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We are pleased to announce the winners of FINCA’s 2026 Global Photo Competition!

Each year, colleagues from around the world are invited to capture and submit photographs that reflect the resilience, talent, and lived realities of the customers we serve.

This year, we received nearly 300 submissions, offering a powerful glimpse into the people and communities at the heart of our mission.

🎉Congratulations to the photo competition winners:
• Karine Yaralyan & Vardan Haroyan at FINCA Armenia
• Smart Kalonji at FINCA RD Congo
• Feruza Suutbekova & Meerim Meerbekova at FINCA Bank Kyrgyzstan
• Asha Nandyose, Denis J. Kabugo & Jackson I. Oloya at FINCA Uganda
• Grace Chibesa Kaoma at FINCA Zambia

Read the stories behind these photos here: https://bit.ly/4aZfrCQ

Pictured below is FINCA co-founder and creator of Village Banking, John Hatch, disbursing one of the first loans to farmers in Bolivia.

In 1984, John introduced the concept of providing small loans through a group guarantee model rather than requiring collateral, making financial services accessible to low-income entrepreneurs.

That year, FINCA distributed $50 loans to 12,600 women in Bolivia through Village Banks, achieving an impressive 98% repayment rate. These groups of entrepreneurs supported one another's loans, helping members grow their businesses, increase their incomes, and strengthen their communities.

Learn more about FINCA's history: https://bit.ly/4gJT7ke

For many refugees, rebuilding a life begins with access and opportunity. This , we reaffirm our commitment to providing the tools and resources needed for displaced communities to build brighter futures.