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.

307,937

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,217,612

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

458,637

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

1% raised · $230 to go

Adding stock of utensils to my retail shop

Mombasa, Kenya

By MercyHome Supplies

52% raised · $68 to go

Inventory in my pharmacy

Kasempa, Zambia

By ChandaHealth

34% raised · $175 to go

Servicing motor vehicles for transportation

Chibombo, Zambia

By JosephTransportation

1% raised · $272 to go

Expanding my chicken rearing business

Nakuru, Kenya

By CatherineLivestock

1% raised · $324 to go

Homemade steamed cake

Sragen, Indonesia

By FajarFood Retail

0% raised · $346 to go

Salon equipment

Kericho, Kenya

By AliceBeauty

0% raised · $349 to go

Inventory for my home supply shop

Nandi, Kenya

By FaithFood Retail

0% raised · $349 to go

Stock addition to serve community better

Narok, Kenya

By MercyHome Supplies

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