The FINCA Impact Finance CEO Mr. Jeff Flowers( extreme left) shakes hands with the new unveiled FINCA Uganda brand ambassador, Janet Mudoola in the presence of FINCA Uganda Managing Director, James Onyutta (extreme Right) and the FINCA Board chair, Olive Birungi Lumonya.
FINCA Uganda, a microfinance pioneer in Uganda has today unveiled Janet Mudoola as its brand ambassador. Janet was among the first customers served in Iganga by FINCA Uganda in 1992. She has signed a two-year contract to promote the FINCA brand and inspire other women to achieve success through financial inclusion.
Speaking at the event, Janet expressed the unmatched support she has received from FINCA for over 34 years. “FINCA believed in our dreams and saw our potential as women to grow financially. I am so proud to have been able to grow my business and educate my children in partnership with FINCA.”
Janet was the first executive from the first-ever created group called Twegate Kimanto- formed in 1992. This has since formed the benchmark for village banking in Uganda and the world at large.
FINCA Uganda is part of a global network of microfinance institutions under the umbrella of FINCA Impact Finance. FINCA Impact Finance CEO Jeff Flowers expressed gratitude to Janet and optimism about FINCA Uganda’s work to end poverty in the country.
“Janet’s story is proof that when given opportunity and resources, women will transform their lives and communities,” said Flowers.
In her new role, Janet will travel to events around Uganda to share her story and help other women understand their potential and the resources they can access. FINCA will highlight Janet’s story in its publications and other outreach materials.
FINCA Uganda is prides itself in expanding its impact to some of the most marginalized communities in Uganda. For example, FINCA Uganda is extending its outreach beyond Ugandan nationals to refugees to strengthen their resilience and ability to contribute to the Ugandan economy.
FINCA Uganda Board Chair, Olive Lumonya highlighted the importance of ambassadors in helping women access financial services. “Thousands of women will see themselves in Janet and be inspired to improve their living situations,” she said. “And time and time again, when women succeed financially, their families and communities see massive benefits.”
Since FINCA’s founding in 1984, the organization has focused on empowering women to achieve financial independence and create prosperous futures for themselves and their families. FINCA has long offered tailored financial products and financial literacy training. In Uganda alone, the organization has supported over 530,000 individuals and their families and has built a customer base of 150,000 customers of which 45.5% are women.
FINCA remains committed to promoting gender equality through targeted initiatives and programs designed to address the unique needs and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.
It continues to expand its reach and strengthen its offerings, FINCA aims to foster sustainable economic growth and empower women to build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.