article / Outubro 15, 2019
From Refugee to a Tailor in the Making
In the settlement of Palorinya in northern Uganda, most of the inhabitants share the same story.
publication / Outubro 12, 2023
VisionFund Ghana: 60Decibels FAST Initial Study
VisionFund commissioned 60 Decibles to conduct two impact evaluations (an initial and follow-up study) in Ghana to determine if VisionFund's FAST program - lending to savings gorups - is accomplishing its main program objects:
article / Julho 25, 2021
More than just microfinance: A pandemic story
Mrs. Manimegalai is a tailor by profession. She is 36 years old, married, and living in Thiruvarur District, India.
article / Dezembro 3, 2019
A paperless service makes it easier to access loans
Nicholaus Emmanuel Kitete (aged 46) is married to Jackline Nicolaus and has two children - Irene (4 yrs) and Grayson (2 yrs). He is a member of the ‘Waitera’ group in his village, taking agricultural loans.
article / Outubro 2, 2019
Making Her Restaurant Dreams Come True
Starting a small business in Ghana is one of the difficult terrains to walk especially in times when seed capital is hard to come by. This remains a dream until it is backed by a strong passion to survive.
publication / Fevereiro 13, 2024
State of the Practice: Savings Group Linkages 2024 Report
The 2024 State of the Practice Report, a groundbreaking study in the realm of financial inclusion, delineates the contemporary landscape of linkages between informal savings groups and formal financial services.
article / Junho 14, 2023
Scovia is committed to serving refugees
Having been born in a refugee settlement, Scovia didn't have grand expectations for her adult life, as even affording basic items was a struggle.
article / Março 29, 2023
Savings Linked Insurance for Resilience Report
Written by Solène Favre, Global Insurance Director
press release / Janeiro 26, 2023
VisionFund Uganda appoints Ms. Sarah Yvonne Byabazaire as Board Chairperson
January 24, 2023. Over the past 26 years, VisionFund Uganda has achieved exceptional growth in extending financial services to the underprivileged people in Uganda’s rural and vulnerable communities.
publication / Agosto 5, 2020
Annual Report on Most Missing Middle Project 2019-20
The ‘Most Missing Middle’ (MMM) program is a pilot which aims to test and identify an effective, scalable and inclusive business model for the provision of financial services to Small and Growing Business (SGBs).