Exploring cooperation opportunities between the Red Cross and Polish microfinance institutions 

On 9 April 2026, an online meeting titled “Potential cooperation model between the Red Cross and Polish microfinance institutions” brought together stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration in support of vulnerable micro‑entrepreneurs.  

The meeting focused on assessing the interest of Polish microfinance institutions in cooperating with the Red Cross and potentially other social economy organisations to improve access to financing for vulnerable groups, starting with refugees benefiting from existing livelihoods and entrepreneurship support programmes.  

Participants could heard contribution from Jaime Duran Navarro from the European Commission’s Directorate‑General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), Sara Escudero, from Spanish Red Cross Delegate based in Poland, and Aleksandra Hłasko, Head of Programmes, PCK Head Office.  

The meeting was followed by a discussion on next steps and future cooperation models. We would like to thank all the speakers and participants who expressed interest in pursuing the cooperation further in the next phase. MFC will continue to support the process and facilitate further exchanges among interested stakeholders.