Zidisha works hard to unite vetted, qualified borrowers with lenders from around the world. Before being featured on Zidisha, each borrower must go through a rigorous background check to ensure both the legitimacy of the business and the ability to repay the loan.

While other microlending services charge borrowers upwards of 40% interest, the direct peer-to-peer connection reduces the cost of Zidisha loans to just a fraction of this. The lower interest rate translates into larger profits for the entrepreneur - profits that go directly towards the well-being of his or her family and their community.

...Our innovation doesnt stop there. Unlike other microlending programs, we offer borrowers and lenders the ability to interact directly - lenders can post questions and comments, while borrowers share the progress of their ventures and let lenders know about the impact that their funding provides.