article / August 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 / June 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 / June 18, 2020
COVID-19 Impact Study on Uganda Refugee Saving Groups
Microfinance provider VisionFund Uganda conducted a survey of refugees community savings group members to understand how COVID-19 impacted rural livelihoods.
publication / May 11, 2023
VisionFund FY22 Audited Financial Report
VisionFund FY22 audited financial report prepared by KPMG.
article / May 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.
article / May 22, 2023
We built a factory of dreams from loans
The couple's sunflower cooking oil brand is scheduled to be certified for mass production by the food regulatory body this year.
article / July 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 / March 13, 2023
VisionFund Cares, Turaco saved our family house
When Margaret, the bread winner of the family took an agriculture loan, the purpose was to invest in the farm in order to improve the lives of those that depended on her.
article / April 8, 2021
Refugee resilience in the face of COVID-19
Martina Crailsheim, Director of Saving Group Linkage at VisionFund International reports positive repayment rates from