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154,000 smallholder farmers have stable market access

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Solidarity campaign: 3 areas of expertise, 1 goal

Faced with a complex political context and budget cuts, organisations active in international cooperation have every interest in joining forces. That is why this year we are running a joint campaign with the NGOs Humundi (formerly SOS Faim) and Rikolto. With a rich shared history, our approaches are highly complementary. So it's no surprise that we have a few partners in common. Two examples in Peru are Arariwa and Casil.

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30 years

Partnerships that matter

Alterfin’s 30th anniversary also marks three decades of collaboration with organizations that, like us, are committed to fair finance, sustainable development, and equal opportunities for all.

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Interview with Luc Cool

As of September 1, 2025, our new CEO has taken office: Luc Cool. After a versatile career in the banking sector, he first encountered development finance while working in Asia — a turning point in his professional journey. Today, he takes the helm in challenging times, but he remains confident that by working together, innovating, and above all, believing in our strengths, Alterfin can continue to move forward.

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Success Story: Building Small Businesses with Microfinance Support

“With my loan, I can finance my chili pepper production. With the income from my crops, I opened a telephone store that my son now runs. Every day, life seems to be getting better for my family because we can afford decent housing and we have the means to build our own small business.”

Un Ra
One of Chamroeun’s 34,000 clients, a microfinance institution in Cambodia

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Impact Study CPC
Annual Report 2024
Impact Study Bailyk Finance
Impact Study Nyamurinda
Capital Withdrawal Form
Key information document 2025 - Shares A
Information Note 2025
Key information document 2025 - Shares B

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We are an international team of more than 35 people from more than 15 countries, working on 4 continents.

Every day, we strive to create a sustainable, fair and inclusive future.

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