“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This expression holds true especially when it comes to showcasing FINCA clients’ resilience, hope, and determination.
FINCA held an internal photography competition earlier this year and invited colleagues from around the FINCA network and employees from all FINCA Ventures investee companies to submit photographs that portray our clients’ wisdom, talent, and work ethic. We received more than 230 photo submissions from team members around the world.
Below are the winning photographs:
Mayen K Adol is a South Sudanese refugee and FINCA Uganda customer. With the help of capital from FINCA, Mayen has grown her fish stall business and profits, increased her stock, saved money, sent her children to better schools, and has provided her family access to healthcare services.
FINCA Uganda staff gave an interactive financial literacy session at a local school. The children learned how banks operate and their role in financial security, the importance of saving from a young age, and about responsible money management.
FINCA Uganda client and refugee Auma Santa meets with FINCA staff. “I wanted to borrow money, but it wasn’t easy because I was a refugee from South Sudan settled in Kiryandongo,” said Auma Santa. “I thank FINCA for providing loans to refugees, as they have helped develop many businesses in our communities.”
Akybaev Nurdin Altynbekovich and his wife Seidesinova Rakhat work in agriculture and sell milk and beans in the Talas region of Kyrgyzstan. With support from FINCA Kyrgyzstan, Akybaev and his wife have increased their livestock count and improved their standard of living.
Elucid a FINCA Ventures investee company, assesses and mitigates risks to human health and livelihoods in global supply chains, starting with providing small-scale agriculture producers with essential healthcare services.
Elucid client Abena with her son Majesty.
FINCA Kosovo client Ramize Osmani is pictured preparing the traditional Albanian dish, Flia. Ramize runs her own small business, specializing in traditional food. She is proud to preserve her cultural heritage while supporting her family and local community.
Jibu, a FINCA Ventures investee company, equips and capitalizes emerging market entrepreneurs to own franchises that provide access to basic necessities such as affordable drinking water. Pictured above is Drocella Ndacyayisenga carrying a refillable Jibu water jug.
With support from FINCA Kyrgyzstan, Zokhidzhon repairs bicycles and tricycles for his community, empowering him to support his family.
These photos provide a glimpse into the strength and resilience of the people FINCA serves. And these moments captured by FINCA colleagues not only reflect the deep relationships we build in communities around the world but serve as a reminder of why we do what we do.
As we celebrate this competition’s winners, we also reaffirm our commitment to keeping our customers at the center of everything we do.
