When defining its impact model in 2019, the Foundation set itself the goal of improving the living conditions of vulnerable populations. To measure the achievement of this objective, the Foundation needed to collect data on the ground, directly from its partners' clients. In 2022, the Foundation contributed to the first index […]
At SAM 2023 in Lomé, Togo, we met with a variety of partners. Strong partnerships are built on mutual trust, successful collaboration, and shared experiences. With this in mind, we are delighted to share the inspiring voices and stories of our partners. Discover these captivating stories celebrating several years of […]
On November 28, 2023, Crédit Agricole SA and the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation celebrated the Foundation's fifteenth anniversary by organizing a Night of Inclusion at the Philanthro-Lab in Paris, bringing together 150 guests. After 15 years of action, the Foundation and its co-founders reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive and sustainable finance, […]
For 15 years, the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation has been contributing to the fight against poverty and inequality through financial inclusion, particularly for women and in rural areas in some of the most fragile countries. It provides long-term support to microfinance institutions and social impact businesses through a comprehensive relationship […]
The Foundation's new strategic direction, Ambitions 2025, aims, among other things, to develop new collaborations and synergies with fintech players. A spotlight on a new partnership signed between the Lhoft Foundation, a FinTech foundation in Luxembourg, and the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation dedicated to supporting innovation and the fintech ecosystem […]
In the second half of 2023, the Foundation strengthened its position in Central Europe with a new loan from a partner in Georgia. In Georgia, the Foundation granted a new loan to Lazika in local currency equivalent to €1,030,000. A partner since 2017, this microfinance institution seeks to "stimulate the […]
SAM is a 5-day biennial event dedicated to the development of financial inclusion in Africa. The 6th edition will take place in Lomé, Togo, from October 16 to 20, 2023, at the International Conference Center (CIC) and the 2 Février Hotel. The calendar Several members of the Foundation will speak at conferences and workshops […]
In the first half of 2023, the Foundation strengthened its position in sub-Saharan Africa with the granting of two new loans to two partners in Mali and Uganda. In Mali, the Foundation is granting a new loan of €2,000,000 to Baobab Mali. This microfinance institution's mission is to […]
The signing of a partnership agreement with the ACEP Group opens a new integrated consulting approach for the Foundation: supporting the digital transformation of the ACEP Group in Cameroon, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Madagascar. On June 6, all representatives of ACEP subsidiaries met with the team of the […]
The Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Best International Organization for Inclusive Finance – Europe 2023 at Acquisition International’s Non-Profit Organization Awards 2023. This recognition reinforces our commitment to continuing our mission to contribute to the fight against poverty and inequality in […]
