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.

309,038

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,384,795

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

462,138

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

0% raised · $48 to go

Welding machine

Copperbelt, Zambia

By TysonOutside the Box

0% raised · $48 to go

To buy fertilizer

Copperbelt, Zambia

By ConstanceFarming

0% raised · $471 to go

Homemade steamed cake

Sragen, Indonesia

By FajarFood Retail

12% raised · $21 to go

Handbag shop

Southern Province, Zambia

By CleopatraOutside the Box

8% raised · $22 to go

To buy cotton

Copperbelt Province, Zambia

By EuchariaSewing

0% raised · $24 to go

Expanding vegetables and fruits sales

Nairobi, Kenya

By StacyFood Retail

16% raised · $20 to go

Nguunis maize farm

Southern Province, Zambia

By PhillimonFarming

0% raised · $24 to go

Lilian tailoring shop

Nairobi, Kenya

By LilianSewing

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