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.

309,326

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,427,410

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

462,966

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

20% raised · $99 to go

Chiku's pastry and bakery

Lusaka, Zambia

By Rose ChikunamaFood Retail

1% raised · $148 to go

Creating my unisex boutique

Ibadan, Nigeria

By ZumjiClothing Sales

8% raised · $22 to go

Dosha nails and cosmetics

Lusaka, Zambia

By DorothyBeauty

0% raised · $24 to go

Purchase of advertising speaker

Nairobi, Kenya

By BavinMobile Phone

0% raised · $24 to go

Stationery shop

Mombasa, Kenya

By Sylvester IsikaEducation

0% raised · $24 to go

Damson's maize farm

North Western Province, Zambia

By DamsonFarming

0% raised · $48 to go

Fertilizer for ginger garden

Ponorogo, Indonesia

By AgusFarming

0% raised · $49 to go

School fees for my child

Eastern Province, Zambia

By CatherineEducation

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