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.

308,382

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,280,180

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

460,242

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

Online store business

Migwani, Kenya

By EstherClothing Sales

0% raised · $26 to go

Banana wholesale

Malaba, Kenya

By FredrickFood Retail

0% raised · $31 to go

School fees

Petauke, Eastern Provinvce, Zambia

By BarbraEducation

75% raised · $12 to go

Limos’s beauty & cosmetic shop

Lusaka, Zambia

By VeronicaBeauty

18% raised · $44 to go

Support to brand my shop

Nairobi, Kenya

By WycliffeFood Retail

0% raised · $55 to go

Clothes and vegetables

Sesheke, Zambia

By Anna NamushiSewing

5% raised · $93 to go

Boutique shop

Lusaka, Zambia

By CarolClothing Sales

1% raised · $97 to go

Additional sewing machine & fabric materials

Chingola, Zambia

By AudreySewing

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