BORROWER PROFILE
Flora, Kenya In 2001, Flora’s husband was killed and their cattle were stolen. Left alone with four young children to support, she desperately needed assistance in rebuilding her life. She began with a small loan from the Samburu Teachers Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (Samburu Teachers SACCO), which eventually allowed her to open a small grocery store. Over time, Flora’s hard work and commitment – combined with the capital she received from ... Read More »
LENDER PROFILE
Engage We’re so glad you’re here! There any number of ways to join us & amplify your impact – find those that are right for you. Stay Connected. Use the social media bar to the right to subscribe to our RSS feed, follow us on Twitter, or “like” us on Facebook! If you’d like to receive quarterly emails from Oikocredit, click the email icon to send us an email with the ... Read More »
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Director’s Corner follows Oikocredit USA National Director Sharlene Brown as she reflects on her work and her travels to investors and supportive communities in the US. Like many people, I begin each year with much reflection and contemplation. Personally, I’ve been looking for inspiration, thinking about the conditions in the world and my contribution to the solutions. How can I be a citizen of the world and a contributor to ... Read More »
Oikocredit’s motto is “Investing in People.” But what does that mean – and how can investments funds from US investors reach entrepreneurs and workers in the poorest countries worldwide? Oikocredit USA staffer Leah Gage breaks it down. Part 1: The Investor Being an investor in Oikocredit is more than just a passive contribution to global poverty alleviation. Sometimes, being an investor in Oikocredit requires work – I can attest to ... Read More »
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