
You can change a life.
Support sustainable solutions that help people build their own pathway out of poverty.
The people we serve are brimming with potential — and facing serious risk.
Smallholder Farmers
75% of people in poverty around the world depend on agriculture and natural resources for their survival.
Families on the Margins
Women are disproportionately affected by poverty, yet frequently bear the burden of sustaining their families.
Micro Businesses
80% of our clients earn their income through selling goods or providing services.
Our clients strive to make progress in three critical areas of their lives.
Deep personal relationships give us a unique insight into people’s real needs.
Livelihood
“We have enough reliable income to meet our needs—without having to work every waking hour just to survive.”
Resilience
“We do not live in fear of falling back into hard times. We can recover from crisis—and invest in the things that help us create security and prosperity.”
Education
“Our children will finish secondary school and learn a high-value trade or profession. We have access to education that will help us improve our family’s life.”
Our sustainable solutions help people build their own pathway out of poverty.
We have a 40-year track record of listening, learning, and delivering.
Financial Empowerment
From small loans and secure savings accounts to financial education—we offer resources that help people grow their incomes and build financial stability.
Investing in Social Entrepreneurs
We invest in businesses that are creating innovative products and services designed to help marginalized people build more resilient and prosperous communities.
We measure what matters most.
FINCA tracks the indicators that prove people are making real progress.
Meaningful
Measurement
Our Research and Data Science team is setting a new standard in meaningful impact measurement.
Sustainable
Development Goals
We focus on poverty, decent work and economic growth — our work drives progress across 14 of the 17 SDGs.
Thought Leadership
As a data-driven organization, we constantly measure our progress, work with partners, and share our insights through forums, research publications, op-eds, and an open data platform.