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.

309,364

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,432,939

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

463,122

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 · $49 to go

Eunice's poultry farm

Adu, Kenya

By EuniceLivestock

71% raised · $43 to go

Creating my unisex boutique

Ibadan, Nigeria

By ZumjiClothing Sales

4% raised · $23 to go

Dairy farm

Nairobi, Kenya

By FrancisLivestock

4% raised · $23 to go

Laptops for computer training

Minna, Nigeria

By VouEducation

4% raised · $23 to go

Chris's maize farm

Southern Province, Zambia

By Christopher ChongweFarming

4% raised · $23 to go

Groundnuts and maize sale

Lusaka, Zambia

By BrendaFood Retail

4% raised · $23 to go

Chicken feeds purchase

Kogi, Nigeria

By PeaceLivestock

0% raised · $24 to go

Farming inputs for my small farm

Oyugis, Kenya

By GilbertFarming

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