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Oikocredit, the international cooperative dedicated to impact investing, has published its 2025 Impact Report, coinciding with its 50th anniversary. This report highlights its work in three key areas: financial inclusion, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy, with a special focus on low-income communities in regions of Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
In the past year, Oikocredit has reached 49 million clients through its partner organizations, benefiting nearly 3 million micro, small, and medium enterprises. Among these beneficiaries, an impressive 88% are women, many of whom live in rural areas. Additionally, support has been provided to 600,000 farmers, and access to clean energy has been granted to 118,870 households, significantly improving the quality of life in these communities.
The report shows a 57% increase in investment aimed at capacity development, reaching nearly 1.4 million euros. This figure reflects Oikocredit’s commitment to improving living conditions through training programs tailored to the needs of its partners across various sectors.
The stories shared in the report testify to the transformation that responsible investing can generate. For example, in Indonesia, a farmer has shifted her vegetable business to focus on strawberries, while in Uganda, over 12,000 coffee farmers have gained access to better markets and training in sustainable practices.
Kawien Ziedses, Oikocredit’s Director of Sustainable Impact, stated that “the data collected in our latest Impact Report reflect our commitment and strong determination to contribute positively in a challenging and dynamic environment.”
The cooperative not only offers loans; it also implements a comprehensive capacity-building program aimed at improving living conditions in vulnerable communities. In 2024, nearly 1.4 million euros were allocated to these programs, benefiting 151 organizations in 21 countries. Notable projects include supporting a coffee cooperative in Peru to comply with sustainability regulations for export.
Oikocredit reaffirms its call for responsible investing and financial inclusion, always pursuing the transformation of realities in the Global South.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
