Our mission
The Foundation’s mission is to contribute to the fight against poverty and inequalities by promoting financial inclusion and social impact entrepreneurship.
Investor, funder, technical assistance coordinator and fund advisor, the Foundation finances and supports microfinances institutions, enterprises and projects that promote inclusive finance and rural development around the world.
The Foundation and the SDGs
Eligibility criterias
Social mission
- For microfinance institutions, offer adapted financial and non-financial services.
- For microfinance institutions, offer suitable financial and non-financial services.
- Respect the principles of social and environmental performance management.
Sustainable economic model
- 2 years of existence (min) with audited financial statements.
- For microfinance institutions, have a good quality portfolio of + €650,000.
- Efficient information management system
- Appropriate internal control procedures
- Effective governance
Compliance and Ethics
The Foundation's internal compliance and ethics system is based on the Foundation's Ethics Charter and Code of Conduct. Through the Ethics Charter, the Foundation expresses its commitment to conduct itself in accordance with its values and principles of action. The Code of Conduct is the operational implementation of the charter.
Governance
The Foundation relies on a robust governance model consisting of a Board of Directors and three specialized committees. These bodies bring together individuals and backgrounds from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share a deep commitment to the Foundation's mission.
Team
The Foundation brings together a professional and passionate team of people who, through their expertise, ideas and commitment, support the Foundation's partners in their efforts to contribute to the fight against poverty.