article / October 27, 2019
Zoran's Story
Zoran Colovic was born in Zagreb, Croatia, spent his youth in Knin, and in 1997 decided to come to Montenegro, without the intention of staying here for a long.
article / October 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 / October 8, 2021
A pottery business in Mexico
Don Irving has 32 years’ experience as a potter. He started learning in his uncle's workshop when he was just eight.
publication / July 29, 2022
Catalysing Growth in Small and Growing Businesses in Myanmar and Ghana
A closer look at the impact that VisionFund’s Small and Growing Businesses (SGB) finance products had on businesses’ growth and the social impact generated, as well as the demand, feasibility and viability of the model.
article / October 8, 2019
A Growing School Bag Business
Kanthi Mallawarachchi is 51 years old and lives with her sons Buddika (23) and Keshan (15) in Nikaweratiya, a town in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka.
article / June 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 / October 10, 2019
Business Owner and Grandma to Six Orphans
Business owner, farmer, grandmother to six children, and microfinance entrepreneur, Ifgenia has had her share of struggles.
article / August 20, 2021
Mobile Banking Supports Ghana Saving Groups
A year ago in March, COVID 19 posed a threat to the survival of savings groups.