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

Evans · Kukuom, Ghana

Dec 24, 2015

Is Christmas season!!! I wish all zidisha members expecially my lenders a happy merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. Business is doing very well.

Gideon · Nairobi, Kenya

Dec 24, 2015

Hi Lenders,am celebrating this Christmas with joy as i proceed for end of semester Holidays,am looking forward to finish my current loan and apply for more to enable me report back for the first semester in the new year,thanks and enjoy Christmas festivities and a prosperous new year,Gideon.

Evans · Prampram, Ghana

Dec 23, 2015

Hi lenders good evening to all. am happy to let you about the joy in heart this very Christmas,currently i was able to pay 55 percent of the land purchase for my cement business. hope with your assistance i will be able to finish the repayment of the land. Thanks.

Wadawe · Kintampo-brong Ahafo Rigion, Ghana

Dec 23, 2015

There has been high patronage in my busines as a result wish to increase my installment. I wish to inform my lenders that I Will open a new branch at a nearby village because there has been extension of electricity to these area and demand for electrical gadgets is on the High.thanks a lot.

Irene · Nakuru, Teachers Estate, Kenya

Dec 23, 2015

Hi lenders, merry Christmas, this being a festive season I have by been selling cards which has made me some good cash, my business is doing well, thanx to my lenders

Michael · Kisauni, Kenya

Dec 23, 2015

I confirm that I received 36,640 KES as my loan. I will use this money to boost my stock of fruits and vegetables and supply to hotels in the region. Thank you so much lenders for making my dream come true.

Kendy · Atebubu, Ghana

Dec 23, 2015

My dear lenders please I have received the loan of $200.04 and I have just bought some pesticides to be sprayed on my farm to kill the pests. I have also secured some fertilizers which will help my crops do well. Thank you all

Grace · Juja, Kenya

Dec 23, 2015

Thank you lenders, I have received 15000 KES(150 USD), this loan am planning to spend it on purchases of new stock for my shop to sell it over the Christmas and new year festival. It will improve greatly on my sales as I will be able to avail what is needed to my clients especially at this festive season. Thank you all, thank you Zidisha.

Dominic · Kisii, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

Your loan it as boosted me to have many tenders of wedding uniforms.Thank you my good lenders. comment image

Dominic · Kisii, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

The following they are the families i gathered them so that i provide them with Christmas meals so that they can be comfortable like others,i have done these due to share with my neighbors.Thanks my lenders your loan it us made me to touch the community. comment image

Dominic · Kisii, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

The growing of my Tailoring and Dressmaking Business it is through your affordable loan you lended me,sure you are good lenders in the world.God bless you. comment image

Dominic · Kisii, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

The following it is the progress of my Tailoring and dressmaking business.THANK YOU for your positive loan. comment image

Agnes · Nsuatre B/a, Ghana

Dec 22, 2015

My daughter is on vacation, I was able to pay her school fees last term and bought her school items needed for her education.This made her very happy to stay in school till vacation.We are so grateful to Matthias for the loan.God bless you. The picture below is my little girl.

Dominic · Kisii, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

The following my dear and compassionate lenders it is the photos of the the endeavoring of my Tailoring and Dressmaking.I strongly say THANK YOU my lenders you are ABLESSING to my life. comment image

Dominic · Kisii, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

my dear lenders i am greatly humbled to say thank you very much for your loan to my Tailoring and Dressmaking business for sure these loan it as changed my life,family and neighborhood indeed,i in position to buy food for orphans and need families during these chrismas.

Margaret · Mombasa, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

I counted it luck when I managed to sell 10 of my cockrels and some of the old hens even before the big day - a big catch. I made a sale of Kshs. 17,000/=. This gives me room for expansion in 2016 as I want to increase the hens as I already start to eye the April market for eggs. Pics to follow...

Nairobi · Nairobi-kenya, Githurai 45, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

Hello My Dear Lenders and Donors, First and foremost i would like to say big thanks to all of my lenders who contributed for success of funding my project with ksh. 9,150 for purchasing of food stuffs and kitchen utencils actually you are very important people with generous heart and much supportive because it only took two days to raise such much and right now we have already utilised the money by purchasing one sacks of beans wairimu and one sack of maize , and the remaining buying one dozen of both plates and cups for drinking porridge. Otherwise may our Almighty God who provide for you bless the work of your hand so that in future you continue supporting this project of little angels .I wish you all Merry Christmass and happy New year of abundant blessings. Best wishes, Simiyu

Daniel · Mochenwa, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

Merry Christmas and happy new year to all lenders on Zidisha platform . Thank you for your generous support ,I received the loan and am so grateful for the great help you have been to me and my business . I received Ksh.29,832 which I used to increase my stock in my shop,they many which I cannot name them all. .Thanks a lot.

Wilfred Njiri · Nairobi, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

Hello Zidisha Family, 2015 has been a very interesting year for me, since discovering about Zidisha, my hope of expanding business was restored because of interest free loans from Zidisha. Zidisha has continued to touch many lives in a very positive way, this could not have been possible without the help of big hearted lenders, no words can thank you enough. For us borrowers, let us keep up with honesty and faithfulness as we borrow and payback our loans. Let us appreciate the great work Zidisha is doing supporting all of us. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and prosperous New year!

Nashipae · Isinya, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

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Nashipae · Isinya, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

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Ruth · Lambwe East, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

I am very grateful for the funding which I have received from Zidisha Organization. With the funding i am going to purchase 40 litres of cooking oil, 40 kgs of cooking oil, 2 crates of tomatoes 2 sacks of onions and the remaining I will use for purchasing other products like kales and others i will also use for transportation . By doing so I will use the profit to pay my rent and even my family will be very happy as i had not been back to business since I left the hospital Thanks and I am very happy for considering my proposal. Regards Ruth Denge

Charles · O.rongai, Kenya

Dec 22, 2015

Hi lender(s),i take this opportunity to thank you for the far you have taken me.In my heart and my life you're truly my heroes. I received the exact USD 320 loan amount i was waiting to be disbursed to me.You have absolutely changed my life!! As i had said earlier,the whole amount will go directly towards buying the new Motorcycle exactly like the one below; Type: Boxer BM 150 Year : 2015 Transmission Type : Manual Thank you very much. comment image

Gabriel · Kakamega, Kenya

Dec 21, 2015

Since I purchased a computer from my first loan leading to increase in numbers of computers in my cyber cafe,i have noted an increase in number of customers visiting my cyber cafe. With this am capable of paying my installment as from KES 1500-2000 since there is increase in profit I make.

Wilfred · Chitago, Kenya

Dec 21, 2015

The last loan i received helped me so so much. I managed to buy a car wash machine. My income increased, and i was able to save money that i will use as fee my my daughter and the money will make me celebrate a good xmas this year. Thanks to my lenders

Judith · Mtwapa, Kenya

Dec 21, 2015

Dear lenders, I wish to thank you all and the zidisha team for lending me your money. I have now received my loan and I am so grateful to God who enabled all of you to support me. I am going to purchase the raw materials for the bar soaps, jik, Solid oil etc. I already have orders to service and the income generated will enable me pay my weekly repayments without fail. I wish you all a merry merry Xmas and a prosperous 2016. Thank you lenders and the zidisha team, you are doing a great job. God bless you

Kipruto · Kabarnet, Kenya, Kenya

Dec 21, 2015

Hi dear lenders and zidisha.com ,Thank you for the support you have given me.Iam delightful I have received the loan of $99 on time .The money will be of great use to me .I will accomplish my project of building chicks' house soonest with the feed,vaccines,water and feed troughs which will cost me $62.The $37 will enable me buy one more sheep and repair the repair the roofing for my sheep house. I have more hope and confidence that my business will continue to flourish with the support of you as an individual and as a team,and will prompt make my loans on time. Thank you once again and may God bless the work of your hands. Have a nice festive season and A Happy New Year.

Awudu · Berekum, Ghana

Dec 21, 2015

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone at Zidisha! I can’t thank you enough for your true friendship. You gave me hope when I thought hope was gone. Since you came into my life, everything is going well for my business, for my family, and for me personally. I can’t thank you enough for your generosity. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to help me with my project. I can’t thank you enough for deciding to help solve our problems. I can’t thank you enough for your gestures of kindness, and I can’t thank you enough for what you have done for me. Thank you for bringing me out from a deep darkness and into the light. Every time I need support in my life, you are always standing with me. It is so good to have you in my life; you are truly the greatest friends that anyone ever could have in life. You are truly caring, and you mean so much to me. Thank you for being my best friends. You are a blessing in my life. May you be rewarded by the good Lord Almighty. May God give you the desires of your heart and make all your good and kind plans succeed. May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May God show you His favor and give you His peace. May God generously provide all you need, and more, too, so you can continue to give a hand UP in life to others. May you never lack for any of your needs on this Earth, and may all your dreams come true. May God richly bless you, and may you continue to help me and my business. May God bless the good works of your hands and grant you a long and happy life. May God keep you safe when you are in danger or hardship. May God guide you in the way of LOVE, and may God give you strength when you are weak. May God Almighty give you strength to continue to help us, always. The way you are helping me solve my problems in my life, may God also solve your problems in your lives, too. Thank you so much for helping me. I never will take you or your generosity for granted. May God continue to shower you with blessings and happiness. May God shower His abundant blessings on you, to keep you in good health and happiness. May God bless you more and more. May you be free from sadness, and may your lives be filled with happiness. May God remember you in every second, may God bless you in every minute, may God care for you in every hour, and may God bless you every single day. May God give ALL of us many, many more years together! God bless Zidisha & may Zidisha live long!! Stay blessed! I love you ALL. comment image

Janet · Kibaoni, Kenya

Dec 21, 2015

Thank you very much lenders for your good work. I would like to inform you that the loan has been disbursed to me. Thank you very much and may God bless you abundantly. From this moment I will never be the same again because of your support. My life and the lives of many others will be transformed.

Ebenezer · Accra, Ghana

Dec 21, 2015

Dear lenders. I am very happy for the great support. I acknowledge receipt of my loan amount of $199. I can now promote and expand my poulty farm business. I have also purchased broilers for the season with the loan. Merry Christmas. Ebenezer

Owusu Amoh · Atebubu Amantin, Ghana

Dec 21, 2015

My dear lenders thank you for the first loan given to me and it has helped me increase my weekly profit by 65%.I can now pay my children school fees.Thank you very much.

Amma · Amantin, Ghana

Dec 21, 2015

Thank you my dear lenders for fully fund my loan. When this loan is disburse into my accounts, i will use it to buy fertilizer, watering can,Weedkiller's and rent a tractor to plough my land which will help my farming business.

Joseph · Kiambu, Kenya

Dec 21, 2015

Hello Lenders I thank God for the way He's opening doors for me. Tomorrow am delivering 20 pieces of burns to a women group and 2 pieces of pressure cooker to another group which will add up to 10 pieces. Thanks for the support I have gotten from you so far. God bless you dearly. I remain Joseph Mwangi

Oppong Agyemang · Berekum, Ghana

Dec 21, 2015

I will always give thanks for your kindness. May the almighty God continue to bless you all. This loan is going to help me start something small with my underwear business that I want to start in school to support me with buying books and feeding. This loan will also help in keeping the pig farm alive by buying feed and other necessary maintenance... God richly bless you. Thanks once again.

Owusu · Kumasi, Ghana

Dec 21, 2015

Thanks for lending me such amount for smooth running of my business. Zidisha lend me ghc555.00 which I use to buy knitting machine to help boost the speed in my fashion business. Thank you for the loan I really appreciate it.

Grace · Juja, Kenya

Dec 21, 2015

Dear lenders, this is the Christmas Gift you have given to me, I have resiently waited for your fundings. I will buy some more stock for my shop business. This will help me a lot to make sure that am able to Provide what my customers requires. Am very grateful and my only sincere appreciation is to repay this loan in the anticipated time. Thanks you all, thank you Zidisha. Kind regards: Grace

Nancy · Nakuru, Kenya

Dec 21, 2015

I received 19,995 via m-pesa.I bought more goods like hair braids, weaves, relaxers, hair clips, jolly combs, chains ,bungles,earings,bras, pants(ladies).The loan has helped me so much,because i have alot to sell thus making more profit.I thank you so much my lenders and God bless you.

Bismark · Sunyani, Ghana

Dec 21, 2015

I thank you very much lenders, now my business is growing everyday and my animals are growing beautifully, the loan has really help my livestock business and my family as well, just last weekend on Saturday i invited some friends from my neighborhood to come and enjoy with me on my success with Zidisha loan so far, so we had a special Ghanaian food fufu made from cassava and plantain and with light soup, it was really fun thank you once again lenders. comment image

Beatrice · Eldoret Mailinne, Kenya

Dec 21, 2015

I received 8529 I bought Desks for classroom for my kids Thanks so much Zidisha lenders and Zidisha team.

Teresa · Kakamega, Kenya

Dec 21, 2015

Greetings to you all ZIDISHA team, I am so much happy about you guys for the loan you gave me to undertake computer studies, I doing well and in the next 4 month's will be graduating, thank you so much for the support, may the God bless you all.

James · Nairobi, Kenya

Dec 21, 2015

Am opening a community based centre in Nairobi Kenya to reach the less fortunate members of my community with basic education. The loan will help me to buy some tables and chairs for the pupils. Thank you all for support I trust that we will partner together to help in this noble cause My God bless you all.

Appiah · Berekum, Ghana

Dec 20, 2015

As you can see my lenders, business is going on smoothly. Thanks for your help. comment image

melissapmeier · United States

Dec 20, 2015

Hello Duke, Thank you for sending me an email reminder. I also got an email notification of your new loan request from Zidisha. I am very happy to help you out with your new loan! Best wishes to you for continued success! -Melissa

Everlyn · Ruai, Kenya

Dec 20, 2015

Hi Lenders,I received the loan and am so grateful for the great help that you have been to me and my business.I received 32,035KES which ave used it to buy more clothes,shoes and handbags for my shop.Thank you so much and may the good Lord Bless You.

Maurice · Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya

Dec 20, 2015

Dear lenders,as the year comes to an end just like my loan has come to repayment end,I would like to say thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to see my year 2015 resolution come true.I'm so delighted with the progress of zidisha as a whole.This loan has given me a lot of challenges to discipline my spending and restocking my workshop to the fullest. Without you I would not have gone this far.I promise to better my best with the next loan.

Margaret · Mombasa, Kenya

Dec 20, 2015

Hi Jeff. Congrats on you progress. You are an encouragement. Poultry is also my line of business and I see us going far with the support of Zidisha. By the way have you thought of the new breeds of Kienyeji - kina kuroiler, KARI improved - and the others? Can attest KARI improved is a great breed - disease resistant, fast growth, available market, eggs with a good price (a tray can go for between 600/= and 750/=)

Linda · Seikwa, Ghana

Dec 20, 2015

Good morning . Merry Christmas and a happy new year in advance to all lenders on Zidisha platform. All is well with me and my business. Due to the Christmas in fact sales are increasing, especially biscuits ,toffees, and children playing kits(eg.balloons) I just added . Thank you all lenders for the opportunity.

Mensah · Drobo, Ghana

Dec 20, 2015

I'm grateful to my lenders for funding this loan. It'll enable me secure a power generator which will keep my products frozen in an event of black out( there is erratic power supply in my country).

Michael · Kisauni, Kenya

Dec 15, 2015

Thanks Supermario28, Roy and Paul Graham for making funding of this loan possible. I will use the money to buy fruits and vegetables to supply to hotels. This has happened at the right time since we are now in festive season hence it's high season for us.

Edward · Nairobi, Kenya

Dec 15, 2015

we are blessed with rains ,today i spend some time in the small farm outside my house it fells good to see the farm green with vegetables .i av ploughed and removed weeds to ensure a consistent supply of fresh veges for my family and customers.

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