In Times of Crisis, Who Holds the Lifeline for Microfinance Institutions and Their Clients?
Youssef Fawaz of the Lebanese MFI Al Majmoua, shares the difficult reality of trying to keep an established institution running while the economy collapses around it.
Wartime Wheat: Supporting Farmers and Food Security in Ukraine
Affordable financing is critical for Ukrainian agribusinesses as they support their fellow farmers and soldiers on the front lines.
From Humanitarian Assistance to Economic Resilience in Yemen
CARE shares results and lessons from adapting their Village Savings & Loan Association (VSLA) model to crisis settings to help extend access to financial services to some of the most underserved communities in the world.
In Ukraine, Credit Unions Are Key to a Sustainable Economic Recovery
But the sector is at risk due to the Russian invasion and in need of support from the international community.
Are Refugees Too Risky for Financial Inclusion?
Large numbers of vulnerable communities continue to flee their home countries due to war and conflict. Settling in refugee camps, they are perceived by many financial institutions as too risky to serve. VisionFund International explores the opportunities and challenges in serving refugee communities in West Nile, Uganda.
Getting It Right: Providing Financial Services to Refugees
Drawing on the findings from recently released market studies in Jordan and Uganda, here are the top five recommendations for financial service providers (FSPs) willing to contribute to the financial inclusion of refugees.
5 Things You Should Know About Financial Services for Refugees
High repayment rates, technology solutions, and new research tell us that it’s time for the financial industry to think about refugees.
Three Years Later: Financial Services Spur Recovery Following Nepal’s Gorkha Earthquake
Study finds that access to formal savings and loans played a critical role in coping with disaster
Gateway Guide to Financial Inclusion for Refugees and Humanitarian Crises
A list of key publications from the last year to help guide practitioners
Removing Barriers to Expand Access to Finance for Refugees
How UNHCR is working to encourage lasting connections between refugees and the financial sector