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05/29/2026

For more than two decades, FINCA RD Congo has worked alongside communities to expand access to financial services that help people build a pathway out of poverty. When conflict escalated in the country’s east in January 2025, FINCA DRC’s eastern branches closed overnight and faced the real possibility of tens of thousands of clients losing access to their funds entirely.

However, as a result of FINCA DRC’s investment in digital infrastructure, agent banking, financial literacy, and women’s financial inclusion—clients still accessed funds, transacted through agents, and restructured loans digitally.

This serves as a crucial reminder that resilience in fragile markets is built long before crisis hits. Patient capital and gender-intentional investment are not peripheral strategies; they are foundational to financial institutions so they can withstand shocks and continue serving communities when it matters most.

Check out CAFIID's latest article to learn more: https://bit.ly/4uSMcJn

05/29/2026

Smart capital in the hands of impact-focused entrepreneurs is a powerful force against poverty.

In 2025, FINCA Ventures’ investments supported 24 innovative investees who offered life-enhancing products and services to nearly 17 million people across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Want to learn about the powerful impact of FINCA’s investments?

Read here: https://bit.ly/4uEcrUv

05/28/2026

We asked our supporters to explain what about FINCA’s mission excites them and why they give. A common theme in our donors’ passion for FINCA’s mission is the incredible impact of micro-loans and empowering women.

The ripple effect of these small investments leads to significant, lasting change, enabling communities to thrive.

05/21/2026

Don’t miss the new episode of the My Legacy podcast, featuring Natalie Portman, Academy Award®–winning actress and FINCA Ambassador of Hope and her “plus one”, Lawrence Yanovitch, a former member of FINCA’s senior leadership team.

Hosted by Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, My Legacy brings together inspiring public figures and the mentors, friends, and “plus ones” who helped shape their journeys.

Beyond reflecting on the past and sharing an impactful story from a former FINCA client, the episode's conversation explores the ethical implications of AI and emerging technologies, the persistence of gender roles, and what it means to use your platform, resources, and relationships to build a better world.

The episode is now live — watch wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/3ReyjXH

05/19/2026

"The Extraordinary Things that Happen When We Build Together." Don't miss the Tuesday May 19 episode of "My Legacy," featuring Academy Award®-winning actress and FINCA Ambassador of Hope Natalie Portman. Hosted by Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, "My Legacy" presents conversations with inspiring public figures who are joined by an important mentor or other "plus one" of their choosing. For her "plus one," Natalie chose Lawrence Yanovitch, a former member of FINCA's senior leadership team (1991 - 2006). When she first joined as Ambassador of Hope almost 20 years ago, Natalie and Lawrence travelled to FINCA programs all over the world and formed a lifelong friendship.

But the "My Legacy" conversation is much more than just a trip down memory lane. Thoughtfully guided by Martin Luther King III, whose very name is synonymous with a commitment to human dignity, the wide-ranging episode focuses on the ethical implications of AI and other technologies, the persistence of gender roles, and our legacy to future generations.
It is a call to meet all the challenges of the present moment with hope and a joyful heart.

Natalie's episode airs Tuesday, May 19th — watch the trailer: https://bit.ly/3PJ1r8Z

05/15/2026

Last week, at the 18th Annual Awards Gala Dinner organized by the Azerbaijan Microfinance Association, FINCA Azerbaijan was awarded the “Leading Microfinance Institution Introducing the Innovative Product of the Year.”

This achievement is the result of the FINCA Azerbaijan’s continued hard work and their commitment to innovation. Congratulations to the Azerbaijan team!

05/14/2026

FINCA Global CEO Andrée Simon recently visited Kariakoo Market in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, meeting traders and FINCA Microfinance Bank customers whose businesses have grown through access to inclusive financial services.

“Kariakoo stands as a strong example of how inclusive finance can drive meaningful economic and social transformation both for entrepreneurs and for their communities,” said Andree.
Through spending time with our customers we not only heard about their successes, but it allowed us to gain deeper insight into the challenges they face — insights that help us co-create solutions that deliver lasting impact.

The visit took place alongside a gathering of global leaders and CEOs of FINCA’s Africa subsidiaries to collaborate on business transformation efforts and to advance our shared vision for greater customer impact across the continent.

05/05/2026

FINCA Bank Kyrgyzstan recently hosted a “Women in Business” seminar, together with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and SheStart. The session brought together more than 40 women entrepreneurs eager to grow their businesses and strengthen their professional skills. Participants received practical guidance on banking, digital services, and business development through expert-led discussions and hands-on sessions.

Most attendees were new to FINCA, and many stayed after the event, talking with the FINCA Kyrgyzstan team about products and solutions tailored for women entrepreneurs.

04/30/2026

Cyber-enabled fraud has surged globally, with the heaviest impact on developing markets. As AI tools become more powerful and accessible, the cost of launching sophisticated attacks drops, putting organizations of all sizes at risk.

FINCA Global CEO Andree Simon will unpack these emerging risks alongside a panel of leaders at FinDev Gateway's upcoming webinar, Emerging Cyberthreats to Global Financial Inclusion.

Join us May 6, register here: https://bit.ly/492ZCKq