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.

308,612

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,311,870

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

460,942

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

0% raised · $53 to go

School fees for my children

Mazabuka, Zambia

By RhodaEducation

0% raised · $106 to go

Feed for village chicken & layers

Kaoma-western Province, Zambia

By JoshuaLivestock

0% raised · $231 to go

School feels for my education

Muchinga, Zambia

By KapungweEducation

62% raised · $9 to go

Ploughing machine

Chongwe, Zambia

By SikwatiFarming

4% raised · $23 to go

Welding machine for making windows & door flames

Kitwe50, Zambia

By DanielOutside the Box

0% raised · $24 to go

Purchase a microwave for warming food

Kitwe, Zambia

By NswanaRestaurant

0% raised · $24 to go

High-yielding potato seeds

Nakuru, Kenya

By MosesFarming

0% raised · $24 to go

Test kits for my pharmacy

Kebbi, Nigeria

By GraceHealth

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