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.

309,116

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,398,596

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

462,427

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

26% raised · $73 to go

Fertilizers to increase tea yield

Nairobi, Kenya

By MaryFarming

66% raised · $159 to go

Homemade steamed cake

Sragen, Indonesia

By FajarFood Retail

0% raised · $9 to go

Thrift stock purchase

Badagry, Nigeria

By BlessingClothing Sales

20% raised · $19 to go

Nancy tailoring shop

Voi, Kenya

By NancySewing

12% raised · $21 to go

My children's education

North Western Province, Zambia

By EdinaEducation

4% raised · $23 to go

Men's clothing sales

Kawambwa, Zambia

By GivenTransportation

0% raised · $24 to go

Potato farming enterprise

Nyeri, Kenya

By DanielFarming

3% raised · $32 to go

Chiku's food and pastry

Lusaka, Zambia

By Rose ChikunamaRestaurant

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