Where we Work

Uganda

Uganda is one of the countries where Opportunity’s unique approach to providing access to financial services and training has the broadest reach, targeting groups as diverse as rural youth, people living with disabilities and refugees.

Since the 1990s, Uganda has been going through momentous economic growth and has made considerable progress in reducing poverty over the last two decades. However, recent World Bank data indicates that more than one third of Ugandans still live in extreme poverty, and it is on the rise.

With 78% of the population under the age of 31 and over 1.4 million refugees being hosted in the country the need for job creation is huge. People living with disabilities also face many challenges 16% of the population lives with a disability and has limited access to education, health, suitable housing, employment opportunities and finance.

Our Impact

13,400

refugees trained in finance and business

2,533

Accounts opened by people living with disabilities.

1,800

Savings accounts opened by refugees

28,000

people with disabilities and caregivers trained in financial literacy and business skills.

Our Clients

With clients in over 20 countries, Opportunity International provides access to financial products and support to more than 19 million people worldwide who are now working their way out of poverty.