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

logo water.org.jpgJuly 02 | 2024 Strategic partnership will address challenges in WASH service provision at community level, initially in Latin America. full story

New Oikocredit partner fills SMEs’ capital needs in Indonesia

Batumbu team.JPGJune 27 | 2024 Loan of EUR 2.4 million to Validus and subsidiary Batumbu expands financial inclusion with affordable, tailored financial services full story

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

Logo Sidian Bank.pngJune 26 | 2024 Partnership invests EUR 7.4 million for water, sanitation and hygiene projects with emphasis on climate resilience and gender inclusivity. full story

Oikocredit and NGOs Continue NCP-Mediated Dialogue

2a2129b9-6360-41df-8567-2c225bf3ea9b.pngJune 21 | 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. full story

How Oikocredit partner PAI cultivates quality and equity in Argentine agriculture

PAI-AR-25 (1).jpgJune 19 | 2024 The agricultural consortium PAI, an Oikocredit partner since 2015, promotes sustainable agriculture in Argentina through fair-trade farming, strategic partnerships and innovative investments. full story

Oikocredit Holds 48th Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting.pngJune 13 | 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. full story

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

APC Oikocredit deal celebration1.jpgJune 12 | 2024 Strategic move and new partnership will boost economic empowerment across the continent. full story

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

NORAN-PE-09.jpgJune 11 | 2024 An online event on 26 June, 18:45-20:00 CEST. full story

Farmerline puts technology to work for African farmers

farmerline photo.jpgJune 10 | 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. full story

Oikocredit partners with biochar producer NetZero to scale operations in Brazil

logoNetzero.pngJune 04 | 2024 US$ 2.5 million investment is Oikocredit’s first in carbon sequestration in the agricultural value chain. full story

Q1 2024 quarterly report: Development financing portfolio passes new threshold

WEZ-BJ-022.jpgMay 27 | 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. full story

Caravela and Oikocredit: working together for sustainable and inclusive coffee

CARA-UK-093 (1).jpgMay 21 | 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. full story

Leadership change for Strategy & Sustainable Impact team

Ging_1592_webversion.jpgMay 15 | 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 ... full story

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

logo Cocoasource.jpgMay 08 | 2024 Renewed investment increases support for sustainable agriculture and for 12,000 Ivorian smallholder cocoa and cashew farmers. full story

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

May 02 | 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. full story

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

Atuntaqui logo.jpgApril 26 | 2024 Four-year US$ 8 million in credit will support expansion of microcredit and housing loans for thousands of cooperative members. full story

Oikocredit to Enhance Impact in Southeast Asia with Strategic Operational Shifts

KOM-ID-51 (1).jpgApril 24 | 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. full story

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

NORAN-PE-09.jpgApril 22 | 2024 Investment will support the work of almost 3,000 smallholder farmers in Côte d’Ivoire. full story

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

Altum-Trademark.jpgApril 18 | 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. full story

Results for 2023: Oikocredit ambitious to achieve more

CARA-UK-077 (1).jpgApril 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

logoZeepay.pngApril 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

CARA-UK-077 (1).jpgApril 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

8D9F0C1F-D90F-4A58-87A2-D0B68F7E9D78.JPEGApril 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

Patagonian logo.jpgMarch 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

Logo Sindhuja.jpgMarch 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