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 merHow 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merAn 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 merOikocredit 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 merMyCredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merCreating 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 merOikocredit 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 merProjects 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 merBeing 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 merCreating 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merMicrofinance 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit invests US$7 million in Solarise Africa to support affordable solar access for businesses in Africa
01 december | 2022 The investment will support Solarise Africa’s solar and energy efficiency solutions for small and medium enterprises and other commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses. Läs merPrioritising impact and maintaining balance: interview with Gwen van Berne
28 november | 2022 Gwen van Berne joined Oikocredit as Director of Finance & Risk in May 2022. In this interview, she shares a bit about herself, her new role and the cooperative’s latest quarterly financial report. Läs merOikocredit invests in Ivorian fintech Djamo to support its growth and expansion in francophone West Africa
23 november | 2022 Oikocredit and other investors will assist the fast-growing fintech in offering affordable financial services to many more financially excluded people. Läs merQ3 2022 quarterly report: Moving in the right direction
21 november | 2022 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the third quarter of 2022. Läs merMobilising investments in water and sanitation | Interview with Josien Sluijs
14 november | 2022 Oikocredit has signed a two-year partnership with Aqua for All to mobilise investments in water and sanitation – an area that Oikocredit is exploring as part of its 2022-2026 strategy. We recently sat down with Aqua for All’s Managing Director, Josien Sluijs, to talk about the partnership with the foundation and to understand more about the sector. Läs merOikocredit invests US$ 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 merOikocredit 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 merAqua 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 merA 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 merDave 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 merFarmerline 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
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 merDave 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 merCaroline 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 merQ2 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 merChanging 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 merReflecting 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit 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 merNew 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 merCultivating 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 merQ1 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 merOikocredit 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 merCelebrating 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 merOikocredit 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 merReflecting 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 merFinancial 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 merQ4 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 merGwen 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 merImpacting 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 merLatest 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 merA 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 merCool 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 merEmpowering 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 merJourney 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 merJourney 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 merProud 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 merOikocredit 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 merDigital surveying shows social changes from perspective of Oikocredit partners’ clients
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 merBecoming 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 merNew 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 merThe 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 merOikocredit 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 merOikocredit held General Meeting to discuss strategy and capital-raising model
07 december | 2021 On 2 December Oikocredit held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, with members and others participating through a web-based conferencing and electronic voting system. Läs merOikocredit invests € 2 million to support growth of solar energy in Africa
07 december | 2021 Our investment in solar electricity innovators Spark will enable last-mile distributors to bring affordable, sustainable off-grid solutions to hundreds of thousands of low-income households Läs merIntroducing Oikocredit’s new community-focused approach: learning from partners
06 december | 2021 Oikocredit has been working with its stakeholders for some time to develop a new purpose-driven multi-year strategy for launch in 2022. Läs merCall for Supervisory Board applications
01 december | 2021 Oikocredit intends to appoint new members to its Supervisory Board during its annual general meeting in June 2022. Läs merIDH Farmfit Fund and Oikocredit co-investment in Aldea Global to support Nicaraguan coffee smallholders
30 november | 2021 IDH Farmfit Fund and Oikocredit are providing a syndicated US$ 3.2 million loan to Asociación Aldea Global Jinotega, a Nicaraguan small farmers’ association that produces and exports speciality ... Läs mer