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.

309,589

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,468,126

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

463,695

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

2% raised · $369 to go

Lilly house of beauty

Dodoma, Tanzania

By LilianBeauty

0% raised · $24 to go

Additional stock for clothing shop

Nairobi, Kenya

By NaomiClothing Sales

60% raised · $12 to go

Restaurant

Kitwe, Zambia

By JenniferRestaurant

0% raised · $37 to go

Goat meat business

Lusaka, Zambia

By StephenFood Retail

21% raised · $29 to go

Farming project capital

Lusaka, Zambia

By DetanFarming

0% raised · $37 to go

Mapenzi modern boutique

Machacos, Kenya

By MapenziClothing Sales

91% raised · $4 to go

Fridge purchase

Kakoso, Zambia

By MargretOutside the Box

0% raised · $49 to go

Barber shop

Thika, Kenya

By LynonBeauty

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