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.

309,108

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,397,507

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

462,411

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 · $51 to go

Expanding theatre production

Nairobi, Kenya

By IanEntertainment

26% raised · $73 to go

Fertilizers to increase tea yield

Nairobi, Kenya

By MaryFarming

64% raised · $165 to go

Homemade steamed cake

Sragen, Indonesia

By FajarFood Retail

0% raised · $24 to go

Potato farming enterprise

Nyeri, Kenya

By DanielFarming

12% raised · $21 to go

My children's education

North Western Province, Zambia

By EdinaEducation

20% raised · $19 to go

Nancy tailoring shop

Voi, Kenya

By NancySewing

4% raised · $23 to go

Men's clothing sales

Kawambwa, Zambia

By GivenTransportation

3% raised · $32 to go

Chiku's food and pastry

Lusaka, Zambia

By Rose ChikunamaRestaurant

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