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.

309,600

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,470,074

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

463,740

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

12% raised · $330 to go

Lilly house of beauty

Dodoma, Tanzania

By LilianBeauty

62% raised · $14 to go

Stock of staple foods

Copper Belt, Zambia

By DianaFood Retail

44% raised · $27 to go

Barber shop

Thika, Kenya

By LynonBeauty

0% raised · $50 to go

Chicken feed production

Nairobi, Kenya

By PeterLivestock

0% raised · $74 to go

Add stock of drugs in my chemist shop

Mombasa, Kenya

By ErickHealth

0% raised · $95 to go

Charo's poultry project

Kamale, Kenya

By CharoLivestock

13% raised · $105 to go

Equipment for construction service

Njabini, South Kinangop, Kenya

By StephenOutside the Box

0% raised · $178 to go

Restocking food stuffs

Nairobi, Kenya

By ChristineFood Retail

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