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Alterfin: Pioneering Impact Investing for Sustainable Development

Alterfin is transforming lives through impact investing, empowering communities, and promoting sustainable development across the globe.

Alterfin impact investing

What is Alterfin?

Alterfin is an international impact investing organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development. With a team of over 35 professionals from more than 15 countries, Alterfin operates across four continents, striving to create a sustainable, fair, and inclusive future. The organization focuses on providing financial services to vulnerable populations, ensuring that smallholder farmers have stable market access and improving livelihoods for millions of households.

Main Benefits

Alterfin’s impact is significant, with key figures highlighting the organization’s contributions to sustainable development:

  • 4.5 million vulnerable people have access to financial services.
  • 157,000 smallholder farmers have stable market access.
  • 4.7 million households enjoy improved livelihoods.
  • 3.4 million women empowered.

30 Years of Impact Investing

Celebrating three decades of impact investing, Alterfin has established itself as a leader in the field. The organization emphasizes the importance of protecting the planet while fostering economic growth. Through its various initiatives, Alterfin showcases the positive outcomes of responsible investing, demonstrating that financial returns can align with social and environmental benefits.

Spotlight on CADESA’s Impact

One of the notable projects under Alterfin’s umbrella is CADESA, which focuses on sustainable agriculture and its impact on local communities. By supporting farmers and providing them with the necessary resources, CADESA helps to create a more resilient agricultural sector. This initiative not only boosts local economies but also contributes to environmental sustainability.

Financiera FDL and Its Commitment

Financiera FDL is another key player in Alterfin’s portfolio, committed to protecting the planet while empowering communities. Through microfinance solutions, Financiera FDL enables individuals to invest in their businesses and improve their quality of life. The success stories from clients, such as Un Ra from Chamroeun, illustrate the transformative power of microfinance in fostering entrepreneurship and economic independence.

Project Impact

Alterfin’s initiatives align with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showcasing the organization’s commitment to global challenges:

  • SDG 1: No Poverty
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

Discover the Impact of Your Investment

Investors are encouraged to consult the information note before making any investment decisions. Alterfin provides a transparent overview of its operations, performance results, and the impact of investments. By engaging with the organization, investors can contribute to a fairer world while also benefiting from the positive outcomes of their financial support.

Arnaud Michel, founder of Keys for Tomorrow
About the curator

Arnaud Michel is the founder and curator of Keys for Tomorrow. In 2014, his master’s thesis on community currencies and sustainable development won the Prix Recherche at Belgium’s Prix de l’Économie Sociale; the research was later published as Ecological Economics (Elsevier, 2015). He curates this directory to the same standard, cross-checking every project against established certification bodies and directories — including B Corp, 1% for the Planet, and Solar Impulse Foundation — alongside direct research into each project’s own record. Connect on LinkedIn.

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Positive impact projects aligning with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals