Billions of people worldwide lack access to opportunity.
There is no shortage of talent, wisdom or potential in the world, but there is a lack of opportunity to capitalize on it.
The people we serve are brimming with potential — and facing serious risk.
Smallholder Farmers
75% of people in poverty around the world depend on agriculture and natural resources for their survival.
Families on the Margins
Women are disproportionately affected by poverty, yet frequently bear the burden of sustaining their families.
Micro Businesses
Small, often informal, businesses are the financial backbone of emerging markets yet struggle to access reliable financing.
Our clients strive to make progress in three critical areas of their lives.
Deep personal relationships give us a unique insight into people’s real needs.
Livelihood
“We have enough reliable income to meet our needs—without having to work every waking hour just to survive.”
Resilience
“We do not live in fear of falling back into hard times. We can recover from crisis—and invest in the things that help us create security and prosperity.”
Education
“Our children will finish secondary school and learn a high-value trade or profession. We have access to education that will help us improve our family’s life.”
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FINCA’s banking operations and investee portfolio companies have a global presence in more than 45 countries.
Women have been the focus of our work for 40+ years.
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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.
Success Stories
Rising Above Poverty in Ghana
Margaret Terkpertoi, a cassava and maize farmer and mother of five, has grown her business to better support her family, provide employment for other women, and strengthen her community.
Pathways Out of Poverty: The Story of Resty Musoke
Resty Musoke, a smallholder farmer in Uganda, put her FINCA loans to good use. Profits from the farm kept her children and grandchildren in school.
Flooding in the Congo: Shukuru Sadiki’s Personal Journey
Flooding in the Congo has upended countless lives. Shukuru Sadiki's story exemplifies the resilience needed to navigate such adversity.