Oikocredit US

Oikocredit International (OI) is a global cooperative and social investor that that makes impact investments in Africa, Asia and Latin America to sustainably improve the living standards of low-income people. OI provides loans, equity investments and capacity building grants to small to medium enterprises that are active in financial inclusion, sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. The organization currently has more than €1.3 billion invested in 674 partner organizations in more than 70 countries worldwide. Individual and institutional investors from 12 countries including the United States have provided the capital needed for these investments. For additional information on OI’s mission and operations, please visit www.oikocredit.coop.

Oikocredit US (OUS) is a 34-year-old, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the impact of OI. We generate financial support for and raise awareness of OI’s impact investing and capacity building activities around the world. OUS is led by a volunteer board of directors, which currently consists of members located in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Washington State. More details are at www.oikocreditusa.org.