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.

308,435

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,286,006

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

460,382

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

0% raised · $103 to go

School fees

Muchinga, Zambia

By KapungweEducation

25% raised · $115 to go

Growing my grocery shop

Lusaka, Zambia

By ScholasticaFood Retail

66% raised · $67 to go

E-waste recycling business

Boyolali (087835398755), Indonesia

By SuwartoOutside the Box

0% raised · $47 to go

Production of shorts

Bandung . Bandung, Indonesia

By Wisma FajarudinSewing

0% raised · $50 to go

Coffee and snack cafe

Nakuru, Kenya

By JamesFood Retail

17% raised · $42 to go

Chaabwa's food and grocery shop

Halupumbu, Zambia

By ChaabweFood Retail

40% raised · $45 to go

Food retail

Lusaka, Zambia

By NatashaFood Retail

0% raised · $76 to go

Fleence blankets for sale

Eastern Province, Zambia

By SelinaOutside the Box

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