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Patricia · Sunyani, Ghana

May 14, 2015

All the Lenders of Zidisha, my farm business is well growing by your helping hand. These are some of the yams i have uprooted. I and my grandmother and families will use it, and also use some of them to pound fufu to eat. But we will sell more of them. Thank you, your support is very appreciated. May the Lord Almighty bless you all. comment image

Alfred · Berekum, Ghana

May 14, 2015

Dear Lenders, I have added many exercise books, note books, math sets, ruler, dictionaries, pens, pencils and many. Thank you so much and God bless you all. I promise not to fail my repayment, I will surely obey by the rules and regulation of Zidisha. Thank you all the Lenders. comment image

Evans · Kasoaaccra, Ghana

May 14, 2015

l have received the amount of GHC 422 has my loan fund from Zidisha.l will used it to pay my daughter school fees.Thanks to all who supported me and my child.

James · Kisii Town, Bomwada,, Kenya

May 14, 2015

Hey Zidisha lenders and the management, I want to extend my warm regards to you all. I am indeed thankful for your lending support and I say that my profit and capital have since increased in 2.4% since I joined the Zidisha lending community and I will always thank you for your lending.

Ilitinine · Niamey, Niger

May 14, 2015

Bonsoir à tous, En effet, oui j'ai reçu le montant vous avez bien voulu me prêter pour faire properer mon commerce. trouver ici toute ma reconnaissance et remerciements pour ce geste de solidarité. j'ai utiliser cet argent pour vacciné des moutons et acheté 5 sacs de tourtaux de cotons pour l'engraissement avant la mise sur le marché dans trois ou quatre mois avenire. Merci à vous tous Merci à Zidisha Abankawel Ilitinine

Alice · Nairobi, Kenya

May 14, 2015

Hello to you all my lenders! I am very happy to inform you that the loan you gave me really helped me in adding more medicine to my pharmacy and even add more shelves . I thank you so much because it has made a difference in my business and my family is happy as well as the community i serve too.Thanks and God bless!

David · Nairobi, Kenya

May 14, 2015

Dear zidisha and Lenders, I bough a Samsung laptop and a modem. Now communication with my clients has improved very much and I expect the profit to be much higher moving forward. I have been able to reduce on phone bills with the tutors concerning the updates on students they are working with. I will be digitizing all paperwork to an organized record that can be backed up on Dropbox. comment image

Ronald · Berekum, Ghana

May 13, 2015

Hi zidisha lenders,i greet u all.through your help,i have been able to employ five workers .i have able to transplant three thousand cocoa seedlings . am in the middle wearing blue shirt. i thank zidisha lenders for helping me working towards my goal

Falex · Mombasa-kaloleni Kibwanga, Kenya

May 13, 2015

Hi zidisha I am still on with my business despite much commitments but at least now I have gotten a chance to say hi to you. I have started producing some small videos for my clients. I took some clips with my small digital camera but I found that it is working good and I am gaining some knowledge on video editing, I believe as time goes by will be a leading video producer/editor in future. because I found that video editing needs much time and a powerful computer I will purchase one for that kind of service. I again say thank you for your support and generous contribution may God bless you.

Jane · Bamburi, Kenya

May 13, 2015

My new stock, thanks to Zidisha loan. comment image

Ronald · Nairobi, Kenya

May 12, 2015

My first loan helped a great deal in buying one and half bags of chicken feed. Initially I could not afford the full cost of rearing 350 chicken. I would book the day old chicks, buy starter feed for the chicks then start sourcing for additional money to buy the feeds that will sustain them to maturity. This I could borrow from friends and then refund after sale of the chicken. This loan has given me a bit of standing in my business so that the amount I used to borrow from friends sometimes with higher interest than that of Zidisha has reduced and will further reduce with my next loan until the point at which I will be able to manage a full cycle of chicken from week one to six(maturity) without borrowing any money.

Roger · Sunyani, Ghana

May 12, 2015

A wedding card comment image

Ophelia · Berekum, Ghana

May 12, 2015

This are the materials I bought with the money for my business. Thank you lenders comment image

Benjamin · Berekum, Ghana

May 12, 2015

I am grateful to let my cherishable lenders know that i was able to use my first loan to purchase the quantity of feed i intended to buy. I was also able to buy roofing sheets to construct new structures to keep the pigs. This also allowed me to employ two more people to help me on the farm. By the grace of God there has been a marginal increase in the amount of profit I generate each week. As a result, i am able to cater for all my family members by providing them three meals daily. I have applied for another loan to help me to buy additional feed due to an increase in the number of pigs on board. I intend to add other livestock like goat and sheep to the already existing pigs. I will like to say thank you to all zidisha lenders for making my dream and my business to flourish.

Paul · Eldoret City,kabyemit Village, Kenya

May 12, 2015

am thankful for the mazing zidisha team,my business have grown and have now moved to the new office ,kudos comment image

Abner · Langata Nairobi, Kenya

May 12, 2015

this is how my cyber looks. comment image

Benjamin · Mazeras, Kenya

May 12, 2015

just because of you my lenders

Dominic · Kisii, Kenya

May 12, 2015

All thanks comes to you zidisha for making from nothing to something for expansion of my Tailoring shop.Congratulation my zidisha lenders may god keep up to continue boosting us. comment image

Dominic · Kisii, Kenya

May 12, 2015

_with the loan funds i purchased men and women brand new materials. -These purchase has added many regular customers to my tailoring shop no struggle on how to get the material the customers need now is at hand _my earnings is now positive i can make good interest that is 70% which i have never made when i used to struggle alone. _The increased earning i have used to add materials and items of tailoring,i can pay rent positively,. _my family i can meet all basic needs and my life is changed indeed,my children they are studying good schools. _with my neighbor i have managed to transform orphans by meeting their basic needs and they are thankful for the little sharing with them comment image

Feri · Purbalingga Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

May 12, 2015

Salam sukses untuk kita semua. saya mengucapkan banyak terimakasih atas bantuan pinjaman yang telah di berikan kepada saya sehingga saya dapat memajukan usaha budidaya ikan lele yang sedang saya jalani. dan pinjaman tersebut membuat usaha tersebut semakin berkembang sedikit demi sedikit sehingga membantu menambah penghasilan keuangan saya sehingga keluarga saya menjadi lebih baik. dan saya dapat menafkahi keluarga saya dan terutama anak saya yang baru saja lahir. yaitu anak pertama saya yang lair di rumah sakit dengan cara sesar. dan hasil dari usaha tersebut dapat membiayai biaya persalinan anak pertama kami. kemudian saya dapat membayar angsuran zidisha dengan lancar dan sekarang sudah lunas. saya berharap kepada tem zidisha dan para pendana dapat membantu saya kembali untuk usha saya. Saya Ucapkan Trimakasih yang sebesar besarnaya. Salam Hormat feri priatno comment image

Azhar · Surabaya, Indonesia

May 11, 2015

Today 12 May 2015 is my birthday.. and happy birthday to me.. wish me All The Best :) and Zidisha wish can Help everyone forever.. !! Keep Success !! comment image

Joyce · Berekum Jinijini, Ghana

May 11, 2015

Dear Lenders, my loan is fully repaid. Now the business is rising by your support. May God bless you. comment image

Paul · Springs, Kenya

May 11, 2015

i know my lenders would wonder what are market days. in Kenya there are certain days that are marked for business and poeple travel from different areas to do business in different areas. this days are called market days. possibilities of getting or purchasing inventory at a cheaper price are higher on this days. as for me am located in springs just along the tarmac to the main university of Moi in Eldoret. market days are on Saturday at a place called Chepitiret along the Eldoret - Nairobi highway ( 14Km) from where i have my business, Tuesdays its at Kesses ( 2.5Km from my business. at chebaiyo on saturday ( 2.5km from my business location and 1km from the main university) its on this days that i maximise on purchase of inventory for my retail shop enjoying economies of scale apart from the cheap prices offered. i managed to purchase my inventory and am now ready equipped with the same for same at a margin to generate my expected profits and can see my business is currently performing well looking forward to pay my installments in time. do have a great day my lenders and thank you for the support.

Monicah · Sega, Kenya

May 11, 2015

i think i can increase my installment by a small amount so as to complete early my loan. the current loan has brought adjustments in my sales increasing them and this goes to my profits a new group of clients in my business and my old clients remaining or doing business with me. thank you for the patience. have a great day my lenders and Zidisha community at large

Eliud · Ruiru, Kenya

May 10, 2015

Hi, I highly appreciate what Zidisha and My lenders have done to me. Finally the printer that I purchased with the loan you gave to me arrived yesterday. Today was when I was testing it and I am happy that it has already brought a big difference. Today I managed to serve my clients faster and there were no complains of customers being delayed. I hope this is a good start and that I will be able in the coming days to make more profit. Thanks a lot to the lenders and Zidisha org. I am posting the picture of my new acquisition, its a fairly old model (epson stylus photo px660) but its worth it because my competitors are using the same for their business and it has few breakdowns with studio quality photo prints. Thank you comment image

Fredrick · Githurai, Kenya

May 10, 2015

This great day as we celebrate mothers day,I take this opportunity to celebrate the entire zidisha family for their great support towards my journey to my dreams.Life has really changed courtesy of your support.In fact the business is doing very well.Good luck my lenders in all your endeavour.

Sam · Kisumu, Kenya

May 10, 2015

It would be very bad for me not to thank the staff of Zidisha, am very happy for the work you people are doing, it must be a lot of work! Full of ups and downs but the going on of Zidisha shows your commitment is worthy mentioning! Keep up the good job and know that my family is very grateful for what you are doing to help me and people like us! May the almighty keep you in good health to keep serving us better n better each and everyday in all your respective duties! Be blessed

Amos · Mtwapa, Kenya

May 10, 2015

Iam touched by this day as we celebrate Women's Day. I wish to offer all Women a Gun salute.. Its really evident that behind every successful Man there is a Woman . I also salute Mama Julia for being a Champion of Zidisha. All women are very caring and for that I WISH YOU ALL GOOD HEALTH And a Happy Mother's Day.Mother's We honour you for your dedication to bring us up..For all the successes we have are out of you.

Richard · Berekum, Ghana

May 10, 2015

On this special day that the world is celebrating "Mother's Day", there are some women here at Zidisha, who have left an indelible footprint in the sands of time, and I would like to mention a few: Julia Kurnia (Founder & Director), Bayle (Administrator & Country Liaison Manager), Laurie (Staff Member), and Taylor Hanna (Country Ambassador to Ghana). These women are women of substance. There are others also working behind the scenes. Wishing you all a Happy Mother's Day! I take this opportunity to wish ALL women on Zidisha, especially lenders, a Happy Mother's Day, too. You'll never be forgotten. You have paid your dues as mothers to the entire world, not only to your close acquaintances & family members. Any Zidisha woman reading this post, I wish you a Happy Mother's Day. You are my "MUM"......

Lucy · Marmanet, Kenya

May 9, 2015

I am so grateful to zidisha family for the much support they are giving. Surely zidisha is the place to grow oneself. continue with your good work. I specifically want to thank all my lenders who have contributed to my tuition fee of which am waiting for disbursement. it's indeed wonderful to be here.

Annah · Nairobi, Kenya

May 9, 2015

Dear Laurie thanks for your advise i do really appreciate for your support and your time you took to guide me thank you, here is the update of my Son as they re-opened School for Second term i bought him new School Uniform and paid his School fee from the profit i made from my Business, Thank you for your support Zidisha Community for Changing My Life forever,am now focused to expand in future. comment image

Ishmail · Kumasi, Ghana

May 9, 2015

Working with the industrial machine has made me more efficient because before the industrial machine I wasn't able to sew like ten clothings a day but now with the industrial machine I sew more than ten clothing in a day. This loan has really made a very big difference in my life and my community as well. Thanks to zidisha team for lending me such amount.

Alice · Nakuru, Kenya

May 9, 2015

Yeaah am through with clearing payment of my last loan and am so happy and thankful to you all my lenders for the support in my project of making my life a better stage for me and my family. What I made from the last two weeks enabled me to pay part of school fees for my son who currently in Form 2 in high school amounting ksh. 6000 . Earlier I had a problem with attaching the pictures of the scanner and binding machines that I bought with the money you lenders gave me last time but with the help of Cameron from the Zidisha team I was able to attach and am greatful for the help. My next project is to buy latest partitioned personalised tables for each client to use as they browse at my cyber since alot of people need privacy so that the next person sitting next to you does not see what it is that you are doing on the computes or the internet and I have a budget of Ksh 25,000/= . I humbly appeal for your support again my lenders and may God bless you all abundantly. Thank you all again.

Davis · Mumias, Kenya

May 9, 2015

With the new look of my honey and bicycle to reach clients ,the business increased and revenues to increased . I expected sales to increase by 50% but it went to slightly over 75%. Thank you so much.

Justice Kwasi · Nsawkaw, Ghana

May 8, 2015

my joy and happiness knows no bounds, all thanks to zidisha. i am now able to widen mycnetwork of customers who buy from me. production has increased significantly as am now able to buy more fabrics which is something i previously couldn't do. i am most grateful and feel so humbled to be part of such a great opportunity.

Joseph · Obuasi, Ghana

May 8, 2015

I want to express my profound gratitude to zidisha community lenders for helping to fully fund my loan without going expiration. I am glad and beside myself with joy. I will keep lenders informed of my progress with this loan and how it is going to help boost my business. God bless all and sundry. CHEERIO!!!

John · Nakuru, Kenya

May 8, 2015

Part of my free range chicken busy feeding....this is my back-yard. comment image

Nicholas · Thika, Kenya

May 8, 2015

let me take this opportunity to thank my lenders for funding my first loan which enabled me to add four phones to my stock which has increased my profit with ksh. 3000 per week thankful and God bless my entire lenders.

James · Ruiru, Kenya

May 8, 2015

To all my lenders i thank you a lot for funding on my project , i have already received the money, amount 8,831kshs. am on a process to furnish the room, i have furniture. I now take this note to thank you in advance, lots of your kindness and trust, may our Dear Lord bless you.

Eliud · Nairobi, Kenya

May 8, 2015

Dear Lender, I am hereby expressing my joy and appreciation for your kind generosity towards my business. I received a loan of Ksh. 16, 220 and managed to get the internet flybox which is far much better than the gadget i was using before. I have already started working with it and hope all will be well. I promise to retain my commitment and consistency in updating you on the progress and loan repayment. You are a wonderful partner in this business. God bless you abundantly. Cheers! Eliud Njoroge

Jerry Henry · Kasoa-old Barrier, Ghana

May 8, 2015

I thank God for the progress in my boutique business. After the repayment of my first loan I applied for the second credit base of GHS 931 ($245) and by Gods grace it was funded.I added sales from my boutique and traveled to Togo with the aid of a friend in the same business to purchase assorted clothings,especially men's lacostes totalling 300 pieces,out of this 300,65 pieces was funded with my loan of $245 and rest from my sales for.Am back and business is doing very well.thanks to my lenders and the wholes zidisha team. Am very greatful. comment image

James · Thika, Kenya

May 8, 2015

Dear lenders, my business is doing well the numbers of eggs supplying in the market has raised to 6 trays from three per day and the rabbits are 30 in numbers. thanks for your support, i look foward to have to increase my product soon .

Augustine · Sunyani, Ghana

May 7, 2015

Dear Zidisha Team and Lenders, infact, I am indebted to you many thanks, the loan I got from you is really blessed and luckiest money. Thank you so much for your highly and wonderful support, because of you, my younger sister Esther A. Ansah has now started her secondary education at Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. I have paid her admission fee in the amount of $210 respectfully. My Elder Sister also in University Of Cape Coat (UCC), one day night, we made a phone call and she asked me to support her an amount of $422 to pay part of her semester fees, in fact, it was very hardly for me to get that amount in the first place. But the loan I received from you was used to purchase some items into my shop, and the profit I earned from those items enabled me to support my Sister’s to pay the fees she requested from me. May God bless you all. I will surely bring my elder sister to this platform. I promised you during my loan funding that, when my loan got fully funded and disburse to me, I will never disappoint you but to pay it accordingly and surprisingly and I am fulfilling that promise without any hesitation. May God bless you all once again. Thank you.

Stephen · Nairobi, Kenya

May 7, 2015

Dear Zidisha Lenders, The previous loan has made a significant impact on the growth of my retail shop. I have been able to purchase cooking oil and maize flour in bulk thus meeting the high demand of these commodities at my shop. In addition, I have introduced a wider range of soaps. The loan has therefore enabled me to have more money for ordering more stock more frequently. Ordering stock more frequently has improved my relationship with my suppliers some of whom have decided to give me free delivery services. The savings that I have made in terms of transportation cost have made it possible for me to offer better prices to my customers. The monthly revenues have increased from $400 to about $450 while monthly profit has increased by almost 20%. Now I am able to pay the shop rent on time without having to use money from other sources. In addition, my niece who is actively involved in managing the shop is happy to earn a better wage. I believe that my business is set for newer heights as this partnership with Zidisha lenders grows stronger. Thank you Zidisha family for giving me hope and confidence and making my customers get better value for their money.

Anthony · Mtwapa, Kenya

May 7, 2015

Dear lenders, I am happy to let you know that the loan that you advanced to me late last year was a boon to my business. I was able to increase my stock of mobile phone accessories and this boosted my sales by about 15%. Thank you so much for your support - much appreciated.

Maurine · Nairobi, Kenya

May 7, 2015

hi lenders and zidisha, i bought a bale of mtumba cloth ware and brought them to the store, customers are really liking them and am so exited that things are working out as i expected. bellow is a picture of me in the store and my son James.. regards maurine. comment image

Michael · Thika, Kenya

May 7, 2015

My second loan has risen my profit margin from USD 500 to USD 900 and these because most of customer prefer buying in my shop coz I offer good discount and many mobile variety compared to my competitor.with good return that I get I was able to service my loan smoothly without problem.thanks lenders family for your support.

Oppong · Sunyani, Ghana

May 7, 2015

Its been so good,having this loan.I really brought some care tyres with it.after selling I at least got one third of the loan cash as profit.and I thank the zidisha team for funding my loan.I know wih time my working capital will increase with the assistance of zidisha loan. comment image

David · Ruaka, Kenya

May 7, 2015

Dear lenders, My past loan has been instrumental in enhancing my business. Having a faster internet connectivity is the back-bone of my business that entails professional writing. After installing the connection, I managed to be accessing jobs faster and also delivering them in a timely manner. Subsequently, my clients are happy and they have build confidence in me. I have now become reliable which translates to getting more orders from the clients. My earnings have grown by approximately 30 percent and this is a remarkable growth. My business still has a room for improvement and I believe that with Zidisha, I am going to excel and become successful. One of my ultimate goals is to create employment for other people especially the youths who are highly capable of being productive but they lack means of generating income. I have already identified a few who are like-minded and with time I will be in a position to empower them with writing skills. In my area, recreation is key but due to lack of facilities, the locals have made an innovation whereby the nearby river acts as a source of water for a local swimming pool. The swimming pool has been constructed close to the river and locals take their time to either go watch their children having fun or watch them compete on who has the best swimming talent. Safety is guaranteed for the children since the pool is fenced and it is under the watch of the adults all round the clock. The kids are also supervised while swimming.

Samuel · Nairobi, Kenya

May 7, 2015

The loan of Kes 2000 Zidisha gave me was used to purchase phone accessories and increase my M-Pesa e_float. My business has improved ever since am able to capture many transactions per day. So far the earnings have increased From March to April by 10%. I have bought new stocks with the earnings and the other is added to the loan repayment amount. Among our achievements me and my wife Mercy have been able to open a new Mpesa Agent shop at Githurai 44 which we want to incorporate electrics among the stocks. I love the neighbourhood here since people are so hospitable and are excited to buy from us since they love young people who engage in business instead of other non valuable activities.

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