FINCA's Village Banking Campaign

Day in day out, thousands of women loan applicants across the developing world hear these words: Credit denied ... Someone needs to say YES!
Please read this short account of a FINCA client story, and think about whether you'd like to help more people like her, so that y

Throughout FINCA's more than 25-year history, women have proven, time and again, that given the opportunity, they will rise to the challenge and lift themselves… and their families… out of crushing poverty.

We know from our field research that when mothers start realizing profit and savings, t

In May 2007, FINCA launched the Village Banking Campaign, an ambitious effort that harnessed social momentum and mobilized the people and resources to help alleviate poverty on a global scale. We are pleased to share the success of the campaign with you today, on the heels of FINCA celebrating 25 year

A short video about FINCA’s work in Guatemala shows what our small loans can do for hardworking women struggling in poverty. Long-time supporter and FINCA Canada Board Member Jacquie Green shares what she

FINCA supporter and Village Banking advocate Zoe Saldana has seen firsthand how small loans are helping 8,000 hard-working Haitian women rebuild their families' lives after last year's devastating earthquake.

In her special message, she shares how FINCA loans help Haitian women harness their c