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Project Updates

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

Fredrick · Nairobi Embakasi, Kenya

Feb 18, 2016

thanks i am still preparing my projects development photos and verry soon i will be posting them on page there is much that God is doing in my life from poverty he is now rising me up and my project day and night. the project has awarded me more privilegdes in my community and within this short period of time i have extended in developing the whole village . i am now at least able to feed the street childrens with food stuffs. it is my prayer that my God may continue raising me up level by level so that i may be able to even shelter these street children of God . i now want to test God by doing good to his poor people and then see what God is going to do unto my project. I bless zidisha group with eternal blessings blessed are you for you know the secrets of God

Adoma · Berekum, Ghana

Feb 18, 2016

The raining season has just begun and farming work has commenced. I have transported 1000 suckers of plantain to cultivate in my new farm. This I bought from farmers around my village. Everybody wanted to know my secret of that massive business growth and fast life changing behaviour of my family. Initially I wanted not to tell them but upon asking and asking, I organized all the farmers in my village and gave them about an hour lecture on zidisha organization and its mission in developing countries such as Ghana, Kenya, Burkinafaso etc. They all expressed interest and will be joining soon. I am pregnant now and I will surely name my child "Zidisha" because had it not be because of zidisha in my life, things would have been very difficult for me, my children, husband and the entire community

James · United States

Feb 18, 2016

Jambo John, I am James from USA. I read your story and am happy to lend the money to you. Son you seem to be a very good businessman who is determined to succeed, and I believe you will succeed. I hope you don't mind me calling you son. You are doing good to help your family, and I am really proud of you. You even lent a friend some money so he could start a business and I am proud of you for that too. You have a good heart son. I have been to Kenya 3 times and have many daughters and sons and friends there. It is a beautiful place with beautiful people. I guess you have 2 baskets on your bicycle for carrying the eggs, 1 basket on the front and 1 on the back. As you are delivering the eggs is there anything else you could carry that custoners might need, like salt, pepper, or whatever? You might get more income. By the way son, it would be good for you if you had a partner in your business, but not just any partner. I am talking about the Lord, make Him your number one partner. Well son keep doing your best, and keep on keeping on. Write sometime and let me know how you are doing. Greet the family, and take care. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Bye for now. James

Rachel Wikoff · Belgium

Feb 18, 2016

Great job repaying ahead of schedule, Ardiata!

Ronah · Nakuru, Kenya

Feb 18, 2016

My daughter and her son comment image

Caroline · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 18, 2016

Dear Lenders, This is to appreciate you very much for the help and assistance you have given to me and to Kenyans at large. Zidisha has come along way in improving my business and healing my finances. Thank you so much Zidisha Lenders

Eliud · Katheri, Kenya

Feb 18, 2016

Good morning my dear lenders, I write to you a happy person. I would like to pass my sincere and heat felt appreciation to you for your support and funding from the first loan all through to the second loan which I completed the repayment a week ago. Looking back at my corn business, am very happy and take pride in the progress the loans you have given me has contributed and transformed my business. Am very much humbled and from the bottom of my heart appreciate all your support in a bid to get the best out of my business. Your empowerment and financial support to my business is immeasurable and am very happy about the progress I have made. Through the loan I was able ta take my corn business a step forward and has made me better the returns harvest I had got previously. In fact, I have been able to increase my harvest by 80% from the previous harvest. This is the joy of every farmer or business person, i.e. to get maximum returns from the invested capital. Through this and my corn business, am optimistic that my dream of going back to college to advance my business skills is within reach with this trend of performance, output and growth of my business. Since I will need a third loan to still get the best out of my business, I can only hope for the best and hope to achieve the dreams and vision I have for my business which is to be a very reliable supplier of corn and silage to the dairy farmers. In fact, in future I would like to be supplying silage to institutions around my area who rear dairy cattle in large scale. Also, I aspire to advance my business skills by joining college which is I plan to do within the next six months which will be possible and be funded by the returns am getting from my corn business. To me, Sky remains the Limit. I appreciate the whole Zidisha team for what you are doing to transform our life's and also reviving the dreams of many youths whose dreams are valid but lack nurturing and empowerment something you are doing successfully. Thank you for this May the God bless you all.. God bless the Zidisha family. Kind Regards, Eliud.

Elizabeth · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 17, 2016

Am so happy to acquire this machine. comment image

Elizabeth · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 17, 2016

I finally bought my cutter yey! comment image

Margaret · Gilgil, Kenya

Feb 17, 2016

Dear lenders, I want to just thank you for the support you are giving each one of us through this platform. comment image

David · Chogoria, Kenya

Feb 17, 2016

Dear lenders Thanks for your support. Attached find men new stock pictures. Thanks for your support. comment image

Martin · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 17, 2016

The loan that l was given of USD209 l was able to trade with in float with kcb agency which has boosted customer base. l have made progress bringing to an increase by USD10 in Kcb agency.The loan you have given has support to extend my customer base that is Kcb agency,mpesa, and airtel money services not living behind accessory,padlocks.Am still requesting for the upgrade of Kcb agency loan which will be totally to USD398. Thank you zidisha am looking forward growing with you guys in zidisha. God bless you. comment image

Rebecca · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 17, 2016

I take this opportunity to thank all my lenders, may the Almighty God bless you and thanks so much for funding my loan. I bought a Digital Printing machine which is of great help to my business, the sales have increased which am using to expand my business and support my family. I do really appreciate. comment image

Ruth · Nairobi,dagoretti Corner, Kenya

Feb 17, 2016

Hi Lenders, I am happy to have this opportunity to let you know how I used the loan. I have been awaiting for this opportunity to come by since this page was for sometime not available on the site. This loan has boosted my business so much I have surplus papers both for photocopying and picture printing and my customers are all happy with my services. My business has also got a branch which is also doing well being the only one in this new location and and has given somebody a job which is the joy of my heart. Thanks you thank you so much I really appreciate what you have done in my life I owe it to you. Regards, Ruth

Stephen · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 17, 2016

I am a happy entrepreneur because I know I have a reliable partner who is willing to give my business a new look through your financial assistance. comment image

Sunday · Bolgatanga, Ghana

Feb 16, 2016

Am very grateful for the money you have lent me, which is GHC40. This will help me to start up an importation business online. Thanks to your team, and may God bless you all for your help! Thank you.

Josphat · Umoja 3 In Nairobi [mugunda], Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

I thank Zidisha and the lenders for the work you are doing. Through your lending, I am able to operate my business well and pay my bills, and even help my parent. I am able to pay my loan well. ASANTE SANA. (THANKS VERY MUCH.)

Benson · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

Hallo, my lenders! This is to let you know that I am glad for having received the loan from you. I take this opportunity to thank you for the trust you again have bestowed on me. I promise to make good use of the loan and to pay it back on time. THANK YOU ALL.

JimVandegriff · Trinidad, California, United States

Feb 16, 2016

Congratulations, John, on being fully funded. I'm very glad these loans are working well for you, and you are expanding your service.

James · O.rongai, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

Me at work.. comment image

James · O.rongai, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

In pictures me at work.. comment image

Mary · Nakuru, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

i am very graeful to zidisha i bought the Singer sewing machine at approximately 160 usd comment image

Enock · Kisumu, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

I used the loan to add the stock of all categories of clothing in my stall and i'm grateful for all the lenders who funded me in the first loan i was able to repay on time. Thanks God bless you

Bonface · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

Thank you so much for my previous loan. I fully repaid the loan with lots of ease. Everything fell into place and I thank God for the improvement I have made to my life through Zidisha loans. Lenders and every member of Zidisha, you are a blessing to my life and God will reward you for your support. I hope you and your families are doing well and are in good health. Thank you, once again.

Wilfrida · Kisumu, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

I want to thank the Zidisha team for the great support accorded to me to expand my business. At least am able to net 4700 on a weekly basis, which has enabled me to plow back into the business, meet my daily expenses, and also help support the needy in my community.

Moses · Kibomet, Kitale, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

I was selected as a member of the Board of Management Committee, Magena D.E.B. School. The head teacher took the opportunity to introduce the school Chairman and other members who were present. The strategies for the 2016 KCPE Examination were launched. comment image

Moses · Kibomet, Kitale, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

Some wild animals live near Kitale District Hospital. During one outing, a rare opportunity to view them. comment image

Moses · Kibomet, Kitale, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

The African leafy vegetables I had harvested once and now I am topdressing to add more vigor because of injuries caused from harvesting. comment image

Joseph · Kiambu, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

Hello Lenders and Zidisha Team I hope you are all doing well. Me too doing well together with my family. My daughter joined High School and I thank God for enabling us achieve that. Business is doing well and am proud of Zidisha for supporting me by connecting me with great lenders whom I can call my friends and looking forward to meeting them one day. May God bless each and everyone, your families and what you do for a living. I love you all and always praying for you. I remain, Joseph Mwangi.

Annah Nduku · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

Thanks to the Zidisha Team for their assistance. I purchased cosmetics and hair products. The purchase made a big difference in my life. I earned a profit of 50%. I am able to pay my house rent on time and and pay school fees for my children without straining. As I continue with my business I will take my children to Mombasa for holiday.

Stephanie · Eldoret, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

Dear Lenders, I only managed to purchase an oven with the amount loaned to me, as the prices of goods had scaled upwards by the time I went to purchase. Nonetheless, I am looking forward to purchasing the remaining equipment on completion of this loan. So far, it has been a good journey. I have learned a lot of things in this new business. My passion is right there in the kitchen. I can recommend Zidisha to any trusted friend. God bless you all as you continue to fund.

Jonathan · Chipata, Zambia

Feb 16, 2016

Thank you Tom. Yes, as rural areas have little access to electricity from the national power grid. Though, with the current electricity power cuts in Zambia, communities in the urban areas are using solar equipment too, as back-up energy sources during power load shedding, and these load shedding periods last 8 hours daily.

TomF925 · www.AfricaLeap.com, United States

Feb 16, 2016

I would love to see a photo of your solar kit when it is installed. Let us know how it performs and saves money.

Donald · Busia, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

Hi, lenders, I am pleased this morning to say Happy Belated New Year to you guys. Am really impressed day by day by the impact you created in me by granting me the funds to improve me my stock. For sure I can tell you it has improved my purchasing power in general and even the overall economic empowerment toward my daily undertakings. May the Almighty Lord give you good health and strength.

Fred · Kisumu, Kenya

Feb 16, 2016

I recieved 2005 kshs and want to thank all my lenders for having considered my request and loaning me the cash . I used it to buy fabric for my tailoring bussiness. The profits am getting now will enable me pay the loan with ease . Thank you all for your support

Dennis · Kapsoya, Kenya

Feb 15, 2016

Dear Lenders, My continual growth and progress is because of you all. The Zidisha community is the place to be! I have increased my installment and I will do it again whenever there is improvement in the business. Cheers!!

Millicent · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 15, 2016

Hallo, I received my loan request and I am grateful. I added the amount to what I had and got stock for my business. I really do appreciate the help.

Asiedu · Berekum, Ghana

Feb 15, 2016

I have received GHS 755 as a loan from zidisha. I'm going to purchase new mobile phone brands and mobile phone accessories for my shop. I really thank my lenders for their kindness and the entire zidisha team.

Godfred · Village, Ghana

Feb 15, 2016

Always I'm performing well to do good work. This is a nice banner design from me. comment image

Precious · Sunyani, Ghana

Feb 15, 2016

I have received the loan today and it will be used to purchase mosquito nets to sell to the people in my community since malaria has become rampant. I want to sell mosquito nets to everyone to reduce the malaria. Thank you for the loan.

Purity · Meru, Kenya

Feb 15, 2016

thanks so much, with my previous loan i was able to purchase printing equipment and printing materials. this did boost my business and now am pround to say thank you zidisha for enabling me put food on my table and also provide education for my son who is in class 4. thank you so much.

Yelaakyekpi · Berekum, Ghana

Feb 15, 2016

Thanks to the Zidisha team and the lenders for supporting my business to grow. Thank you.

Duncan · Thika, Kenya

Feb 15, 2016

Am very grateful for the continued funding from Zidisha this has seen my business grow from a stock of Kes 50,000/- to 100,000/- in the last one year. i wish to grow this same business to more stocks and more space. thanks.

Peter · Eldoret, Kenya

Feb 15, 2016

I appreciate Zidisha for the Loan that I am about to finish paying I have been able to send my children to school and help other two from my neighborhood go to school. Kudos

Aran Dunlop · United States

Feb 15, 2016

Hi Peter, great job on repaying your first loan, your second is now fully funded. You're doing the right thing by asking for small amounts and repaying them quickly - this will make it much easier for you to raise bigger amounts in future by building your credit record. Good luck with your business, hope we can help you expand further!

Gedion · Eldoret, Kenya

Feb 15, 2016

Thank very much for giving me money to do agri business. The loans have made business grow by 30%. My community is now depending on me for supply of local eggs which is in high demand. Other egg markets are grade.

Vincent · Langa Langa Estate, Nakuru City,near Top Ten Petrol Station,ponda Mali Slums And Next To Mwariki Pol, Kenya

Feb 15, 2016

I appreciate all the efforts that my lenders did in funding my loan.Now I have renewed my trade license and for sure I have remained opened for the better part of yesterday and today.My customers have hailed the efforts I made,and this is through the generous support of my able lenders in Zidisha.Congratulations to you all for rescuing with my situation

Jared · Kisii County, Keumbu, Kenya

Feb 15, 2016

I wish to thank all lenders that supported me to raise my previous loan that enable me to repair and service my car which is currently working well and am able to get daily business to repay my loans well. Thank you all once again. Jared

Joseph · O.rongai, Kenya

Feb 15, 2016

Some Common Fruits.. comment image

Joseph · O.rongai, Kenya

Feb 15, 2016

Hello lenders, the following is the list of the goods i bought with the loan; I bought assorted chemicals at a cost of 13.00, I also bought Seed for vegetables and Cabbages each at a cost of USD11.00 and 14.00 respectively. I also bought DAP & CAN fertilizer the land at a cost of USD8.00 and USD7.00 respectively. Now with the summer and the product is always low in the market i will make a good profit.I will not waste time sourcing money from else where, i will concentrate with farming and selling the ready products. During dry season i used to make around USD300.00 now with this loan available i will get an increase of up to USD450.00. This will be wonderful! Thank you.

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