Q3 2023 quarterly report: Creating more impact despite headwinds

Oikocredit invests € 7.5 million in Vista Bank Burkina to support SMEs and educational finance in Africa

Oikocredit invests € 7.5 million in Vista Bank Burkina to support SMEs and educational finance in Africa
22 November | 2023 Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Impact investor Oikocredit has extended a loan of € 7.5 million to Vista Bank Burkina to support the bank’s portfolio growth, expanding access to finance for small ... full story
Oikocredit and Aqua for All partnerships to boost community water and sanitation provision in East Africa

Oikocredit and Aqua for All partnerships to boost community water and sanitation provision in East Africa

Oikocredit, Goodwell Investments and Global Partnerships invest in Good Nature Agro to support southern African smallholder farmers

Oikocredit, Goodwell Investments and Global Partnerships invest in Good Nature Agro to support southern African smallholder farmers

Oikocredit invests US$ 2 million in RDG Collective to support solar energy growth in Africa

Oikocredit invests US$ 2 million in RDG Collective to support solar energy growth in Africa

Oikocredit and Solidaridad sign new partnership to strengthen community development

Oikocredit and Solidaridad sign new partnership to strengthen community development

Cresol cooperative’s loan helps Brazilian smallholders Silvio and Ivete replant their coffee farm

Oikocredit seals partnership with Fortune Credit as European Microfinance Award selects Kenyan MFI as finalist

Oikocredit seals partnership with Fortune Credit as European Microfinance Award selects Kenyan MFI as finalist
05 October | 2023 First Oikocredit loan to Fortune Credit coincides with European Microfinance Award’s shortlisting of Kenyan microfinance institution for 2023 prize. full story
Oikocredit commits USD 26.5 million for renewable energy access in sub-Saharan Africa
03 October | 2023 Announced at the Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting, the investment will help will unlock and promote initiatives to improve electrification and empower people in a region of strong demographic and economic growth full story
USD 26.5 million to bridge energy gaps in sub-Saharan Africa

How impact investing empowers women: Interview with Oikocredit’s Adama Bah

Oikocredit Impact Report 2023 indicates we are making a difference at scale

Oikocredit welcomes opportunity for dialogue following OECD NCP submission acceptance
15 September | 2023 Oikocredit supports the decision of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) National Contact Point (NCP) in the Netherlands to accept the submission made by Licadho, Equitable Cambodia, and Fian Germany. full story
Financial inclusion: How does Oikocredit select its partners?

Introducing an update to Oikocredit’s Participation Terms

Supporting Peruvian MSEs through digital lending

Peruvian Fintech Prestamype closes a US$5 million Pre-Series A equity round led by impact funds ALIVE Ventures and Oikocredit

Q2 2023 quarterly report: Results holding up in a challenging context

Financial inclusion – what is a fair interest rate?

Oikocredit, IDB Invest and Cooperativa Jardín Azuayo announce groundbreaking diversity and inclusion social bond

Oikocredit, IDB Invest and Cooperativa Jardín Azuayo announce groundbreaking diversity and inclusion social bond

Oikocredit invests in Witti Finances to support financial inclusion in Côte d’Ivoire

Oikocredit invests in Witti Finances to support financial inclusion in Côte d’Ivoire

New Oikocredit loan helps light up about 40,000 homes in Côte d'Ivoire

Oikocredit invests € 1.2 million in Baobab+ to support off-grid households in Cote d’Ivoire

New partnership improves finance for water and sanitation in Cambodia

Oikocredit Live: Combatting Climate Change with Sustainable Solutions for Low-Income Communities

Oikocredit leads US$ 2.5 million extension funding round for Uruguayan fintech partner Bankingly

Oikocredit leads US$ 2.5 million extension funding round for Uruguayan fintech partner Bankingly

How impact investing can bridge the MSME funding gap

Oikocredit and Ueno join forces to promote Paraguayan women’s empowerment

Oikocredit and Ueno join forces to promote Paraguayan women’s empowerment

Oikocredit holds 47th annual general meeting

Unaitas: 30 years of impact investing for success

Enhancing our mission: Mirjam 't Lam on the new way to invest

Cultivating Prosperity: Kyazanga Farmers' Cooperative Society Leverages IFIL Loan for Substantial Growth

Q1 2023 quarterly report: A positive start to the year

Oikocredit Live: Combatting Climate Change.

Climate change is having a profound impact on agriculture. Smallholder coffee and cocoa farmers face challenges such as droughts, floods, and diseases affecting their crops. What can farmers do to adapt to these changes? And can our partner organisations in the renewable energy sector help mitigate the effects of climate change? full story
Adama Bah: When women lead, business performance improves

Oikocredit updates NAV calculation
22 May | 2023 New NAV metric ensures all investor participations are treated equally, regardless of currency. full story
Cafédirect CEO: How Fairtrade creates a better life for farmers and a better cup of coffee for you

Oikocredit invites members to AGM on June 9 in Amersfoort

Award-winning Fonkoze brings healthcare and hope to low-income Haitian communities

Oikocredit Live: how do digital surveys measure social impact?

Results for 2022: Oikocredit confident about staying at the forefront of impact investing

Q4 2022 quarterly report: Continuing progress

Oikocredit confident about staying at the forefront of impact investing
11 April | 2023 Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor and worldwide cooperative Oikocredit today published its Annual Report for 2022, including its consolidated financial statements. full story
Fusion Microfinance: Giving wings to clients’ dreams

From Outreach to Impact: Oikocredit drives forward positive social impact with Client Self-Perception Survey

Oikocredit’s new capital-raising model in effect for existing investors in UK and Ireland

Kenya: ideal conditions for solar installations

Oikocredit Live: Learning from the Voices of Finca Perú and its Beneficiaries An online event with Finca Perú on 28 March 2023

How low-income women are creating change in Honduras

Oikocredit launches a new capital-raising model

Oikocredit has launched first phase of new capital-raising model for existing investors in UK and Ireland

Oikocredit confirms changes to capital-raising model for existing investors in UK and Ireland

Oikocredit confirms implementation of new capital-raising model

An Indonesian food entrepreneur’s journey: Sanah’s story

Oikocredit and Triodos IM provide € 10 million Tier II capital to Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire
06 February | 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 story
Oikocredit and Triodos IM provide € 10 million Tier II capital to Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire

MyCredit and Oikocredit US$ 2.6 million partnership to fund SMEs in Kenya
02 February | 2023 This loan facility from Oikocredit will support Kenyan financial company MyCredit to offer affordable, medium-term financing to local SMEs full story
MyCredit and Oikocredit US$ 2.6 million partnership to fund SMEs in Kenya

Oikocredit invests US$ 5 million in Yellow to support growth of solar energy in Africa
31 January | 2023 With this loan, Yellow aims to provide electricity and mobile connections to more households in Africa full story
Oikocredit invests US$ 5 million in Yellow to support solar energy in Africa

Creating more positive change! Interview with Dave Smit

Oikocredit Equity partner Avanti wins prestigious Indian award

Projects in Action with Banco da Familia

Being mindful about adding value and realising impact is essential for Oikocredit’s success

Initial statement on the complaint raised against Oikocredit with the OECD Guidelines National Contact Point in the Netherlands
22 December | 2022 Oikocredit wants to reassure all members, investors and other stakeholders that its mission and vision are still at the top of its priority. We continue to challenge all to invest responsibly. We provide financial services and support organisations to improve the quality of life of low-income people or communities in a sustainable way. full story
Creating a sustainable future [video]

Oikocredit sold equity investment in Indian microfinance institution Fusion

Oikocredit has sold its equity shares in the public listing of Fusion Microfinance
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. full story
Oikocredit supports smallholder cocoa farmers in Côte Ivoire

Oikocredit supports smallholder cocoa farmers in Côte Ivoire
14 December | 2022 Cocoa from the cacao tree (scientific name Theobroma cacao) is the main ingredient in the world’s chocolate. Each year from October onwards, the ‘main crop’ cocoa season happens in Côte d’Ivoire, ... full story
Complaint raised against Oikocredit with the OECD Guidelines National Contact Point in the Netherlands
12 December | 2022 Oikocredit International is aware that a complaint against the cooperative is raised with the National Contact Point for implementing the OECD Guidelines in the Netherlands. full story
Oikocredit looks forward to 2023 and its new capital-raising model

Oikocredit and I&P take equity stakes in agro-processor Agroserv in Burkina Faso

Oikocredit 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 support more smallholder farmers and households full story
Microfinance addresses the gap: interview with Brij Mohan

Oikocredit looks forward to 2023 with a new capital-raising model

Oikocredit invests US$7 million in Solarise Africa to support affordable solar access for businesses in Africa

Oikocredit 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 businesses full story
Prioritising impact and maintaining balance: interview with Gwen van Berne

Oikocredit invests in Ivorian fintech Djamo to support its growth and expansion in francophone West Africa

Q3 2022 quarterly report: Moving in the right direction

Mobilising investments in water and sanitation | Interview with Josien Sluijs

Oikocredit invests US$ 1,000,000 in Standard Life Organisation to support low-income entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Oikocredit 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 full story
Aqua for All interviews Oikocredit’s Managing Director on new partnership

Oikocredit paves way for new capital-raising model

A better world for women entrepreneurs in Côte d’Ivoire: Marina’s story

Dave Smit appointed as Director of Impact Investments at Oikocredit

Farmerline Group reaches Pre-Series A second close with US$ 1.5 million from Oikocredit in funding round worth US$ 14.4 million

Farmerline 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 Ghana-based Farmerline plans to expand its offering for smallholder farmers in Ivory Coast as fertiliser crisis deepens in West Africa. full story
Oikocredit to hold Extraordinary General Meeting on 14 October 2022

Dave Smit appointed as Director of Impact Investments at Oikocredit

Dave 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. full story
Caroline Mulwa appointed as Regional Director for Africa

Oikocredit appoints Caroline Mulwa as new Regional Director for Africa
29 August | 2022 Experienced impact investment professional Caroline Mulwa promoted to Regional Director Africa full story
Q2 2022 quarterly report: Mixed outcomes as economic uncertainty persists

Changing our world view | Why Oikocredit is switching to the Gall-Peters projection map

Reflecting on 2022: 3 Articles to re-read this Summer

Oikocredit invests € 2.7 million in Africa Negoce Industries to support Benin cashew value chain
25 July | 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 story
Oikocredit invests € 2.7 million in Africa Negoce Industries to support Benin cashew value chain

Oikocredit and ElectriFI support off-grid power for low-income Kenyans with Solar Panda

Oikocredit and EDFI ElectriFI support off-grid power for low-income Kenyans with Solar Panda
06 July | 2022 The new partnership will help sustain in-country growth of clean, safe and affordable domestic electricity. full story
Oikocredit strengthens leadership with new Executive Committee

Oikocredit supports new coffee platform for impact lenders

Oikocredit strengthens leadership with new Executive Committee
29 June | 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 story
Oikocredit teams up with DFC, Norfund and responsAbility on a financing vehicle investment to ‘impact millions'

Oikocredit holds 46th annual general meeting

New Aqua for All and Oikocredit partnership to invest in community water and sanitation

New Aqua for All and Oikocredit partnership to invest in community water and sanitation
13 June | 2022 Collaboration will develop innovative and affordable financing solutions for water, sanitation and hygiene in Africa and Asia. full story
Cultivating cotton for communities

Q1 2022 quarterly report: International events influence results

Oikocredit invites members to Annual General Meeting in June

Celebrating 15 years with Oikocredit: interview with Caroline Mulwa

Oikocredit supports digital financial services in Latin America

Oikocredit invests in Bankingly to support digital financial services in emerging markets
09 May | 2022 The social impact investor has acquired a minority stake in the fintech as part of a funding round for USD 10 million full story
Reflecting and pushing forward for impact: blog by Mirjam 't Lam

Financial results for 2021: achievement and recovery

Oikocredit reports year of achievement and recovery
21 April | 2022 Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor and worldwide cooperative Oikocredit today published its annual results for 2021. The cooperative has rebuilt and rebalanced its development ... full story
Q4 2021 quarterly report: Achievement and recovery

Gwen van Berne appointed as Director of Finance & Risk

Gwen van Berne appointed as Oikocredit’s Director of Finance & Risk
19 April | 2022 Amersfoort, the Netherlands - Social impact investor Oikocredit has appointed Gwen van Berne as its Director of Finance & Risk from 9 May 2022.Gwen has 23 years’ experience in the financial ... full story
Impacting investing in West Africa [interview]

Latest investment to power West African communities with solar energy

Oikocredit invests € 1.4 million in Weziza Benin to support the growth of distributed energy
12 April | 2022 Weziza Benin will develop, construct and operate solar mini-grids to provide electricity to rural communities over the next 10 years full story
A cooperative caring for local communities: Simone and Jonas' story

Cool concepts for rural energy [interview]

Empowering low-income women is at the heart of Oikocredit’s mission [interview]

Journey of the heart: the impact of seedlings for years to come

Journey of the heart: visiting the Rwanda Tea Seedlings Project

Proud to have worked for Oikocredit [interview]

Oikocredit and Opportunity International collaboration will support affordable quality education for under-served families [interview]

Oikocredit invests € 5 million in Ecoligo to support the growth of commercial and industrial solar energy in Africa
25 January | 2022 With this investment, Ecoligo will be able to expand and offer its solar-as-a-service solutions to more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) over the next 10 years full story
€ 5 million loan to power African SMEs with solar energy

Digital surveying shows social changes from perspective of Oikocredit partners’ clients

Becoming Oikocredit’s new Managing Director: interview with Mirjam ‘t Lam

New Year’s Message: Looking back and moving forward

The season of joy and Mercy’s story

Oikocredit joins FIRST+ programme to help generate work opportunities for 60,000 Ghanaians

Oikocredit held General Meeting to discuss strategy and capital-raising model

Oikocredit invests € 2 million in Spark to support growth of solar energy in Africa
07 December | 2021 With this investment, Spark will support its last-mile distributors in supplying solar electricity to hundreds of thousands of low-income households over the next two years full story
Oikocredit invests € 2 million to support growth of solar energy in Africa

Introducing Oikocredit’s new community-focused approach: learning from partners

Call for Supervisory Board applications

Nicaraguan coffee smallholders to benefit from IDH Farmfit Fund and Oikocredit co-investment in Aldea Global
30 November | 2021 Major syndicated loan will finance first phase of new coffee mill full story
IDH Farmfit Fund and Oikocredit co-investment in Aldea Global to support Nicaraguan coffee smallholders

Symbiotics and Oikocredit invest US$ 30.8 million in ETG to support West Africa cocoa and cashew value chains
17 November | 2021 The loan will help create an additional 200 jobs and support the work of 70,000 smallholder farmers in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria full story
Symbiotics and Oikocredit invest in ETG to support West Africa cocoa and cashew value chains

Q3 2021 quarterly report: Cautious optimism

Mirjam ‘t Lam appointed as Managing Director of Oikocredit
16 November | 2021 Amersfoort, the Netherlands. Social impact investor Oikocredit has appointed Mirjam ‘t Lam as its new Managing Director, effective 1 December 2021. full story
Mirjam ‘t Lam appointed Oikocredit’s Managing Director

Oikocredit partners Crecer and Fonkoze shortlisted for European Microfinance Award 2021 for Inclusive Finance and Healthcare
15 November | 2021 Two Oikocredit partners, Crecer IFD in Bolivia and Fonkoze in Haiti, are among the shortlisted finalists for the European Microfinance Award 2021 for Inclusive Finance & Healthcare. full story
Oikocredit holds general meeting in December

Capacity building for agriculture [interview]

Oikocredit strengthens its financial inclusion portfolio with an investment in Union des Caisses de Credit Mutuel du Sénégal
03 November | 2021 The loan will develop CMS’ lending portfolio, focusing on rural and agricultural income-generating activities full story
Oikocredit expands its financial inclusion portfolio with the latest investment in Senegal

Oikocredit and Opportunity International announce impact investment of USD 100 million to advance education in low-income countries

Opportunity International and Oikocredit announce US $100 million impact investment agreement to advance the education sector in low-income countries
01 November | 2021 Program expected to benefit up to an estimated 1.6 million children.
Unique collaboration will increase access to capital for schools and families with students in Africa, India, and Latin America. full story
Unique collaboration will increase access to capital for schools and families with students in Africa, India, and Latin America. full story
Oikocredit investment in Valency Agro Nigeria Ltd will create jobs and improve farmers’ livelihoods

Oikocredit investment in Valency Agro Nigeria will create jobs and improve farmers’ livelihoods
27 October | 2021 Cashew nut value chain to receive a boost from Oikocredit’s first agricultural loan in Nigeria full story
Stories from Brazil [part 2]: Crediluz

Stories from Brazil [part 1]: Sulcredi

Oikocredit invests in Fundación Génesis Empresarial, Guatemala's leading microfinance institution

New Oikocredit investment in Fundación Génesis Empresarial, Guatemala's leading microfinance institution
20 October | 2021 Stable and successful Central American microfinance institution helps low-income rural clients and their families improve lives with microfinance services and training. full story
Gladys’ story: financing for families and flavour

Oikocredit signs major new loan guarantee agreement with African Guarantee Fund
08 October | 2021 The new agreement will support Oikocredit’s portfolio growth in Africa. full story
Oikocredit signs new loan guarantee agreement with AGF

Celebrate International Coffee Day with a cup of sustainable coffee!

Oikocredit joins DFC and USAID in USD $55 million Covid-19 relief loan financing programme for sustainable agriculture development in India

Change to Oikocredit’s Managing Board

Supporting partners’ innovative responses to Covid-19

Oikocredit is partnering with Sidian Bank to support SMEs in Kenya

Sidian Bank signs a deal with Oikocredit to support SMEs in Kenya
22 September | 2021 Nairobi, Kenya (22 September 2021) - Sidian Bank, a mid-tier bank focusing on SMEs in Kenya, has signed a KES 990 million deal with the Netherlands based social impact investor, Oikocredit. full story
Making a difference: our Impact Report 2021

Impact Report 2021 is live!

Oikocredit invests USD 500,000 in Victory Empowerment Centre to support women entrepreneurs in Nigeria
10 September | 2021 Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor Oikocredit invested USD 500,000 in Victory Empowerment Centre, an NGO focused on improving the living conditions of disadvantaged women through innovative and flexible microfinance services. full story
Carlos and Esteban’s story: Securing a better future

Q2 2021 quarterly report: Performing acceptably in an unpredictable environment

Overcoming Covid-19 challenges in India [interview part 2]

Overcoming Covid-19 challenges in India [interview part 1]

Oikocredit appoints new Regional Equity Manager for Asia

Oikocredit appoints new Regional Equity Manager for Asia
19 August | 2021 Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor and worldwide cooperative Oikocredit has appointed Anirudh Sarda as Equity Manager for investments in Asia. In this new role, Anirudh will ... full story
Oikocredit’s work and plans in Brazil

Oikocredit invests € 1.6 million in Comafruits to support Mali mango value chain

Oikocredit invests € 1.6 million in Comafruits to support Mali mango value chain
03 August | 2021 The loan to the mango processing company will sustain up to 500 jobs and support the work of 3,000 mango farmers in Southern Mali full story
PowerGen partners with Oikocredit and others to connect 55,000 people to electricity in rural Nigeria

PowerGen partners with Oikocredit and others to connect 55,000 people to electricity in rural Nigeria
22 July | 2021 PowerGen, the leading developer in Africa of on-grid and off-grid distributed energy, has secured long term project financing to connect 55,000 people to electricity in rural Nigeria from ... full story
Oikocredit makes interim changes to its Managing Board

Oikocredit’s new investment in Unaitas will support farmer cooperatives in Kenya
