Results for 2023: Oikocredit ambitious to achieve more
April 10 | 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. full story
Oikocredit invests US$ 5 million in Ghana’s Zeepay to improve financial inclusion for migrant workers
April 09 | 2024 New equity financing agreement aims to help African fintech expand operations to 10 countries within the next two years. full story
Q4 2023 quarterly report: Portfolio growth and other key achievements
April 09 | 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. full story
Oikocredit supports GABV’s Statement of Peace
April 03 | 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. full story
Oikocredit's new partnership with Patagonian Fruits supports Argentina’s fruit sector and builds climate resilience
March 31 | 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 ... full story
Oikocredit and GAWA Capital provide equity finance for new generation microfinance company Sindhuja Microcredit
March 28 | 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 ... full story
Oikocredit renews support to Leasafric Ghana with funding of GHS 10 million
March 25 | 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 ... full story
Empowering women creates an equitable and just world
March 21 | 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 ... full story
Strong common ground and commitment to further steps in NCP dialogue relating to microfinance loans in Cambodia
March 19 | 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. full story
Oikocredit publishes latest Client Self-Perception Survey report after listening to more than 40,966 clients
March 11 | 2024 Digital collaboration with 34 partner organisations reveals changes end-clients have experienced over past 12 months. full story
Bridging the micro credit gap for Costa Rica’s women entrepreneurs
March 08 | 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. full story
🌐 Oikocredit Live: Unlocking Social Equity Through Financial Inclusion
February 29 | 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. full story
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. full story
Oikocredit leads US$ 10 million equity-and-debt seed funding for Mexican fintech YoFio
February 26 | 2024 New investment in YoFio’s digital financial services platform will support growth of inclusive finance in Mexico. full story
What are the benefits of listening to impact investment clients?
February 07 | 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. full story
What can you learn from our new Ethics & Euros podcast?
February 06 | 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. full story
Oikocredit’s € 2.1 million loan to Sofipa to benefit women in rural Mexico
January 30 | 2024 New partnership agreement serves micro business in Oaxaca and Guerrero; supports women in underdeveloped rural locations. full story
Blog: The leapfrogging elephant : What India’s digital revolution means for Oikocredit and its partners
January 24 | 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. full story
US$ 5 million to improve livelihoods and food security in Kenya
January 09 | 2024 New Oikocredit loan will enable Juhudi Kilimo to offer affordable and accessible financing to customers in rural and periurban areas full story
How our cooperative navigated change in 2023 gives me confidence for 2024
January 02 | 2024 A New Year’s message from Oikocredit Managing Director Mirjam ‘t Lam full story
Oikocredit’s Top 5: our most-read stories of the year
December 22 | 2023 As 2023 draws to a close, we look at the top stories that have attracted the most reader interest. full story
Dutch government pledges € 8 million for data-driven agricultural support in emerging economies
December 19 | 2023 Funding for AgriGRADE concept, developed by Oikocredit and others, aims to make cooperatives and agricultural organisations more attractive to farmers and investors. full story
Fostering job creation at SMEs in Baja California
December 18 | 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 full story
€ 1.07 million so small and medium enterprises can have access to funds full story
Oikocredit supports Ugandan SMEs with funding of € 7.5 million
December 14 | 2023 New partnership with Brac Uganda Bank Ltd will help trade, agriculture and transport sectors across the African nation full story
Oikocredit Live: The Evolution and Impact of Microfinance
December 12 | 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. full story
How Oikocredit partner Weziza is improving access to electricity in Benin
December 07 | 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. full story