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.

307,530

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,154,435

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

457,157

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

5% raised · $92 to go

Grocery shop

Kitwe, Zambia

By ShimauFood Retail

0% raised · $24 to go

Inventory in my auto shop

Lusaka, Zambia

By FrancisTransportation

16% raised · $20 to go

Agribusiness

Kisumu, Kenya

By Oscar OtienoFarming

62% raised · $9 to go

Expansion of stock with new fashions

Narok, Kenya

By LudiaClothing Sales

0% raised · $24 to go

Cyber cafe project

Nairobi, Kenya

By Evans KorirCybercafe

0% raised · $24 to go

Support to add more stock for my retail shop

Mombasa, Kenya

By MercyFood Retail

9% raised · $47 to go

Rice crackers business development

Kediri, Indonesia

By NikenFood Retail

20% raised · $61 to go

School fees

Kitwe, Zambia

By MableEducation

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