In June 2006, BRAC began operating its Microfinance Programme in two districts in Uganda - Kampala and Iganga. Ten offices were opened in the country, with a total staff of 58. To date, over 460 Village Organisations have been formed in Uganda with over 11,000 members. More than US $ 560,000 has been disbursed with a loan realisation rate of 100%. BRAC also plans to open 550 education centres with a target of nearly 20,000 learners to be enrolled in the Kitgum and Pader districts of the country. |