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Project Updates

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

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!

SammyGeorge · Belfast, United Kingdom

Mar 1, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Another loan paid back. Well done Prosper. I look forward to helping you again.

George · Limuru, Kenya

Mar 1, 2016

I purchased a fruit blender and have boosted my profit by 80%! I have used my extra earnings for savings and for charity work.

Oumarou · Bobo-dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Mar 1, 2016

Bonjour, je voudrais au terme du remboursement de mon 2ème crédit, remecier Zidisha pour m'avoir permis de developper mon activité. Ce financement a propulsé mon chiffre d'affaires de plus de 30%, mon fonds de roulement et mon profit ont augmenté respectivement de 20% et de 15%. Il faut dire que ma condition de vie, ainsi que celles de ma famille, a nettement amélioré. Merci pour tout. Hello, I would like at the end of my second credit repayment to thank Zidisha for allowing me to develop my business. This financing has propelled sales by more than 30%, my working capital and my profit rose respectively 20% and 15% . It should be said that my living conditions, and those of my family, clearly have improved. Thank you for everything.

Rabiou · Niamey, Niger

Mar 1, 2016

Dear lenders, Greetings from Niger. I wish to share the news of the birth of two sheep. The flock keeps growing, and this is fantastic! Thank you for your support. Rabiou

Timothy Senerwa · Lanet, Kenya

Mar 1, 2016

Thank you very much, I have bought the incubator and set the first batch of eggs. God bless the lenders and the zidisha team for helping me fulfill my dream. I will post some pictures

Jemima · Nairobi., Kenya

Mar 1, 2016

I will purchase a shade umbrella that will provide shade for the small fruit vending business.Thank you my lenders and may we continue together in this journey until one day it will be a very big inspiring story and we shall share something precious that we'll be very proud of.

Simon · Nyamage, Kenya

Mar 1, 2016

After getting my loan, I had to purchase more clothes and men shoes for my shop to add up my stock. This increased my income due to the customers' demand and shows an increase of my investment percentage from 15% to 25%. I have spent my income to pay my daughter's fees since she is in boarding school and settle my daily needs. Through this loan i had learnt to be Hard working and learnt on how to save for my loan payment and future usage. I am proud of Zidisha team since I get some savings to spend on my holidays.

Zuhura · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 1, 2016

Ooooh my God!.... I still can not believe this. Just within a day and my loan is ready for disbursement?.... I don't even know how I can express my gratitudes Thanks again lenders...

Twumasi · Anyinasu, Ghana

Mar 1, 2016

I received 1450GHS, which I will use to buy more iron rods for my business so that any of my customer will get the number of rods they need for their building and so on. Thanks to all the lenders for their support and help with my business. God richly bless you all and I too will forever work with you with more trust and will let the whole world know the good things we are having from you. Thanks again. The rods are in sizes, so I will use this money to buy all the types of the sizes needed. I am soo very happy that I am working with you.

Joseph · Accra, Ghana

Mar 1, 2016

It's been a blessing to be part of the Zidisha platform. I thank God and the Zidisha team for such a great opportunity. Am very grateful to all lenders.

Geoffrey · Nakuru, Kenya

Feb 29, 2016

Hello ....... I salute you in the name of the most high Jesus Christ. First and foremost I really appreciate your effort and trust since I partnered with you.its a long story but I would like to mention that you (team zidisha)have totally changed my personal life. I started with one operating shop in the village,but now I own three shops of the same and operating in town. All these is because of your continuing support and is say thank you. This is my fourth loan am applying and I want to invest in Kenya power prepaid token selling to my consumers since it goes hand in hand with my existing mobile money transfer services.

Kenneth · Bomet,kenya, Kenya

Feb 29, 2016

Hey Lenders ,I am so happy for the support you gave with past loan ,i bought the crates for easy transportation to the market of the pawpaw,i also had an opportunity to do some savings and improve my life ,the profit also helped me to pay my loan ,Thank you.

Richard · Elmina In Cape-coast, Ghana

Feb 29, 2016

hello lenders, my first loan funds really helped me to purchase bakery equipment and it gave more room for me to provide good services to my customers. The loan helped and my profit base increase from by 25% . I reinvested it into business and now i don't fall short on suply. i am able to provide for my family and now we are living very well. Thank you lenders for your loan and it has really helped me

Martin · Rongai, Kenya

Feb 29, 2016

Thank you for the loan and may God Bless you abundantly for your great help and your concern too. I will be able to by some paints, timbers, hard boards, cement, concrete and sand. This will be used to refurnish and renovate business premises I am working in now. Since I have three branches that means I will work on three rooms with the loan. God Bless You

Bernard · Ongata Rongai, Kenya

Feb 29, 2016

Thank you lenders.I received the loan exactly the amount i was expecting of $470.00. This is really a new chapter towards spear heading my business to a new level.As i had said there before, I will update you with the price list of the items i will Buy of New design shoes and imported assortments for my shoe Shop. I pledge to work hard and give back to the society in my effort to excel in entrepreneurship.Thank you lenders and Zidisha family. Regards, Bernard Kamau Kihiu.

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