article / October 4, 2019
An Amazing Transformation
Tran Thi Than is married with two children and is a VisionFund client at Lang Chanh branch in Vietnam.
article / September 16, 2019
Leadership and Ambition
The sun, at 111 degrees, beats down, scorching everything it encounters. A group of seven women sit proudly together, huddled under a tree casting a small shadow, eager to share how their life has been changed since working with World Vision and VisionFund.
article / March 5, 2020
Until the war is over
Jane lovingly feeds her enormous pig, Sarah, who is considered a family pet and has produced a number of piglets which have fetched an income at market.
press release / June 12, 2010
AzerCredit Receives First and Only Global Gold
In 2010, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) from around the world are ranked and reviewed by the Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX), a leading business information provider dedicated to strengthening the microfinance sector by providing financial and social performance transparency.
article / October 8, 2019
Farming for the Future
Agriculture remains the main occupation for many families in Sri Lanka, including in the north-western district of Puttlam, where Chandrani (42 years) and her husba
article / September 13, 2019
I Can Provide for My Family
When first meeting the all-female loan collective of Djackou Mbougane, the fierce independence of each member is quickly apparent. “We love not having to ask for help,” laughs group secretary Yandé, as the collective busies themselves with their profitable market garden.
article / March 11, 2016
My ‘One Day’ With Mbayta
Have you ever had one of those days that is so memorable you know you’ll recall it for life?
article / September 16, 2019
A Mother at 15. A Business Owner at 26.
Mariam had her first child when she was 15. Growing up, she had five siblings; three brothers and two sisters, all whom married at a young age. In their village near Fatik in Senegal, it was just the way of life. It also helped to reduce the burden of running a big household.