Building a Livestock Business
Assitan OULALE buys sheep, rams and goats to fatten them up and sell them at the surrounding weekly fairs, and often people come to buy them from her home.
Mali
VisionFund Mali, operating as Réseau de Micro-Institution de Croissance de Revenus (RMCR), is an owner-operated mission-driven microfinance network working with caregivers in hard to reach, impoverished locations so they can create secure futures for their children. We are dedicated to working with the most vulnerable families and communities regardless of religion, race, ethnicity gender, to create lasting change in their lives.
VisionFund serves low income clients living in vulnerable and rural communities by offering financial and livelihood solutions, delivered through our Network, World Vision and partners; empowering families to create income and jobs; and unlocking economic potential for communities to thrive. The products and services offered fall into five broad categories: microloans, savings programmes, microinsurance, training and education. Benefits include sustainable livelihoods, increased economic well-being, improved community well-being, decreased dependence on outside aid and restoration of hope and dignity.
Together with World Vision, we are focused on ending extreme poverty by 2030.
Client Impact Stories
Fattening Cows For Sale
Adama Konate is a member of the Jigiya group in Mali. Adama used to be a blacksmith and is very experienced in the craft of hoes and carts. Loans from VisionFund helped him to develop his cattle breeding business.
Loan Leads to Respect in His Village
For Manzirou the partnership with VisionFund is very advantageous because he became financially independent, he has a say in the decisions of his village and is a man respected because of his business.
Fatoumata's Story
Fatoumata runs a successful business which helps her manage family expenses and take care of the children.