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Oikocredit at 50: Reflecting on the past, building a sustainable future with year of action and impact

21 november | 2024 With a development finance portfolio growing from EUR 243,000 to EUR 1 billion over five decades, our golden jubilee is a call for stronger action to drive systemic change for millions around the world. Läs mer

Sustainable finance in action: How Oikocredit selects partners using ESG criteria

14 november | 2024 Oikocredit’s ESG scorecard goes beyond financials, evaluating partners on environmental, social and governance factors to ensure sustainable community impact. Läs mer

Clara’s story: How Oikocredit partner Génesis Empresarial helps Guatemalans launch successful businesses

30 oktober | 2024 With EUR 9.6 million in funding from Oikocredit, Génesis Empresarial gives lower-income people in rural Guatemala the financing and tools they need to become entrepreneurs Läs mer

USD 4 million loan for off-grid fridges to expand vaccine access and food security in Africa

24 oktober | 2024 New Oikocredit-Triodos Investment Management credit facility supports SureChill’s innovative cooling technology, helping businesses and healthcare facilities in Africa keep their products cool without the need for constant electricity Läs mer

Cooperatives, quality and climate resilience: insights from Oikocredit Journeys’ Peru trip

21 oktober | 2024 Over the course of September, we travelled with coffee expert Gerardo Alarcón Cubas from Oikocredit’s Peruvian partner Sol y Café to meet with Oikocredit investors in Europe. It's a good moment to reflect on our recent Oikocredit Journey to Peru. The trip provided us with a new appreciation of how farmers are tackling the complex factors affecting our morning brew. Läs mer

Maanaveeya: Two decades of financial inclusion and impactful investment

10 oktober | 2024 Oikocredit’s India subsidiary has helped improve millions of lives, creating opportunities where they are needed most. Läs mer

Promoting responsible artisanal fisheries in Guatemala

07 oktober | 2024 Oikocredit worked with the international NGO Future of Fish to assess a potential social enterprise partner in Guatemala, Coastal Catch, regarding its fishing practices and controls. The outcome was positive, and Oikocredit has made a five-year loan to Coastal Catch. In this article, Future of Fish takes up the story, featuring interviews with Oikocredit Investment Officer Daniel Amézquita, Future of Fish Executive Director Peter Battisti, and Coastal Catch Founder and General Manager José Miguel Quezada. Läs mer

Change to Oikocredit’s Managing Board

07 oktober | 2024 Gwen van Berne, Director of Finance & Risk, will be leaving Oikocredit to pursue a new career opportunity. Läs mer

Bridging gaps, creating change: Interview with Owais Shafiq of Aqua for All

01 oktober | 2024 As Oikocredit’s partnership with international foundation Aqua for All enters its third year, Owais Shafiq, Aqua for All’s Senior Impact Finance Officer, talks about our partnership, its achievements and the outlook for the coming years. Läs mer

Impact Report 2024: Oikocredit partners support financial inclusion for 53 million people

17 september | 2024 The report reveals the work of Oikocredit’s partners: 89% of agriculture partners offer environmental awareness training, our renewable energy portfolio offset 422,564 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Läs mer

Oikocredit completes sale of shares in Paraguay’s Aseguradora Tajy

03 september | 2024 Oikocredit has sold its equity stake in Aseguradora Tajy Propiedad Cooperativa (Tajy), a pioneer in Paraguay’s microinsurance sector Läs mer

Q2 2024 quarterly report: Positives and challenges

27 augusti | 2024 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the second quarter of 2024. Läs mer

Affordable homes and stronger communities for 16,157 families in El Salvador

20 augusti | 2024 With small loans to help families build or renovate their houses over time, Oikocredit partner Hábitat para la Humanidad El Salvador is embedding resilience at the community level in Central America. Läs mer

New agreement aims to expand funds for farmers

13 augusti | 2024 Oikocredit and the IDH Farmfit Fund are aligning their approaches to reduce the financing gap for smallholders. Läs mer

USD 2 million to help Brazilian SMEs scale up

08 augusti | 2024 Oikocredit’s new partnership with Ailos will enable two social impact organisations to strengthen their portfolios Läs mer

How a new tool improved financial opportunities for West Africa’s cashew sector

01 augusti | 2024 Oikocredit and the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) have successfully piloted a business monitoring tool to improve financing opportunities for cashew processing companies Läs mer

More children in class by improving affordable schools

31 juli | 2024 Update: How Oikocredit and Opportunity International are increasing access to capital for schools in underserved regions across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Läs mer

Oikocredit announces new water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) collaboration with Water.org

02 juli | 2024 Strategic partnership will address challenges in WASH service provision at community level, initially in Latin America. Läs mer

New Oikocredit partner fills SMEs’ capital needs in Indonesia

27 juni | 2024 Loan of EUR 2.4 million to Validus and subsidiary Batumbu expands financial inclusion with affordable, tailored financial services Läs mer

Sidian Bank, Aqua for All and Oikocredit launch facility to support access to WASH services in Kenya

26 juni | 2024 Partnership invests EUR 7.4 million for water, sanitation and hygiene projects with emphasis on climate resilience and gender inclusivity. Läs mer

Oikocredit and NGOs Continue NCP-Mediated Dialogue

21 juni | 2024 On 18-19 June 2024, representatives of social impact investor Oikocredit held a dialogue session with three non-governmental organisations (NGOs) – Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO), Equitable Cambodia and FIAN Germany. Läs mer

How Oikocredit partner PAI cultivates quality and equity in Argentine agriculture

19 juni | 2024 The agricultural consortium PAI, an Oikocredit partner since 2015, promotes sustainable agriculture in Argentina through fair-trade farming, strategic partnerships and innovative investments. Läs mer

Oikocredit Holds 48th Annual General Meeting

13 juni | 2024 On 7 June 2024, Oikocredit held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in San José, Costa Rica, with members and others joining and participating through a web-based conferencing and electronic voting system. Läs mer

Oikocredit announces € 9.3 million loan to AfricInvest Private Credit to support SMEs in Africa

12 juni | 2024 Strategic move and new partnership will boost economic empowerment across the continent. Läs mer

Oikocredit Live: The Future of Cocoa – Is Sustainable Chocolate Possible?

11 juni | 2024 An online event on 26 June, 18:45-20:00 CEST. Läs mer

Farmerline puts technology to work for African farmers

10 juni | 2024 Oikocredit partner Farmerline provides a comprehensive range of services for African smallholders, from agricultural and pricing inputs to logistical and field support, as well as access to markets. Läs mer

Oikocredit partners with biochar producer NetZero to scale operations in Brazil

04 juni | 2024 US$ 2.5 million investment is Oikocredit’s first in carbon sequestration in the agricultural value chain. Läs mer

Q1 2024 quarterly report: Development financing portfolio passes new threshold

27 maj | 2024 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the first quarter of 2024. Läs mer

Caravela and Oikocredit: working together for sustainable and inclusive coffee

21 maj | 2024 Caravela is emerging as a beacon of innovation and progress in the coffee industry. In partnership with Oikocredit, the organisation is committed to education, gender equality and sustainability, shaping a better future for farming communities in Colombia and Ecuador. Läs mer

Leadership change for Strategy & Sustainable Impact team

15 maj | 2024 The leadership of Oikocredit’s Strategy & Sustainable Impact team is transitioning. Effective 1 June 2024, Ging Ledesma will transition from her role as Director of Strategy & Sustainable Impact ... Läs mer

Oikocredit’s € 5 million loan to Ocean SA boosts cocoa and cashew value chains in Côte d'Ivoire

08 maj | 2024 Renewed investment increases support for sustainable agriculture and for 12,000 Ivorian smallholder cocoa and cashew farmers. Läs mer

Non-EU bank fees and minor adjustments: Oikocredit modifies Participation Terms

02 maj | 2024 Oikocredit is modifying the terms and conditions that govern investments made in the cooperative by purchasing and holding participations. The changes will come into effect on 1 June 2024. The updated terms apply to existing participations as well as issuance requests for participations submitted in May 2024. Läs mer

New Oikocredit partnership with cooperative Atuntaqui provides uplift for microfinance and affordable housing in Ecuador

26 april | 2024 Four-year US$ 8 million in credit will support expansion of microcredit and housing loans for thousands of cooperative members. Läs mer

Oikocredit to Enhance Impact in Southeast Asia with Strategic Operational Shifts

24 april | 2024 As part of our commitment to driving sustainable development, Oikocredit is strategically realigning its operations to deepen its impact in Southeast Asia. The focus is on being closer to our partners in Cambodia and Indonesia and exploring expansion into an additional market country within the region. Läs mer

Oikocredit € 4 million loan to TAN Mondial will benefit Côte d’Ivoire cocoa and cashew cooperatives

22 april | 2024 Investment will support the work of almost 3,000 smallholder farmers in Côte d’Ivoire. Läs mer

Oikocredit Co-Leads a US$ 39 Million Investment in Altum Credo to Promote Affordable Housing Finance

18 april | 2024 Oikocredit alongside Z3 Partners and with the participation of British International Investment has led a US$ 39 million equity investment in Altum Credo to bolster affordable housing finance in India. Läs mer

Results for 2023: Oikocredit ambitious to achieve more

10 april | 2024 Oikocredit has published its Annual Report and financial statements for 2023 – a year of successful transitions, portfolio growth, social impact and a positive financial result. Läs mer

Oikocredit invests US$ 5 million in Ghana’s Zeepay to improve financial inclusion for migrant workers

09 april | 2024 New equity financing agreement aims to help African fintech expand operations to 10 countries within the next two years. Läs mer

Q4 2023 quarterly report: Portfolio growth and other key achievements

09 april | 2024 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the fourth quarter of 2023. Läs mer

Oikocredit supports GABV’s Statement of Peace

03 april | 2024 In line with its ecumenical roots, Oikocredit remains committed to supporting a just and peaceful world where resources are shared sustainably and all people are empowered with the choices they need to create a life of dignity. Läs mer

Oikocredit's new partnership with Patagonian Fruits supports Argentina’s fruit sector and builds climate resilience

31 mars | 2024 Social impact investor Oikocredit is providing € 6 million in long-term financing to Patagonian Fruits in Argentina to support fruit purchases from farmers, boost production, invest in protective ... Läs mer

Oikocredit and GAWA Capital provide equity finance for new generation microfinance company Sindhuja Microcredit

28 mars | 2024 Oikocredit’s new equity investment deepens collaboration with Indian fintech partner to serve financially excluded rural people and enterprises. Worldwide cooperative and social impact investor ... Läs mer

Oikocredit renews support to Leasafric Ghana with funding of GHS 10 million

25 mars | 2024 Oikocredit’s new term loan will boost Leasafric’s work with farmers in northern Ghana and its support for ride-hailing enterprise partners. Worldwide cooperative and social impact investor has ... Läs mer

Empowering women creates an equitable and just world

21 mars | 2024 Women are at the heart of our communities, yet they continue to face a broad range of economic and social barriers. They have fewer opportunities for economic participation than men, lower access ... Läs mer

Strong common ground and commitment to further steps in NCP dialogue relating to microfinance loans in Cambodia

19 mars | 2024 On 13-15 March 2024, representatives of social impact investor Oikocredit, Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society U.A. and of three human rights NGOs, Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO), Equitable Cambodia and FIAN Germany, came together for a dialogue. This was part of the process related to the submission made by the three NGOs to the Dutch OECD National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct concerning the alleged negative impacts of some microfinance loans on Cambodian borrowers. Läs mer

Oikocredit publishes latest Client Self-Perception Survey report after listening to more than 40,966 clients

11 mars | 2024 Digital collaboration with 34 partner organisations reveals changes end-clients have experienced over past 12 months. Läs mer

Bridging the micro credit gap for Costa Rica’s women entrepreneurs

08 mars | 2024 On International Women’s Day, we profile the work of Asociación Grameen Costa Rica, an Oikocredit partner that is helping bridge the gender credit gap. Läs mer

🌐 Oikocredit Live: Unlocking Social Equity Through Financial Inclusion

29 februari | 2024 An online event on 14 March 2024, 18-19:15 CET.
Join us for an insightful event delving into financial inclusion as a tool for fostering greater social equity. In this online session, we'll explore a holistic approach to financial inclusion, addressing gender issues, the importance of capacity building, and the remarkable work of our partner, Mujeres en Desarrollo Dominicana (Mude), in the Dominican Republic. Läs mer

Oikocredit leads US$ 10 million equity-and-debt seed funding for Mexican fintech YoFio

26 februari | 2024 New investment in YoFio’s digital financial services platform will support growth of inclusive finance in Mexico. Läs mer

What are the benefits of listening to impact investment clients?

07 februari | 2024 In anticipation of Oikocredit’s annual Client Self-Perception Survey Programme report, a look at how the initiative enables partners to improve services in response to changes in clients’ lives. Läs mer

What can you learn from our new Ethics & Euros podcast?

06 februari | 2024 Changing one woman’s life improves outcomes for her entire community, Finca Peru’s Iris Lanao tells Ethics & Euros podcast host Karen Zwissler. Tune in to find out more. Läs mer

Oikocredit’s € 2.1 million loan to Sofipa to benefit women in rural Mexico

30 januari | 2024 New partnership agreement serves micro business in Oaxaca and Guerrero; supports women in underdeveloped rural locations. Läs mer

Blog: The leapfrogging elephant : What India’s digital revolution means for Oikocredit and its partners

24 januari | 2024 India’s three-part strategy to grow financial and social inclusion enables microfinance institutions to serve clients quicker, with less risks. It’s digital transformation in action, says Ulrike Haug. Läs mer

US$ 5 million to improve livelihoods and food security in Kenya

09 januari | 2024 New Oikocredit loan will enable Juhudi Kilimo to offer affordable and accessible financing to customers in rural and periurban areas Läs mer

How our cooperative navigated change in 2023 gives me confidence for 2024

02 januari | 2024 A New Year’s message from Oikocredit Managing Director Mirjam ‘t Lam Läs mer

Oikocredit’s Top 5: our most-read stories of the year

22 december | 2023 As 2023 draws to a close, we look at the top stories that have attracted the most reader interest. Läs mer

Dutch government pledges € 8 million for data-driven agricultural support in emerging economies

19 december | 2023 Funding for AgriGRADE concept, developed by Oikocredit and others, aims to make cooperatives and agricultural organisations more attractive to farmers and investors. Läs mer

Fostering job creation at SMEs in Baja California

18 december | 2023 Oikocredit is providing Mexican social enterprise Procap with a loan of
€ 1.07 million so small and medium enterprises can have access to funds Läs mer

Oikocredit supports Ugandan SMEs with funding of € 7.5 million

14 december | 2023 New partnership with Brac Uganda Bank Ltd will help trade, agriculture and transport sectors across the African nation Läs mer

Oikocredit Live: The Evolution and Impact of Microfinance

12 december | 2023 Exploring the transformative potential of inclusive finance, last month’s Oikocredit Live event brought together experts to shine light on microfinance’s nuances and its far-reaching impact. Läs mer

How Oikocredit partner Weziza is improving access to electricity in Benin

07 december | 2023 Status check: Two and a half years after Oikocredit invested in the off-grid enterprise Weziza, we look at how better access to electricity is supporting economic development in West Africa. New mini-grids have created a positive impact for more than 2,500 households and 15,000 people. Läs mer

Q3 2023 quarterly report: Creating more impact despite headwinds

28 november | 2023 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the third quarter of 2023. Läs mer

Oikocredit invests € 7.5 million in Vista Bank Burkina to support SMEs and educational finance in Africa

22 november | 2023 Oikocredit is providing a loan of € 7.5 million to support the growth initiatives of Vista Bank Burkina in Burkina Faso. This substantial investment is strategically aimed at fortifying financial ... Läs mer

Oikocredit Live: How Inclusive Finance Works

20 november | 2023 An online event on 23 November 2023 Läs mer

Oikocredit and Aqua for All partnerships to boost community water and sanitation provision in East Africa

16 november | 2023 Joint support for inclusive finance institutions will accelerate low-income Kenyans’ and Ugandans’ access to safe water and sanitation services. Läs mer

Oikocredit, Goodwell Investments and Global Partnerships invest in Good Nature Agro to support southern African smallholder farmers

08 november | 2023 Investors commit a combined total of US$ 8.5 million to expand Good Nature Agro’s social impact. Läs mer

Oikocredit invests US$ 2 million in RDG Collective to support solar energy growth in Africa

06 november | 2023 RDG Collective will use the loan to provide electricity and mobile connections to thousands more households in Zambia. Läs mer

Oikocredit and Solidaridad sign new partnership to strengthen community development

31 oktober | 2023 Collaboration aims to amplify partners’ impact by working together for a more equitable and sustainable world. Läs mer

Cresol cooperative’s loan helps Brazilian smallholders Silvio and Ivete replant their coffee farm

23 oktober | 2023 One of Oikocredit’s latest partners in Brazil is Cresol União dos Vales (‘Union of Valleys’), a credit cooperative based in the Ivaí River valley region of Paraná state, close to Brazil’s ... Läs mer

Oikocredit seals partnership with Fortune Credit as European Microfinance Award selects Kenyan MFI as finalist

05 oktober | 2023 First Oikocredit loan to Fortune Credit coincides with European Microfinance Award’s shortlisting of Kenyan microfinance institution for 2023 prize. Läs mer

USD 26.5 million to bridge energy gaps in sub-Saharan Africa

03 oktober | 2023 Oikocredit will invest USD 26.5 million towards renewable energy infrastructure in sub-Saharan African communities over the next four years. The funds will go towards energy generating assets and productive use equipment. Läs mer

How impact investing empowers women: Interview with Oikocredit’s Adama Bah

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27 september | 2023 As we publish Oikocredit’s 2023 Impact Report, Adama Bah, Social Performance Analyst at Oikocredit, shares her insights on women’s leadership and gender diversity in impact investing. Läs mer

Oikocredit Impact Report 2023 indicates we are making a difference at scale

20 september | 2023 Most comprehensive impact statement to date reports on UN Sustainable Development Goals, capacity building, carbon footprint and more. Läs mer

Financial inclusion: How does Oikocredit select its partners?

14 september | 2023 Globally, 1.4 billion adults lack access to basic financial services, with the majority being women. Financial inclusion aims to create opportunities for this group of unbanked individuals. Läs mer

Introducing an update to Oikocredit’s Participation Terms

01 september | 2023 Oikocredit is updating the terms and conditions that govern investments to reflect the cooperative's new capital-raising model. The update will come into effect on 1 October 2023. Läs mer

Supporting Peruvian MSEs through digital lending

24 augusti | 2023 Oikocredit joins US$ 5 million Pre-Series A round into Peruvian financial technology company (fintech) Prestamype to support micro and small businesses in Peru. Läs mer

Q2 2023 quarterly report: Results holding up in a challenging context

23 augusti | 2023 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the second quarter of 2023. Läs mer

Financial inclusion – what is a fair interest rate?

17 augusti | 2023 When it comes to microlending to vulnerable communities, the question of interest rates often arises. Are the rates that borrowers pay to the lenders fair? Läs mer

Oikocredit, IDB Invest and Cooperativa Jardín Azuayo announce groundbreaking diversity and inclusion social bond

01 augusti | 2023 Combined US$ 20 million investment will increase the Ecuadorian savings and credit cooperative’s services for women and low-income entrepreneurs. Läs mer

Oikocredit invests in Witti Finances to support financial inclusion in Côte d’Ivoire

31 juli | 2023 Oikocredit’s € 3 million loan will enable the Ivorian microfinance institution to expand and enhance its financial services. Läs mer

New Oikocredit loan helps light up about 40,000 homes in Côte d'Ivoire

27 juli | 2023 Social enterprise Baobab+ Côte d’Ivoire will expand access to renewable energy and digital products in Africa, with € 1.2 million in new funding from Oikocredit Läs mer

New partnership improves finance for water and sanitation in Cambodia

18 juli | 2023 Oikocredit and Aqua for All are partnering to support Chamroeun Microfinance to develop a loan portfolio for private water operators in Cambodia. This blended finance agreement will help increase the much-needed flow of private capital and accelerate access to water and sanitation in Cambodia’s low-income communities. Läs mer

Oikocredit Live: Combatting Climate Change with Sustainable Solutions for Low-Income Communities

10 juli | 2023 The second edition of the Oikocredit Live event series, held on 13 June 2023, turned the spotlight on the pressing issue of climate change and its profound impact on low-income communities. The event featured two Oikocredit partners: Norandino, a cooperative based in Peru that supports sustainable agriculture, and BURN, a Kenya-based organisation that designs, manufactures, and distributes fuel-efficient cooking products. Läs mer

Oikocredit leads US$ 2.5 million extension funding round for Uruguayan fintech partner Bankingly

29 juni | 2023 This follow-on equity investment reinforces Oikocredit’s commitment to support digital financial services in emerging markets. Social impact investor Oikocredit has invested US$1.5 million in a ... Läs mer

How impact investing can bridge the MSME funding gap

27 juni | 2023 Micro, small and medium enterprises are essential to the global economy, but they can’t access financial services easily. Here we look at their importance and at how Oikocredit and other impact investors are stepping in to address the problem. Läs mer

Oikocredit and Ueno join forces to promote Paraguayan women’s empowerment

22 juni | 2023 € 4.5 million Oikocredit loan will support women-led micro, small and medium enterprises in Paraguay Läs mer

Oikocredit holds 47th annual general meeting

16 juni | 2023 On 9 June 2023, Oikocredit convened its annual general meeting (AGM) in Amersfoort, the Netherlands. Members, member representatives and others joined the meeting in person and virtually from various locations via a virtual conferencing platform and employed an electronic voting mechanism. Läs mer

Unaitas: 30 years of impact investing for success

15 juni | 2023 Longstanding Oikocredit partner Unaitas has helped more than 5,000 small and medium businesses and over 50,000 individuals in agriculture and other sectors since the coronavirus outbreak. As they celebrate 30 years of impact investing, we celebrate their story. Läs mer

Enhancing our mission: Mirjam 't Lam on the new way to invest

12 juni | 2023 Oikocredit recently introduced a new capital-raising model in most of the countries where it attracts investments. The new model allows any eligible individual or organisation to invest directly in the cooperative. Oikocredit's Managing Director, Mirjam 't Lam, shares her insight on how the cooperative's new capital-raising model came to be. Läs mer

Cultivating Prosperity: Kyazanga Farmers' Cooperative Society Leverages IFIL Loan for Substantial Growth

07 juni | 2023 In the heart of Uganda, a thriving agricultural cooperative not only cultivates maize, beans, and coffee but also reaps a bountiful harvest of success. Läs mer

Q1 2023 quarterly report: A positive start to the year

31 maj | 2023 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the first quarter of 2023. Läs mer

Oikocredit Live: Combatting Climate Change.

25 maj | 2023 An online event with Norandino and BURN on 13 June 2023

Climate change is having a profound impact on agriculture. Smallholder coffee and cocoa farmers face challenges such as droughts, floods, and diseases affecting their crops. What can farmers do to adapt to these changes? And can our partner organisations in the renewable energy sector help mitigate the effects of climate change? Läs mer

Adama Bah: When women lead, business performance improves

23 maj | 2023 Oikocredit’s work in promoting gender diversity and women’s leadership is in the spotlight. FinDev Gateway, a knowledge platform for the global financial inclusion community, interviewed our Social Performance Analyst Adama Bah recently. Läs mer

Oikocredit updates NAV calculation

22 maj | 2023 New NAV metric ensures all investor participations are treated equally, regardless of currency. Läs mer

Cafédirect CEO: How Fairtrade creates a better life for farmers and a better cup of coffee for you

12 maj | 2023 From bananas and flowers, coffee and wine, to textile and composites, you see the Fairtrade label on a wide range of products today. Buying Fairtrade directly improves farmer’s lives around the world even as volatile prices and climate change threatens their livelihoods, John Steel, CEO of the alternative trading coffee company Cafédirect, told us ahead of World Fairtrade Day this week. Läs mer

Oikocredit invites members to AGM on June 9 in Amersfoort

09 maj | 2023 Hybrid Annual General Meeting format for 2023 will support equal participation opportunities for all members. Läs mer

Award-winning Fonkoze brings healthcare and hope to low-income Haitian communities

04 maj | 2023 Oikocredit’s award-winning Haitian microfinance partner Fonkoze is using its European Microfinance Award prize money to step up its community healthcare services in some of the most isolated parts of rural Haiti. Läs mer

Oikocredit Live: how do digital surveys measure social impact?

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26 april | 2023 In our first Oikocredit Live event, participants learned what Oikocredit and its partner organisations do to improve the effectiveness of social impact in the sector of microfinance. The Executive Director of Finca Perú, Iris Lanao, also shared insights into the work of the microfinance institution. Läs mer

Results for 2022: Oikocredit confident about staying at the forefront of impact investing

12 april | 2023 Oikocredit has today published its Annual Report and financial statements for 2022, reporting on solid financial and social results and other achievements during the year. Läs mer

Q4 2022 quarterly report: Continuing progress

11 april | 2023 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the fourth quarter of 2022. Läs mer

Fusion Microfinance: Giving wings to clients’ dreams

06 april | 2023 On 15 November 2022, Fusion Microfinance Ltd, a longtime Oikocredit partner, completed an initial public offering (IPO) listing in India. Läs mer

From Outreach to Impact: Oikocredit drives forward positive social impact with Client Self-Perception Survey

04 april | 2023 Strengthening the end client's voice is a crucial aspect of Oikocredit’s efforts to push the frontiers of social impact. Läs mer

Kenya: ideal conditions for solar installations

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23 mars | 2023 In early 2022, Oikocredit invested € 5 million in renewable energy company ecoligo, which operates in emerging markets worldwide from its headquarters in Berlin. Oikocredit recently spoke with Claudia Rothe, ecoligo’s Head of Fundraising, about the solar specialists’ work, especially in Kenya. [1] Läs mer

Oikocredit Live: Learning from the Voices of Finca Perú and its Beneficiaries An online event with Finca Perú on 28 March 2023

21 mars | 2023 Are you curious about Oikocredit’s digital end-client survey? Want to learn more about the microfinance institution Finca Perú and its focus on empowering women? Läs mer

How low-income women are creating change in Honduras

15 mars | 2023 About 57% of Prisma Honduras’ women clients say their business is the main source of household income. General Manager Lourdes Valeriano explains how the MFI is promoting gender equality in Central America. Läs mer

Oikocredit launches a new capital-raising model

01 mars | 2023 OIKOCREDIT, Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society U.A. (Oikocredit) has launched its new capital-raising model, which is going to allow any eligible organisations and individuals to invest directly in the cooperative. Läs mer

Oikocredit lanserar den första fasen av en ny modell för kapitalanskaffning i Sverige

28 februari | 2023 Oikocredit börjar införa sin nya modell för kapitalanskaffning, som kommer att göra det möjligt för alla berättigade svenska organisationer eller privatpersoner att investera direkt i kooperativet. Befintliga svenska investerare överförs automatiskt till den nya modellen. Läs mer

Oikocredit bekräftar genomförandet av ny kapitalanskaffningsmodell i Sverige

15 februari | 2023 Oikocredit planerar att införa sin nya modell för kapitalanskaffning den 1 mars 2023, vilket gör det möjligt för svenska investerare att investera direkt i kooperativet. Befintliga svenska investerare kommer automatiskt att övergå till den nya modellen i två faser. Läs mer

Oikocredit confirms implementation of new capital-raising model

15 februari | 2023 OIKOCREDIT, Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society U.A. (Oikocredit) will begin implementing its new capital-raising model on 1 March 2023, which is going to allow any eligible organisations and individuals to invest directly in the cooperative. Läs mer

An Indonesian food entrepreneur’s journey: Sanah’s story

09 februari | 2023 Indonesia has a vibrant network of women entrepreneurs, but lack of access to working capital can prevent growth and scaling-up. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we celebrate one entrepreneur who has turned Indonesia’s love for krupuk into a thriving business. Läs mer

Oikocredit and Triodos IM provide € 10 million Tier II capital to Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire

06 februari | 2023 The Ivorian bank, an affiliate of Bridge Group West Africa, finances local small and medium enterprises and supports job creation in the region Läs mer

MyCredit and Oikocredit US$ 2.6 million partnership to fund SMEs in Kenya

02 februari | 2023 This loan facility from Oikocredit will support Kenyan financial company MyCredit to offer affordable, medium-term financing to local SMEs Läs mer

Oikocredit invests US$ 5 million in Yellow to support solar energy in Africa

31 januari | 2023 Yellow will use Oikocredit loan to provide electricity and mobile connections to more households in Africa Läs mer

Creating more positive change! Interview with Dave Smit

25 januari | 2023 In October 2022 Dave Smit joined Oikocredit as Director of Impact Investments. Here he reflects on his first 100 days and the fact that low-income people in developing countries are hit hard by global headwinds. Läs mer

Oikocredit Equity partner Avanti wins prestigious Indian award

24 januari | 2023 Oikocredit’s equity partner Avanti Finance has received the coveted Fintech Innovation for Financial Inclusion Award as part of the Inclusive Finance India Awards. Läs mer

Projects in Action with Banco da Familia

10 januari | 2023 Oikocredit works with partners across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean to support low-income communities, create social impact and build resilient and sustainable businesses. We ... Läs mer

Being mindful about adding value and realising impact is essential for Oikocredit’s success

03 januari | 2023 Oikocredit’s Managing Director, Mirjam ‘t Lam, shares her thoughts as the New Year begins. Läs mer

Creating a sustainable future [video]

21 december | 2022 This new video featuring our partner Ecozen is sure to encourage you this holiday season. See how their work in renewable energy and agriculture impacts local farmers in India. Läs mer

Oikocredit sold equity investment in Indian microfinance institution Fusion

19 december | 2022 Oikocredit’s investment has supported Fusion’s successful growth into a microfinance provider to more than 2.9 million mainly rural low-income women. Läs mer

Oikocredit supports smallholder cocoa farmers in Côte Ivoire

14 december | 2022 Cocoa from the cacao tree is the main ingredient in the world’s chocolate. Cocoa is also crucial to Côte Ivoire’s economy. As the main agricultural crop and export commodity, cocoa sustains about ... Läs mer

Oikocredit ser fram emot 2023 års nya modell för kapitalanskaffning i Sverige

09 december | 2022 Oikocredit planerar att införa sin nya modell för kapitalanskaffning den 1 mars 2023, vilket gör det möjligt för svenska investerare att investera direkt i kooperativet. Befintliga svenska investerare kommer automatiskt att övergå till den nya modellen i två faser. Läs mer

Oikocredit and I&P take equity stakes in agro-processor Agroserv in Burkina Faso

07 december | 2022 The social-impact company will develop a new processing plant, diversify products, and serve more smallholder farmers and households Läs mer

Microfinance addresses the gap: interview with Brij Mohan

05 december | 2022 Brij Mohan is the former Executive Director of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and the founding Chair of ACCESS Development Services. Läs mer

Oikocredit looks forward to 2023 with a new capital-raising model

02 december | 2022 Oikocredit is planning to introduce its new capital-raising model on 1 March 2023, to allow any eligible organisations and individuals to invest directly in the cooperative. Läs mer

Oikocredit invests US$7 million in Solarise Africa to support affordable solar access for businesses in Africa

01 december | 2022 The investment will support Solarise Africa’s solar and energy efficiency solutions for small and medium enterprises and other commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses. Läs mer

Prioritising impact and maintaining balance: interview with Gwen van Berne

28 november | 2022 Gwen van Berne joined Oikocredit as Director of Finance & Risk in May 2022. In this interview, she shares a bit about herself, her new role and the cooperative’s latest quarterly financial report. Läs mer

Oikocredit invests in Ivorian fintech Djamo to support its growth and expansion in francophone West Africa

23 november | 2022 Oikocredit and other investors will assist the fast-growing fintech in offering affordable financial services to many more financially excluded people. Läs mer

Q3 2022 quarterly report: Moving in the right direction

21 november | 2022 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the third quarter of 2022. Läs mer

Mobilising investments in water and sanitation | Interview with Josien Sluijs

14 november | 2022 Oikocredit has signed a two-year partnership with Aqua for All to mobilise investments in water and sanitation – an area that Oikocredit is exploring as part of its 2022-2026 strategy. We recently sat down with Aqua for All’s Managing Director, Josien Sluijs, to talk about the partnership with the foundation and to understand more about the sector. Läs mer

Oikocredit invests US$ 1,000,000 in Standard Life Organisation to support low-income entrepreneurs in Nigeria

10 november | 2022 Three-year term loan will support Nigerian NGO and microfinance institution’s work with low-income women, men and children Läs mer

Oikocredit banar väg för ny modell för kapitalanskaffning

01 november | 2022 Oikocredit planerar att erbjuda investerare en enda direkt kanal för att investera i det internationella kooperativet i syfte att förenkla dess arbete och i slutändan öka dess effekt. Läs mer

Aqua for All interviews Oikocredit’s Managing Director on new partnership

01 november | 2022 Oikocredit and Aqua for All joined forces to help increase access to water and sanitation in Asia and Africa. In this interview, Aqua for All sits down with Mirjam 't Lam, Oikocredit's Managing Director, to discuss the new partnership and how it can help impact low-income communities. Läs mer

A better world for women entrepreneurs in Côte d’Ivoire: Marina’s story

12 oktober | 2022 In Côte d’Ivoire, women suffer extremely high levels of discrimination. Whether it’s access to education, healthcare, jobs or financial inclusion, they are constantly faced with inequality issues.... Läs mer

Dave Smit appointed as Director of Impact Investments at Oikocredit

10 oktober | 2022 Social impact investor Oikocredit has appointed Dave Smit as its Director of Impact Investments, effective 10 October 2022. Läs mer

Farmerline Group reaches Pre-Series A second close with US$ 1.5 million from Oikocredit in funding round worth US$ 14.4 million

26 september | 2022 Oikocredit is delighted to announce an investment of US$ 1.5 million in Farmerline Group, an organisation partnering with agribusinesses and farm associations to support African farmers with ... Läs mer

Rebuilding and rebalancing: Oikocredit publishes Impact Report 2022

21 september | 2022 Oikocredit publishes its Impact Report 2022 Läs mer

Oikocredit to hold Extraordinary General Meeting on 14 October 2022

19 september | 2022 Oikocredit’s Managing Board and Supervisory Board have announced an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to be held with its cooperative members on Friday, 14 October 2022. There will also be a ... Läs mer

Dave Smit appointed as Director of Impact Investments at Oikocredit

13 september | 2022 Social impact investor Oikocredit has appointed Dave Smit as its Director of Impact Investments, effective 10 October 2022. Läs mer

Caroline Mulwa appointed as Regional Director for Africa

29 augusti | 2022 Experienced impact investment professional Caroline Mulwa promoted to Regional Director Africa from 16 August 2022. Läs mer

Q2 2022 quarterly report: Mixed outcomes as economic uncertainty persists

23 augusti | 2022 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the second quarter of 2022. Läs mer

Changing our world view | Why Oikocredit is switching to the Gall-Peters projection map

19 augusti | 2022 In this blog, Nina Alff, from Oikocredit Support Association Baden-Württemberg, explains why Oikocredit has decided to switch to the Gall-Peters projection of the world map. Läs mer

Reflecting on 2022: 3 Articles to re-read this Summer

10 augusti | 2022 Oikocredit has stayed busy this year. As we continue developing and implementing our 2022 – 2026 strategy under the direction of our recently formed Executive Committee, let us reflect on the progress we made so far. Läs mer

Oikocredit invests € 2.7 million in Africa Negoce Industries to support Benin cashew value chain

25 juli | 2022 The loan to the cashew processing company will sustain up to 500 jobs and support the work of 2500 cashew producers in Benin Läs mer

Oikocredit and ElectriFI support off-grid power for low-income Kenyans with Solar Panda

06 juli | 2022 The new partnership will help sustain in-country growth of clean, safe and affordable domestic electricity. Läs mer

Oikocredit strengthens leadership with new Executive Committee

01 juli | 2022 The new committee comprises existing Managing Board members and newly appointed directors and will oversee implementation of the cooperative’s 2022-2026 strategy Läs mer

Oikocredit supports new coffee platform for impact lenders

29 juni | 2022 Oikocredit is among the first impact lenders active on Beyco, a coffee trading platform based on blockchain technology launched by non-profit organisation Progreso Foundation in 2018. Läs mer

Oikocredit teams up with DFC, Norfund and responsAbility on a financing vehicle investment to ‘impact millions'

17 juni | 2022 The new financing vehicle is the largest off-balance-sheet financing facility of its kind in the industry and will pave the way for d.light to sustainably expand its PayGo operations across Africa. Läs mer

Oikocredit holds 46th annual general meeting

15 juni | 2022 On 09 June 2022, Oikocredit held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, with members and others joining and participating through a web-based conferencing and electronic voting system. Läs mer

New Aqua for All and Oikocredit partnership to invest in community water and sanitation

14 juni | 2022 Collaboration will develop innovative and affordable financing solutions for water, sanitation and hygiene in Africa and Asia. Läs mer

Cultivating cotton for communities

02 juni | 2022 The cultivation of cotton by West African communities has brought better infrastructure¹, more job opportunities and is an essential export of the region. But the crop’s greatest contribution is ... Läs mer

Q1 2022 quarterly report: International events influence results

30 maj | 2022 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the first quarter of 2022. Läs mer

Oikocredit invites members to Annual General Meeting in June

16 maj | 2022 Every year in June, Oikocredit holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year it will be held as a hybrid meeting in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, on 9 June 2022. Läs mer

Celebrating 15 years with Oikocredit: interview with Caroline Mulwa

11 maj | 2022 Caroline Mulwa, Oikocredit’s Investments Manager East Africa, celebrates 15 years with our cooperative this year. We took the opportunity to ask Caroline about her experience of working with us for the last decade and a half, the changes she has seen and the relevance and impact of our work. Läs mer

Oikocredit supports digital financial services in Latin America

09 maj | 2022 Oikocredit has acquired a minority stake in Bankingly as part of a funding round for USD 10 million Läs mer

Reflecting and pushing forward for impact: blog by Mirjam 't Lam

02 maj | 2022 As our cooperative recently published its annual results for 2021 our Managing Director Mirjam ‘t Lam shares her thoughts about some of the key highlights and challenges of the year and provides insight into the new strategy for 2022-2026. Läs mer

Financial results for 2021: achievement and recovery

21 april | 2022 Oikocredit has today announced its financial results for 2021 and reports on a successful year of rebuilding and rebalancing after the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic. Läs mer

Q4 2021 quarterly report: Achievement and recovery

21 april | 2022 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the fourth quarter of 2021. Läs mer

Gwen van Berne appointed as Director of Finance & Risk

19 april | 2022 Gwen van Berne has been appointed as Director of Finance & Risk from 9 May 2022. Läs mer

Impacting investing in West Africa [interview]

14 april | 2022 Oikocredit’s support associations in the United States and Canada recently met (virtually) with Yves Komaclo, Oikocredit’s Investment Manager for West Africa, to get his perspective on our work in West Africa. This article is based on the conversation that took place. Läs mer

Latest investment to power West African communities with solar energy

12 april | 2022 Oikocredit invests € 1.4 million in Weziza Benin to support the growth of distributed energy in West Africa. Läs mer

A cooperative caring for local communities: Simone and Jonas' story

28 mars | 2022 Oikocredit’s team in Brazil is passionate about investing in cooperatives that have strong ties to local communities. To help explain why, we’re introducing you to Cresol Tenente Portela and some of their clients. Läs mer

Cool concepts for rural energy [interview]

14 mars | 2022 Solar cold storage is just one of the products that Oikocredit's new Indian partner, Ecozen Solutions, uses to improve agriculture. The world’s seventh largest country needs innovative solutions to meet its rapidly growing energy demand. Kiran Kodi, Renewable Energy Manager at Maanaveeya, Oikocredit's Indian subsidiary, and Vivek Pandey, co-founder of Ecozen, explain that the aim of their partnership is to ensure that farmers and entire value chains also benefit from innovative renewable energy solutions. Läs mer

Empowering low-income women is at the heart of Oikocredit’s mission [interview]

08 mars | 2022 To mark International Women’s Day 2022, we asked Marilou Pantua-Juanito, Oikocredit’s Capacity Building & Social Performance Coordinator in Southeast Asia, about working with Oikocredit for women’s empowerment. Läs mer

Journey of the heart: the impact of seedlings for years to come

03 mars | 2022 In part two of this blog, Elikanah Ng'ang'a, Oikocredit’s Social Performance and Capacity Building Officer for Eastern Africa, reflects on the transformation of Rwanda and the Rwanda Tea Seedlings Project. Läs mer

Journey of the heart: visiting the Rwanda Tea Seedlings Project

28 februari | 2022 In this blog, Oikocredit’s Social Performance and Capacity Building Officer for Eastern Africa, Elikanah Ng'ang'a, takes us on a journey from his home in Kenya to Rwanda and reports on Oikocredit’s Rwanda Tea Seedlings Project. Läs mer

Proud to have worked for Oikocredit [interview]

08 februari | 2022 After over six years at Oikocredit, Bart van Eyk, Director of Investments, is leaving to explore new ventures in the world of impact investing and social enterprises. In this interview he shares about his highlights, challenges, learnings and more. Läs mer

Oikocredit and Opportunity International collaboration will support affordable quality education for under-served families [interview]

31 januari | 2022 Oikocredit has been working with stakeholders to develop a new multi-year strategy for launch later in 2022 with an innovative approach to meeting low-income communities’ needs in education, housing, health and public infrastructure. In November 2021 we launched a new education partnership with Opportunity International in Nairobi, Kenya, attended by more than 30 financial institutions. We recently interviewed Hans Perk, Oikocredit’s Regional Director Africa, about the new venture. Läs mer

€ 5 million loan to power African SMEs with solar energy

25 januari | 2022 Oikocredit has provided Ecoligo with a € 5 million loan to grow the use of solar energy used to power small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana and Kenya Läs mer

Digital surveying shows social changes from perspective of Oikocredit partners’ clients

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12 januari | 2022 Oikocredit and five financial services partner organisations have undertaken a systematic, digital survey of the partners’ clients to assess significant changes in their lives over the past twelve months. Läs mer

Becoming Oikocredit’s new Managing Director: interview with Mirjam ‘t Lam

10 januari | 2022 Mirjam ‘t Lam took up her new post as Managing Director of Oikocredit on 1 December. She had served as Interim Managing Director for several months after joining the cooperative in November 2020 as Director of Finance & Risk. We interviewed Mirjam about her professional background, her personal motivation, and her thoughts about Oikocredit, 2021 and the coming year. Läs mer

New Year’s Message: Looking back and moving forward

04 januari | 2022 Oikocredit’s new Managing Director, Mirjam ‘t Lam, reflects on her first year at Oikocredit and shares about what we can look forward to in 2022 and beyond. Läs mer

The season of joy and Mercy’s story

17 december | 2021 It doesn’t matter where you are in the world or what you are celebrating this holiday season, striving to make a positive impact in the lives of low-income people is something that everyone can take part in. Läs mer

Oikocredit joins FIRST+ programme to help generate work opportunities for 60,000 Ghanaians

15 december | 2021 Oikocredit is teaming up with CapitalPlus Exchange (CapPlus) and the Mastercard Foundation on their Financial Institution Resilience and Strengthening (FIRST+) programme to strengthen financial institutions and create work opportunities in Ghana. Läs mer

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