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.

309,025

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,380,319

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

462,110

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

4% raised · $23 to go

Nguunis maize farm

Southern Province, Zambia

By PhillimonFarming

0% raised · $24 to go

To buy cotton

Copperbelt Province, Zambia

By EuchariaSewing

41% raised · $14 to go

Barber machine

Northwestern Province, Zambia

By BlessingsOutside the Box

0% raised · $24 to go

Handbag shop

Southern Province, Zambia

By CleopatraOutside the Box

0% raised · $48 to go

Farming tools

Mumbwa, Zambia

By AndrewFarming

0% raised · $48 to go

Mundia's stationary and book store

Lusaka, Zambia

By Mundia KawanaEducation

0% raised · $48 to go

Maize and vegtable farm

Lusaka, Zambia

By AtnessFarming

0% raised · $48 to go

Charles farm

Lusaka, Zambia

By CharlesFarming

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