article / August 14, 2020
Savings Save the Day for Myanmar Clients in Pandemic
As a result of COVID-19, businesses and economies around the world are scrambling to survive. Disruptions caused by the pandemic and the policies implemented in Myanmar to mitigate COVID-19’s impact have affected the entire population’s economic activities.
press release / June 16, 2019
VisionFund Welcomes Two New Board Members
LONDON – 16 June 2019. VisionFund International is pleased to announce the appointment
press release / January 11, 2016
UK Government Awards Grant for El Niño Response
Families devastated by what is predicted to be particularly severe El Niño weather patterns in six African countries are to benefit from small loans to rebuild their livelihoods, following a £2 million ‘returnable grant’ from the UK Government to aid agency World Vision UK and its microfinance pa
publication / July 29, 2022
Catalysing Growth in Small and Growing Businesses in Myanmar and Ghana
A closer look at the impact that VisionFund’s Small and Growing Businesses (SGB) finance products had on businesses’ growth and the social impact generated, as well as the demand, feasibility and viability of the model.
article / December 3, 2019
Digitalization Facilitates Access to VisionFund Loans
In northern Tanzania, VisionFund works with and provides affordable loan products to farmers and businesses to help uplift the living conditions of families and children.
publication / March 25, 2024
VisionFund Tanzania 60_Decibels FAST Initial Programme Client Survey Report
VisionFund commissioned 60_Decibels to conduct two impact evaluations in Tanzania to determine if VisionFund´s FAST programme – lending to savings groups, accomplished its main programme objectives:
press release / November 12, 2013
Quick Quick Banking
VisionFund is the latest microfinance organisation to join the cashless banking market. Its clients in Arusha, Tanzania can now receive and pay loans direct from their mobile phones through a the recently developed programme known locally as VFT chap chap (meaning quick quick).
article / November 5, 2021
A client story from Vietnam
Ms. Nguyen Thi Cong has been participating in loans for six rounds, from a loan of 10 million to 25 million. The loans were used for various activities such as animal breeding, rice cultivation, building her house and supporting her children’s education.