Myanmar’s response to earthquake devastation

On March 28, 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake devastated Myanmar’s Mandalay Region, destroying homes, crops, and livelih...

Rising from Small Grocery Shop to Diverse Variety Store

Kyi Kyi, 40, is from Pyigyitagon township in the southern part of Mandalay in Myanmar. In 2017, she first met with a Vis...

Traditional with a Modern Twist Makes Good Business Sense

On a bustling street in Lashio township, Myanmar, the “Rose Family” shop displays the colourful and unique clothing desi...

VisionFund water tanks saved us from the dry spells

Lwamaggwa, a water-stressed area located in Rakai District in the south of Uganda, is home to about 50,000 residents. Do...

A Happy Boy of a Strong Single Mother

11-year-old Myint Myat is now studying in Grade-4. His elder sister, Watan Oo (18) passed the matriculation exam. His si...

A Thoughtful Father from Rakhine

Mar Mauk Yaw Phe (39) lives in Pyin Shey village in Sittwe Township, together with his wife Arr Me Nar (33) and their fi...

Promoting “Wa” Traditional Costumes with a Modern Twist

On a bustling street in Lashio township, Myanmar, the “Rose Family” shop displays the colorful and unique clothing desig...

Unlocking Opportunities through Digital Tools

I was extremely pleased when VFM started offering digital loan payments through mobile money. It was convenient and safe...

Small savings save the day for VisionFund Myanmar clients during COVID

As a result of COVID-19, businesses and economies around the world are scrambling to survive. Disruptions caused by the ...

Microloans are Building a Future for Myanmar Children

Schoolmaster U San Win Soe is proud of the children he teaches at Oasis Boarding School: not only does he spend each day...

Helping the Needy in Her Community

Education Loans Help Mother Finance Childrens' Future

VisionFund's Education loans empowered Myint to help put her kids through school.

Adding a Second Business to Grow Income

Debt Refinancing Leads to Peace of Mind 

Planting Flowers for a Brighter Future  

Not So Run Of The Mill

Education Loan Supports Children

Struggle Turns to Joy

Dream to Create More Jobs for Her Community

A Sweeping Success

Shoeing a Nation

Partnerships That Serve Rural Farming Families

From plants to pigs – working hard to progress

From farmer to shop keeper

Opportunities blossoming from family and children

Leading the way with technology

Leading within the community

Clothing children

Inclusive Business in Myanmar

The Future Is Bright

Rural Farmer Invests in Education

Guest Blog: Myanmar Visit Changed Me

A Hand Up

Often we refer to microfinance as the offering of a ‘hand up, not a hand out’, a principle that tends to resonate with o...