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 / Oktobar 29, 2019
Tanja's Story
“I sat on the bench and told myself it was enough.”
This is how begins the story of Tanja Pavicevic, a hairdresser, born 45 years ago in Niksic, a city under one of the most beautiful places on the planet, Trebjesa hill.
article / Oktobar 11, 2017
Rural Farmer Invests in Education
VisionFund is focused on reaching rural families, knowing that 70 per cent of the world’s poor live in rural areas.
article / Juli 25, 2021
A bake or break situation – A pandemic story
As it is expected, in every new venture the road is bumpy.
article / April 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 / Juli 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.
press release / Avgust 11, 2023
VisionFund and World Vision Sign Global MOU with DreamStart Labs
11 August 2023 – VisionFund and World Vision are partnering with DreamStart Labs to accelerate the digitization of savings groups worldwide and give members easier and faster access to microloans and microinsurance.
article / Juli 25, 2021
A new water tank, a new business: A pandemic story
Penninah is the chairperson of her savings group Uka nuke. She is a mother of four – her first born is married and doing business of dressmaking and her other three are yet to complete college.
article / Septembar 27, 2023
Empowering Lives: Michaela's Journey from Comal Craftsman to Entrepreneur
In traditional Guatemalan cooking, one kitchen essential is a comal, a flat clay pan that is made in different sizes to be placed over an open flame or other heat source to cook tortillas, peppers, and other food items.