article / October 2, 2019
Sewing a New Future
The curvy elevated road led us to the extreme top of a mountain. As we climbed up, I could see the bigger hills I saw from the valley, getting smaller.
publication / January 11, 2016
Measuring the Impact of Microfinance: Grameen Foundation Report
VisionFund welcomes the Grameen Foundation’s report Measuring the Impact of Microfinance and its findings that microfinance has a consistent and positive effect on 200 million people worldwide.
article / October 20, 2019
A Bright Future With Chickens and Eggs
Before getting a loan from VisionFund Rwanda and starting her business, Mukeshimana had nothing to eat, and was wearing dirty clothes but now life has changed.
publication / November 15, 2023
VisionFund Myanmar | Impacts of COVID-19 on Microfinance Clients
Understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on businesses and households in the Rakhine Region.
publication / October 10, 2014
Inside Out: VisionFund Annual Report 2013
VisionFund releases its Annual Report for 2013.
article / October 8, 2019
Farming for the Future
Agriculture remains the main occupation for many families in Sri Lanka, including in the north-western district of Puttlam, where Chandrani (42 yea
article / August 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 / September 10, 2020
Microloans are Building a Future for Myanmar Children
Schoolmaster U San Win Soe is proud of the children he teaches at Oasis Boarding School: not only does he spend each day teaching first to seventh grade, but his school ensures children of all economic backgrounds are receiving high quality food, board and care.