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Microfinance Sector Contribution to the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan
The Microfinance Centre (MFC) and European Microfinance Network (EMN) have submitted a joint recommendation to the European Commission’s consultation on the new Action Plan
Read more ...European Commission opens consultations on Housing, Social Rights and Poverty
The European Commission has launched a series of public consultations to gather input for future EU policies concerning social housing, the European Pillar of Social Rights (E
Read more ...Catch Up on What Matters: SIFTA Webinars Now Online
Missed a SIFTA webinar? You can now watch all past sessions online. Topics include AI-powered services, digital and green skills, financial planning and mode
Read more ...Let’s run Borrow Wisely Campaign 2025 together
For the past 10 years, Borrow Wisely has been successfully organized, reaching many micro-entrepreneurs across Europe. We are to announce the upcoming 11th edition of the Borrow
Read more ...Upcoming Local Activities Under the SIFTA Programme
This autumn, the Microfinance Centre will continue leading the Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance (SIFTA) Programme, coordinating a new round of local webinars and
Read more ...Microcredit and Local Development in Southern Italy: Highlights from the Tricase Workshop
On July 28th, the town of Tricase hosted a full-day workshop dedicated to the role of microfinance in advancing local development and youth entrepreneurship in Southern Italy
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Join Our 27 August Info Meeting and Partner with Us in Autumn Campaigns: Borrow Wisely & Senior Entrepreneurship
The Microfinance Centre invites all microfinance institutions − especially MFC members − to take part in our upcoming autumn campaigns promoting responsible finance and in
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Get Ready for Social Finance Vibe 2025 – The Benchmark Online Conference
📅 Save the date: November 5-6, 2025 Our flagship virtual learning event, Social Finance Vibe 2025, returns with the theme “The Great Rebalancing". This two-day
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Three Years In: Unlocking the Financial Future of Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
On 30 June 2025, the World Bank hosted a high-level roundtable in Warsaw, co-organized with UNHCR, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Microfinance Centre (MF
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8 Success Factors for a Future ESF: MFC Co-signs Joint Statement: “Keep What Works”
The Microfinance Centre (MFC) joined over 40 European networks and organisations in co-signing the joint statement “Keep What Works: 8 Success Factors for a Future ESF+”
Read more ...EU Call for Proposals: Migration and Integration Grants
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash The European Commission has launched a Call for Proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), with the submission deadline
Read more ...New EC Budget Proposal for 2028–2034 Unveiled
Photo by Bekky Bekks on Unsplash On 16 July, the European Commission presented its proposal for the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, with a total valu
Read more ...MFC Shares Feedback on the Social Economy Action Plan Mid-Term Review
As the European Commission undertakes its mid-term review of the Social Economy Action Plan (SEAP), the Microfinance Centre (MFC) has submitted its feedback, spotlighting the
Read more ...Banca Etica Speaks Out Against Financialisation of War
Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash Padua, 30th April 2025 – The European Union’s rearmament plan, ReArm Europe, encourages the channelling of citizens’ savings into the ar
Read more ...SIFTA Mid-Year Highlights: A Strong Start to 2025
With 529 participants, 8 webinars, 3 workshops, 7 tailored trainings, investment readiness support, portfolio analysis, and 5 peer-to-peer study visits, the first half of 2025
Read more ...2024 marked a successful year for MFC – read the annual report 2024
2024 marked a successful year for MFC, despite a challenging external environment characterized by instability and shrinking funding opportunities. The audited financia
Read more ...Empowering Inclusion: 9 Social Innovation Cases
Across Europe, nine forward-thinking organizations (Adie — France, Confeserfidi — Italy, Coopfin — Italy, FAER — Romania, FDPA — Poland, Microlab — It
Read more ...Read the latest case study and learn how Confeserfidi empower green entrepreneurs in Sicily
In Sicily, where microentrepreneurs often struggle with financial, social, and digital barriers—especially women, migrants, and youth—Confeserfidi is paving
Read more ...The Microfinance Centre joins the call for a stronger European Social Fund+
We’ve signed the joint statement alongside 44 other European networks to urge the EU to protect and strengthen the ESF+ in the next long-term budget. As Europe evolves, inve
Read more ...How to help small businesses go green? Hermina, FILBO’s AI Sustainability Assistant, knows the answer
Why Hermina? Client surveys conducted by OMRO revealed a consistent theme: entrepreneurs were open to sustainable practice
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