VisionFund reaches 3.2 million children, expands financial inclusion efforts — Report

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April 30, 2026

VisionFund reaches 3.2 million children, expands financial inclusion efforts — Report

VisionFund has reached 3.2 million children through its global microfinance network in fiscal year 2025, as it expanded financial services for vulnerable families and increased its focus on resilience and long-term impact.

The figures were released in the organisation’s Annual Impact Report, “Purpose Driven Impact,” which outlines VisionFund’s work across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. The report also noted that an additional 4.2 million children were reached through partners.

VisionFund provides small loans, savings products, insurance, and financial training to low-income households, particularly women in rural areas. The organisation said these services are aimed at helping families increase income, manage risks, and support their children’s well-being.

The report shows that more than 950,000 borrowers were served during the year, with over $721 million in loans disbursed. About 1.6 million people accessed insurance products, many for the first time.

VisionFund is strengthening its integrated approach to financial inclusion through programs that combine access to capital with training and community support. Its THRIVE (Transforming Household Resilience in Vulnerable Environments) model has focused on helping families build sustainable livelihoods, while the Empowered Worldview programme improves confidence and decision-making.

The organisation reported that most participants in the program showed positive changes in mindset after training.

To reach more remote communities, VisionFund continues to expand its FAST (Finance Accelerating Savings group Transformation) programme, which provides small loans through savings groups. The programme primarily serves women and is designed to extend financial access to those who are typically excluded from formal banking systems.

The report also highlights increasing exposure to climate-related risks among clients. VisionFund said 36% of surveyed clients experienced climate shocks in the past two years, including crop loss and damage to homes or businesses. In response, the organisation is scaling up insurance products and disaster recovery lending to help families recover more quickly from crises.

Women remain a key focus of VisionFund’s work, with more than 800,000 women served across its network. The organisation said improving women’s access to financial services contributes to better outcomes for households and children.

VisionFund plans to strengthen its impact approach by integrating child well-being, climate resilience, and client protection into the design of its financial products and services.

VisionFund is the financial inclusion arm of World Vision, the global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organisation dedicated to helping children, families, and communities overcome poverty and injustice. It provides financial inclusion services through affordable loans, savings, insurance, and financial education to vulnerable and marginalised communities, particularly rural women, in more than 20 countries

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FOR MORE INFORMATION 

April Ann A. Bulanadi 

Communications Manager, VisionFund

media@visionfund.org