Noticias

In the Philippines, Kennemer Foods works hand in hand with nearly 20,000 smallholder farmers to transform local agriculture. Understanding the dynamics of the land, building trust with communities, and relying on a network of “Cacaopreneurs” - this is their strategy to spread virtuous farming practices… and reap the benefits.

‍Thanks to the incredible commitment of our engaged co-op members, including the ones who joined us during this campaign, our solidarity initiative celebrating Alterfin’s 30th anniversary has been a true triumph!

In western Côte d’Ivoire, the cooperative SOCAK KATANA had everything needed to succeed: committed producers, a growing membership base, and an ambitious first export contract. All signs seemed green. All... except one: access to financing.

For the second consecutive year, Alterfin is launching its membership campaign, "Better Together", running from 5 December 2024 to 31 January 2025.

At Alterfin, we know that providing financing alone is not enough. We want to go the extra mile to strengthen our partners, ensure their long-term viability and to maximize their impact. That's why we've developed a technical assistance program, one of our cooperative’s greatest strengths.

Bailyk Finance, a partner of Alterfin for more than five years, is a perfect example of woman-led company. Spearheaded by Chinara Moldazhanova since 2013, this microfinance institution’s ultimate goal is to improve the lives of low-income populations in Kyrgyzstan. Chinara shares her views on how a predominantly female workforce ties in with the company’s pursuit of societal goals.

When it comes to our investment assessment criteria, societal and environmental impact is top of the list. Recently, we’ve taken another step to further our impact-focused efforts by including a new tool when assessing our potential partners: gender-lens investing. Caterina Giordano, Chief Impact Officer, explains how it works.

Our investment decisions are guided by our partners’ ability to improve the lives of local communities. But how do we measure the impact of their activities? Find out with Pallavi Hariharan, our Environmental & Social Impact Manager.

The impact of our investments — made possible by our co-op members— is at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to measuring this impact thoroughly. That’s why we do more than just collect data: we also regularly go out into the field to hear what the final beneficiaries have to say, so that we have a better understanding of how our work improves the daily lives of these people.

At Alterfin, we’ve just successfully completed the B Corp recertification process. Of course, we’re pleased with this result; it confirms that our approach is the right one and that our continuous improvement process is effective.

This year, Fair Trade Week runs from October 5 to 15. As you undoubtedly know, fair trade is at the heart of everything we have done since Alterfin was founded in 1994. Today, two-thirds of our partners in the agricultural sector have this certification.

Eximcruz is a Bolivian agricultural company involved in picking and selling Brazil nuts. This is an important activity that ensures a decent income for local communities and helps protect the Amazon rainforest.

We are proud to announce the launch of the FEFISOL II solidarity fund to support micro-entrepreneurs and small farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.

Furuz is a microfinance institution that works in rural areas of western Tajikistan. It enables more than 3,500 micro-entrepreneurs involved in agriculture and livestock farming to finance the growth of their business to ensure a better income.