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.

307,905

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,212,122

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

458,557

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

1% raised · $129 to go

Purchasing a cellphone for live streaming

Cigoong, Indonesia

By NendenMobile Phone

3% raised · $128 to go

Repairing my printing machine

Lusaka, Zambia

By AsafuCybercafe

0% raised · $144 to go

Inventory in my pharmacy

Kasempa, Zambia

By ChandaHealth

7% raised · $146 to go

Add cooking oil to my shop

Copper Belt, Zambia

By KalubaFood Retail

0% raised · $210 to go

Retail clothes shop

Nyeri, Kenya

By DynaClothing Sales

92% raised · $17 to go

Second-hand clothing sales

Olkalou, Kenya

By ChristabelClothing Sales

10% raised · $223 to go

Fabric and accessories

Kisumu, Kenya

By LeahSewing

0% raised · $266 to go

Servicing motor vehicles for transportation

Chibombo, Zambia

By JosephTransportation

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