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Events and webinars

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! European Microfinance Day 2026

This year, we are excited to host a one-day in-person event in Brussels at the Renaissance Hotel Brussels, located (Rue Parnasse 19). The event will take place on Thursday, Ap

MFC proudly welcomes Globus Bank as a new member!

Globus Bank, a private Ukrainian commercial bank, has joined the Microfinance Centre network. The bank plays a significant role in supporting Ukraine’s national recovery

We invite the European Microfinance Providers to join the pilot phase of the Social Impact Measurement

The Microfinance Centre invites European microfinance providers to participate in the pilot phase of the Social Impact Measurement (SIM) Toolkit. The Toolkit was developed

Microfinance in Europe: Survey Report (2025 Edition)

This 13th edition of the Survey on Microfinance in Europe, produced by the European Microfinance Network (EMN) and the Microfinance Centre (MFC), draws on data from 198

2025 was a strong year for the SIFTA program

2025 was a strong year for the SIFTA program. This success was possible thanks to the commitment of our partners, experts, speakers and participants who helped us design and d

EU Launches First-Ever Affordable Housing Plan

The European Commission has presented the first European Affordable Housing Plan in response to a sharp housing crisis, driven by a 60% increase in house prices over the past

Policy Forum in Romania: Connecting with Managing Authorities

On 20 January 2026, Association of Microfinance Institutions in Romania (AMF) convened a Policy Forum focused on the role of microfinance institutions in supporting sustainabl

In Memory of Brunilda Isaj: A Beloved Colleague and Advocate for Microfinance

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the sudden passing of our beloved friend and colleague, Brunilda Isaj, Secretary General of the Albanian Microfinance Association.B

2025: A Year of Bold Moves and Lasting Impact!

As we step confidently into 2026, it’s time to look back and celebrate the incredible milestones that defined MFC’s journey in 2025. This past year was marked by innovatio

Green Micro Finance

Introducing the Green Microfinance Map

The Green Microfinance Map is now available − a resource designed to highlight microfinance institutions (MFIs) that provide dedicated green microloan products supporting cl

Social Finance Mapping 2025

The Social Finance Mapping 2025 publication delivers a comprehensive overview of the organisations, networks, and stakeholders shaping microfinance and social economy finance

Social Finance Trends 2025

This briefing captures the most important developments, challenges, and opportunities in the social finance sector at various levels: from the perspective of practitioners wor

Capacity Building Needs 2025: Empowering Social Finance Providers for the Future

The Microfinance Centre (MFC) and its partners have conducted an in-depth assessment of the capacity building needs of social finance providers across the EU27. Their work, gr

Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year from all of us at the Microfinance Centre

Looking back at 2025, we have all witnessed the incredible power of innovation and partnership in driving financial inclusion. Together, we have built a stronger network and c

On 10 December, MFC joined the Policy Forum: “How Romanian microfinance institutions support the sustainable growth of microenterprises, farmers and the social economy in Romania”

Organised under the SIFTA | Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance program, the event brought together the Romanian Microfinance Association (Asociația de Microfinanț

MFC Advocacy at the 4th GECES Meeting: Advancing Microfinance in Europe’s Social Economy

On 2 December 2025, Beata Biela, MFC Advocacy Manager, participated in the 4th meeting of the European Commission Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises (GECES)

MFC joins 4th GECES Meeting on Social Economy and Social Enterprises

On 2 December 2025, the European Commission hosted the 4th meeting of the Commission Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises (GECES) in Brussels. The session bro

Bailyk Finance Opens First Solar-Powered Office in Novopavlovka

Bailyk Finance announces the launch of its first office fully powered by solar energy in Novopavlovka − a major step toward sustainable development. This initiative goes b

MFC Members Shine at fi-compass 10-Year Anniversary Event

The fi-compass 10-year anniversary, held on 25–27 November in Brussels, brought together key players in social finance to celebrate a decade of innovation and impact. Two of

Martina Grigorova Represents MFC and SIS Credit at Inclusive Finance Event in Palma de Mallorca

Our Council member, Martina Grigorova, represented SIS Credit and Microfinance Centre during the workshop organized on 5th December 2025 by Treball Solidari in Palma de Mallor

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