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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!

Faced with a complex political context and budget cuts, organisations active in international cooperation have every interest in joining forces. That is why this year we are running a joint campaign with the NGOs Humundi (formerly SOS Faim) and Rikolto. With a rich shared history, our approaches are highly complementary. So it's no surprise that we have a few partners in common. Two examples in Peru are Arariwa and Casil.

Alterfin’s 30th anniversary also marks three decades of collaboration with organizations that, like us, are committed to fair finance, sustainable development, and equal opportunities for all.

As of September 1, 2025, our new CEO has taken office: Luc Cool. After a versatile career in the banking sector, he first encountered development finance while working in Asia — a turning point in his professional journey. Today, he takes the helm in challenging times, but he remains confident that by working together, innovating, and above all, believing in our strengths, Alterfin can continue to move forward.

After 4,000 days at the helm of Alterfin, Jean-Marc Debricon reflects on a journey rich in challenges, emotions, and lessons learned - before passing the torch to the new leadership. His testimony reminds us that Alterfin’s true impact is not measured in numbers alone, but above all in commitments and shared values.

Just seven years ago, Alterfin was among the very first companies in Belgium to earn B Corp certification, starting with an initial score of 108.9. Today, with a new score of 116.3, we not only confirm our steady progress but also reaffirm our commitment to pushing the boundaries of impact finance — a testament to the fact that our pioneering spirit remains strong.

For small coffee farmers in remote parts of Laos, finding buyers who pay a fair price can feel almost impossible. That's why many of them join cooperatives. On the fertile Bolovens Plateau in southern Laos, the CPC cooperative buys the harvests of around 700 coffee farmers. Thanks to the cooperative, its producers have been able to improve the quality of their coffee, gain access to fair trade markets, and in the process, transform their livelihoods.

Thirty years ago, Rikolto helped found Alterfin, responding to the huge lack of financing for small-scale farms. And today? Alterfin’s model remains (unfortunately) nearly unique in the financial world, says Caterina Giordano, Chief Impact Officer at Alterfin. At the same time, Chris Claes, Director of Rikolto, sees that a clear shift in mentality has taken place in agriculture and food.