article / Oktober 23, 2019
Fatoumata's Story
My name is Mme Coulibaly Fatoumata Bouare and since 2011 I have been a member of the Jigiseme Falo Groupo in Mali. Of Malian nationality, I am 46 years old, married and mother of four children, all schooled. My husband is a veterinarian.
article / Oktober 17, 2019
Salima's Story
Madam Salima DIADI learned through a friend that VisionFund grants credit; she had already taken out a loan so was familiar with the process. She joined a group of five other people getting loans, and she started with a loan of US $400 and her latest loan i
publication / Mai 5, 2022
VisionFund FY21 Annual Report
The VisionFund 2021 Annual Report highlights work carried out by its global network of 28 microfinance institutions across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
press release / August 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 / Juni 11, 2019
Microfinance Empowers Female Entrepreneurs: 7 Stories
In celebration of International Women’s Day, VisionFund is sharing inspiring stories of female entrepreneurs we work with.
article / September 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.
publication / August 29, 2023
Global Accountability Report 2022
The World Vision International Global Accountability report covers all of World Vision’s operations during the 2022 financial year (1 October 2021 – 30 September 2022). Unless otherwise indicated, all references to 2022 are to the financial year, not the calendar year.