article / August 20, 2021
Looking for a thousand and one ways to prosper
“I am a single mother; my (daughter) Ali is the one who gives me the strength to continue day by day, and for her I look for a thousand and one ways to prosper in my business," says Irma, the owner of a small animal husbandry business in Ecuador.
article / Oktober 8, 2019
Single Mom Trains Community Women
On a roadside overlooking the lagoon in Puttlam, northwestern Sri Lanka, is a glass-windowed shop full of brightly-coloured handicrafts; from teddy bears, bags and flowers to cane, bamboo and cloth products. This is a centre that facilitates the sale of products made by women.
article / März 8, 2021
Opportunities through access to digital services
With access to a good phone and the internet, women all over the world have the opportunity to reduce poverty, argues VisionFund’s Global Director of Impact, Johanna Ryan.
article / Juli 20, 2023
The Artisan's Legacy: Lionza's Remarkable Journey of Empowerment, Community Impact, and Generational Transformation
Lionza, 56, is a widow and an exceptionally talented artisan creating beautifully detailed woven traditional Guatemalan blouses.
article / Juni 15, 2023
From Refugee to Employer, Geoffrey a year later
Geoffrey’s story starts in 1997 when the South Sudan war broke out, forcing him to flee with his wife Flora. They left everything behind and, eventually, settled in the West Nile region of Uganda.
publication / Oktober 6, 2023
VisionFund Myanmar | Annual Report 2022
VisionFund Myanmar released the Annual Report for the financial year ending 30 September 2022, empowering lives through microfinance services.
article / März 11, 2017
A Rural Regional Manager’s Story
Here at VisionFund, we often speak of the importance of reaching rural markets.
publication / Mai 15, 2023
VisionFund FY22 Annual Report
The VisionFund 2022 Annual Report highlights work carried out by its global network of 28 microfinance institutions across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.