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Join Microfinance for Youth Entrepreneurship and Borrow Wisely Campaigns 2024!

In October and November we’re going to run very exciting campaigns, and we invite you to join us in becoming our partner. Borrow Wisely Campaign 2024 For the past 9 years,

MFC Members: Let’s Unite Our Marketing Powers!

How can we combine local and international marketing initiatives? How can we share promotional ideas and opportunities? We are pleased to announce the launch of our first-ever

AccessBank Receives the “Gender Equality Financing” Award

We are proud to announce that AccessBank has been awarded the "Gender Equality Financing" award for its successful projects and initiatives in promoting gender equality and wo

Featured events and webinars

Connecting Microfinance and Social Enterprise

Join Us for the "Financing Your Social Impact: MFC & EN Member Meet-up"! 📅 Date: September 24th⏰ Time: 10:00 - 11:30 CET The Microfinance Centre (MFC)

MFC hosted three SIFTA trainings

In July, MFC hosted three trainings under SIFTA programme: two onsite trainings for the staff and management of Association – Bielskie Entrepreneurship Center, focusing

MFC engages with Social Economy Stakeholders in Brussels

From July 24th to 28th, Beata Biela, MFC’s Advocacy Manager, connected with a variety of social economy stakeholders in Brussels. Meetings included networks like EMN, FEBEA,

Joint Effort with EMN

In relation to the EU parliamentary elections, MFC has partnered with the European Microfinance Network (EMN) to promote our “Manifesto: Supporting Micro-Entrepreneurs, Soci

Partnering with FEBEA

On December 8th, MFC and FEBEA formalized a significant partnership by signing a Framework Partnership Agreement. This agreement establishes a collaborative space to tackle th

MFC and EMN Collaborate with DG EMPL on Key Microfinance Initiatives

We are excited to share that the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion (DG EMPL) has invited MFC and EMN to contribute to three crucial initiative

Successful Peer-to-Peer Visit: Finbee Representatives Explore Polish MSME Finance Landscape

We are pleased to share the success of a recent peer-to-peer visit under the SIFTA Program! On June 20-21, 2024, Finbee representatives: Tomas Maciulaitis, Toma Kavaliauskien�

MFC proudly joined Social Economy Europe

On 24th June, MFC became a member of Social Economy Europe (SEE). SEE is the voice of 2.8 million social economy enterprises and organisations in Europe. Since its foundation,

Call for Green Recognition Award

At the occasion of the 4th edition of the Social Finance Vibe 2024: Leadership and Diversity, the fully virtual conference, to be organized by the Microfinance Centre (MFC) on

Read the MFC Annual Report 2023!

2023 proved to be a dynamic and milestone year for MFC! We celebrated our 25th anniversary and a decade of strategic collaboration with the European Commission, marking si

Recent changes to the MFC Council

During the Annual Membership Meeting held in Cracow on May 14, 2024, MFC held membership elections. Congratulations to Gabriele Giuglietti (MFC Council Vice-President

Successful Roundtable of Regulatory Authorities at the 26th MFC Annual Conference in Cracow

The Microfinance Centre (MFC) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Roundtable of Regulatory Authorities, held on May 14, 2024, during the 26th MFC Annual Co

On #WorldRefugeeDay, We Stand with Resilient Refugees

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we at the Microfinance Centre (MFC) stand proudly with resilient refugees dedicated to rebuilding their lives. This commitment reflects the essence of tod

Driving Change Together: MFC and FEBEA Forge Stronger Ties for European Microfinance

In April 2024, Daniel Sorrosal, the Secretary General of the European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks (FEBEA), made a significant visit to the Microfinance Centre

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego Becomes a sponsor of the 26th MFC Annual Conference Embracing Diversity for Inclusive Finance

We are proud and happy to announce another sponsor of the 26th Annual Conference Embracing Diversity for Inclusive Finance. Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego is a Polish development b

Congratulations to TTF Grantees! MFC and Cerise+SPTF together with 8 social finance institutions kick-off Transform Together Fund Project

On the 14-15 February, 2024, MFC and Cerise+SPTF, met in Paris to welcome 8 beneficiary organizations that received grants to implement and test green and digital

Welcome to Enabling Qapital Ltd (EQ) – our new member

We extend a heartfelt welcome to Enabling Qapital Ltd (EQ) as they become part of our community! Their involvement underscores our joint dedication to advancing sustainable financ

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