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

Oscar · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 6, 2016

Dear Lenders thank you so much for your Moral and Financial Support 2016 is a great year full of God favor and am Living testimony I would like to adjust my weekly payments Thank you all 2016 is a year full of Prosperity I could have make it if it was not for your trust that you had in me , I salute you all Thank you God Bless you

Charles · Nyahururu, Kenya

Jan 6, 2016

As proposed, I did purchase the beads in bulk to sell in wholesale and to make beauty products. The beads were giving a good returns especially when I made the beauty products like some which I had posted on my zidisha timeline earlier. My monthly sales gives me roughly $50-60. This profit ensure that I fully paid my Sep- Dec semester fees, I paiys my rent with ease, I increased stock, n above all I have been able to repay my zidisha loan in full and I did quality for the next credit. I was also able to furnish my house n bought my mother a water tank. For the holiday, we really enjoyed because I was also able to buy something for the Christmas. I also travelled to upcountry even after the bus fare was hiked by double. I take this opportunity to thank the zidisha team for the continued support u have given me. If it weren't for u I don't know what I would have achieved. Uve helped me financially and also ideologically. Gratitudes.

Brian · Nakuru,kenlands Estate, Kenya

Jan 6, 2016

Happy New Year!! I want to thank lenders for making this possible. Progress has been noted since came to know about Zidisha and am a very happy man, I want to share with you one of the caps that were made for branding purposes. The T shirts are on their way too i will post them soon. Thank you very much be blessed!! comment image

Michael · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 5, 2016

In line with my projected calculations, I have made my first sale of 50kgs of avocados at a profit margin of 30% already! Since Avocados are rare in the market because of elnino rains that swept most farms, I am now focusing on using my profits to do poultry farming by early next month. Thank you Zidisha!

Kenneth · Bomet,kenya, Kenya

Jan 5, 2016

Hey good lenders,first is to thank you so much for your kind support,the loan helped me so much ,because the fertilizer that i bought did great to my farm the pawpaw did well and the harvest was good,thank you so much and a Happy New Year 2016.

Antonina · Langata, Kenya

Jan 5, 2016

Hello. Happy New Year! I take this opportunity to thank God for seeing me through 2015 and I strongly believe this year, too, blessings will flow like a river. I can't forget to thank the Zidisha group for this initiative. May the almighty God bless Zidisha and extend its territory and attract more lenders. The role played by the group is very vital to low earners and those with innovations and unfortunately not good access to loans from other financial institutions. I'm grateful. Output/returns were fairly proportional to input invested. I managed to harvest 24 bags, though I expected about 28 there. I managed to clear the loan today.

Rodgers · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 5, 2016

I really really want to thank my lenders for your great support. Am really humbled because thanks to you i was able to get stock for my second hand clothes. comment image

Dorothy · Sotik, Kenya

Jan 5, 2016

Happy New Year good lenders,i hope you had good time during the holidays, i to had a good time especially on my business ,the sales were impressive and i was able to add more stock very quickly as the season demanded ,i am so happy for this platform for granting me this opportunity,Thank you so much and good year ahead.

George · Salgaa, Kenya

Jan 5, 2016

Dear Lenders, First is to express my thank to all who lend me.I would like to say your money makes a lot of different not only to me,but to the whole of our family.During this duration, have manage to purchase piece of land,one Motor-bike which i used to transport goods from farmers to the market.In addition, my son has manage to join College after he completed Secondary school. Thanks in advance, George.

David · Chogoria, Kenya

Jan 5, 2016

dear lenders thanks Paul Buchheit for your support through in my payment of my fees. exams are due next week and next week but one for my master program. attached is a picture of me revising. may the almighty bless your abundantly. Regards David comment image

Esther · Mombasa, Kenya

Jan 5, 2016

Happy new dear zidisha community.This is a other yr I thank God for the way u helped me last yr .My business is doing well n hope to do more this yr.May God bless u the whole of this yr n may it be prosperous to u.

Gedion · Eldoret, Kenya

Jan 5, 2016

Christmas and new year festivities attracted a lot of consumption of many egges.This gave me alot of business. I was atleast making 15 dollars in the week. This was encouraging.

Frederick · Agona Swedru, Ghana

Jan 5, 2016

I thank you all. comment image

Emma · Ho Agortime Kpetoe, Ghana

Jan 5, 2016

WISH YOU HAPPY NEW YEAR . THANK YOU. HUGS AND KISSES.

Charity · Kpetoe, Ghana

Jan 5, 2016

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL MY SPECIAL LENDERS. THANK YOU.

Rita · Koforidua, Ghana

Jan 5, 2016

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY LENDERS.

James · Berekum, Ghana

Jan 5, 2016

Good morning and happy new 2016. First, let me thank Zidisha team, great lenders and entire member for their kind n wonderful support. You hv been very fair to me last 2015 with all sorts of support that were above my imagination thank u very much.

Abigail · Berekum, Ghana

Jan 5, 2016

Good morning,I will like to thank you great ZIDISHA GROUP for your strong support that have brought me to this level in life. Happy new year to you all n blissful 2016

Awudu · Berekum, Ghana

Jan 4, 2016

Dear Zidisha and Lenders, We have resumed the training centre (Better World Computer Training Centre) on January 4th. I personally, and my students, wish to take this opportunity to thank you ALL for your kind gestures, and for letting Zidisha happen. We have started another year, and our prayer is that everything will go through on this platform, again. We are also praying that Zidisha will live long in order to continue helping every single soul on this Earth or at least in some African countries. In fact, we do appreciate your high support for us, for all the borrowers. Also, many thanks to you dear Trustees & Advisers on this noble platform; you all are included for letting Zidisha happen. Please, it has been stated in my profile that I will never disobey the rules and regulations or disappoint Zidisha and Lenders. Sometimes, I felt like crying when my on-time rate decreased drastically from 100%, all because of the promises I have given to you. But I know you ALL agree with me that it wasn’t my fault or intention for that, that it was only a technical glitch in the system. Since I joined Zidisha in September 2014 to date, I haven’t skipped my repayment to another day before, even from 5th to 6th. And I am assuring you again that I will never do so, and will continue to give respect and abide by the rules and regulations which govern this noble platform. Please, continue to trust me. May God Richly Bless You All. Stay blessed! Awudu Yahaya

Daisy · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 3, 2016

I would like to let the lenders know that used the loan to purchase my restaurant equipment and tools that were lacking in the business. That purchase made work easier in the business and we saved a great deal of time in serving and satisfying our customers. My business profits increased by 15% since we also faced a great deal of competition.

Simon · Salgaa, Kenya

Jan 1, 2016

Hello happy to share much a bout my project .I have a small dam near the farm and this make possible for me to pump water into the tank before i do irrigation. i have a small tank about 1500 liters and its enough to sustained water for about 3 days because i had to watered my tomatoes during evening hours so that i reduce the cost of fuel.

Stephen · Nairobi, Kenya

Jan 1, 2016

Since I received the loan, I am happy to register an increase in monthly net profit by a margin of $50 which is a tremendous progress for my young business. At the same time, the business has gained more reputation which has encouraged new customers to be loyal. Thank you for being dependable partners.

Kipruto · Kabarnet, Kenya, Kenya

Dec 31, 2015

Happy New Year! My dear lenders ,Thank you for the support you gave me in the in the year 2015.You have given me a firm support and my livestock business is doing well. My project I planned for the loan I received is going on.I have constructed a chicken house for chicks' costing $57.This will ease work having enough space for upto 500 chickens,It will be easy to feed,water ,to access laying nests and even ease cleaniness. I have also bought water and feed troughs costing $8.This will help utilize feeds and preserve clean water for chickens. I have also bought chicks feed and vaccines costing $22 which is enough for a month. Iam still going on repairing house for sheep, I am also looking forward to buy a sheep to add to my flock. Iam determined to make my repayments on time. Thank you lenders,zidisha.org team ,God bless you and have a Happy New Year 2016. comment image

Benard · Magenche,o. Rongai, Kenya

Dec 31, 2015

Hi lenders, i am so determined in my talent and skills. Thank you for giving me this golden chance! Benard Singombe. comment image

Janet · Kabartonjo, Kenya

Dec 30, 2015

Thank you so much lenders for your generous support. Well I am very very happy today as I have the results of my son and I had promised to share the results with you as you are my family too. he scored 387 out of the possible 500 in his KCPE and he will go to a good national school that I am sure. I will use this loan to pay his school fees thanks once again.

GoughGirl · Washington, Dc, United States

Dec 30, 2015

Dear Mary, I just funded your loan application. I love your big heart and desire to help the young men in your community and the broader community while taking care of yourself and family. I look forward to other ideas you have for your work and community. Best, another Mary

Nandégué Fossène · Banfora, Burkina Faso

Dec 30, 2015

I thank all lenders who are committed so that I can fulfill my poultry farming project. This loan will enable me to buy the necessary equipment. These waterers, feeders, two scales (mechanical and digital), the nests. I can reassure that I will respect the commitments regarding refunds. Again thank you for everything you are doing.

Emmanuel · Koforidua, Ghana

Dec 29, 2015

Dear Lenders, On behalf of all the Children at compassionate Kids School, we say thank you. Emmanuel comment image

Emmanuel · Koforidua, Ghana

Dec 29, 2015

Dear Lenders, Thank you for your support. Emmanuel comment image

Emmanuel · Koforidua, Ghana

Dec 29, 2015

Dear Morten, Thanks for your Christmas wishes. Yes roofing will be finished before the rains begins. I am happy to say that roofing is finished. And Class room is ready for use when school reopens in January. Thank you all my lenders and on behalf of the children we say, have the very best this season and a blessed new year. Emmanuel comment image

Vincent · Kahawa, Kenya

Dec 29, 2015

Dear Lenders, I will use this loan increase my stock, that is to buy wheat flour and other necessary materials in bulk so as to enjoy quantity discount. Bulk purchasing will facilitate mass production resulting into a lower unit cost of production hence increased profits. Kindly recieve my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support.Thank you and may God bless you.

Stephen · Juja, Kenya

Dec 29, 2015

Business progress since joining zidisha comment image

Benard · Nairobi, Kenya

Dec 29, 2015

With this loan i will purchase: Educational books worth $100 Novels worth $64. Atlases and maps worth $64 This will increase the pool of books from which customers are able to choose from thus increasing profitability and satisfaction among customers. This will boost the business' profit by at least 14%.

Agyemang · Berekum, Ghana

Dec 28, 2015

Wishing you all Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year comment image

Alice · Githurai45, Kenya

Dec 28, 2015

Here is my brand new desktop computer. Now I can keep up to date records. The remaining $148, I will add more stock to my boutique. Blessings. Love you zidisha. comment image

Cobbina · Sunyani, Ghana

Dec 28, 2015

Thanks to zidisha and it lenders for founding my loan. I have received the loan about three weeks ago and it has been deposited for the machanic to do and it is almost completed for picking up. Below is a photo of the machine at the machanic shop so far. Once again thanks to zidisha lenders for a dream come through. comment image

Patrick · Berekum, Ghana

Dec 28, 2015

Hi Dear lenders, I have received my loan which was given to me on last week. As am talking, my shop has been maintained. It's now looking attractive. Customers are coming as expected. I have also bought a lot of equipments to improve my business. Although we are in Xmas, but work is still ongoing. I really thank you so much for your help. God bless you all. I also wish you merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Elizabeth Wangari · Kitengela, Kenya

Dec 28, 2015

Hello zidisha Family, as we near the end of 2015, I want to wish all the lenders and all zidisha family a merry christmas and a happy New year, thank you so much lenders for making me smile in 2015, I appreciate your continued support. My business has improved greatly and thanks to zidisha and wonderful lenders, below pictures of me attending to a customer and a customer register from the service you funded, Can't thank you enough. comment image

Collins · Laundy, Kenya

Dec 28, 2015

Thanks to my lenders,i received the money. Your 19900ksh helped me to buy a secondhand motor bike.my small business is now growing well and aim looking forward,through your help so that i can buy a new one.thank you all my lender you are very important to my business.may god bless you all.

Felicia · Berekum, Ghana

Dec 28, 2015

I have a great family, your inspirational messages keep me going. I thank God I came here, not only for loan, but I have met real people. It's hard to find such good people still exists on earth. Am very proud of you and will never forget this love you have shown me in my life. On this special season, I want to wish all lenders and the Zidisha team a wonderful Merry Christmas and a successful New year. Thank you all and God bless you all. Felicia

Richard · Berekum, Ghana

Dec 28, 2015

I want to take this opportunity to wish all lenders and Team Zidisha a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Life has been quite easy with your help, and I can't afford not to say Merry Christmas! Enjoy yourselves and keep impacting lives. Boateng

Baba · Berekum, Ghana

Dec 28, 2015

Thank you, aunt Laurie. am so glad to hear from you that you will not let me down. I will do my best to send you my late mom's and dad's pictures. In fact, I would like your husband too as my father since my late lovely father has also passed away. I am very happy to be a member of your family. I wish our family a lovely holidays.

Moses · Kibomet, Kitale, Kenya

Dec 28, 2015

Thank you very much my lenders. Indeed it was new year surprise 2016. This loan will help me in the following ways. The gate repair $85.75 , one heifer to the farm $145.50 .Routine vaccine $8.15. Feed processing for dry period $ 30.99 comment image

Anthony · Kitale, Kenya

Dec 28, 2015

Thank you zidisha Lenders and zidisha community for the previous loan i purchased more stock in shirts......and trousers.This have brought a big difference to my business and family this Christmas season. I was able to increase my revenue by 30% profit margin. I used the increase to re-invest by adding t-shirts and trousers and also pay school fees and other bills with ease. From the big profits i was able to offer the best Christmas treat ever to my family.

Sam · Kisumu, Kenya

Dec 28, 2015

Applied for a new loan, thank you zidisha and all its members hope the xmas was great. mine was awesome i spent it in doors with mum and my siblings. on the 26th we had a family meeting and it was good as we disscussed the yr 2015 our achievements our losses. and well all were 50/50 bt thats great as it is what defines life. One of the most outstanding achievements is the fact that we were ble to maintain the pig farm and expand it as well. Then mum asked me a question "who is zidisha? , where do this people come from, why are they helping us, how did you even find them?? and am like mum told you before this people help the less fortune and it was through a facebook friend. And she is like wow ok!! thats my mum always curious and wants all stones changed. All in all to cut my story short am so grateful that zidisha has brought more happiness in the house. issues like my younger brothers not being visted at school are gone as i go there and he feels good. Thank you zidisha for changing my family for better

Lucy · Marmanet, Kenya

Dec 27, 2015

I'm taking this opportunity to thank zidisha family and more so all lenders who contributed to my funding. I am very grateful indeed and thanks for the love and support you are continuing to shower as with. Am going to buy 5boxes of sim cards as I said with $150 and use $10 for replacements.The remaining $20 will add to my transport. After selling the simcards and replacements, the money that I will Get will enable me to pay my Jan-may semester fees. Thanks to zidisha

Patricia · Kayole, Kenya

Dec 27, 2015

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all my lenders ,I want to take this opportunity to thank you for funding my loan,I really appraciate.I first will buy iron sheets to build a shelter for my clients so that they can eat without worry of sun or rain.

Victor · Nairobi, Kenya

Dec 27, 2015

Hi Zidisha Team, Am happy to inform you that during this festive season I was able to purchase for my children {christmas cloths] from the profit saving of my side business ,they were so happy to show of there friends new cloths. Thanks to zidisha...may you live long and even open a headquotter in East Africa to attend to the masses in this side of the world.

Mirriam · Kitengela, Kenya

Dec 27, 2015

I am very greatful to zidisha and to my leanders.the previous loan was of great help to me.i was able to start egg business in kitengela.the bussiness is cueerntly doing well.i would like to apply for another loan so that i can start a bussiness of rearing chicken instead of buying eggs i can get them straight from me to the market.this will greatly increase my profit.

Keneth · O. Rongai, Kenya

Dec 27, 2015

Hi lenders,Happy holiday and New year 2016. Here are the exact items i bought with the loan i got from you; I bought Timber at a cost of USD 29.00, I also bought soft board worth USD 21.00. This has made it possible for me to finish the pending work for my customers therefore paying me in full and making a good profit. On the other hand,my profit has increased considerably from the current USD 200.00 to USD 250.00 per month. This has been a good year with your support,i am a happy person and i promise to be faithful to benefit with you loan and grow my business to even greater level. Thank you. Keneth Mbagathi Gicheru.

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