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.

308,801

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,335,404

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

461,509

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

26% raised · $195 to go

Charo nursery seedlings

Mombasa, Kenya

By HamiltonFarming

4% raised · $23 to go

A bale of jackets for men

Kitwe, Zambia

By NataClothing Sales

0% raised · $24 to go

Buying more sheep

Kisumu, Kenya

By Maurice OdhiamboLivestock

0% raised · $24 to go

Second hand clothing business

Mazabuka, Zambia

By ChipoyaClothing Sales

4% raised · $23 to go

Farmer

Lusaka, Zambia

By PreciousFarming

50% raised · $12 to go

Restaurant chairs & tables

Chingola, Zambia

By CharityRestaurant

4% raised · $23 to go

Inventory in my auto shop

Lusaka, Zambia

By RuthTransportation

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