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Amos · Mtwapa, Kenya

Feb 12, 2015

Hi my lenders. Attached is a T-shirt designed special for Valentines.. I have managed to sell a few. Wish you all a happy memorable day.BACK. ....WHAT A GOOD DAY..... Front ....WITH LOVE comment image

Kotime · Sunyani, Ghana

Feb 12, 2015

Orange business comment image

Antony · Nairobi Umoja Estate, Kenya

Feb 12, 2015

Hello jane. Its my hope you are doing well. Am sure you will be back to your business soon. my twins were also admitted at nkubu hospital on Friday but they are recoveng. I hope to see them out very soon. Otherwise, have a nice day. This is our photo taken last month when I visited them at home. comment image

Didink. K · Kabupaten Bantaeng, Indonesia

Feb 12, 2015

Julia Kurnia (Director Zidhisa) and Didink. K. DT (volunteer Mentor) picture together while on location in the Red Rock District of Pa'jukukang Pa'lingan Bantaeng. Mrs. Julia Kurnia has visited all members and prospective members Zidhisa in the district Bantaeng and partly in the district Jeneponto. Hopefully Zidhisa always successful in developing a vision and mission to help the world as a facilitator for funders to get loans with very low interest or no interest and the borrower always maintain trust with the aim of creating a change in improving welfare.

Yvonne · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 12, 2015

Here is a customer so contented with my hair works. comment image

Samuel · Mazeras, Kenya, Kenya

Feb 12, 2015

@pavane, It's been a while since I read from you. I now miss you dearly :-) . Please throw me an email I confirm you are doing okay in kungsbacka/Sweden! Thanx. yours, Shehi. comment image

Dennis Furr · United Kingdom

Feb 11, 2015

I'm happy for you that your vehicle is back in service and the impact to your business has been relieved. Many of us take for granted the reliability of our vehicles but from time to time we have to face the prospect of expensive repairs. It can be unpleasant, at least until you drive it for the first time afterwards then it's easy to forget again.

Joshua · Berekum, Ghana

Feb 11, 2015

WOW THANK YOU ZIDISHA FOR THE LOAN. EVEN THOUGH THE MONEY WAS NOT ENOUGH, I HAVE BEING ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF VETERINARY SERVICES. THANKS TO MY LENDERS. I LOVE YOU ALL comment image

Rael · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 11, 2015

Me and my family... comment image

Rael · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 11, 2015

Me and my family and some of my work in my studio.... comment image

Shadrack · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 11, 2015

I went downtown today and got a nice 8 litre pump and most of my materials...polythene, netting, string and insecticide to keep away spider mites and foliar fertilizer to boost root development. The netting will keep away the caterpillars. Next is to fetch the poles Friday morning and begin construction. Tomorrow I get to harvest some ripened tomatoes before spraying! comment image

Kerry Tiedeman · United States

Feb 11, 2015

Yesterday I had the privilege of meeting Isaac, a young entrepreneur working in Kawangware, a neighborhood of Nairobi. Isaac embodies the spirit of an entrepreneur. He is smart, driven, persistant and very well dressed. These qualities are why at only the age of 30 he operates a team of six motorcycle taxis or "piki pikis" as they are known here. He is also the chairman of New Tuinuane, a group of community businessman that meet weekly to network and combine resources to receive higher bank loans. Tuinuane translates to "helping each other" in Swahili. While loans from local banks have helped him with the purchase of the motorcycles, he hopes that with the help of Zidisha and the benefit of far lower interest rates, he will be able to purchase spare parts in order to repair his fleet of motorcycles. Isaac is originally from Busia, where his wife who works as a teacher, and young children still live. He moved to Nairobi 12 years ago, working first as a security guard. After saving enough money he began his business in 2007 with the purchase of 2 motorcycles. For Isaac, nothing is more important than family. He often takes the 9 hour bus ride to return home and spend time with them, sometimes he even takes one of his motorcycles. All the profits from his business go back to his family, primarily the children's education and building their family home. The spare parts will allow Isaac to have security that his motorcycles stay in good condition, which when riding the crazy dirt roads of Nairobi, vehicles easily can become beyond the point of repair. When I was ready to go, Isaac generously offered me a ride home with one of his "piki piki" drivers. As I settled into my seat behind the driver, he jumped on behind me, so he could escort me home. Yes that is just the type of guy he is. Here are some photos of our day! One is with Dickson, a Another zidisha borrower! comment image

Francis · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 11, 2015

Hi lenders, this is my Butchery which I hope will improve with your help through zidisha. comment image

Caleb · Nakuru, Kenya

Feb 11, 2015

Thanks to the Zidisha family,because of you i managed to start my business.I bought a computer and printer comment image

Dulo · Muhoroni, Kenya

Feb 11, 2015

Thank you Zidisha for helping me with the funds.I had dug a 9 by 6 pit which i have now fully built with bricks 20 feet from underground,This is to prevent the toilet from sinking.I wish to inform my lenders that with the fund you have given me,am now able to put a slab for this toilet.The slab will cost me KSH.13,000.See a photo of our old toilet and that of the new toilet in progress of being made.Thank you,zidisha,thank you my lenders. comment image

Joan · Tenwek, Kenya

Feb 11, 2015

Decided to share a smile with you and my little nephew ASHIM.Zidisha has made us a happy lot. comment image

Elijah · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 11, 2015

I also spend my other times of weekends as MC for weddings. comment image

Anthony Mramba · Shanzu Water, Kenya

Feb 11, 2015

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the lenders and the zidisha team at large.I am so grateful and indeed happy because since I joined zidisha I have been stress free.my business has really improve and getting more than 50% of what I was making before.My living standard has as well improved since I could not afford to live in an electricity house but I have moved to a better house.I have been able to make at least 80 to 100 dollars every week.

Patrick Wambugu · Kiawaithanji,nyeri County, Kenya

Feb 11, 2015

Good morning all my dear lenders.Today being on the Wednesday here in Kenya,the weather looks pretty sunny and cool.My family too are doing fine and my farm business is pushing hard to see that i feed the nation.Currently,my red onions are almost to be harvested and i expect good returns since all the customers across the nation are coming for the goods here.I am determined to see your success towards funding me being our success to all of us.Thank you so much.

Nicholas · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 11, 2015

Dear Lenders, Zidisha is the best thing that ever happened to me. With the previous funding, I was able to increase my revenue by $80 last month after adding an extra computer in my cyber. I believe if I got more funding and bought a photocopier that is more efficient, I can make even more and my business will continue to expand. Last week I got an order to do 2000 photocopies and my small photocopier doesn't have the capacity. I plan to buy a more efficient photocopier machine to handle the ever growing demand from my customers. Long live Zidisha. God bless you all!!

Paul · Berekum, Ghana

Feb 10, 2015

My manual machine comment image

Paul · Berekum, Ghana

Feb 10, 2015

Samples of my Blocks comment image

Listowell · Berekum, Ghana

Feb 10, 2015

My site for nursery comment image

Kerry Tiedeman · United States

Feb 10, 2015

I had the privilege of meeting Dickson Mutashe today in Kawanglare, a neighborhood of Nairobi. I am not the only one Dickson has welcomed with open arms. He is a Volunteer Mentor to over 50 other borrowers officially, as well as many unofficially who live nearby. After spending the afternoon with him, it became clear that Dickson is the type of person who is always willing to make time for everyone around him. Even while I was there, he was helping Isaac Othieno create his loan application. Dickson has been a borrower of Zidisha for some time and with each loan has seen the Cyber Cafe expand. With his new computers he is able to offer several computer classes a day, employing two teachers who live nearby and teaching many locals who have never used a computer the basics of Microsoft Office and how to use the internet. His dream is to one day have a college or an institute where he can employ many members of the local community and provide computer education. This dream was almost unimaginable ten years ago when Dickson moved from his village, Mumias, to Nairobi leaving behind his wife and family looking for work. Trained as an engineer, he saved money as a security guard, so he could one day be his own boss. Now, his family has long joined him and helps him out tremendously at work. Dickson uses the profits from his business to provide for them, especially in their own dreams. His eldest son, Frederick has just finished secondary school and is interested in studying human rights law, and Dickson's wife, Josephine, also has the same entrepreneurial spirit and desires to open a local shop selling household goods with the help of Zidisha. Dickson thanks Zidisha tremendously, and shows this by helping others navigate the system by answering questions and offering moral support. It was such a pleasure visiting with him, and like the incredible host he is, he has invited me back for Ugali, a typical Kenyan dish of maize porridge. Yum! comment image

James · Githima, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

Doing good comment image

Racheal · Mtwapa, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

zidisha has real inspired me comment image

Racheal · Mtwapa, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

zidisha has real inspired me

Lilian · Nakuru, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

The loan also assisted me to clear my balance for my masters degree in business administration.I graduated in December, with the power of education i believe i will take my business to the next level. comment image

Vasquiz · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

thank you my dear lenders once more i was able to purchase a lactating goat with the money i was given as loan i believe God will help me achieve my dream through you. comment image

Peter · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

my products ready for sale comment image

Peter · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

still going on well

Mwangi · Juja, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

Hey guys, so far am good, last year being my final year in campus, i was tied up by my project research and other course work but thanks to your patience, i can now say this is the greatest online community ever. Having been through with campus am now entirely committed to my business ie self employment. Having bought the new HP MFP M175 colour printer am now enjoying the profit of good investments thanks to you again. Thanks.... comment image

Fredrick · Bungoma, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

Its a small room made of plywood panels but it has fed my family.Thank you Zidisha comment image

Peter · Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

still going on well and hope to do the best comment image

Fredrick · Bungoma, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

Thank you so much for this much needed loan.The photo is me in my barbershop with a client,after shaving i apply methylated spirit on my clients heads to prevent infections.Some prefer a full head wash after a shave. comment image

Everlyne · Kanduyi Area Of Bungoma, Kenya

Feb 10, 2015

Today is a good day comment image

Ishmail · Kumasi, Ghana

Feb 10, 2015

Zidisha team and my lenders has really helped me a lot for me to be where I am now i have gain recognition and and which zidisha team will keep on helping me. Thanks a lot zidisha, this is some of the clothing I have produced comment image

TyrynyRed · United States

Feb 10, 2015

Thanks for letting us know, please do what you need to do for your family and yourself. People are more important than money. Do your best, and do what you can when you can.

Douglas · Nakuru-lanet, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

i take this time to thank my lenders and the support they gave me so far. the money i received from you enabled me to buy a refrigerator for the preservation of drinks. this has enabled me to offer quality services to my customers hence increasing my customer base. this has led to the increase of my profits by around 15%.

Dorcas · Kimende, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

Hi @Andrew i was able to buy the form one shirts and t shirts and i can say that the business is doing so fine ,actually i will be getting additional stock tomorow. Regards Dorcas Nene.

Edwin · Nairobi, Githurai Kimbo, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

Hi DocHolliday' Receive my warm greetings hoping that you are carrying out your daily chores in good condition. Here in Kenya am good despite this now our fourth week since the school reopen .Therefore , receive my big thanks for your wonderful financial support you me to purchase school learning materials it has been of good and positive impact because the student got everything is set ready to learn bravo my Brother and ihope to settle my loan on time so that i borrow big amount so i do purchase lockers chairs for my student. Thanks once again for your concern .Bye God bless the work of your hand abundantly. Edwin Marumbu.

Pamela · Kibabii Market ,bungoma, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

I want to thank the lenders for the good work done.i was able to purchase a laminating machine and the business is good.I am now able to do lamination of all types of documents.Thanks for giving me an opportunity.

Fridah · Lodwar, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

I would like to add on an extra machine to avoid cue in my business. Thanks to all comment image

Fridah · Lodwar, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

Thanks to All who participated into my achievement, my business has increased due to availability of more car wash accessories which has attracted more customers to my business.

Peter · Thindigua, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

young piglets in the open service comment image

Peter · Thindigua, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

growing day by day comment image

Patricia · Mombasa, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

My new stock of Khanga (leso). comment image

Grace · Nakuru, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

Hello My Lendaers, first is to thank you for funding me and been there for me. Second i want to inform you that the loan you funded me have help me. I bought food for my cows and i was able to earn more. I pay by loan with the profit i get from my cows. During the period of my loan payment one of my cow got weak had to sell it , after sometime the one with a wound on the leg got worse had to sell it to. The amount i got after selling plus my profit i brought another cow , that have given me a calf after two month and getting 15 litres of milk from my new cow. i now have three daily cows and four calves. Thanks to my lenders.

Grace · Nairobi-kahawa Wedani, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

some of the hair braids i sell and use to attend my customers comment image

Fredrick · Thika, Kenya

Feb 9, 2015

This a section of my store. Thank you Zidisha lenders your loan enabled me add more bags of animal feeds as you can see in this photo. comment image

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