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FINCA is on a mission to end poverty.
We directly serve the people and enterprises overlooked by traditional financial systems.
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For 40+ years, we have held the fundamental belief that people have the wisdom, talent, and work ethic to build their own pathways out of poverty.
Nearly half the world lives on less than $6.85/day, leaving billions vulnerable to falling into extreme poverty.
(World Bank)
FINCA provides innovative financial solutions to help people build opportunity, resilience, and livelihoods.
We do this in two ways:
Delivering Customer-Centered Financial Solutions
We provide a suite of inclusive financial services to microentrepreneurs through our network of community-based banks and microfinance institutions.
Backing Local Founders Solving Key Challenges
We invest in early‑stage, high-impact enterprises that drive lasting change and address the core needs our customers tell us are essential.
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
Our work is powered by three core levers.
We use human-centered design to design, pilot, and scale product innovations.
We develop and leverage technology to deliver personalized, lower-cost solutions.
We conduct research and data analysis to measure our impact and evaluate our theory of change.
Increasing Economic Opportunities for Youth in Tanzania and Uganda
FINCA Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) are partnering to equip African youth with the tools to build sustainable livelihoods.
We believe it is possible to eradicate poverty in our lifetime.
Explore our latest thinking, research, and insights shaping the future of inclusive finance.
The people we serve are brimming with potential — and facing serious risk.
Our work is living proof that the solution to global poverty lies in unleashing the potential of the world’s most disadvantaged people.
Every life unique. Every story compelling.
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FINCA is a global signatory to the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code, a system-wide initiative housed at the World Bank to increase financing to women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises.