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📢 Expanding Access to Clean Energy for Social Institutions in Africa 🌍 At Oikocredit, we’re proud to announce a USD 2.5 million loan to support Differ Community Power in bringing clean, reliable energy to health care and education facilities across sub-Saharan Africa. This partnership enables Differ Community Power to scale its innovative renewable energy projects, creating lasting benefits for underserved communities. By electrifying over 150 sites in 12 countries and counting, we’re helping to strengthen public services and community resilience. 💡 Together, we’re driving sustainable solutions that improve lives. Learn more about how we’re making an impact: https://lnkd.in/e_x8KnhA #Oikocredit #BeTheChange #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment

🆕 In her latest article, our Managing Director, Mirjam t Lam, reflects on the challenges and achievements of 2024 and looks ahead to a landmark year for our cooperative. From growing our development financing portfolio and celebrating milestones in India and Kenya to tackling climate and economic challenges, Oikocredit remains committed to empowering communities and creating a more just, sustainable world. As we mark 50 years, we’re excited to launch new initiatives, a refreshed brand, and continue making a lasting impact. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyXhXGS9

We’re pleased to share that Maanaveeya Development & Finance P Ltd has been named one of India’s most promising microfinance institutions. 🏅 The award, from Finance Outlook India recognises the Oikocredit subsidiary’s commitment to financial equity and innovation. Maanaveeya’s tailored financing solutions, including debt, sub-debt, leasing, and credit lines, empower both social and for-profit enterprises across India. Whether it’s microfinance, renewable energy, or SME support, Maanaveeya is proud to be part of India’s sustainable finance movement. 🌍 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eTCuaW8m #BeTheChange #ImpactInvesting 

🔔As 2024 comes to an end, we’re reflecting on some of this year’s milestones and top stories. ✨Did you know we celebrated our 50 year anniversary? This year also marks 10 years that we’ve been investing in renewable energy. At the same time, we’ve been embarking on exciting new projects in areas like affordable housing and education, and can’t wait for what lies ahead! 👉Read more about this year’s highlights: https://lnkd.in/eu8gmfjh

❓How do we empower the backbone of Nigeria’s economy? By investing in partnerships that matter. Oikocredit’s recent USD 5 million loan to Baobab Group is set to transform the landscape for Nigerian hashtag #MSMEs, offering the resources they need to thrive. Baobab serves over 200,000 clients with reliable financial solutions, and with Oikocredit’s support, the bank can expand its reach to more underserved communities. This collaboration embodies a mutual vision for inclusive growth and sustainable development. 👉Let’s build an economy where businesses of all sizes can prosper. https://lnkd.in/eJdjaZ-u #InclusiveFinance

🆕We’ve made a repeat US$8.6m loan to Valency Agro Nigeria Limited to support its expansion of raw cashew nut processing for export. An Oikocredit partner since 2021, Valency has created and sustains hundreds of permanent and seasonal jobs, especially for #women, and supports #smallholder #farmers and their families in improving their livelihoods.     Valency has won industry recognition and numerous awards for its work in #Nigeria building a #sustainable supply chain for #agriculture products.    Want to know more? https://lnkd.in/e6GUS8KB

✨🎄 As we celebrate the season of hope and peace, we’re filled with gratitude for our network dedicated to creating a brighter future for the most vulnerable. At Oikocredit, our diversity empowers us and offers a glimpse of a world where ‘peace on earth’ is within reach. Spanning from our partnerships in the Philippines to the support of our investors in Canada, you are the driving force behind our shared vision for a better tomorrow. 🤲 Thank you for your continued inspiration and collaboration. Wishing you all joyful holidays and we look forward to deepening our impact together in 2025!

Oikocredit is celebrating 30 years of creating social impact in Kenya! 👏 With €225.7 million (KES 30 billion) invested in Africa, they've been supporting smallholder farmers, entrepreneurs, and underserved households. From agriculture to renewable energy and financial inclusion, their work has been all about empowering communities. At a special event in Nairobi, #Oikocredit brought together partners and stakeholders to celebrate the journey and plan what’s next. Caroline Kamau-Mulwa, their Regional Director for Africa, put it perfectly: “Together, we’ve improved livelihoods and supported sustainable development across Africa.” And Dave Smit, Director of Impact Investments, reminded us of the incredible untapped potential Africa holds: “Every euro invested here creates more impact than anywhere else in the world.” This is what happens when partnerships and purpose come together. Here’s to even more impact in the years ahead! 👏 #SocialImpact #FinancialInclusion #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaInvestments #Oikocredit

📢 We’re excited to announce a new partnership in Ecuador! Oikocredit has joined hands with Lucha Campesina to strengthen inclusive financial services for smallholder farmers and rural communities. With a three-year USD 2 million local currency loan, we’re helping amplify agricultural microfinance programmes that empower cultivators and livestock producers. Operating across four Ecuadorean provinces, Lucha Campesina provides financial services that transform lives and promote equitable growth. Together, we aim to create sustainable opportunities and foster meaningful rural development. 🌱 👉 Learn more about this announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e3wvccFC #FinancialInclusion #RuralDevelopment #SustainableAgriculture

🌍 We are thrilled to celebrate SEKEM Group incredible achievement of being granted the prestigious Champions of the Earth award by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)! 🌱 Since 2012, Oikocredit has proudly partnered with SEKEM in its journey to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility. This award, presented in the Entrepreneurial Vision category, recognises SEKEM's outstanding contributions to #sustainable land management and their biodynamic #agriculture methods that are helping to combat desertification, land degradation, and water scarcity. 🌾🌱 We congratulate SEKEM on this well-deserved honour and look forward to our continued #partnership in building a more #sustainable and thriving world. 🎥Watch SEKEM’s movie announcement here: