Oikocredit USA and its volunteers are launching a grassroots campaign to invest in people, because we know that the world’s poor don’t lack ability – they lack opportunity. Through financing, the poor gain vital access to credit. When given an opportunity to start small businesses, our borrowers in the poorest regions of the world thrive ...
EventsThis summer Oikocredit is building a movement that will alleviate poverty and empower communities around the globe. Come to house parties or a larger event on May 21, and meet Oikocredit’s Executive Director Terry Provance via live web-stream. Chat, eat and drink fair trade goodies, and hear about the movement. What: Local house parties to ...
EventsThis year’s Chicago Microfinance Conference, an annual event hosted by the Booth and Kellogg Schools of Business, includes speakers from Kiva, Grameen, Oikocredit, ShoreBank, Citigroup, and the IFC. Tickets sell out, so please register early if you plan to attend.
EventsAn information session on microcredit: Investing for social return, not profits with Terry Provance, Oikocredit USA Executive Director.
EventsMarch 13, 2009 — In a time when most financial institutions look back on a very weak year, Oikocredit has succeeded in growing its field investments by 32% to € 365 million. Total assets increased with 15% to € 449 million. Despite the drop of all stock markets, the Oikocredit share has retained its value. ...
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