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.

309,238

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,415,644

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

462,679

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

15% raised · $1,501 to go

Fish hatchery

Kanyibok, Kenya

By PeterLivestock

8% raised · $22 to go

Capital for groceries

Kitwe, Zambia

By KojiHome Supplies

0% raised · $24 to go

Lydia beauty shop

Kitale, Kenya

By LydiaBeauty

3% raised · $50 to go

Adding staple foods to my shop

Eldoret, Kenya

By TrizahFood Retail

32% raised · $54 to go

Books and stationary by kawana

Lusaka, Zambia

By Mundia KawanaEducation

16% raised · $153 to go

Stock for winter clothes

Kiambu, Kenya

By FlorenceClothing Sales

1% raised · $183 to go

Expanding my dairy farm for higher milk production

Kaptulwa, Kenya

By KipkorirLivestock

1% raised · $189 to go

School

Kitwe, Zambia

By Kunda ChibweEducation

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