EMN and MFC Launch New Microfinance Advocacy Committee
The European Microfinance Network (EMN) and the Microfinance Centre (MFC) are excited to announce the establishment of a new Microfinance Advocacy Committee, which will be jointly chaired by representatives from both organizations. This initiative aims to enhance advocacy efforts within the microfinance sector across the European Union. The committee is seeking candidates from EMN and […]
EMN Welcomes New President and Strengthens Commitment to Microfinance in Europe
Brussels, April 22nd, 2026 – The European Microfinance Network (EMN) held its board meeting in Brussels last week, on April 15th, marking a significant leadership transition as Laure Coussirat-Coustére concluded her tenure as EMN President. The board is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefan Buciuc, CEO of BCR Social Finance from Romania, as the […]
Announcement: Laure Coussirat-Coustère concluded her role as President of the European Microfinance Network (EMN)
Brussels, April 22nd, 2026 – Last week, Laure Coussirat-Coustère concluded her role as President of the European Microfinance Network (EMN) after two successful mandates, embarking on a new chapter in her career. EMN expresses deep gratitude and pride for the opportunity to have worked alongside Laure, whose contributions have significantly inspired and shaped the microfinance […]
Maria Nowak Research Fellowship – ToR Cooperative Bank of Karditsa
The research will focus on evaluating the impact of climate incidents and physical risk factors on rural communities, analysing the current support mechanisms provided by cooperative banks/MFIs, and proposing financial products and services tailored to the needs arising from such crises. By doing so, Cooperative Bank of Karditsa aims to strengthen its capacity to serve its […]
68 EU networks unite on next EU budget
The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) launches today a joint statement on the next EU Budget, endorsed by 68 European networks and 288 national organisations from 32 countries. Together, the EUFunds4Social coalition calls on the European institutions to safeguard and strengthen a standalone European Social Fund (ESF) and European Regional […]
Discover the New Microfinance Explorer
The 13th edition of the Survey on Microfinance in Europe is now available. Developed by the European Microfinance Network (EMN) and the Microfinance Centre (MFC), this year’s report brings together data from 198 microcredit providers across 30 European countries for the year 2024. Alongside a strong focus on the EU‑27, it also includes insights from candidate and potential candidate countries, providing a wide-angle picture of microfinance […]
Funding Opportunity for Projects Supporting Vulnerable Women and Girls
Created in 2020, the L’Oréal Fund for Women is an endowment fund dedicated to supporting grassroots organizations and associations that assist highly vulnerable women and girls and combat gender-based and sexual violence. The Fund supports projects that provide access to education, social and professional integration, and the protection of women’s rights, contributing to the resilience […]
Meet EMN New Member: Globus Bank
EMN is excited to welcome Globus Bank as a new member of our network! Globus Bank is a private commercial bank in Ukraine that focuses on supporting national recovery by providing sustainable and accessible financial solutions. Its mission is to promote economic stability and address the needs of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises through tailored […]
Project Updates: Financial Health and Resilience
Entrepreneurial activity in low-income communities faces numerous challenges, but it is not impossible for it to thrive. The Financial Health and Resilience project is committed to identifying strategies that support entrepreneurs and enhance their financial resilience. Since many entrepreneurs depend on their businesses for their livelihood, providing support not only contributes to their business success […]
Project Updates: Ready4Work
In Spain and Greece, our local partners, Autoocupació and ANKA, are working with 60 young people who are not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEETs) to help them find a path toward employment. The reasons for economic exclusion among these individuals vary, including issues related to education, housing, migration, and family obligations, such as […]