Zidisha | Direct, transparent philanthropy

Fund life-changing projects in developing countries

Direct, transparent philanthropy

Meet an Entrepreneur

Fast Facts

Since our founding in 2009, Zidisha has been at the forefront of the direct person-to-person philanthropy movement.

307,630

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,169,368

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

457,466

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."

Read her story

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

20% raised · $19 to go

Schoolbooks for my child

Nairobi, Kenya

By ThadeusEducation

0% raised · $24 to go

Fabric for making clothing

Kericho, Kenya

By TankiSewing

25% raised · $18 to go

Grocery shop

Kitwe, Zambia

By RichardFood Retail

0% raised · $149 to go

Modern clothes for my shop

Narok, Kenya

By LudiaClothing Sales

0% raised · $251 to go

Goat farming

Nairobi , Kenya

By Samuel Livestock

22% raised · $270 to go

Relocate to a larger shop space

Nkuene Division, Kenya

By TarsyBeauty

45% raised · $242 to go

Farming inputs & pest control for vegetable crops

Kabwe, Zambia

By BoydFarming

79% raised · $99 to go

Growing my home supplies shop

Nakuru, Kenya

By GilbertHome Supplies

View all

Watch your impact grow.

Connect with remarkable people around the world and help them reach their goals.

Meet an entrepreneur