Where we Work

Uganda

Opportunity International has worked in Uganda since 1994, supporting low-income households to build sustainable livelihoods through access to inclusive financial services and training. In 2019, Opportunity entered the refugee sector, advancing financial inclusion and livelihoods to strengthen resilience in refugee and host communities.

With 2 million refugees being hosted in Uganda and diminishing overseas aid, support for refugees in country is needed more than ever. To date, Opportunity and our financial service partners have trained over 60,000 refugees and host community members in financial literacy, over 30,000 bank accounts have been opened and over 10,000 loans have disbursed.

Our Impact

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.

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.