Kenya: ideal conditions for solar installations
March 23 | 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] full storyOikocredit Live: Learning from the Voices of Finca Perú and its Beneficiaries An online event with Finca Perú on 28 March 2023
March 21 | 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? full storyHow low-income women are creating change in Honduras
March 15 | 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. full storyOikocredit launches a new capital-raising model
March 01 | 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. full storyOikocredit has launched first phase of new capital-raising model for existing investors in Canada
February 28 | 2023 Under the new model, Oikocredit will issue participations instead of shares. Canadian investors will see their existing investments transferred to the new model in two phases. full storyOikocredit confirms changes to capital-raising model for existing investors in Canada
February 15 | 2023 Under the new model, Oikocredit will issue participations instead of shares. Canadian investors will see their existing investments transferred to the new model in two phases. full storyOikocredit confirms implementation of new capital-raising model
February 15 | 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. full storyAn Indonesian food entrepreneur’s journey: Sanah’s story
February 09 | 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. full storyOikocredit and Triodos IM provide € 10 million Tier II capital to Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire
February 06 | 2023 The Ivorian bank, an affiliate of Bridge Group West Africa, finances local small and medium enterprises and supports job creation in the region full storyMyCredit and Oikocredit US$ 2.6 million partnership to fund SMEs in Kenya
February 02 | 2023 This loan facility from Oikocredit will support Kenyan financial company MyCredit to offer affordable, medium-term financing to local SMEs full storyOikocredit invests US$ 5 million in Yellow to support solar energy in Africa
January 31 | 2023 Yellow will use Oikocredit loan to provide electricity and mobile connections to more households in Africa full storyCreating more positive change! Interview with Dave Smit
January 25 | 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. full storyOikocredit Equity partner Avanti wins prestigious Indian award
January 24 | 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. full storyProjects in Action with Banco da Familia
January 10 | 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 ... full storyBeing mindful about adding value and realising impact is essential for Oikocredit’s success
January 03 | 2023 Oikocredit’s Managing Director, Mirjam ‘t Lam, shares her thoughts as the New Year begins. full storyCreating a sustainable future [video]
December 21 | 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. full storyOikocredit sold equity investment in Indian microfinance institution Fusion
December 19 | 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. full storyOikocredit supports smallholder cocoa farmers in Côte Ivoire
December 14 | 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 ... full storyOikocredit looks forward to 2023 and its new capital-raising model
December 09 | 2022 Under the new model, Oikocredit would issue participations instead of shares. Canadian investors would see their existing investments transferred to the new model in two phases. full storyOikocredit and I&P take equity stakes in agro-processor Agroserv in Burkina Faso
December 07 | 2022 The social-impact company will develop a new processing plant, diversify products, and serve more smallholder farmers and households full storyMicrofinance addresses the gap: interview with Brij Mohan
December 05 | 2022 Brij Mohan is the former Executive Director of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and the founding Chair of ACCESS Development Services. full storyOikocredit looks forward to 2023 with a new capital-raising model
December 02 | 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. full storyOikocredit invests US$7 million in Solarise Africa to support affordable solar access for businesses in Africa
December 01 | 2022 The investment will support Solarise Africa’s solar and energy efficiency solutions for small and medium enterprises and other commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses. full storyPrioritising impact and maintaining balance: interview with Gwen van Berne
November 28 | 2022 Gwen van Berne joined Oikocredit as Director of Finance & Risk in May 2022. In this interview, she shares a bit about herself, her new role and the cooperative’s latest quarterly financial report. full storyOikocredit invests in Ivorian fintech Djamo to support its growth and expansion in francophone West Africa
November 23 | 2022 Oikocredit and other investors will assist the fast-growing fintech in offering affordable financial services to many more financially excluded people. full storyQ3 2022 quarterly report: Moving in the right direction
November 21 | 2022 Four times a year Oikocredit publishes key facts and figures on the previous quarter. Here we provide our investors and others with additional background context on developments during the third quarter of 2022. full storyMobilising investments in water and sanitation | Interview with Josien Sluijs
November 14 | 2022 Oikocredit has signed a two-year partnership with Aqua for All to mobilise investments in water and sanitation – an area that Oikocredit is exploring as part of its 2022-2026 strategy. We recently sat down with Aqua for All’s Managing Director, Josien Sluijs, to talk about the partnership with the foundation and to understand more about the sector. full storyOikocredit invests US$ 1,000,000 in Standard Life Organisation to support low-income entrepreneurs in Nigeria
November 10 | 2022 Three-year term loan will support Nigerian NGO and microfinance institution’s work with low-income women, men and children full storyAqua for All interviews Oikocredit’s Managing Director on new partnership
November 01 | 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. full storyOikocredit paves way for new capital-raising model
October 31 | 2022 Under the new model, Oikocredit would issue participations instead of shares. Canadian investors would see their existing investments transferred to the new model in two phases. full storyA better world for women entrepreneurs in Côte d’Ivoire: Marina’s story
October 12 | 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.... full storyDave Smit appointed as Director of Impact Investments at Oikocredit
October 10 | 2022 Social impact investor Oikocredit has appointed Dave Smit as its Director of Impact Investments, effective 10 October 2022. full storyFarmerline Group reaches Pre-Series A second close with US$ 1.5 million from Oikocredit in funding round worth US$ 14.4 million
September 26 | 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 ... full story
Oikocredit to hold Extraordinary General Meeting on 14 October 2022
September 19 | 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 ... full storyDave Smit appointed as Director of Impact Investments at Oikocredit
September 13 | 2022 Social impact investor Oikocredit has appointed Dave Smit as its Director of Impact Investments, effective 10 October 2022. full storyCaroline Mulwa appointed as Regional Director for Africa
August 29 | 2022 Experienced impact investment professional Caroline Mulwa promoted to Regional Director Africa from 16 August 2022. full storyQ2 2022 quarterly report: Mixed outcomes as economic uncertainty persists
August 23 | 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. full storyChanging our world view | Why Oikocredit is switching to the Gall-Peters projection map
August 19 | 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. full storyReflecting on 2022: 3 Articles to re-read this Summer
August 10 | 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. full storyOikocredit invests € 2.7 million in Africa Negoce Industries to support Benin cashew value chain
July 25 | 2022 The loan to the cashew processing company will sustain up to 500 jobs and support the work of 2500 cashew producers in Benin full storyOikocredit and ElectriFI support off-grid power for low-income Kenyans with Solar Panda
July 06 | 2022 The new partnership will help sustain in-country growth of clean, safe and affordable domestic electricity. full storyOikocredit strengthens leadership with new Executive Committee
July 01 | 2022 The new committee comprises existing Managing Board members and newly appointed directors and will oversee implementation of the cooperative’s 2022-2026 strategy full storyOikocredit supports new coffee platform for impact lenders
June 29 | 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. full storyOikocredit teams up with DFC, Norfund and responsAbility on a financing vehicle investment to ‘impact millions'
June 17 | 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. full storyOikocredit holds 46th annual general meeting
June 15 | 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. full storyNew Aqua for All and Oikocredit partnership to invest in community water and sanitation
June 14 | 2022 Collaboration will develop innovative and affordable financing solutions for water, sanitation and hygiene in Africa and Asia. full storyCultivating cotton for communities
June 02 | 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 ... full storyQ1 2022 quarterly report: International events influence results
May 30 | 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. full storyOikocredit invites members to Annual General Meeting in June
May 16 | 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. full story