Organizations

Diamond Sponsors

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  MicroNed was created in 2006, as a network of the Dutch Development Finance Organisations Cordaid, Hivos, ICCO and Oxfam Novib, to cooperate on a structural basis with respect to the establishment of a specialised sector approach for microfinance. In 2008 Rabobank Foundation joined MicroNed. Its mission is to strengthen and coordinate the joint contribution of its member organisations to the microfinance sector, through sharing of each others expertise and experiences, through joint knowledge development and through capacity development of staff. The members of MicroNed who donated to MicroFinance Transparency are:

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  Hivos is a non-governmental organisation, rooted in The Netherlands and guided by humanist values, that wants to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world where citizens, women and men, have equal access to resources, opportunities and markets and can participate actively and equally in decision-making processes that determine their lives, their society and their future.

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  ICCO is the interchurch organisation for development cooperation. ICCO provides financial support and advice to local organisations and networks throughout the world that are dedicated to improving access to basic services, stimulating sustainable economic development and advancing peace and democracy. Their assistance goes to help people in Latin America, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe build a more dignified existence and become financially independent.

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  Oxfam Novib supports above all people worst hit by poverty and injustice: women, children and minorities. We support projects, strengthen local organizations and campaign for equitable policies. Locally and internationally, because poverty and injustice are global problems and are related to unjust economic and political relationships.

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  DOEN Foundation works towards the achievement of a liveable world in which everyone has a place. Acting within its four fields of operation of Sustainable Development, Culture, Welfare and Social Cohesion, it provides subsidies where necessary, and arranges loans and equity investments where possible.DOEN Foundation achieves its objective through the revenues it receives from the Dutch Postcode Lottery, the Sponsor Bingo Lottery and the BankGiro Lottery.

Emerald Sponsors

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  HOPE International (HOPE) is a Christian faith-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty through microenterprise development. The organization’s mission is to invest in the dreams of the poor in the world's underserved communities so that they might be released from physical and spiritual poverty. Hope International offers small business loans, savings services, biblically-based business training, and mentoring and coaching from a Christ-centered perspective.

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  Empowering poor entrepreneurs with credit is at the heart of Oikocredit's mission. Oikocredit is a worldwide cooperative society that offers loans, capital and capacity building support to cooperatives, microfinance institutions and small to medium enterprises which are focused on building opportunities for people without access to credit. Through its global network of offices, Oikocredit sources and monitors project partners in more than 65 countries, ensuring a close relationship and providing tailor-made services. With € 365 m capital outstanding in development financing (as per 31 Dec, 2008), Oikocredit is one of the largest private financiers of microfinance in the world. The capital needed to provide the development financing comes from investments in Oikocredit from more than 33,000 individuals and over 600 churches and church-related organizations. Many Oikocredit investments also come from other institutions and a number of former and existing project partners of Oikocredit around the globe. Oikocredit offers a dual return to its investors: financial and social.

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  The Citi Foundation is committed to the economic empowerment of individuals and families, particularly those in need, in the communities where we work so that they can improve their standard of living. Globally, the Citi Foundation targets its strategic giving on its priority focus areas: Microfinance and Microenterprise, Small and Growing Businesses, Education, and Financial Education and Asset Building. In the United States and Canada, the Citi Foundation also supports Community Development programs. The Citi Foundation works with its partners in Microfinance and Microenterprise, Small and Growing Businesses, and Community Development to support environmental programs and innovations.

Sapphire Sponsors

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  Deutsche Bank is committed to leveraging its capabilities as a global investment bank to create opportunities for under-resourced communities. Through a portfolio of grants, loans, and investments, the Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation and Community Development Finance Group provide leadership and resources in the areas of economic development, microfinance, affordable housing, arts and culture, and education.

Ruby Sponsors

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  Triple Jump aims to provide financial services for microfinance institutions in all phases of their development. Triple Jump Fund Management, a leading microfinance fund manager, provides funding solutions, while Triple Jump Advisory Services, an independent foundation, provides consulting services and technical assistance.

Individual Sponsors