article / Abril 17, 2023
From a housewife to a buzzing entrepreneur
Christine’s story began in 2016 when she started borrowing with a group. However, her hard work, dedication, and commitment impressed VisionFund Uganda and she was eventually granted a loan as an individual customer, allowing her to borrow independently and qualify for a larger loan amount.
article / Setembro 29, 2023
From Traditional Garments to Poultry Profits: Isidra's Journey of Empowered Artistry and Entrepreneurship
Isidra, 33, first heard about VisionFund through her women friends. They had decided to start a savings group to take out a loan. But she quickly decided to take out her own individual loan ($330) to buy colorful thread to make the detailed traditional Guatemalan blouses.
article / Junho 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.
article / Agosto 30, 2023
From School Dropout to Self-Employed: Alex's Journey
Alex's journey began in early 2000s when he was a young boy from a humble family, determined to acquire an education. This period saw the northern part of Uganda grappling with the aftermath of a devastating insurgency that had claimed numerous lives.
article / Maio 8, 2023
From charcoal seller to financially independent
Faibe’s story with VisionFund Uganda started almost 10 years ago, when she lost her husband and decided to take a bold step to look after her then young family.
article / Outubro 26, 2018
From plants to pigs – working hard to progress
Mye is a 39-year-old strong, sturdy mother to three children aged 12, 16 and 19 years. Her husband is in the military and often away from home and even though he sends money each month, it’s not enough for her to support the family.
publication / Junho 9, 2023
Savings Linked Insurance for Resilience: Ghana & Malawi Final Report - June 2023
For the past seven years, VisionFund has been actively designing microinsurance products tailored to meet the needs of the clients we serve. We believe microinsurance provides vulnerable individuals with the safety net they so often lack.
article / Maio 22, 2023
We built a factory of dreams from loans
The couple's sunflower cooking oil brand is scheduled to be certified for mass production by the food regulatory body this year.
publication / Janeiro 1, 2024
Microfinance in Myanmar: The Impacts of Conflict on Livelihoods and Debt Repayment
VisionFund Myanmar collaborated with Market Analysis Unit to understand the impacts of Myanmar’s current political and economic environment presents major challenges for local businesses, particularly those in need of lending.
publication / Julho 6, 2020
Out of Time: COVID-19 Aftershocks
Millions of parents and caregivers have lost incomes and jobs due to COVID-19, forcing them to expose their children to harmful and dangerous circumstances such as begging or child marriage.