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.

308,178

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,245,728

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

459,480

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

30% raised · $34 to go

Purchase potatoes

Kafulafuta, Zambia

By OscarOutside the Box

0% raised · $49 to go

Relocating from my working place

Sesheke, Zambia

By MumbaTransportation

0% raised · $49 to go

Sewing machine for clothing production

Chingola, Zambia

By AudreySewing

0% raised · $65 to go

Second-hand clothing sales

Nairobi, Kenya

By StaycyClothing Sales

4% raised · $63 to go

M&J handbags

Lusaka, Zambia

By DolisOutside the Box

88% raised · $11 to go

Vegetable farming

Bomet, Kenya

By WilsonFarming

0% raised · $99 to go

Buy more goods to top up my stock

Kericho, Kenya

By NicholasHome Supplies

0% raised · $121 to go

Mini supermarket

Nairobi, Kenya

By Quinta OnyangoHome Supplies

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