, 2016

Am very happy I have received my first loan and I will use it to purchase boulders for my carwash thus more profits.thank you my zidisha lenders. Since my first born son just received a letter to join university to pursue law with the profits I wil get I wil be in position to pay his semester fees. Also with my working team at carwash I will improve their salaries with the profits I wil get. Thank you my zidisha lenders

Wilfred · Chuka, Kenya

Mar 7, 2016

My beautiful little girl is now crawling...one step at a time! I love how fast she has called me ddady!I am a happy father. Business aint bad we are keeping it burning as we always say.No achievement comes out of no commitment in whatever we do. We are focusing on giving back to the community and this we will achieve through a set of strategies that includes creation of more employment opportunities for the community in which our business stands and also focusing on the physically disadvantaged.Our major aim is to add value to the society as we do our business. Expansion plans underway we want to reach out on more customers as we aspire to retain the already good number of them who have admired the quality and efficiency of our services.

Robert · Kitale, Kenya

Mar 7, 2016

I started new business where I offer computer services to the locals in my village. I do type setting services, internet, photocopying, lamination and I also offer computer lessons. I am happy since I am the only one with these services in this village I intent to go far with this business. Thank you zidisha comment image

Yohanes · Klaten, Indonesia

Mar 6, 2016

Plant flowers with bottles to plant in kindergarten PENAB.UR Jamblang comment image

Yohanes · Klaten, Indonesia

Mar 6, 2016

Kindergarten students "Pen.abur" Jamblang learn utilization of used beverage bottles to place flowers and vegetable farming comment image

John · Mukiriti, Kenya

Mar 6, 2016

I am almost done repaying the loan that i received. The business is doing well all thanks to Zindisha and the Lenders... Since the Business is doing well. i want to add more service in my workshop. i have researched and the services i want to add will also increase my income and create employment to a youth here in thika. I will be glad to advertise Nail art and Pedicure services Next month. Thank you.

Augustine · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 6, 2016

hi dear lender, with the loan of 9500 i added stock and the business is doing good. i can pay my bills and the loan on time and the rest make savings

Joseph · Kiambu, Kenya

Mar 5, 2016

Dear Zidisha Team and Lenders please thank God together with my family. Our children, Willy Mwangi and Priscilla Wanjiru, did their exams last year. Willy will join university college while Priscilla joined form one. God bless you. I remain, Joseph Mwangi.

Patriciah · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 5, 2016

Am very happy for the loan you lended me. It helped me increase my products and thus gaining more profit. I paid school fees for my children on time unlike the other years. I have never fun short of products. I will very much appreciate if you lend me more to run more effectively however the challenges, i manage to balance the profits to settle other bills.

Collins · Kumasi, Ghana

Mar 5, 2016

Hi people, i just got my loan disbursement two days ago and i have been able to purchase a desktop computer to add up to the already existing desktop computers. i express my profound gratitude, appreciation, love for the entire leaders of zidisha company for their enormous care, efforts, and help as far as the loan i applied for is concerned. i promise to work hard with it . and henceforth i will be continuing to give you updates and feedback concerning my company to you all. I thank You all once again.

Bede · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 5, 2016

Hi team. I trust you are doing well. Herewith is a picture if Gods blessing to me recently.... I got a healthy 3.9kg baby boy.... thanks to my dear wife Patricia.... thought I could share the joy! comment image

Jamilah · Medan, Indonesia

Mar 5, 2016

hello, a warm greeting. God bless us all. I just want to convey the message a bit, that I"ve been getting a loan before, and thank God I was able to pay off my loan in a very timely. of the first loan I am very happy because I was able to cover all additional orders for making cakes that previously I always refuse because of lack of capital. more day so I can further develop my business. this can be seen with increasing subscriptions I booked my homemade cake, here I specialize gratitude to borrowers who helped me in the first loan. I intend to apply for a new loan in order to increase the capital of baking me, especially my husband also helps search for new subscriptions, and it is growing each day new subscriptions. this is the reason why I want to apply for the latest loan again. the final word, I thank you very much taking the time to read my message. once again I thank you.

Douglas · Berekum, Ghana

Mar 5, 2016

I have received the loan amount of GHS607.I will use it to purchase the fire prevention emergency equipment like barrels for water and others. I am very thankful to all the lenders.

Yohanes · Klaten, Indonesia

Mar 5, 2016

This is my family"s time of birth of our first daughter who was born on January 29, 2016 which we named Gita Philosophia .____ Hum Hum mean sing__Gita means Lagu__Philosophia means love of wisdom comment image

John · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 4, 2016

I have applied for my 3rd loan through Zidisha today for the purchase of a water tank. This will make me collect water from the roof of my house and thereby save a lot of time from buying from water vendors. Thank you YP, Andyfletcher and Mikedufty for taking time and funding this project....am hopeful other lenders will join me in this initiative.

Gertrude · Berekum, Ghana

Mar 4, 2016

Hello dear lenders, It is my pleasure to inform you that I have received my loan of $414.20 today 4th March, 2016. I thank all the zidisha team for quick work done. I am therefore going to use this loan to buy more different types of goods into my store. I am ever ready to update you on how business is going on. Thank you so much.

Fofie · Techiman, Ghana

Mar 4, 2016

Hi, I thank you all for supporting me in my course. I am able to study with a peaceful mind. During holidays, my friends come around and we all study together. Soon, we are going to celebrate our Independence Day, which is on the 6th March. I'll continue using the Internet.

Dennis · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 4, 2016

This is a very good initiative, at long last i purchased a microwave and blender- my clients now do enjoy the services with a positive feedback of coming back with friends thanksto the zidisha community.

Edwin · Mtwapa, Kenya

Mar 4, 2016

Paying school fees to my niece who joined form one last month

Drusilla · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 4, 2016

Hallo lenders,I must admit that am so impressed because the loan you gave me has really made a big difference in my business.I used the money to get more stock of handbags for my business and i got good profit which i even used to purchase a photocopier machine.I will soon update a photo so you can see.

Victor · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 4, 2016

Thanks so much to the lenders who funded me my second loan i was able to add stock to my cybercafe and the profits attained were 70% previous from what i used to get. Thanks so much for your support

George · Ongata Rongai, Kenya

Mar 4, 2016

Hello lender(s) I am doing very great with your help, below is the list of the items i bought with the loan i received; I bought seedlings for Tomatoes $17.00, cabbage $18.00, carrot $21.00 and Green grams at $20. I also bought DAP and CAN Fertilizer both at $42.00, Chemicals and weed killer both at USD 33.00. This is all set for my next great season and with the available inputs, I am targeting a profit of USD80.00. Up from USD 50.00.I will be among the few farmers with the product ready for market therefore fetching me a good income. It will be a wonderful thing for me as I focus on large scale farming in future. Thank you lenders and Zidisha for this golden opportunity you gave me to excel and thrive in farming business. Thank you so much. Regards, George Ndungu

John · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 4, 2016

Today I feel very happy and excited after completing my second (2nd) loan in time! There were a few challenges but as you all know, most new business will start in a low key and later you master and move on. The year 2016 started with the business being so low that I was afraid of how things will turn out, but I kept working hard and am happy to let you know that the last one and half months ago, business really picked up! I was able to pay the school fees for my daughters school for the first and second term and I also managed to buy them some school text books. I am sure that with Zidisha the sky is the limit!! I am very very grateful to all my lenders for the faith you have in me and I promise I will not let you down now or in future. Last but not least, I want to take this opportunity to welcome you all - The Zidisha members to my beautiful country called Kenya. We have lots of animals like lions, elephants, birds, good landscapes, white beaches and sunny cloudy days!!! Once again thank you all!!!

Jonathan · Chipata, Zambia

Mar 4, 2016

Thank you to my lenders and would like to inform you, I collected my loan and I will be making my inventory purchase next week on Monday of 5 solar home units. I will take a picture of the solar units and I in it, and upload it to my profile pic :)

Charles · O.rongai, Kenya

Mar 4, 2016

Hello lenders, for some weeks now i have been doing very good and my life is changing greatly.I have been using part of my income to study more of information & Technology skills necessary in today's business.I would like to be more conversant with Technology for future opportunities. I work during the day and go for studies in the evening and weekends. All thanks to you my esteemed lenders who have given me hope and wings to fly while giving back to the society. Thank you to Zidisha family too. Regards, Charles Njru. comment image

Martin · Techiman, Ghana

Mar 4, 2016

thanks so much my lenders i have received your loan. i will used this money to buy drugs to my pharmacy. thanks so much for your support may god bless you all. comment image

Elizabeth · Mariakani, Kenya

Mar 4, 2016

thanks dear friends this is what I bought with your loan lets keep in touch thanks so much actually Zidisha is a community which I can't be able to explain so caring, loving and so much helpful and friendly indeed . Love you zidisha members all.

Dora · Berekum, Ghana

Mar 4, 2016

Samples of my onion comment image

Mark S Yourek · United States

Mar 3, 2016

Amponsah -- Wow, it looks like you got fully funded in record time! Good luck again -- be careful and make good decisions so your business grows bigger as time goes on. We are all rooting for you.

Joseph · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 3, 2016

Hello lenders, thank you for assisting me with my tuition fee in campus. I managed to complete well, graduate and get a job which is sustaining me. Thank you very much for your immense contribution to my success.

Edu · Odorkor, Ghana

Mar 3, 2016

Hello, Strong! l am happy to hear from you. l have read your comments and advice. Thank you very much. I will look at Etsy.com. l hope you and your family are doing well. God bless you and all the lenders here.

Owusu · Berekum, Ghana

Mar 3, 2016

Thank you for lending me your money. I received GHS 1539. The money was used to purchase inventory (painkilers, liver salt , antiacids etc.) for my drug store. I thank you very much. comment image

Charles · Nairobi City, Kenya

Mar 3, 2016

It's always good to appreciate and today it is Zidisha I am appreciating. The loans that I have gotten from Zidisha have helped me a lot. I borrow to be able to sell school uniforms in the community, and I use the profit to help orphans get uniforms and to feed others in our project who cannot afford food. There had been increases in the numbers of such children who have needed our support, and again Zidisha came to my rescue. I used the profit from the previous loan to pay a website developer and it is now up and running. I did that to share with the world what I do so that those with interest in such projects, and the ability to help, can positively impact the lives of orphans living in Nairobi slums. Looking at our children, they all are in a school uniform, even those who cannot afford it, all having been made possible by Zidisha. www.fortunelearnerscentre.org is my website. comment image

Pamela · Eldoret, Kenya

Mar 3, 2016

My lenders, I want to appreciate you for the gesture of kindness. Your money has enabled me to produce clean crop that fetches a better price in the market. Through your help, I have been able to diversify into poultry production, from which I get farmyard manure to use in the vegetable farm. Thank you; your money has brought improvement upon my enterprises. May the Lord bless you richly.

Dackman · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 3, 2016

To all lenders and the Zidisha organization, am very happy since I received the money you assisted me to raise. Am now able to cater for somethings I was not able to before. For example, the student who is not my baby who has parents but they were unable to pay for her school fees, am now able to raise some small funds for her of which before I was really straining to balance up. Am very happy for what you've done for me. The demand has really increased.

Muh Yunus · Makassar, Indonesia

Mar 2, 2016

Zidisha Thanks for your help .... comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 2, 2016

This is me teaching kids some life-skill lessons through experiential-learning activities this past weekend. Lessons learned through experience are hard to forget. They keep these vital lessons into adulthood. "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 2, 2016

Thank you, Paul, I will really work hard to repay this loan and I hope the profits from it will help me finish up a two-room construction which will host my office (I work from the house) and a retail shop for my wife. Thanks for the support and encouragement. comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 2, 2016

Dear lenders, The money has been disbursed to me. I look forward to increasing my camping gear and games equipment. God bless you all for the big hearts you all have.

Precious · Sunyani, Ghana

Mar 2, 2016

l used the money to buy mosquito net to be sold to people in my community to reduce the spread of malaria. It has really helped those in my community and will go a long way to avoiding or stopping the spread of malaria. Oh, yes, it has increased my revenue and l thank all the lenders for helping me fight against malaria in my community. Thank you.

Kennedy · Sunyani Corronation Park, Ghana

Mar 2, 2016

Dear Lenders and Zidisha Team, Please, I have received my first loan and have made the purchase of fertilizers and pesticides. I hope my crops will do so well. Thank you.

Raisa · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 2, 2016

I have realised an overwhelming increase in profit and therefore decided to increase my instalment in order to help other borrowers

Lilian · Eldoret, Kenya

Mar 2, 2016

Thank you so much for lending me the money.l will use the money to buy mwetamania species of beans. l will buy 12kgs of beans at ksh.960 and sell the same at 1260 .l will get additional ksh 300 profit weekly

Stella · Timau, Meru, Kenya

Mar 2, 2016

Thank you, dear friends all over the world as part of the Zidisha family! I am grateful for your encouraging messages about my dressmaking. Thank you for your help. Because of your support, I am able to move forward, better and better. We're still thinking about big achievements through your generous support that has improved our status. Stella Mbuthu Gracious Designer comment image

Baah · Techiman, Brong Ahafo, Ghana

Mar 2, 2016

Thanks again.. dear ZIDISHA. The recent loan I received has actually helped me a lot. I no longer purchase my goods on credit to pay extra 8%interest on each good. My profit has increased due to the large capital I have obtained from ZIDISHA.

D A · Saint Paul, United States

Mar 1, 2016

You have been an exceptional borrower! We hope to continue to invest in your success!

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