article / novembre 19, 2021
A leader, mother, employee and microentrepreneur
“Life in my adolescence was a bit sad,” says Nancy, having not had the support of her father to continue with her studies. “I only had the support of my mother.
article / juin 14, 2023
Scovia is committed to serving refugees
Having been born in a refugee settlement, Scovia didn't have grand expectations for her adult life, as even affording basic items was a struggle.
article / juin 15, 2022
From refugee to employer: Geofrey's story
When the war broke out in South Sudan in 1997, Geofrey (43) and his wife Flora fled with their children, leaving everything they owned behind, and found themselves in Northern Uganda as refugees.
article / octobre 4, 2022
A Happy Boy of a Strong Single Mother
11-year-old Myint Myat is now studying in Grade-4. His elder sister, Watan Oo (18) passed the matriculation exam. His sister used to be a sponsored child of World Vision.
article / juillet 21, 2022
The power of microfinance
Frida, a single mother uses her micro loans from VisionFund Uganda to educate all her children and improve the wellbeing of her family
article / mai 3, 2022
The Strength of Motherhood
Single mother Ngwe Thi (36) from Tha But village in Myeik used to run a small flower farm to support her daughters Ei Shwe Zin (13) and Ei Zin Phyo (9). She grows chrysanthemum and loves this job.
article / mars 23, 2022
Fruitful New Business Venture Improves Client's Life
Doan has a friendly smile on her face as she stands by her colourful shop that sells fresh fruit.
article / août 20, 2021
Looking for a thousand and one ways to prosper
“I am a single mother; my (daughter) Ali is the one who gives me the strength to continue day by day, and for her I look for a thousand and one ways to prosper in my business," says Irma, the owner of a small animal husbandry business in Ecuador.
article / juillet 22, 2021
Against all odds, a farm prevails: a pandemic story
“Life for me was never easy,” says Angelita. “It is true that it is complicated and much more so when the person you chose to be with as a couple decides to leave your home with the only family asset - a bus -and additionaly the great responsibility of raising four children.
article / juillet 12, 2022
Out of Poverty, into Sustainability
Phan Kế Loc's is a client of MFU Hai Lang branch. With loans from MFU, he improved his family’s economic livelihood with various forms of business.