Zidisha | Project Updates

Project Updates

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

Dorwana · Sunyani, Ghana

Mar 11, 2016

Hi to my lenders. I must say that joining the Zidisha community has been a blessing. Business is not the same as it used to be in the past. I have seen a lot of tremendous improvement. Out of the business, I am able to continue my education as I speak. One thing that fascinates me most is the flexible terms of repayment. It's unbelievable this. You will never get anywhere as far as micro-lending is concerned, unless you are with Zidisha! Thanks very much.

Abigail · Tema, Ghana

Mar 11, 2016

Dear Lenders, Please, this is a sample of the products I imported with the money you lent to me. Am so grateful for your help. May the Almighty Lord bless you. God willing, next week I would finish paying my loan and then I would apply for a second loan. Please don't hesitate to help me raise it, and I promise to work hard to pay on time. Thanks to you all. I love you all. comment image

Amos · Mtwapa, Kenya

Mar 11, 2016

Hi Laurie, Actions speak louder than words.. I have no words to express how I feel being a beneficiary of Zidisha.. My actions and commitment are felt beyond my imaginations.. This dream can only be achieved through your unimaginable efforts.. TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.. and make it a better place.. Your actions are countless.. keep it up.. Amos V M Mtwapa

Jerry John · Accra, Ghana

Mar 11, 2016

Hello, Lenders! It's been a while since I posted here. It was because I was out of town with my team to carry out business as usual! I must admit that business eventually has picked up, especially in this month of March. We have seen a tremendous increase in patronage and a lot more has been attended to! This is actually in line with my desire of attending to more and more people on a daily basis. So, I'm very excited by this development and I hope this trend continues! Thanks so much for your support. Regards.

Isaac · Cape Coast, Ghana

Mar 10, 2016

I once again thank you for giving me this loan. Things are now gradually moving on, and this loan has made a lot of difference in my life. With this, my profit margin also has increased. I thank you so much. ZIDISHA, you are the number-one worldwide lender!

Franmiguel · Perth, Australia

Mar 10, 2016

Hi Real, The bags look great; I hope they are great sellers. All the best, Michael

Amos · Mtwapa, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

Hi lenders, Am very anxious to see and own a plot I call my own.. I feel as if Zidisha has modified me to have wings to fly to greater heights.. I even have a vision of 2030 of BUILDING ZIDISHA RENTALS for hire..Thanks, lenders, for helping me and giving me a reason for living.. Amos V M Mtwapa

John · Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Mar 10, 2016

Thank you lenders, thank you Zidisha. the loan of GHc 1486 is paid into my account live and coloured. l will use the loan to buy already made kente cloths from producers and then sell to ready cash buyers. this will give me more bargaining advantage. Thank you LENDERS, l am most grateful

James · O.rongai, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

Hello lenders, below is the list of the items i bought with your loan; I started buying the fast moving Smart phones accessories. I bought Memory Cards at $11.00 and screen protectors at a cost of $16.00, I bought Batteries & Battery Doors at $6.00 and $8.00, On the list also was data Cables at $9.00, Lastly,i bought Wired Headsets at $7.00. My profit has already neared $30.00 per day as projected,up from the current USD20.00. My customers are now even inquiring items through social media networks like What up and i assure them of the availability. This is an improvement and great achievement in my business. Thank you. Regards, James Mokua

James · O.rongai, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

In pictures, me at work place.. comment image

Joseph · Losogwa Estate -nyahururu ,laikipia County Near Laikipia University Main Campus & Moonlight Hostels, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

Hello, Zidisha lenders, I wish to inform you that I've successfully received the loan and have invested it according to my initial plans, through leasing another 2 acres of land, and I also bought seedlings and manure. God bless you all for making my project expand and grow. Love you all. Keep the spirit burning for the needy ones in the world. Thank you & kind regards.

John · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

Hallo to all my lenders and the Zidisha team! I am very happy to let you know that my loan to purchase the water tank is 100% funded! Am very grateful to all of you for trusting me. The water tank will go along way by easing my work as I will not have to go to fetch water the 3 km everyday. The time that I will save will be used to do some more productive work in taking care of my poultry and thereby ensure that I get additional profits. I will also save a lot of money in the long run which can be used in other ways in my families lives. Once again thank you my lenders- In our native language we say Asante Sana!!!!!

John · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

With my family members.....my wife and two daughters.... comment image

Alphonse · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

I purchased second hand clothes. It made a big difference to my business because the sales increased by 50%. I managed to takes my last child to school.

Brian Michael · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

First and foremost I would like to say thank you for making my future bright with the first loan I completed paying. I was able to buy an office desk with the loan and set up an office where i can now work undisturbed and away from interruption.I still need to expand my business to employ other young boys and girls in the street and I am sure with your help, that dream is not far from being a reality.Thank you once a gain. comment image

Daniel · Mochenwa, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

Hallow to all my generous lender like KM and plus the whole team .I am extremely happy to let you know about the progress I have undergone since I received my loan .The loan has changed my business a lot such that am now capable to buy goods in large quantity and in bails form instead of dozens,this had made me to increase my installment from two thousand two hundred shilling to four thousand four hundred.may your generosity reach all who are in need like me.am waiting to hear from you.

Joseph · Kiambu, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

Hello Zidisha Team and Lenders. I hope you are all doing well. I take this opportunity to let you that am enjoying being part of this great family. My business is doing well though with some challenges. Demand of items is high and due to this the company has raised the cost of purchase to those who buy in small units. I have also gotten a small plot where am intending to do farming . I will keep you posted on this new project. I also intend to create employment by getting two people to assist me in this new project. May the Good Lord continually bless each and everyone of you. I remain, Joseph Mwangi

Charles · Nyahururu, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

Hallo to my lenders. Am grateful for the loan that have made my life easy to live. I bought fertilizer in which it increased my yield by more than 30%. The money that i got i bought a sprinkler to help me during the dry spell.

Adu · Accra, Ghana

Mar 10, 2016

l have received the loan lenders thank you so much

Evelyn · Tema, Ghana

Mar 10, 2016

thank you Paul for funding my loan may God richly bless you in abundance Amen

Everlyn · Mombasa, Kenya

Mar 10, 2016

Hello Lenders, I take this early opportunity to thank each one of you for lending a helping hand. I fully appreciate your efforts of making other people's life better.

Daniel · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 9, 2016

First, let me thank the Zidisha team for their continued support; the patience is more than any other financial organization in the whole sphere of the universe. Am very sorry for any inconvenience I have caused to anyone. I will resume back to making my payments in a short while. The inconvenience is highly regretted. I have had issues, but I am trusting God and I also am working to correct any errors in my business. I will not rest until I have uploaded the last coin owed to Zidisha lenders. You are of great help to me; words cannot express it enough.

Clifford · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 9, 2016

That's my new business logo that just came out recently: comment image

Sulissetiyowati · Batang, Indonesia

Mar 9, 2016

I'm very happy when I open web Zidisha and my loan was finish, it's like dream. I'm very thankful with you Aran Dunlop you are my first lender. Hope you and your family always be happy

Aran Dunlop · United States

Mar 9, 2016

Hi Sulis, looks like you did a great job on your first loan, well done. You're fully funded again. Keep up the good work!

Mwania · Mariakani, Kenya

Mar 9, 2016

Hi Lenders Thank you for your support. Through the loan funds i was able to install solar power at my home. I dont use kerosine anymore for lighting. My house is now full of solar light and i use the solar power to power music system. I get full time entertainment because of your loan. Thank you once again and be blessed my good lenders.

Oumarou · Bobo-dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Mar 9, 2016

This loan will be used by me to buy grain to enlarge further my business. With this money my business will really grow and my total business is going to improve a lot. thank you infinitely to Zidisha and all those lenders who trusted in myself and my business. again and always thank you

Patrick · Kawangware, Kenya

Mar 9, 2016

I would like to increase my installments since due to the purchase of a new computer and a printer,it has turned out to be very successful business on my side and as such,there is increase in the turnover from customers. Currently am happy that your financial assistance assisted me that much and am also able to pay part of my school fees for the business course that i am currently undertaking.Thank you so much lenders and God bless you.

Purity · Meru, Kenya

Mar 9, 2016

At Panama bookshop and Mpesa comment image

Humphrey · Kangemi, Kenya

Mar 9, 2016

I give thanks for the lenders because now am stable i can take care of my family,i can pay school fees on time and other bills am looking forward to expand my business.goodluck

David · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 9, 2016

The loans I have gotten previously have helped me take care of my farm through purchasing fertilizer and pesticides

Paul · Pangani, Kenya

Mar 9, 2016

Words cant express the gratitude that i have and the contribution you have done towards my business and God willing soon i am planning to expand it. God bless you all. comment image

Kramy · Canada

Mar 9, 2016

You have the best loan proposal that I've read in a while. It demonstrates prudence, forethought, and interest in things that will certainly help you to be a successful entrepreneur. I wish you well on your endeavour to build up your general store!

Mercy · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 9, 2016

Hallo to my lenders and Zidisha team. Am happy to let you know that I have just received the loan I had requested! I am extremely happy as this money will go along way in improving my business and therefore my livelihood. I will let you know once I have gone and purchased the items for my shop. Thank you once again.

Vincent · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 9, 2016

my loan has been fully funded i am going to use the loan to pay for my college fee and also to expand on my kiosk business,am very greatfull to all lenders who contributed towards my loan,my God bless you so much for impacting on my life,thank you so much.

Asamoah · Kumasi, Ghana

Mar 9, 2016

hello lenders l have received the money thank you so much for helping me

Emmanuel · Malindi, Kenya

Mar 8, 2016

I would like to take this opportunity again to thank all lenders for their contributions. You have helped many and actually you have changed lives of many. God bless you.

Vanessa Richardson · Australia

Mar 8, 2016

I hope my contribution helps you achieve your goals. You have a great business idea and helping others access the internet in your area is a fantastic idea. Well done and good luck to you from Australia.

Vanessa Richardson · Australia

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.

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