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.

309,414

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,439,316

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

463,235

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

4% raised · $23 to go

Grocery shop

Lusaka, Zambia

By RosemaryFood Retail

4% raised · $23 to go

Beauty clothes

Lusaka, Zambia

By BeautyClothing Sales

2% raised · $36 to go

Buying clothes for my thrift shop

Badagry, Nigeria

By BlessingClothing Sales

2% raised · $42 to go

Increase and boost my sales

Kalumbila, Zambia

By BeatriceHome Supplies

36% raised · $31 to go

School fees for my child

Eastern Province, Zambia

By CatherineEducation

4% raised · $47 to go

Selina's tailoring shop

Adu, Kenya

By SelinaSewing

51% raised · $24 to go

Alice retail shop

Adu, Kenya

By AliceFood Retail

18% raised · $41 to go

Expanding my pharmacy by adding more drugs

Mombasa, Kenya

By ErickHealth

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