article / ივნისი 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 / დეკემბერი 14, 2020
Microloan Helps Kenya Small Business during COVID-19 | VisionFund
“Before COVID-19 our lives were busy and we were happy,” says Simon, a 47-year-old father of two girls and a boy, and supportive husband by the words of Penina, his wife. Their eldest daughter is currently working abroad at a hotel.
article / დეკემბერი 6, 2022
VisionFund Uganda grants early Christmas to the Watoto Children!
As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, VisionFund Uganda visited Watoto Suubi Children's Village.
article / ნოემბერი 5, 2021
A client story from Vietnam
Ms. Nguyen Thi Cong has been participating in loans for six rounds, from a loan of 10 million to 25 million. The loans were used for various activities such as animal breeding, rice cultivation, building her house and supporting her children’s education.
article / ივნისი 20, 2022
Serving refugee communities: A loan officer’s story
When war broke out in South Sudan in 2013, Annet and her young family did not know how they would survive the tragedies that followed.
article / ნოემბერი 29, 2023
Empowered by Microloans: A Vision to Aid Struggling Women
Dhanalakshmi, a 25-year-old mother, and Sivasubramaniam, her supportive 35-year-old husband have embarked on a journey that exemplifies the transformative power of microfinance, showcasing how it can empower individuals to achieve their dreams and uplift their communities.
article / ოქტომბერი 2, 2019
Coconut Oil Helps Send Children to School
Atta Potir has been producing coconut oil for over 35 years. It was a skill she learned from her grandma and has been her steady source of income ever since. But at times it's difficult for production because of the coconut costs and availability of coconuts.
publication / ნოემბერი 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.
article / ივლისი 25, 2021
More than just microfinance: A pandemic story
Mrs. Manimegalai is a tailor by profession.
article / ივლისი 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.