𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰

Something remarkable took place in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. Together with our partners at FINCA Bank Uganda, Global Refugee Initiatives (GRI) brought hope and opportunity to 50 smallholder farmers by training them on Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA).

VSLA is a community-driven model that helps families save, access small loans, and invest in their futures. For many of these farmers, traditional banking feels out of reach. Through VSLAs, they now have a chance to save together and grow their income, access emergency funds when times are hard, invest in seeds, tools, and small businesses, and build resilience that uplifts entire communities.

One farmer shared, “This training has shown us that even with little, we can start something big together.”

At GRI, we believe this is more than financial training. It is a pathway to dignity, resilience, and independence. With the support of FINCA Bank Uganda, refugee and host communities are finding new ways not just to survive but to thrive.

Imagine the impact if more farmers gained these skills. Imagine the children who could stay in school, the families who could endure crises, and the communities that could flourish.

To our generous donors, we are deeply grateful. Your support makes stories like this possible. With your continued commitment, we can expand this work and reach even more families. Join us in creating lasting change.