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.

308,308

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,272,230

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

460,039

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

25% raised · $191 to go

Peanut processing business

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

By Jeska JosephFood Retail

0% raised · $24 to go

Viola mandazi

Nakuru, Kenya

By ChemuuFood Retail

0% raised · $26 to go

Beauty salon equipment

Narok, Kenya

By TabithaBeauty

59% raised · $20 to go

Farming inputs & gardening tools

Northern Province, Kasama., Zambia

By RodrickFarming

0% raised · $49 to go

Kay's blankets

Lusaka, Zambia

By Keke BunyaHome Supplies

61% raised · $19 to go

Raw materials for baking

Luanshya, Zambia

By RuthFood Retail

0% raised · $49 to go

Grocery shop

Lusaka, Zambia

By JacobFood Retail

0% raised · $50 to go

Poultry farming

Nyandarua, Kenya

By FrancisLivestock

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