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.

308,819

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,341,663

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

461,560

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

1% raised · $185 to go

Home furniture by rodney

Lusaka, Zambia

By RodneyHome Supplies

28% raised · $190 to go

Charo nursery seedlings

Mombasa, Kenya

By HamiltonFarming

0% raised · $24 to go

Entrepreneurship training program

Luapula, Zambia

By DicksonEducation

0% raised · $24 to go

Aminat restaurant

Nairobi, Kenya

By AminaRestaurant

0% raised · $24 to go

Gardening tools

Mumbwa, Zambia

By AndrewFarming

0% raised · $24 to go

Foodstuffs addition to my store

Boko, Nigeria

By DamshiHome Supplies

0% raised · $24 to go

Farming inputs for my vegetable garden

Choma, Zambia

By TheresaFarming

4% raised · $23 to go

A gas cooker & coffee tables

Lusaka, Zambia

By EliasRestaurant

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