Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda

The Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU) was registered in 1996 as a Company Limited by guarantee, with NGO status and has operated as the national umbrella organization of the Microfinance Industry in Uganda for almost 25 years now. It has also been recognized internationally to be one of the most significant and vibrant Microfinance apexes of Africa. The mission of AMFIU is to “promote a professional, inclusive and responsive microfinance industry that contributes to transformation of livelihoods of Ugandans”. AMFIU membership comprises ordinary members (microfinance institutions and SACCOs) and Associate members who are institutions that provide services related to microfinance (wholesale lenders, development partners, academic institutions and private consultancy firms). AMFIU has proven experience in delivering and providing technical assistance to SACCOs and other MFIs. The organization has conducted several needs assessments among SACCOs for different projects and topics, developed training materials in order to build the capacity of management, board members, members and clients of MFIs using different methodologies that include on-site training, residential training and refresher trainings