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Welcome to Finbee – our new member

We extend a heartfelt welcome to Finbee as they become part of our community! Their involvement underscores our joint dedication to advancing sustainable finance, amplifying o

External Publications

The potential for financial instruments supporting migrant integration

We are pleased to share that the European Investment Bank (EIB) has published the AMIF (Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund) study on "The potential for financial instrumen

MFC has been re-elected as a member of the EU Commission’s expert group

We are thrilled to announce that the Microfinance Centre (MFC) has been re-elected as a member of the EU Commission’s expert group on ‘Social Economy and Social Enterprises’

Vitas Romania is celebrating its 30th Anniversary

We are proud to share that our long-term member, partner, and dear friend, Vitas Romania, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. For three decades, Vitas Romania ha

Onsite Training with Flexidea

From July 22-26 2024, MFC hosted an onsite training for Flexidea as part of the SIFTA Program. Over five days, Latvian and Polish staff and management participated in work

Two onsite tailored trainings under SIFTA Program

In July, Microfinance Center recently organized two onsite tailored trainings under SIFTA | Social Inclusive Finance Technical Assistance Programme for the staff and managemen

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

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