Zidisha | Direct, transparent philanthropy

Fund life-changing projects in developing countries

Direct, transparent philanthropy

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Fast Facts

Since our founding in 2009, Zidisha has been at the forefront of the direct person-to-person philanthropy movement.

309,589

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,468,126

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

463,695

Number of people that have joined as backers and entrepreneurs

Esther raised $150 to expand her grocery shop."With Zidisha on my side, I will attain my dream of providing a secure future for my family."

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What makes Zidisha special?

Zero interest

No interest, no debt collectors, no middlemen taking a cut.

Direct communication

Entrepreneurs share their stories, photos and progress updates.

Entrepreneurs pay it forward

Funds are reinvested in new entrepreneurs upon project completion.

Featured Projects

Remarkable entrepreneurs transforming their communities

2% raised · $369 to go

Lilly house of beauty

Dodoma, Tanzania

By LilianBeauty

0% raised · $37 to go

Mapenzi modern boutique

Machacos, Kenya

By MapenziClothing Sales

0% raised · $49 to go

Barber shop

Thika, Kenya

By LynonBeauty

0% raised · $50 to go

Karema's motorbike taxi

Kilifi, Kenya

By KaremaTransportation

0% raised · $74 to go

Add stock of drugs in my chemist shop

Mombasa, Kenya

By ErickHealth

51% raised · $40 to go

Recover stolen items

Kalumbila, Zambia

By BeatriceOutside the Box

1% raised · $120 to go

Equipment for construction service

Njabini, South Kinangop, Kenya

By StephenOutside the Box

31% raised · $102 to go

Grocery shop

Kitwe, Zambia

By MulengaFood Retail

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