Microfinance works
Vision Microfinance helps people in developing countries to escape from poverty. So far, more than 1.70 billion USD have been handed out in the form of 1088 loans to 299 different MFIs in 67 countries. This meaningful and sustainable help for self-help permits families access to food, medical care and education for their children.
Vision Microfinance was awarded the ESG Transparency Certificate by CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) in 2010 for its its exemplary commitment to transparent reporting. The company has repeatedly received the LuxFlag label from the rating agency LuxFlag in Luxembourg.
Vision Microfinance reaches
| Number of micro-entrepreneurs | 420.367 |
| Incl. family members | 2.101.835 |
| Numbers of microfinance institutions the fund invests in | 135 |
| Number of developing countries the fund invests in | 43 |
| Percentage of population living in an rural / urban area | 45% rural / 55% urban |
| Proportion of gender | 51% women / 49% men |
| Size of average credit | ~2.287.035 USD |
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Vision Microfinance Local Currency reaches
| Number of micro-entrepreneurs | 49.506 |
| Incl. family members | 247.530 |
| Numbers of microfinance institutions the fund invests in | 45 |
| Number of developing countries the fund invests in | 25 |
| Percentage of population living in an rural / urban area | 55% rural / 45% urban |
| Proportion of gender | 60% women / 40% men |
| Size of average credit | ~529.563 USD |