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Paul · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 16, 2015

hi Am very grateful for your support and faith in my business. This money will help me to increase and diversify my clothing business. Since i deal with second hand cloths i intend to stock news ie shirts and trousers to capture market of the people who don't wear second hands cloths. this will increase my profit by 15% to 20%. This in long run will significantly improve my family livelihood .once again am grateful

Amon · Sigona, Kenya

Jun 16, 2015

Hello my Lenders, you are great people to me. Through the added tests, i choose to open a saving sacco which will boost my capital through loan, i have saved 150$ so far...zidisha lenders enabled me achieve this. People have chosen to come for HIV TEST due to available resources and privacy offered. I feel my goals achieved. Now i aspire to buy more advanced haemoglobin and eloctrolytes testing machines if i get sufficient money. I will appreciate if Zidisha org continue supporting me attain this ambitions. Thank you.

Ambrose · Borborwet, Kenya

Jun 16, 2015

Hi lenders these are my new photos comment image

Willis Atambilah · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 15, 2015

Myself in one of my designs comment image

Mary · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 15, 2015

Hi lenders, my farm is doing well and i managed to get the horse pipe and have finished laying it to full use, however the rains are sufficient for these time and looking forward for a good harvest. comment image

Willis Atambilah · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 15, 2015

Below are pictures of me taking measurements of a customer and materials I have cut into various shapes and styles for African wear comment image

Willis Atambilah · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 15, 2015

Below is picture of my self at work. comment image

Willis Atambilah · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 15, 2015

Dear lenders, Thanks once again for supporting me always. Business has been good and I am almost finishing my loan repayment soon. God bless you for your support.

Margaret · Kiptagwanyi Center, Kenya

Jun 15, 2015

this is a photo of the new class which completion was made reality by your fund comment image

Derick Louis · Lusaka, Zambia

Jun 15, 2015

The Loan has helped me increase the products on my display comment image

Margaret · Mtwapa, Kenya

Jun 15, 2015

I here by register my sincere thank from the first loan I received . It did alto of improvement into my business, I bought a new overclock machine and more materials for the business. This made an Improvement by increasing the production of clothes I used to make per day from 20% to 50% this also made an increase of the my profit from ksh.200 to ksh. 1000 daily. since being the first born in a family of 8 people I paid school fees to my young brother who is in high school.This had a very big impact into his studies since he stayed full time in school and last term he did very well by scoring an A(Plain)in his end term exam. During the Easter holidays I rural home an I really had fun since we had chance to visit the beautiful sandy beaches,we swam and enjoyed ourselves.

Muriuki · Chuka, Kenya

Jun 15, 2015

Hello zidisha family, i greatly appreciate for support you have offered me all through my business, i now enjoy the success of my business as well as supporting my family through my business, it is only the support you have given me that has enable my business to grow a great deal, my volunteer mentor Mr Fredrick has been of great help to me all through since he has been ever ready to assist me in all the challenges i faced in all matters pertaining zidisha as well as all the directories i ever wanted, thank you zidisha family, i now enjoy paying back my loan and meet the required conditions set by the organization.

Amos · Bungoma, Kenya

Jun 15, 2015

My children were happy to see me with new stock comment image

Amos · Bungoma, Kenya

Jun 15, 2015

My daughter was happy seeing the stock i bought comment image

Ezekiel · Ashaiman,zenu, Ghana

Jun 15, 2015

hello lenders, once again i want to thank you for your contributions towards the growth of my business. my school is experiencing growth in every department especially the photocopy section which is a commercial activity to generate extra income for the school. because of your loan we have been able to aquire the lamination and binding machines and we want to add the sale of STATIONERY ( A4 REALM, NOTEBOOKS AND EXERCISE BOOKS, PENS, PENCILS , ERASERS ETC) as a way of expanding the business. i can assure you that the demand for these items in the school is very high and for that matter is economically viable business. due this we would need additional money to top up the little profit made from the photocopy section of the school to buy and stock these items. the total cost of buying sizeable quantities of these items is 1,250 ghana cedis (313 USdollars). thank you for your support

Renson · Karama Market, Kenya

Jun 15, 2015

Thank you Zidisha community and my lenders for my previous loan. I was able to use the funds to increase learning space by building two new classrooms. This way, I was able to accommodate more pupils in my school and this translated to more revenue. I was able to clear my loan on time and had some money left to cater for my expenses. I will be forever grateful!! Thanks

David M · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 14, 2015

Up to now, zidisha lenders have been supportive enough. for example, i was able to build a house for my family and i rent no more, i got enough space to rear chicken and goats, now i do not buy water because i get is from the same house that i built, my children's school fees have been taken care of and they learn smoothly.

Robert · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 13, 2015

The previous loan helped me to introduce some new commodities in my shop and this increased the profit margin.The profits have been very useful to me,i had been previously experiencing some financial difficulties but now my business has relatively stabilised.

Rabiou · Niamey, Niger

Jun 13, 2015

Dear lenders, I trust you are all doing great in your entreprises. With the loan that I received, I am able to provide monthly feeding for the animals and it helps to keep them in health. Now it's the time to transfer the sheep to the village for grazing in the farm fields. The rainy season is starting. But here in Niamey where I live the weather isn't too kind, the temperature reaches 42 to 45 °C Thank you for support. Rabiou

Maurice · Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 13, 2015

Lenders,I am enjoying paying back my loan in time because of the profit I get after buying this digitizer and lcd replacement machine.Thanks alot

Peter · Limuru, Kenya

Jun 13, 2015

My names are Peter Muthui, I applied for a loan at Zidisha last and was funded. I used the loan to buy new wheels for my motorcycle, a helmet and reflector for my passengers. By doing this, I was able to make more trips and increase my earnings. My customers increased since it was safer to be ferried with my motorbike. I am so grateful and Thankful to Zidisha for funding me and improving my living standards.

Ann · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 12, 2015

HIGH LENDERS .SINCE YOU LAST FUNDED MY PROJECT, IAM DELIGHTED TO INFORM YOU THAT I NOW HAVE A POSHO MILL THAT I CAN LEGALLY CALL MINE .I ALSO HAVE 55 BAGS OF MAIZE THAT I RECENTLY BOUGHT THAT WILL BE GROUND BY MY POSHO MILL.I AM FINANCIALLY OKAY AND ABLE TO EDUCATE MY KIDS IN GOOD BOARDING SCHOOLS

djkmoran · United States

Jun 12, 2015

Hello Mary, I was more than happy to assist and am so glad other lenders stepped in to help as well. I am sure Jan73 will step in to offer Yvonne encouragement and support. Just stay positive and continue to move forward towards your goals. You can do it - you have proven that already with your ability to bounce back from such difficulties!

Stephen · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 12, 2015

Dear Zidisha, I am happy to inform you that the investment I made with the disbursed loan has not disappointed as I am experiencing a greater number of customers who previously needed somewhere close where they could buy cereals. At the same time, the investment has enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty. I am glad to report that the demand for cereals is beyond what I had anticipated. As such, my niece and I are even happier to have made a good investment choice. Our hope is to keep supplying our customers with sufficient cereals and eggs even as we concentrate on restocking other shop commodities. Our sincere thanks go out to Zidisha lenders for believing in our progress. comment image

Lilian · Miwani, Kenya

Jun 12, 2015

My dear lenders, thank you so much for the loan. Indeed I am so excited to manage to buy a copier as attached on photo. I am proud of you my lenders. Thanks alot. comment image

Regina Mary · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 11, 2015

Dear Lenders. I used my last loan to buy some trench coats which i was introducing into my business for the first time. Quite a number of customers have been visiting my shop since there are not many sellers of such type of clothes nearby. This has increased my profit margin with about 10%, and I use the extra profit to increase the stock of trench coats. The lifestyle of my family is gradually improving and we hope that it can only get better. Once in a while i take my family out, at times to Thompson Falls, a tourist site which is just a few kilometres from our local home.

Solomon · Limuru, Kenya

Jun 11, 2015

halloo lenders you have always been their for me and i realy want to thank you for everything,i was able to pay my fee and buy tools for my painting job. i also secured a contract which gave me money that improved my life. thank you so much GOD BLESS.

Noelyne · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 11, 2015

Thank you for lending me the first time it was such a great opportunity to meet my clients need. I was able to deliver on time always because of the capital base i had. My earning have increased by at least 30 percent. I was also able to move into a new house. A self contained one I pay 6,000 Kenya Shillings rent now. I moved from a single room which was 4,000 Kenya Shillings. I would like to say that my life has improved so far. The new neighborhood that i moved into is really near to the bus stop. I used to walk 15 minutes to the bus stop, now I its only two minutes walk. I come to work always feeling more energized. It is also nearer to the church. I spent the loan on purchasing the mugs for branding which i kept in stock to make my orders timely. Here are some of the photos of the orders I got and i that really made my clients happy.

Baah · Techiman, Brong Ahafo, Ghana

Jun 10, 2015

I thank you very much this opportunity and may the Lord richly bless you. I would use this fund to buy sugar, margarine and and floor for my bakery. This would prevent me from paying the 3% interest on each of them when i use to buy them on credit.Therefore it would help to improve my income.

Claire · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 10, 2015

Dear lenders,i am taking this chance to really thank you for the loan you offered me.I used the money to add ladies shoes and handbags into my shop which attracted more customers and it was easy to dress a lady from head to toe and all my customers were really happy, and they even spread the word and I get other customers who give their orders through whatsap and I deliver them. Due to winter season in our country, the sales decreased abruptly. this is because now every person is shopping for warm cloths like coats, trenchcoats, heavy scarfs and warm boots. So hopefully with your help I will use the next loan to add this to my stock.

Muya · Ruai, Kenya

Jun 10, 2015

Hello there i have made significant process for the last several week and the future looks very hopeful. I planted spinach and kales am getting about 600ksh every week and hope that in the next several weeks i shall hit the 1000ksh mark. thank for your investment in me it shall not got to waste.

Oumarou · Bobo-dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Jun 10, 2015

Zidisha really helped grow my activités.mon turnover increased as my standard of living and that of my family. I intend to invite many of my friends to allow them to be part of the great family Zidisha.

Anne · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 10, 2015

Hi, the farming business was a success and I managed to irrigate the farm and the produce was great which I used to open my wines and spirits shop which with your help I was able to add stock to the shop and it is doing very well. I also paid part of my tuition fee from the profits from the farming business. Thank you for your support.

Isaac · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 10, 2015

first i take this opportunity to thank all my lenders and the whole zidisha team. I used to purchase this loan to increase my daily stock. as i indicated in my loan application, my business of for selling snacks which are easy moving and they do not last for a day. Currently, i am able to meet most of my clients demand with alot of ease. My earnings have also increased since initially, i was not able to cater my daughter's school fees but now she has enrolled in school and she is in a baby class.

Jackness · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 10, 2015

good news lenders,all my chicken are now laying eggs,am so happy....tho i must say it was not easy being patient for allmost two months,i collect 60eggs every day,which gives me kes 700 in a day,a total of kes4900 in a week,i thank God for this and thank you lenders,you guyz are heaven sent,may God bless you always.

Edward · Abura Dunkwa C/r, Ghana

Jun 10, 2015

Dear lenders and family i am very grateful for all the help you have given since i joined Zidisha. My shop has grown and the impact in my community is what i am so proud of. today, the people don't have to walk miles and distance to buy basic health care drugs all due to the help you gave me that helped me to stock the shop. I have just finished paying the second loan, i have also finish reading the books i bought. i have had my lessons and i have taking notes of them from the ups and downs of my business. i also now have the privilege of issuing prescription drugs from the district governments hospital to which i choose just twenty people due to my capacity but i will be increasing the number . All these have been possible due to financial assistant you have been given me. it is therefore with much gratitude and appreciation that since i have finished repaying the previous loan that i intend to apply for further help and this time around a higher amount. I am only humbly appealing to you again as individuals and your good offices for further help and support to help me keep up with my project... I am grateful for all the help.. thank you.. Edward

Ronald · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 10, 2015

After visiting the three Orphans in their school,I snapped a picture with them.The one at my left handside is called Kyere Enoch,the one at my right is called Boateng Joshua and the girl infront of me is called Veronica Ofosua . Their teacher told me Veronica's performance is excellent while Boateng and Kyere's performance are averagely good.I was told by their teacher that Veronica want to be Doctor in future.When I heard that I became much pleased. I believe the good Lord will touch the heart of Zidisha Lenders to help me finance these Orphans. comment image

Francis · Siloba, Bungoma, Kenya

Jun 10, 2015

Thank you very much for the money I received from zidisha money lenders through mpesa account which was a total ksh. 9526. This money I used it to purchase shaving machine and chairs. The number of customers have increased rapidly because of quick service. This has increased my income by 30%. This has made me to offer employment to one person to reduce a lot of queuing at the work place and also to buy some after shave liniment to customers to improve the services. The money has improved the living standard to my family.

June · Kiambu, Kenya

Jun 9, 2015

I have been able to buy more material and hire more disabled people thanks to the Zidisha loan. I can now afford to pay a whole semester fees without worry. Thank you very much Zidisha team. comment image

Ronald · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 9, 2015

I really appreciated about the loan given to me through Zidisha Lenders.May God richly blessed them very much.Infact,they have left me from poor state to good state.I can say,i can't live without them. I was given $179 as my second loan.I use some of them to employ five workers who are still helping me in my cocoa growing project.I used $50 to finance three(3) orphans as far as their school is concerned.I bought each a school uniform,sandals,textbooks and paid their school feeding for a term.People in my area are praising me about what i have done to the orphans. I used $70 to buy chemicals and fertilizer.these have helped my farm against disease infection.i have applied twice of the fertilizer on the land and it is helping my farm interms of its growth.

Martin · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 7, 2015

My work has gotten really more exciting since I bought the digital camera. I have increased my productivity and my engagement with my community

Priscilla · Keroka, Kenya

Jun 6, 2015

I added the loan to my float which enabled me to serve more customers and also bought phone accessories.this has improved my living standards and that of my two kids.my earnings increased by approximately 15%. thanks a lot to the zidisha community.

David · Githurai 45 Next To Mwiki, Kenya

Jun 6, 2015

First of all i thank my lenders for the the support they gave me by helping me start a shoe business.The shoe business has changed my life in that i was able to take my two children to a good school since the profits i got were able to pay for them.Also i have interacted with other business people who have shared their ideas in how i can expand the business which will also continue changing my life.I thankyou very much for your support.

Duncan · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 6, 2015

Hi lenders and Zidisha team am grateful on successful completion of my third loan of $504. The loan really did boost my life and business because i rented second stall which picked up very well until when i was forced to close it due to demolition to pave way for road expansion. With zidisha loan i have been capable to move to a more spacious house expand my business finished paying my wife college fees and am dreaming big with your continued support to start engaging in whole sale clothing business i.e buying in bulk (bales) as opposed to before where i used to pieces (lobes). Am also grateful for zidisha repayment schedule which is easy and adjustable. Looking forward to grow with you. THANKS

George · Mbwa Kali Estate,in Rongo Town Of Migori County, Kenya

Jun 4, 2015

Thank you lenders for the loan , i managed to buy the pencils and school products , my business has seen a lot of improvement and in terms of customer satisfaction and money coming in .,I cant thank you enough lenders thank you so much.

Hillary · Mbita, Kenya

Jun 4, 2015

Halo May I take this opportunity to thank Zidisha team for their Lending which they made to . During this time I managed to meet my clients needs and purchased stationary ( printing papers ) which has helped me on doing more of balk printing to my clients and photocopying for my business since now am experiencing an increase in clients number. I again purchased internet bundles where by now i have a good number of customers browsing in my cyber. it again helped me to pay school fee for my child whom was now happy and could not miss classes . Am again thank full for upto this moment my clients base is still good I am too thank full to my lender and Zidisha organization at large.

Beatrice · Busia County, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

Joy is currently continuing with her physiotherapy after the reconstructive surgery on her right hand which was badly disfigured as compared to her left which is pending operation after her right hand has completely healed. comment image

Milton · Ugunja, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

I received $200 today. I immediately bought an amplifier in preparation for these weekend wedding .thank you so much for the loan

Eric · Nsawkaw, B/a-ghana, Ghana

Jun 3, 2015

The loan i received has helped me to buy more mobile phone accessories and my profit margin has increased.I thank my lender very much. comment image

Esther · Kayole Estate,nairobi City, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

To all my worthy lenders,I am happy and thankful for your kind support in my Zidisha loan that I have already received the loan.I am on my final process with the land owner to complete the paper work so that i can lease the neighboring piece of land for my agriculture farming.To all my lenders I am thanking you all for your effort to make this a successful one.Thank you and have a great week ahead.Regards.

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