Ghana’s agricultural landscape is impressive. A diversity of crops and favourable climatic conditions have enabled a vibrant agricultural sector and a...
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Agriculture has always been the lifeblood of Uganda's economy, with smallholder farmers constituting the majority of its working population. However, in...
Written by Edgar S. Martinez, President and International CEO at VisionFund International This International Women’s Day, we know that women and girls are...
Written by Miyon Kautz, Director, Marketing and Engagement, VisionFund “Love your neighbour as yourself” ( Lev. 19:18 ). Lazarus Chama, a Branch Manager of...
Martina Crailsheim , Director of Saving Group Linkage at VisionFund International reports positive repayment rates from Savings Groups in refugee contexts...
As a result of COVID-19, businesses and economies around the world are scrambling to survive. Disruptions caused by the pandemic and the policies...
Microfinance provider VisionFund Uganda conducted a survey of refugees community savings group members to understand how COVID-19 impacted rural...
VisionFund shares the impact of its microfinance insitutions' pilot program of Savings Group Linkage Loans to empower community savings groups in Africa.
The Boards of World Vision Ghana and VisionFund Ghana embarked on a three-day field visit to the Fanteakwa North and South District to observe ongoing...
Ghana’s agricultural landscape is impressive. A diversity of crops and favourable climatic conditions have enabled a vibrant agricultural sector and a...
The Ministry of Finance Project Coordination Unit Team embarked on a field visit to monitor the VSLA (Village Savings and Loan Association) linkage...
Agriculture has always been the lifeblood of Uganda's economy, with smallholder farmers constituting the majority of its working population. However, in...
Dhanalakshmi, a 25-year-old mother, and Sivasubramaniam, her supportive 35-year-old husband have embarked on a journey that exemplifies the transformative...
In a small southern Indian village, Sudhat and Sadaippan, both aged 38, are a determined couple who set out to improve their family's future. Their journey...
At 52, Pedro can still hike quickly up the hills that surround his property and home. His goats all respond to his unique call, and they come running when...
Rosa (40) heard about VisionFund through an ad on the radio and thought the loan could help grow her business, so she went to the VisionFund office to sign...
Fruits of Resilience: Alicia's Entrepreneurial Journey towards Growth, Education, and Family Success
Alicia (32) has been selling fruit and snacks in the central market of Tecpan, Guatemala for over 13 years. She has a prime corner spot with lots of foot...
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...
Trinidad, 54 years old, lives in a hilly, rural area of Guatemala. “I used to be a tree cutter, but then there were no more trees in the area, so I needed...
In traditional Guatemalan cooking, one kitchen essential is a comal, a flat clay pan that is made in different sizes to be placed over an open flame or...
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...
With loans from VisionFund Myanmar, Ohnmar was able to build five new concrete sties to replace her old wooden pigsty, allowing her to raise more pigs and...
When the war broke out in South Sudan, Joy fled to Uganda due to the dehumanizing treatment of women in her homeland. Leaving behind the place she had...
Lionza, 56, is a widow and an exceptionally talented artisan creating beautifully detailed woven traditional Guatemalan blouses. And her story is not only...
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...
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. Her...
The couple's sunflower cooking oil brand is scheduled to be certified for mass production by the food regulatory body this year.
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...
Christine’s story began in 2016 when she started borrowing with a group. However, her hard work, dedication, and commitment impressed VisionFund Uganda and...
On a bustling street in Lashio township, Myanmar, the “Rose Family” shop displays the colourful and unique clothing designs of entrepreneurial couple, Kyaw...
Written by Solène Favre, Global Insurance Director VisionFund and World Vision recently embarked on a two-year pilot project to provide health insurance to...
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...