Dreaming of coffee trees

Wake up and smell the coffee

Meet our Côte d'Ivoire SME entrepreneurs

Cooperative conversations: with Peter Ohligschläger of the Members’ Council

This testing year has proved Oikocredit’s resilience, our partners’ courage and our investors’ trust

Interview: How Oikocredit supports small-scale cocoa producers in West Africa

€ 7 million to support smallholder cocoa producers in Côte d’Ivoire

Oikocredit invests € 7 million to support smallholder cocoa producers in Côte d’Ivoire
17 December | 2020 Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor Oikocredit has provided loans to two cocoa cooperatives and one exporter in Côte d’Ivoire. The three credit lines will help export the 2020-21 cocoa production for up to 35,000 smallholder farmers. full story
Flowers and meal deliveries: how Indians on low incomes use loans to grow

Oikocredit expands its commitment to Mexican SMEs with investment in Aspiria
08 December | 2020 Social impact investor Oikocredit has acquired a minority stake in Aspiria, an online SME lender in Mexico full story
Oikocredit expands its commitment to Mexican SMEs with investment in Aspiria

Why are SMEs important to Oikocredit?

Call for Supervisory Board applications

Cooperative conversations: with Anita Clemons of the Members’ Council

Q3 quarterly report: Maintaining stability

Mirjam ‘t Lam joins Oikocredit as Director of Finance & Risk

Mirjam ‘t Lam joins Oikocredit as Director of Finance & Risk
09 November | 2020 Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Mirjam ‘t Lam is joining social impact investor and worldwide cooperative Oikocredit as Director of Finance & Risk, effective 16 November 2020. She joins Oikocredit ... full story
Celebrating 45 years of Oikocredit [video]

Does your investment portfolio have “the quan”?

Oikocredit invests in Brazilian fintech BizCapital as part of a USD 15 million funding round

Oikocredit invests in Brazilian fintech BizCapital as part of a USD 15 million funding round
27 October | 2020 Social impact investor Oikocredit has acquired a minority stake in BizCapital, a leading online SME lender in Brazil full story
How Oikocredit is supporting smallholder farmers through the pandemic [video]

Oikocredit, Karongi and Muganza Kivu Tea Factories to produce two million high-quality tea seedlings in Rwanda

Oikocredit, Karongi and Muganza Kivu Tea Factories to produce two million high-quality tea seedlings in Rwanda
06 October | 2020 Most of the funding for this project comes from investors from Oikocredit’s West German Support Association, showing yet again how close smallholder farmers are to Oikocredit investors’ hearts. full story
A stitch in time [video]

Behind the Impact Report 2020 [interview]

Oikocredit launches its Impact Report 2020

[BLOG] Covid-19: a driving force for digital financial inclusion

Group lending: Cristiane and Helena show how it works
27 August | 2020 A woman finds herself in crisis and is supported by another making a success of her business. In this story of solidarity amongst women you can discover how group lending works, and through our Brazilian partner BPCS, how Oikocredit serves hard to reach people. full story
Q2 quarterly report: Responding with resilience

How does Covid-19 affect our social performance and innovation work? [video]

SPTF and CERISE take over Smart Campaign implementation resources

How does Covid-19 impact on our investment operations? [video]

Launch of CEO Forum for Oikocredit Partners in Africa

THE WATER MAN – part 2 of 2

The Water Man story tells of one man’s determination to bend the Covid-19 curve, and provides lessons for Oikocredit partners, staff and investors. In this second part of his blog, Elikanah shares examples of what our partners are doing to reduce the impact of Covid-19 on their end-clients. full story
Oikocredit invests USD 5 million in M-KOPA to support growth of solar energy in Africa

Oikocredit invests USD 5 million in M-KOPA to support growth of solar energy in Africa
21 July | 2020 With this loan, M-KOPA is able to provide electricity and mobile connections to 10,000 households in Africa full story
Blog: Could microfinance help prevent a health crisis from becoming an even greater food crisis?

Solidarity: the strength of our network

Lessening the Covid-19 impact today makes a big difference for the future [Interview]

THE WATER MAN – part 1 of 2

The Water Man story tells of one man’s determination to bend the Covid-19 curve, and provides lessons for Oikocredit partners, staff and investors. In this first part of his blog, Elikanah writes about how the Water Man inspired him and other Oikocredit staff in the Oikocredit office in Kenya. full story
Oikocredit exits its investment in Fairtrade chocolate company Divine Chocolate

Oikocredit exits its investment in Fairtrade chocolate company Divine Chocolate
17 June | 2020 Social impact investor Oikocredit has supported Divine since 2006 as it expanded its footprint from the United Kingdom to the USA full story
Oikocredit holds annual general meeting, members decide on dividend

MFIs Covid-19 awareness training

Video tour of Oikocredit’s work in Ghana

With Renewable Energy: an Interview with David ten Kroode

Quarterly report: Withstanding the crisis
25 May | 2020 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. full story
Learning from Leaders: a Cup of Coffee with Dr Godwin Ehigiamusoe

The main thing is sustainability [interview]

Oikocredit revised its dividend proposal for 2019 from 1% to 0%.
06 May | 2020 Social impact investor and worldwide cooperative Oikocredit has revised its dividend proposal for 2019 from 1% to 0%. full story
Oikocredit revises dividend proposal
06 May | 2020 Social impact investor and worldwide cooperative Oikocredit has revised its dividend proposal for 2019 from 1% to 0%. full story
Oikocredit foundation creates coronavirus solidarity fund

Change to Oikocredit’s Managing Board

Oikocredit and other impact investors agree coronavirus coordination principles

Coffee, Cocoa, and the Coronavirus [Interview]

Impact investors jointly commit to supporting low-income communities in Covid-19 crisis

Social impact in the pandemic: how Oikocredit is helping partners fight back [blog]

Nomination for appointment to the Supervisory Board

Protecting organisations against coronavirus scams – tips for partners

It's not just about growth [interview]

Indian Oikocredit subsidiary supports government relief fund for coronavirus

Protecting yourself against coronavirus scams – tips for investors

Oikocredit publishes its annual report for 2019

Message from the Managing Director: “Working together through uncertain times”

Oikocredit announces 2019 results and partner satisfaction [press release]

Oikocredit reports positive results and partner satisfaction
19 March | 2020 Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor and worldwide cooperative Oikocredit today published its annual results for 2019. The cooperative has made good headway in streamlining its business model, maintained investor confidence and received positive feedback from the organisations it finances. full story
Oikocredit and the novel coronavirus (Covid-19)

€ 1 million investment in ACE clean cooking

Oikocredit invests € 1 million in African Clean Energy (ACE) to support clean cooking and rural electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa
12 March | 2020 Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor Oikocredit has made a € 1 million convertible loan to African Clean Energy, a Certified B Corporation and social enterprise, to support the expansion of business operations in Uganda. full story
No development without risk [interview]

On the trail of cocoa

Fair is when all benefit

Volunteers and staff meet our partners in Ghana

Most read: our six biggest stories in 2019

Looking back on a year’s journey and forward to 2020

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Oikocredit exits Zambian fish farm Yalelo

Oikocredit exits its investment in Zambian fish farm Yalelo
10 December | 2019 Social impact investor Oikocredit has supported Yalelo since 2014 as it became Africa’s largest sustainable aquaculture company. full story
Fraudulent app alert

Tea: good prospects from great heights

Musoni: putting low-income clients first in the digital age

Social performance: "Choosing a partner is just the beginning"

Let’s give SMEs the recognition they deserve, in Mexico and all around the world
29 October | 2019 Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are at the heart of job creation and retention, all around the world. Yet so many SMEs do not have access to the finance they need. We invite you to watch a short video from Oikocredit’s office in Mexico to see why Oikocredit supports SMEs. full story
Greenforest begins our European road show

Oikocredit invests in Ugandan tea processor Kayonza

Ugandan tea processor secures USD 3.15 million investment
01 October | 2019 Utrecht/Amersfoort, the Netherlands - Solidaridad has facilitated USD 3.15 million of financing for Ugandan tea processor Kayonza Tea Factory in the form of a long-term loan from social impact ... full story
Colombian fintech Sempli raises USD 8 million in Series A round led by Oikocredit and Incofin CVSO
24 September | 2019 Leading online lender for Colombian small businesses Sempli reaches USD 24 million in fundraising after 2.5 years of operations full story
Oikocredit increases investment in Colombian fintech Sempli

Interview: Oikocredit’s latest Impact Report

Oikocredit launches Impact Report 2019

Oikocredit signs KES 1 billion equity investment in Credit Bank
29 August | 2019 UPDATE: The deal was not pursued further as of late 2019.
Nairobi, Kenya – Credit Bank PLC has signed a KES 1 billion equity investment with social impact investor Oikocredit today. The investment, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will see Oikocredit take a minority stake in Credit Bank full story
Nairobi, Kenya – Credit Bank PLC has signed a KES 1 billion equity investment with social impact investor Oikocredit today. The investment, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will see Oikocredit take a minority stake in Credit Bank full story
Boosting efforts across focus sectors and strengthening partners

The interview also highlights this year’s annual general meeting (AGM) held in June and offers some insight into our upcoming Impact Report to be published in September. full story
Interview: Providing affordable housing loans for low and middle-income families in Cambodia

Jessy’s Story: A Taste of Success in Zambia

Oikocredit annual general meeting votes on dividend and supervisory board

Bridging the Gender Gap…. At Home

How do coffee cooperatives support smallholder coffee farmers in Peru?

Oikocredit invests in Latin American responsible specialty coffee trader Caravela
22 May | 2019 The Netherlands / United Kingdom – Social impact investor Oikocredit has closed a US$ 4.7 million investment in Caravela Coffee, a specialty coffee trader that sources coffee in Latin America using direct trade principles. full story
Equity investment to foster sustainable coffee trading

Oikocredit expands its fintech portfolio in Mexico

Oikocredit invests in fintech KU-BO FINANCIERO, S.A. DE C.V., S.F.P. (Ku-Bo) to support people in Mexico without access to financial services
02 May | 2019 Amersfoort, the Netherlands / Mexico City, Mexico – Social impact investor Oikocredit has provided financing to Ku-Bo, a Mexican fintech specialised in crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending aimed at individuals within the medium and low socio-economic sector of the population with limited access to credit. full story
Oikocredit and MOCA join forces to strengthen cocoa cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire

It’s more than just finance [interview]

Oikocredit’s portfolio and member capital grow as it implements updated strategy
27 March | 2019 Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor and worldwide cooperative Oikocredit today published its annual results for 2018. Despite 2018 being a year of change for Oikocredit, the cooperative’s net income after taxation improved compared to 2017 with both lendable funds and the development financing portfolio showing growth. full story
Oikocredit publishes its annual report for 2018 along with key financial highlights

Technology is part of the solution

Oikocredit’s West Germany Support Association spoke to Oikocredit’s Business Development Specialist in Amersfoort, Vincent van Dugteren, to find out. full story
Oikocredit invests in affordable housing finance provider Sitara in India

Empowering women in Indonesia through financial inclusion

Oikocredit appoints Patrick Stutvoet as Director of IT and Operations
27 February | 2019 27 February 2019, Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor Oikocredit has appointed Patrick Stutvoet to the position of Director of IT and Operations, effective 1 March 2019. full story
Patrick Stutvoet becomes Oikocredit’s new Director of IT and Operations

Oikocredit invests USD 3.3 million in Mexican student finance provider Laudex
19 February | 2019 19 February 2019, Mexico City, Mexico / Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor Oikocredit has closed an investment of USD 3.3 million in Laudex, a financial inclusion institution ... full story
Oikocredit invests in Laudex to encourage social inclusion in Mexico’s education sector

With my chickens, I feel free

Reflecting on 2018 and looking forward

Strengthening market access for small-scale farmers in India

Oikocredit invests in SolarNow to help bring solar energy to 17,500 customers in Uganda

Building Disaster Resiliency: A Guidebook

Oikocredit’s updated Vision & Strategy published

Call for Oikocredit Supervisory Board applications

A new operating model for Oikocredit [interview]

Investors and volunteers visit Oikocredit partners in Peru
Turning organic waste into energy: how Oikocredit offsets its carbon footprint

Oikocredit invests in cashew processor Anatrans in Burkina Faso
14 November | 2018 Social impact investor Oikocredit has taken a € 2 million stake in Burkinabe cashew processor Anatrans full story
Preserving the future of cocoa in Côte d’Ivoire

Wool with a name

Oikocredit invests in FinTech Sempli to support sustainable growth of SMEs in Colombia

Oikocredit and BID LAB invest in fintech Sempli to support Colombian SMEs
31 October | 2018 31 October 2018, Bogotá, Colombia – Social impact investor Oikocredit and the Inter-American Development Bank (BID LAB) have closed an investment of USD 5.7 million in Sempli, a Colombian fintech that provides loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). full story
Oikocredit invests in Kenyan fertiliser plant to raise farmers’ yields and incomes

Financial results for social impact [interview]

Making a difference in Mexico: the value of investing in SMEs

Fintech and social impact investing in India [interview]

Oikocredit’s equity investment supports India’s agriculture value chain

Oikocredit signs Fair Trade Charter to help reach the Sustainable Development Goals

Oikocredit invests in Brazilian FinTech Avante to support one million micro-entrepreneurs by 2021

Oikocredit invests in Brazilian FinTech Avante to support one million micro-entrepreneurs by 2021
06 September | 2018 6 September 2018, Amersfoort, the Netherlands / São Paulo, Brazil – Social impact investor Oikocredit has acquired a stake in Avante, a Brazilian FinTech offering financial services to micro-entrepreneurs at the base of the pyramid. full story
Oikocredit’s first off-grid solar project in Latin America to support 250,000 people

Equity investment to improve lives in El Salvador

Rising to the coffee challenge: high yields, high quality and environmental sustainability

The Council on Smallholder Agricultural Finance releases ‘State of the Sector’ report

Oikocredit article on home solar and microfinance published on NextBillion

Going above and beyond: Oikocredit’s Social and Environmental Performance Report [Interview]

Oikocredit outperforms sector in microfinance outreach to women
12 July | 2018 The social impact investor's latest Social & Environmental Performance Report also showed strong progress on indicators for renewable energy full story
Oikocredit surpasses sector average for outreach to female microfinance clients

Oikocredit annual general meeting takes place in India

Oikocredit signs new guidelines on responsible digital financial inclusion

Join us in cities across Europe for a taste of Fapecafes fair trade coffee

Getting together for sustainable coffee in June

Thos Gieskes: why we’ve updated our strategy and how we’re aiming for more impact [interview]

A cool head and a warm heart: how to produce organic and fair trade honey [partner story]

Oikocredit invests € 1 million in renewable energy company Inyenyeri

Ogunte interviews Oikocredit UK & Ireland's National Director Monica Middleton

E-Hands: solar energy for India’s unbanked

Oikocredit Annual Report and press release highlighting 2017

Oikocredit announces annual results and reveals enhanced strategy to strengthen social impact
11 April | 2018 Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor and worldwide cooperative Oikocredit today published its annual results for 2017. Oikocredit continues to fulfil its ambition to improve the quality of life of low-income people by providing financing and capacity building support to 747 partner organisations active in inclusive finance, agriculture and renewable energy. full story
Oikocredit Feature in Positive News

Churches Together in Britain & Ireland: How microfinance is empowering Kenyan women

Enhancing coffee cooperatives’ price risk management

Highgate Society: Use your money for good – options for ethical investing

Oikocredit & the Employee Ownership Association

“Oikocredit is a frontrunner”: getting to know our director of risk
