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.

309,653

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,486,161

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

464,050

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

0% raised · $134 to go

Fast foods sales

Nairobi, Kenya

By Evans OchiengRestaurant

17% raised · $121 to go

Restock food stuffs for sale

Nairobi, Kenya

By SharonFood Retail

0% raised · $235 to go

Beauty salon

Nairobi, Kenya

By YudahBeauty

3% raised · $604 to go

Natural products for health and beauty care

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

By Labi MartinBeauty

62% raised · $9 to go

Buy a goat

Mombasa, Kenya

By DamaLivestock

41% raised · $14 to go

Soaps, sugar and cooking oil

Kitwe, Zambia

By Simulinda MemoryHome Supplies

0% raised · $26 to go

Rabbit rearing

Machakos, Kenya

By SamsonLivestock

0% raised · $27 to go

Sparking beauty

Lokoja, Nigeria

By MercyBeauty

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