As CEO of Harvest Multipurpose Cooperative Society (HMC)—part of Worship Harvest Ministries—Vasta N. Kamara is transforming the cooperative landscape in Uganda with innovation, strategic thinking, and deep commitment to community wellbeing
With strong roots in banking and microfinance—and a credentialed Maxwell Leadership coach—Vasta blends financial expertise with servant leadership to drive both impact and growth.
Visionary Growth in Financial Inclusion Under her strategic leadership, HMC has experienced remarkable expansion:
Membership climbed by 27% to 3,235 people in 2024, up from 2,551 in 2023
Total assets reached UGX 16.7 billion, marking a 46% increase year-over-year
This performance showcases Vasta’s ability to scale with purpose—leveraging collective savings and investments to offer affordable credit, land acquisition options, and financial freedom to families across Uganda.
Building Systems that Serve
Vasta is passionate about enabling financial systems that work. Her approach combines disciplined savings, real estate investments, climate-smart initiatives, and member empowerment. “HMC is committed to providing financial freedom for generations,” she states—a mission reflected in every strategic product and community initiative
Leadership that Empowers
As a certified Maxwell Leadership coach and corporate trustee, Vasta is at the forefront of developing high-performing teams and future leaders. Her experience spans corporate banks, microfinance institutions, and grassroots cooperatives—giving her a unique vantage point on what it takes to build trust, accountability, and financial resilience.
Her leadership style is grounded in mentorship: she regularly coaches youth and professionals, equipping them to drive impact within and beyond HMC.
Why Vasta Moves Nations
- Relentless Growth, Meaningful Impact: Under Vasta’s guidance, HMC continues to grow in scale and deepen its footprint in cooperative-driven development.
- Systemic Solutions for Community Needs: By building strong financial platforms, Vasta equips families to save, invest, and thrive—turning collective strength into sustainable progress.
- Leadership that Cultivates Leaders: Through coaching and empowerment, Vasta ensures the next generation is ready to carry forward the mission of financial inclusion.
Vasta N. Kamara exemplifies the essence of Postdator’s #WomenWhoMoveNations: a leader not only recognized for results, but celebrated for transforming communities, building systems, and inspiring others to do the same. Her journey reminds us that true impact lies in empowering others to rise—and walk beside them on the path to progress.
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