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.

309,472

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,451,063

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

463,354

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

83% raised · $4 to go

Growing my chicken farm

Mombasa, Kenya

By MercylineLivestock

5% raised · $36 to go

Grinding coffee beans

Boyolali, Indonesia

By Syifa UmmuFarming

22% raised · $38 to go

Mayoba's clothing design

Lusaka, Zambia

By Mayoba JanetSewing

22% raised · $38 to go

Selina's tailoring shop

Adu, Kenya

By SelinaSewing

2% raised · $48 to go

Farming

Lusaka, Zambia

By PhalessFarming

2% raised · $48 to go

Funds to transport potatoes to market

Central Province, Zambia

By WestonFarming

2% raised · $49 to go

Coconut ice business

Surakarta, Indonesia

By MuhammadRestaurant

19% raised · $51 to go

Christabel's restaurant & take away

Lusaka, Zambia

By ChristabelRestaurant

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