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.

308,240

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,256,418

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

459,726

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?

Transparent crowdfunding

Contribute any amount to the entrepreneur you choose.

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

0% raised · $24 to go

Cold room for beef storage

Monze, Zambia

By JamesLivestock

12% raised · $21 to go

Inventory for eye glasses shop

Lusaka, Zambia

By BekezelaHealth

24% raised · $37 to go

Apollo cyber and gas expansion

Uasin Gishu, Kenya

By BrianCybercafe

0% raised · $49 to go

Kay's blankets

Lusaka, Zambia

By Keke BunyaHome Supplies

0% raised · $49 to go

Farming inputs & gardening tools

Northern Province, Kasama., Zambia

By RodrickFarming

0% raised · $49 to go

Fridah’s restaurant

Lusaka, Zambia

By Fridah KapaluRestaurant

0% raised · $49 to go

Selling clothes

Lusaka, Zambia

By Maureen BandaClothing Sales

0% raised · $49 to go

Food retail

Lusaka, Zambia

By NatashaFood Retail

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