AMF-Cufa

AMF-Cufa AMF-Cufa has been alleviating poverty in communities across the Asia Pacific for over 40 years.

AMF-Cufa is committed to ending intergenerational poverty through programs focused on financial literacy and inclusion and micro-enterprise development in the Asia Pacific region. Cufa’s work is focused on helping people lift themselves out of poverty through earning, saving and investing related projects. We work with and support the poorest of the poor to participate in their local economies thr

ough the development of micro-enterprises, through financial literacy education and the development of village savings banks so that they have somewhere to save their money safely and securely. We help village entrepreneurs to develop micro-businesses, providing employment opportunities and retaining income within the village. Cufa also teaches children from a young age how to save money so they are better equipped to avoid debt when they become adults. We also provide the necessary training and resources to foster ethical and inclusive financial services, so that everybody in the village has the opportunity to save regardless of gender, ethnicity, mobility or relative wealth. This approach increases the capacity of locals to lift themselves out of poverty, creating infinite value to millions of people and for many future generations.

Two weeks in and our PNG CFL team is on a roll! 🚀Our trainers Michelle Magea and Jack Lapan have been working side by si...
14/08/2026

Two weeks in and our PNG CFL team is on a roll! 🚀

Our trainers Michelle Magea and Jack Lapan have been working side by side with our amazing volunteers to deliver financial literacy training to around 500 Grade 6 students at Coronation Primary School. That's a lot of young minds getting hands-on with savings and budgeting basics.

We still have four weeks to go in the program and we're just getting started. The goal? Equip these young people with money habits that will stick with them for life.

We appreciate and acknowledge the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for supporting this project through the Australia NGO Cooperation Program. Partnerships like this make real impact possible. 🙌

AMF-Cufa is proud to support the Moresby Arts Theatre, and we were honoured to be invited to speak at their annual Youth...
03/08/2026

AMF-Cufa is proud to support the Moresby Arts Theatre, and we were honoured to be invited to speak at their annual Youth Arts Programme (YAP) today.

Running throughout August, YAP brings together Grade 9 students from across Port Moresby to explore theatre and creative education alongside community and social initiatives.

Our Lead Trainer, Michelle Magea, spoke with the students about the importance of budgeting and saving and how these skills can be truly transformational in their lives.

Thank you to the Moresby Arts Theatre for their ongoing commitment to the youth of Port Moresby. We wish everyone involved a wonderful remainder of the Youth Arts Programme.

🌏 Building Financial Future Leaders in Port MoresbyThis week, our team in Papua New Guinea has been diving into inductio...
31/07/2026

🌏 Building Financial Future Leaders in Port Moresby

This week, our team in Papua New Guinea has been diving into induction and training for two exciting new volunteers joining our Children's Financial Literacy initiative! 🎓💰

Together with our experienced trainers, these volunteers will deliver a six-week series of financial literacy workshops at the largest public primary school in the city. Our goal? To equip young students with essential savings habits and money management skills from an early age.

Financial literacy for youth is increasingly recognised as a national priority by the PNG Government and other key stakeholders across the country. We're honoured to work alongside them in empowering and uplifting the next generation.

A special acknowledgement to the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for making this project possible through the Australia NGO Cooperation Program.

An amazing conference 👏🏼👇🏼
23/07/2026

An amazing conference 👏🏼👇🏼

Applications for our volunteer program are now closed.Thank you to everyone who completed their Expression of Interest t...
06/07/2026

Applications for our volunteer program are now closed.

Thank you to everyone who completed their Expression of Interest to volunteer with AMF-Cufa!

We truly appreciate the effort of everyone who applied and will be contacting only shortlisted applicants later this week.

04/07/2026

and have long been at the heart of the customer-owned banking sector.

Following the merger of the Australian Mutuals Foundation (AMF) and Cufa in April 2026, AMF-Cufa builds on that legacy, working alongside the mutuals sector to drive sustainable impact across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

Reflecting on this new chapter, AMF-Cufa CEO Darian Clark discusses the vision behind the merger, key initiatives already underway, and how the combined organisation is strengthening opportunities for engagement and impact across the sector.

Read more: https://www.customerownedbanking.asn.au/amf-cufa-merger-mutuals-impact/

04/07/2026

This , we celebrate a movement that is helping build a more equitable, inclusive, and peaceful world for all 🌐

This year's theme is 'Cooperatives for a Peaceful World', highlighting the role of our sector in fostering trust and collective progress globally.

As we prepare to welcome our global peers at the World Credit Union Conference 2026 in three short weeks, COBA is proud to continue the spirit of and connection, right here in Australia.

Proud to support this initiative 👇🏼
25/06/2026

Proud to support this initiative 👇🏼

Great to feature in an article by the Customer Owned Banking Association 👇🏼
24/06/2026

Great to feature in an article by the Customer Owned Banking Association 👇🏼

Following the merger of Australian Mutuals Foundation and Cufa, AMF-Cufa remains dedicated to driving impact and mutuals engagement.

Great to see the 42nd DE workshop kick off with support from our Board Chair, Mark Worthington, and Mutuals Adviser, Pau...
14/06/2026

Great to see the 42nd DE workshop kick off with support from our Board Chair, Mark Worthington, and Mutuals Adviser, Paul Dawson, both providing support as mentors, along with participation by our ANCP Regional Manager, Jarred Sferruzzi 👇🏼

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