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.

307,800

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,195,474

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

458,099

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

10% raised · $86 to go

Medicines for my pharmacy

Kasempa, Zambia

By ChandaHealth

0% raised · $133 to go

Farming inputs for vegetables & maize crops

Chibombo, Central Province, Zambia

By Salifyanji MutomboFarming

2% raised · $168 to go

Groceries inventory

Kitwe, Zambia

By ShimauHome Supplies

0% raised · $70 to go

Expand my shop inventlry

Copper Belt, Zambia

By KalubaHome Supplies

43% raised · $57 to go

Purchasing of thermos and cooking pots

Mombasa, Kenya

By MercyHome Supplies

0% raised · $133 to go

Auto spares business

Lusaka, Zambia

By FrancisTransportation

33% raised · $392 to go

Cooling system for PlayStation center

Ebutunyi, Kenya

By KennedyEntertainment

20% raised · $480 to go

Padang food restaurant

Bengkulu, Indonesia

By RiniRestaurant

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