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.

309,620

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,478,648

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

463,859

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

17% raised · $313 to go

Lilly house of beauty

Dodoma, Tanzania

By LilianBeauty

0% raised · $24 to go

Nduku's beauty shop

Marafa, Kenya

By NdukuBeauty

0% raised · $26 to go

Fleece blankets

Lusaka, Zambia

By BeautySewing

0% raised · $37 to go

Bendera's fresh vegetables

Malindi, Kenya

By BenderaFood Retail

40% raised · $38 to go

Buy chicken feed

Mombasa, Kenya

By MercylineLivestock

4% raised · $71 to go

Add stock of drugs in my chemist shop

Mombasa, Kenya

By ErickHealth

0% raised · $93 to go

Procurement of a phone for my business

Ngawi, Indonesia

By GustinaFood Retail

0% raised · $108 to go

Inventory of groceries to my shop

Copper, Zambia

By MandaFood Retail

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