article / avril 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 / juin 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 / août 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 / septembre 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 / octobre 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.
article / mai 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.
publication / juillet 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.
article / octobre 15, 2019
From Refugee to a Tailor in the Making
In the settlement of Palorinya in northern Uganda, most of the inhabitants share the same story.