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Eunice · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 7, 2015

my chicken rearing almost ready for the market comment image

Wambui · Kiambu, Kenya

Feb 7, 2015

this is the image of cow standing beside is my sister comment image

Nduku · Kiambu, Kenya

Feb 7, 2015

my fruit store comment image

Peter · Kitale, Kenya

Feb 7, 2015

I would like to take this opportunity to once more thank my Lenders and Zidisha for your support that has brought a big difference in my business,it is growing very fast. I am now set for the Mid term exams with a good stock of photocopy papers. During this period i do alot of photocopying hence require many photocopy papers.Attached is a picture of the stock. Regards comment image

Adika · Kisumu, Kenya

Feb 7, 2015

I just joined Zidisha the other day and I quickly put up a proposal to buy a sewing machine and raw materials since my business deals in leather products. It was not long to be given the loan and I can say that I bought the machine and materials. (See the photo attached) The qualities of my products are now high compared to the ones I used to make earlier before buying the high quality raw materials. Everything just happened very fast, immediately I bought the high quality materials I just got an order of 20 motorbike covers to be supplied in Mfangano Island. I was amazed to see the quality of my products. My clients were satisfied beyond their expectation and this has made them to refer their friends who might be in need of leather products to me and thus increased my sales. Thanks to Zidisha for enabling me get quality raw materials. Now my clients can refer their friends to BEST LEATHER PRODUCTS and without doubt my business is growing.

Jeniffer · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 7, 2015

zidisha your name tells it all my life has been much better than it was. im glad to share that now im seeing blessings. last week my husband got a job and my business is growing from strength to strength. today i am able to take my kids for funfares. as for photos im not able to because my camera is spoilt so as soon as its is fit i will upload a few photos

Victor · Nambale/mabunge, Kenya

Feb 7, 2015

thanks to zidisha this is the pond after lining. I am very grateful to zidisha and the entire lenders. keep up the good work and changing life an not only a fish farmer but a role model since no one in our community had an upland fish pond comment image

Victor · Nambale/mabunge, Kenya

Feb 7, 2015

fish pond before lining comment image

Yvonne · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 6, 2015

Hallo my Zidisha family. due to your loan I was able to buy a nice flat iron and a blow drier for my salon.This has made my work so much easier and my revenue is increasing thanks to you dear lenders.here are the pictures. comment image

Job · Nyamira, Kenya

Feb 6, 2015

the chicks that am feeding,and i sell them nicely,people often come for them comment image

Job · Nyamira, Kenya

Feb 6, 2015

myself feeding the hens comment image

Job · Nyamira, Kenya

Feb 6, 2015

these are my hens in my farm comment image

Wairimu · Nakuru Rhonda Estate, Kenya

Feb 6, 2015

hi, i have been super excited this past couple of days, i went back to school to take up my post graduate diploma,and i am studying hard for my barexams at the end of this year. my business is good,plus i have employed a person to manage the same while i am at school getting an education. i am looking foward to complte repaying this instant loan, so that i can get an increased ammount in order for me to continue doing exploits. long live zidisha

Godfrey · Meru, Kenya

Feb 6, 2015

Hello,im very happy for your support which you gave to me,i managed to purchase a good heifer and i also constructed a new cow shed for the heifer, thanks and may God bless you all. comment image

Grace · Nairobi-kahawa Wedani, Kenya

Feb 6, 2015

This is part of the shop where i have some cosmetics ,body lotions and others like perfumes especially for women comment image

Virginia · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 6, 2015

Hi Zidisha, I have been able to boost my business, I received my loan on Monday morning, on Tuesday I went to the market and bought some more fruits, I also bought a blender for fresh juice... On Wednesday I had started selling juice and some more fruits for fruit salad. So far the response is good and am positive it shall get even better. Can't wait to finish paying my loan so I can get some more. Thank you Zidisha

Augustine · Sunyani, Ghana

Feb 5, 2015

I am fully repaid, and I am really grateful my dear Zidisha team and Lenders. Many thanks to our dear Lenders, now my business is going well this time around. May God bless you all and reward you. Thank you. comment image

Dartey · Berekum, Ghana

Feb 5, 2015

At work

Mary · Manhean, Ghana

Feb 5, 2015

This is my business. comment image

Monicah · Nairobi-dagoreti Conner, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

cosmetics inside the shop other for sale and also for use comment image

Monicah · Nairobi-dagoreti Conner, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

still inside the saloon now comment image

Daisy · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

Dear Zidisha Team. Thank you very much for the loan I got. I managed to get 12 ladies hand bags which are beautiful and believe me, I already have some orders to deliver. Thank you once again for your support to see my business grow. comment image

Jennipher · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

I and the pupils in our class comment image

Wilberforce · Kakamega, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

I take this opportunity to thank all zidisha team for the big support you have given me by funding school fees loan for my son, who is expected to join his secondary school by next week. This is to confirm that the loan was full funded on time and has been disbursed, my prayer is that i work had to maintain on time repayment, and i know God will enable me.

Sam · Kisumu, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

halo zidisha members, my pig gave birth last week, the pigs are looking healthy, but within a month i will sell them off n i buy bigger ones! its had to take care of small piglets, i have a source of nice piglets abt three months old that i will buy, by the end of feb as i have talked to the owner n he agrees on exchange n some money on top! thanx for the support i can effectivelly feed my animals now! be blessed

Aan · Teluk Kuantan, Indonesia

Feb 5, 2015

Thank you to the Zidisha lenders and staff. comment image

David · Ilinge, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

what am doing now comment image

Sri Sulastika · Bekasi, Indonesia

Feb 5, 2015

Thank You Mrs.Julia for visiting me at my home, hopefully we can meet again comment image

Andrew · Kisumu,, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

Greetings my loving lenders,i thank you for the second loan you offered me,i have also done my best to invite my friends and relatives to this great opportunity Zidisha is offering.The generator was sold to me by a friend and its cost was $630 = about Kshs.56,000 i had paid him $190 = Kshs.17,000. I am remaining with a balance of $440 which i intend to repay with my third loan if i will be granted. Thank you once again comment image

Monicah · Nairobi-dagoreti Conner, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

this is another photo of me while with my client . comment image

Paul · Nairobi- South B., Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

this is another photo at the front part of the counter. comment image

Paul · Nairobi- South B., Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

these are some and types of meals prepared and drinks sold in my cafe comment image

Paul · Nairobi- South B., Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

This is another photo of the same cafe along the collidos and the way out with some customers still comment image

Paul · Nairobi- South B., Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

this is one photos of the cafe and customers while sited and taking their meals comment image

Monicah · Nairobi-dagoreti Conner, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

that's me in my area of job that the front side where the saloon is comment image

Jennipher · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

Used the first loan to purchase toys and playing equipments for the pupils this contributed to more admission leading to increased monthly income $50.This extra money was used to help us survive with the new increased of rent by my landlord without notice.But we thank God we have moved to a cheaper plot,meaning the new income will be channeled to development issues

Monicah · Nairobi-dagoreti Conner, Kenya

Feb 5, 2015

some of the hair i use in my saloon comment image

Monicah · Nairobi-dagoreti Conner, Kenya

Feb 4, 2015

these are some of the human hair that i use in my saloon and some other items i sell like chains and handbags for women. comment image

Francis · Nairobi- Kahawa West, Kenya

Feb 4, 2015

Anew format of growing kale which need a small space comment image

Francis · Nairobi- Kahawa West, Kenya

Feb 4, 2015

Kale ...some of the green vegetables awaiting to be sold comment image

Francis · Nairobi- Kahawa West, Kenya

Feb 4, 2015

still on the same place while mixed up with other crops still comment image

Francis · Nairobi- Kahawa West, Kenya

Feb 4, 2015

These are some of the crops i have in my in my garden comment image

Falex · Mombasa-kaloleni Kibwanga, Kenya

Feb 4, 2015

Hi Zidisha team, it is a very fine Thursday morning I Am just heading to my business. It is very long time I have not communicated due to plenty of work, I Am receiving a fairly good number of customer since it is a school opening season, form one applications preparation is taking place so the work is good. It is since I received the loan. I managed to purchase the stuffs of the bureau; 12 memory cards,flash disks, compact disks (CDs), I purchased ink for my printer and filled two laser jet cartridges. Now I Am waiting for the time I start paying. I don't see any problem. Thank you Zidisha may God bless you so much.

Peter · Kiambu, Kenya

Feb 4, 2015

some perfumes comment image

Richard · Mishomoroni, Kenya

Feb 4, 2015

I am happy that I have managed to clear my loan without a hitch. I am amazed by the flexibility of Zidisha loan and the low interest. I believe I now have a partner I can rely on for my business growth. I managed to purchase a refrigerator with my first loan and this changed the way I do business drastically. It brought food wastage to an end as I would throw away food that was not consumed due to hot weather here. I now even buy food such as vegetables and fruits in large quantities and store them under refrigeration. I get discounts on these items thus making good savings. Overall, my profitability has gone up – thanks to you lenders.

Julia Kurnia · Sterling, Virginia, United States

Feb 4, 2015

I was fortunate to visit Sri Sulastika Sulhan at her home yesterday, and would like to share this blog post and photos of her beautiful artwork: http://p2p-microlending-blog.zidisha.org/2015/02/04/the-wedding-artist/ - Julia Kurnia, director Zidisha

Jerry Henry · Kasoa-old Barrier, Ghana

Feb 4, 2015

I wish to once again thank lenders for the offer been done me.about a week ago I received my first credit loan of $100 (GHS 319).The money was used for inventory in my clothing business just as i indicated in my loan application.my first repayment will be on Sunday the 8th of February, 2015.My weekly repayment of my loan is $10.I am happy to announce that it I will review my repayment to a much higher amount before my first installment, this is because business was vibrant during my trek to sell at the festival.I came back this evening and hopefully I will go for new stocks on Friday to various markets.Market has been good for me.Thanks to the zidisha team and lenders,especially lenders who funded my loan.I say God bless u.Beyond the sky is the limit for sense and Degree.my 2015 resolution is to open a clothing retail outlet by the second quarter of this year so I will commit myself to paying my loan on time so I could progress to apply for higher loan facilities.I believe with hardwork, determination, perseverance,business diversification etc the name of my business will be rolling on Tv screen because zidisha empowered young graduates like me through a loan facility to grow our business. Hopefully very soon I will apply to be a volunteer mentor to help educate and empower the youth to take initiatives. Thank you.

Nancy · Makongeni, Kenya

Feb 4, 2015

I can now afford a smile on my face every day as I see my business grow thanks to the loan by Zidisha. i have really increased my inventory over time and thus profits that subsequently have made it easier for me to remain in school. thank you all that loaned me. comment image

Godfrey · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 4, 2015

Helo Zidisha Lenders I am glad to inform you that my business has started picking up. The only problem I have is to now increase the number of computers because the once I have at times customers exceed them, forcing me to loose my customers to my competitors. So I hope you will continue lending me a helping hand till I achieve my ambitions. I will always be great-full to the Zidisha team for improving my economic standards, and also living standards. God Bless You abundantly. Yours Godfrey

Charles · Nairobi City, Kenya

Feb 4, 2015

Thank you Gill ,my project is nice one I feel good working with orphans and vulnerable children because I am an orphan and really understand their challenges because i went through the the same.When I manage to keep an orphan in school it makes me so happy.

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