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.

309,249

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,416,500

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

462,733

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

1% raised · $71 to go

Grow my poultry farm

Copper Belt, Zambia

By JosephLivestock

1% raised · $71 to go

Tomato farm by Ruth

Lusaka, Zambia

By Ruth KundaFarming

18% raised · $1,440 to go

Fish hatchery

Kanyibok, Kenya

By PeterLivestock

0% raised · $24 to go

Bike transportation

Eastern Province, Zambia

By TheresaTransportation

4% raised · $23 to go

Chichi Janet's designer hub

Lusaka, Zambia

By Mayoba JanetSewing

4% raised · $23 to go

Onion farming

Lusaka, Zambia

By JosephFarming

0% raised · $41 to go

Education

Chilenje, Zambia

By LyatoEducation

0% raised · $72 to go

Farming

Solwezi, Zambia

By MaryFarming

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