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.

308,598

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,310,110

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

460,906

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

19% raised · $45 to go

Purchase a cold room for fish storage

Siavonga, Zambia

By EmmanuelFood Retail

11% raised · $8 to go

Cattle fattening

Jalingo, Nigeria

By Abdullahi Livestock

4% raised · $23 to go

Funds to buy motor vehicle spare parts

Mukushi, Zambia

By UshimwambaTransportation

66% raised · $8 to go

Purchase of layers

Niger, Nigeria

By ElizabethLivestock

4% raised · $23 to go

Transport to market my crops

Monze, Zambia

By ManyongaFarming

12% raised · $21 to go

Farming inputs

Kabwe, Zambia

By CelicaFarming

55% raised · $12 to go

Motorbike maintenance

Migori, Kenya

By Laban OkothTransportation

31% raised · $22 to go

Raising sheep, goats and cows

Kisumu, Kenya

By JoshuaLivestock

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