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Immerse yourself in the inspiring stories of Eleneora, an entrepreneur from Peru, and Sheila, Investment Manager in Latin America at Alterfin.

EDFI AgriFI, the European Union's initiative dedicated to fostering sustainable agriculture, reaffirms its commitment to Alterfin's mission by injecting an additional €3 million. This supplements the initial €6 million investment made in 2020 in collaboration with the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO).

After extensive consultation with our coop members, we are delighted to announce the launch of new gift cards.

Since 2010, Alterfin has provided crucial support to CPC, a coffee producers' cooperative in Laos. Through favorable loans with conditions tailored to their needs, our support has proven to be a decisive factor for the long-term development of CPC.

As the "Fair Trade Week" approaches in Belgium, from October 4th to 14th, we invite you to dive into the world of the Fairtrade label. Within our portfolio of sustainable agriculture, 62% of our partners are certified fair trade.

ACTB and Alterfin are pleased to announce an open call for proposals for companies and organizations interested in implementing the "In-kind Lending Product Development to Enhance Financial Access for Smallholder Farmers in Sierra Leone."

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.