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Project Updates

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

Tina · Chingola, Zambia

Dec 10, 2024

Dear my backers of my loan, am so happy that you came througj to support towards my project. I intend to.buy the embroidery and a sewing machine to help me in the production of school uniforms, stockens, school jerseys and school badges. It will benefit me to supply in good timw to all my customers and generate good profits which in return will help me to improve in growth of the business and improve the leaving standards of my family and children. Thank your for your support

Doris · Solwezi, Zambia

Dec 8, 2024

I intend to buy mosquito nets and more restocking to more malaria drugs for sale to the people of the community and curb the or stop the break of malaria to the people of the community. Am so grateful for to you all my backers for your unwavering support to my project. Thank you to you all.

Brian · Nairobi, Kenya

Dec 8, 2024

Hello Brandon and other backers,I am very grateful for this opportunity and believing in my dream.I want to really push my limits especially this festive season and get as many sales out there as I can. I'm giving you my word to do my best for my family and help ignite others dreams as well.Again thank you very much

Doris · Solwezi, Zambia

Dec 6, 2024

With the loan you supported me, I have increased in my profit income generation. The loan has also help me stock up my drug store with more drugs needed by the people in community depending their different cases of illness. Therefore, am so grateful to you my backers for supporting me and I hope and trust that you will support me in my new loan. Thank you so much and God bless you.

Anton · Migori, Kenya

Dec 4, 2024

Have been in this business and I can see it's fruits, it's has been bringing me food on the table together with my extended family. Been talking my children to school and paying bills like rent and etc.

Doris · Solwezi, Zambia

Dec 3, 2024

My community drug store is really doing dear my backers. Am so glad that you have supported me and mu business is growing steadily through your awasome support. Am so grateful and thank you so much to you all.

Felix Makokha · Eldoret, Kenya

Dec 3, 2024

Thank you so much to everyone who have founded my project , may God bless you. I will you the money to buy a new sewing machine and employee one person to help the work.

Okinda · Kisumu, Kenya

Dec 3, 2024

As a first timer here. I usually login to check on my project funding progress. On this day, I am so beaming with excitement after my project has been fully funded. I am grateful to my backers for making this a possibility and I promise to put the money in good use. Basically I am going to settle part the business premises rent which is normally paid within the first ten days of the month. Regards Fred

Mercey · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 30, 2024

The project will also creat employment to around 3 individuals who will be assisting on deliveries all over and at some pointi i will also need merchandising team to do all merchandising activity to some customers to also increase' market visibility and creat product awareness

Esther · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 30, 2024

First I thank you members who chose to fund my project and also I thank you for trusting me, with the funds, I will buy more stock for my books Centre which I will be able to sell and supply to other shops and get money, this will also help children and parents to buy more of them which will support their education since I sell at a lower cost, through selling,I will get money which will help me to cater for my children needs,thanks once more and God bless you.

Indriani · Malang, Indonesia

Nov 28, 2024

My project is very developed, many customers and will be sustainable. Life is very helped by this project. Can send children to school well, put them in boarding schools, meet children's needs. Sometimes help neighbors or friends in need.

Will Coburn · Chicago, United States

Nov 23, 2024

I was also born in 2002! Love from the US and good luck.

Peter · Lagos, Nigeria

Nov 19, 2024

What a great privilege to benefit from this pull of contributions,we have been able to add valve to the educational development of the country by printing exercises books for both private schools and commercial purposes like events like birthdays wedding etc We were able to employment to 2 individuals with salary commensurate with government policy. Trusting God that our capability will soon increase as we generate more capital to operate more. I want to use this opportunity to appreciate you all for the impact you have made by lifting many out of poverty Thanks and God bless .

Peter · Lagos, Nigeria

Nov 18, 2024

Special thanks to every member who has contributed to my publishing and printing business.i am not ungrateful and I want to tell you that you are my backbone.I am believe you that in my next level of business venture which will be piggy you will be strong and available. We are able to provide exercise books for school with token amount of money as profit and at the same time provide employment for 2 people as our staffs

Ann · Karatina, Kenya

Nov 17, 2024

The workshop has grown gradually and I have given employment to other five youths. The business has brought a difference in my life since I'm now self independent.

Salome · Bondo, Kenya

Nov 15, 2024

Hello to my supporters. Just some great news, our first cow for the Dairy project has given birth to a female calf. This was on 12th November. The school is on holiday until January. We are very grateful for your continued support towards our projects. Thanks you very Zidsha Team for your tireless efforts to support us. Be blessed abundantly. Below is the picture of the cow and calf. comment image

Hababa · Kitale, Kenya

Nov 14, 2024

I have managed to buy a taxi which now operates as an Uber. It has created employment to an individual and with time I hope to add another one. Thanks zidisha

Joshua · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 13, 2024

I improved acebility of seedligs to the local farmers in my home area.I have employed 9 people that are getting consistant income. I just completed paying my daughters school fees arrears

Vivian · Kisumu, Kenya

Nov 10, 2024

The funds were used to purchase another bale of clothes.The profits made after sale has enabled me to support my family and some clothes donated to the needy orphans in my neighbourhood comment image

Evariste · Kitengela. Kajiado County, Kenya

Nov 9, 2024

hello brother George. I'm a poultry farmer in kitengela and I do love farming too. I have planted several trees in kitengela and I do hope that one day we can meet and cooperate in farming activities. welcome to kitengela

Salome · Bondo, Kenya

Nov 6, 2024

Hello to my supporters. Thank you for our dream for the school project a reality. This time round the school purchased two female cows with the funds raised. Our first cow is about give birth any time soon. So we'll be able to have milk. We are very excited about this. May God bless you all. These are the two we purchased. comment image

Harrison · Ndola, Zambia

Nov 2, 2024

In addition to my current business of mobile money service and phone accessories, I embarked on another business project of raising village chickens for additional income. I need to buy the stock feeds and the drinkers for poultry raising to the birds grow very well and health in readiness for sale. Due to demand currently for village chickens, I will generate more money in this area of business I have chosen to take this time around. If am supported in this I will make a lot of money and expand the business and also improve the living standard of my family and that of my customers. Thank you so much my lenders for supporting me.

Benard · Nakuru, Kenya

Oct 30, 2024

Thank you lenders for your continued support, this money will enable me pay school fees for my children and get farm inputs for the planting season 2025. I wish to really thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Joan · Nairobi, Kenya

Oct 30, 2024

Thank you so much Zidisha Backers for the funds that you gave me. The funds helped me in purchasing my restaurant licences hence aiding me in bouncing back into business. From then I was able to employ to workers. Who have been of great help to me especially when the workload is too much. We work as a team..let's say we are more of family. I really hope that you fund me in my next project so that I can be able to purchase the equipment that will ensure that I meet the demand for food in my community and to relatively sustain my workers and family needs and help other members in Our Zidisha community. Thank you. Looking forward to your funding.

Emmanuel · Ibeju Lekki, Nigeria

Oct 28, 2024

I'm so happy my project has been completely funded first of all I want to appreciate the partners that make this possible is my pleasure they make it a reality for I have a lot of things to do that will help and help the community too with their help it makes it possible I want to thanks the person of Lorine Abongo and Silas maraba to funded my project I'm excited more than happy for this thank you all for your kind gesture I will buy more medicine to expand my pharmacy and if I'm succeed in expanding the business I will empower more youth to work with me employ more workers that help reduce the unemployment rate in the community thanks to you all to make this happen I owe you all I look forward to fund other partner projects soon this a great one great day to do great things to our community nicest ideas better future we all hope for thank you all once again, I'm grateful for this thanks... thanks

Evariste · Kitengela. Kajiado County, Kenya

Oct 27, 2024

Hi Leona I am happy to be of your backers since I know that being a parent in Africa is not easy. now that schools are closed we parents are going through tough times. God bless you. evariste

Walter · Rongai, Nakuru, Kenya

Oct 25, 2024

Lenders, I would wish to let you know that my last loan was used entirely in farming and acquiring more land. My Sugarcane plantations are doing well and thanks a lot for backing me up in this project. Now am expecting an increased production with many more people given work. This will in turn increase our output. Once again, many thanks for your unending support to us. We are always grateful to you Backers.

Leonard · Nairobi/serem, Kenya

Oct 23, 2024

The cash I received really helped me. My children go to school without fee balances due to smooth running of my business! Although there is some challenges that affect business but in all,"I salute you Zidisha".

Samwel · Mombasa, Kenya

Oct 23, 2024

It was such an interesting journey with my stationary project that has sustained me right after my college. I am truly grateful for the kindness and generosity from Zidisha community and investors who have played a big role in bringing change to my family, indeed good people still exist in this life. The project helped me save up around 600$ with a Sacco that gave me a loan in order to buy 8 sheep currently in my village in Kinangop Nyandarua to supplement my portfolio. The project enable me to treat my two nieces to our first ever spin on the Ferris wheel at Two Rivers in Limuru.

George · Nyandarua, Kenya

Oct 23, 2024

Hallo Zidisha family. The previous fund aided me in purchase of Artificial Insemination equipments. Now I'm able to run an effective breeding program on my farm. This will enable me breed effectively for increased production. Thank you.

Will Coburn · Chicago, United States

Oct 22, 2024

Good luck with the sugar cane juice machine! Love from the US.

Joseph · Nairobi, Kenya

Oct 21, 2024

Hello friends and supporters! I am very grateful for the funding I received to increase the size of my chicken house to accommodate more birds. We have now completed the project and housed 1596 birds. This would not have been possible without the help we got from our backers. I have shared a few photos of the new house and the birds housed in it.

Simon · Kiplobe Village, Kenya

Oct 20, 2024

I am very humbled for the support towards my project may God bless you Bob Simon. I will now be able to buy a plot where I will expand my business. By doing this it will enable me employ some youths and get more profit

Doris · Solwezi, Zambia

Oct 20, 2024

I did receive the funds and I bought the drugs in the community drug store and people are being helped to access the drugs. Thank you my lenders for supporting me.

Thomas · Lusaka, Zambia

Oct 18, 2024

I bought the block making machine, crushed stones, pockets of cement and watering pipe for watering the blocks.These are the main raw material used for block making and have made a huge difference in the business by increasing revenue and maximising profits. These increased earnings have been used in the reinvestment of the business. Thank you my backers for supporting the growth of my business.

Grace · Kitengela, Kenya

Oct 18, 2024

I'm pleased to receive this money which will help to increase my food stock and variety in fast food cafe in Kitengela town. It's sometimes very challenging when your business is down and none is willing to lend you money. Thank you very much dear sponsors. Thank zidisha community. God bless you

Vallery · Machakos, Kenya

Oct 18, 2024

I will add a ring light and other make up product items to expand the kit I use to serve customers.This will help me be better equiped to serve my clients, as I advance towards the greater goal of moving from being a mobile make up artist to having a permanent premises. This further contributes to a greater cause of having make up classes for other interested parties to also learn the skill for their advancement and growth. Thank you so much for supporting my dream. I will be sure to also support others.

Tukur · Zing Taraba, Nigeria

Oct 17, 2024

The project is improving more and more every day, now I am able to buy fourty empty paint rubbers, cleaned and reselled them in two days, in addition I started retailing small amount of paint

Zablon Patrick · Nairobi, Kenya

Oct 17, 2024

I thank all my backers for funding my project God bless you all the amount I received help me to expand my chicken coop and that made me to have more chicks that's lead to more profit. Thanks once again for making me achieve my goals. I'm planning to expand my sales territory to other areas of supply. I'm planning to go National and be one of the major suppliers in my country

KellyWILL · United States

Oct 17, 2024

May GOD protect and Bless your family and business 10 fold!! Running a business and being a single mother is tough, I too do that.

John · Eldoret, Kenya

Oct 12, 2024

I will raise chickens through the money you gave me

Stephen · Nairobi, Kenya

Oct 12, 2024

Thank you for coming through for me at a short notice, with this funds I'll fix my printer head and by doing that I'll be able to make extra income from printing passports at my shop unlike now I have to pay extra to print for my clients, I want to thank you guys for making this possible for me and I'm also looking forward to stretching a helping hand soon.

Gilbert · Nakuru, Kenya

Oct 11, 2024

Hi to you backers,my business is growing perfectly.Nowdays I have many customers because I don't lack anything in my business and if sometimes customer requests goods that don't have, I am able to send immediately because I have enough capital. Thank you very much.

Leona C. · Merigi, Kenya

Oct 11, 2024

Let me take this opportunity to thank you for the loan you funded me. The loan helped me to buy a new land and payed school fees for my Children.My Children are very proud of you for helping for helping me and them get their education. Regards

Protus · Murang'a, Kenya

Oct 10, 2024

Nayaliz Kids greatly appreciates your financial support,this funds will help in bring in more items needed by kids and nursing moms in this rural setting at affordable prices. My future plans in december by christmas would be we even get more funds buy new born receiving sets clothing and do a donation in local dispensaries where sometimes destitute mothers may not afford to buy clothes for their new born angels.

Tracy · Laikipia, Kenya

Oct 10, 2024

Thank you so much Janice,I would go and buy sukuma wiki seeds and plant them in my farm,it will help me boost my sales cause a few people actually plant vegetables at this time,thank you for helping me realise my dreams.thank you so much.

Evariste · Kitengela. Kajiado County, Kenya

Oct 8, 2024

thank you guys. I can't believe your generosity. I just lost my construction job in July this year and I have been looking for other jobs in vain. as an old man so I told myself that I should go back to my farming activities which I used to do before Corona lockdown. I'm first of all very thankful to everyone who helped me. I'm going to repair my chickens Cages then buy a few local chickens and chickens Feeds. basically cereals. buy a few water tanks and feeding utensils. buy also a few preventive medicines. I know these chickens will support my family provision and business growth. thank you once again and God bless you all. Asante Sana

Granvile Karanja · Gateiguru, Kenya

Oct 8, 2024

Dear lenders, I wish to thank you for believing in this project. The funds will go toward purchasing a cow to boost my dairy farming project. I hope this project will help me achieve my goals of financial security and freedom. Again, thank you for making this possible.

Rose · Nairobi, Kenya

Oct 8, 2024

The last funding and project has helped me acquire a cow. I am feeding and growing it to generate milk for my family and the local dairy if possible.

Simon · Kiplobe Village, Kenya

Oct 8, 2024

Hello backers, I am doing well and thank you for the previous project. It helped me much since it boosted my tree seedlings project. I have been selling more different seedlings since I was able to plant more indigenous trees which are commonly planted in the area. Through that project I was able to get more profit which I used to service my loan and improved my living standard.

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