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Project Updates

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

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.

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.

Thomas · Mathare North, Kenya

Feb 28, 2016

We thank the lenders for helping us,through this project we are to take care of our centers both in Mathare and Gudwa with food supplies. comment image

Ofori · Berekum, Ghana

Feb 28, 2016

Thanks Paul, Business is going on very well and I really appreciate your help, Sir. After I bought the parts of my machine I have been able to start t saving some money for my admission fees for this academic semester if I am granted admission in any tertiary institutions. And also every time I see my photocopier, I really remember what you did for me. I am short of how to thank you. All I think I can say now is that, stay blessed and God bless you..

Kossonou · Kumasi, Ghana

Feb 28, 2016

HAPPINESS IS? THIS IS THE RESULT OF PART OF THE WORK TOGETHER WE DID. comment image

Gladys · Biadan, Ghana

Feb 27, 2016

Picture of my cocoa seedlings comment image

Samuel · Mishomoroni, Kenya

Feb 27, 2016

First of all is to say thank you to zidisha group for being my friend through out and helping me in my business. Now the business is doing good because i earn 200$ per month. On January i opened a new blanch of used text book. Am Comfirming to you that i will increase my installment front 200 up to 500 ksh and obove because the job is good. Thank you zidisha group. May God bless you abundantly.

Noah · Nakuru Town, Kenya

Feb 27, 2016

Thank you all for your support and for funding my loan,Now I will be able to buy the sewing machine for my leather shoes business and by so doing it will help me be more efficient to my customers.Thank you again for your financial support

Kyeremaa · Berekum, Ghana

Feb 27, 2016

i used the loan to purchase sowing machines and materials .this loan had made earn a lot of profits and and enable to expanded my business .i really grateful my leaders for the loan .Thank you my dear leaders.

Joseph · Eldoret, Kenya

Feb 27, 2016

With the loan it will enable me buy 10 wooden boxes for the purpose of storage and transportation to the market which will cost me $ 360.These will enable me transport my produce safely to the market and avoid costs of hiring the same. The remaining $60 will be used to add stock of 30Kgs. Thank so much for the lender who has funded me. God bless

Anastasia · Mombasa, Kenya

Feb 27, 2016

Hi, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Zinc team for funding my loan. As I had already prepared the land, once I got the money from you I went and bought the melon seeds and pesticides needed. I have already planted the seeds with the help of my farm hands. I will keep you up to date on how the melon is doing. Once again thank you so much.

Raha · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 27, 2016

i want to thank you for the support i am happy to let you know that i have increased my profit and bonus amount from tea sales this is all out of the support you have been giving me. I now wish to increase my repayment and pay more so that the money can be of benefit to other borrowers.

Mercy · Meru, Kenya

Feb 27, 2016

Hi, l am doing quite okay and it is my sincere prayer that you are, too. My children are home for midterm and it is such a joy to have them around. l am about to clear the loan and l am grateful to my lenders and the entire Zidisha team. GOD bless you for enabling me to pay school fees for my son.

Matthew · Seikwa, Ghana

Feb 26, 2016

This is another picture at my farm. comment image

Matthew · Seikwa, Ghana

Feb 26, 2016

This is where I harvested my crops the previous season. Currently I have some cassava in it for family consumption. comment image

Naomi Waithera · Miharati Village,nyanduma Sub-county,nyandarua County,kenya, Kenya

Feb 26, 2016

Hi, my wonderful lenders. I could not hide my joy as I was going out to the nearby hardware store to purchase the pipes for my farm. I am therefore thanking you for making my project expand more through the irrigation system I am yet to start on my farm. Also, I was able to purchase the foot-pump, although I did not clear all the amount. I had to walk out with the machine plus the pipes so that I can reconnect from the river. Now, I am certain that soon I will be able to satisfy my customers' needs by supplying them with the goods from my farm. Thank you and God bless you abundantly.

Rosine · Bobo-dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Feb 26, 2016

L'honneur et le grand plaisir est pour moi de vous remercie pour le bien dont aviez apportés sur mon activités. Grâce aux différents prêts obtenue, mon petits commerce de chaussure commence a grandir. The honor and the great pleasure is for me to thank you for the good which you have done for my business. Thanks to the various loans obtained, my small shoe trade begins to grow.

Nathan · Limuru, Kenya

Feb 26, 2016

I send my appreciation for the previous loan which I used in buying a plumbing plastic welding machine. This machine has opened doors to me finding many jobs. I also lease it to other plumbers when I am not using it and earn a fee from that. Thank you so much. May God continue to bless you and your families.

Rose · 58 Estate Nakuru, Kenya

Feb 26, 2016

Thanks to all my lenders. God bless you!

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