We challenge you to create a social impact investment proposition for European millennials (born between 1981-1996) based on the Oikocredit mission and (future) portfolio. With a 50 year anniversary ahead, Oikocredit has been at the forefront of Financial Inclusion and has. built up a stable portfolio of over 1 billion assets under management with loyal investors. As much as we cherish these investors that have supported us for decades, we also acknowledge the need to reach new and younger investors who wish to put their money to work for good. This is important to sustain the portfolio growth we foresee and the development of a high impact portfolio that supports innovative concepts in creating sustainable livelihoods for low income people.
We expect students joining us to be high energy, curious and to think out of the box. During the day you will roll up your sleeves and create several concepts and test them out on potential investors. Collectively, you will craft a persona and create an investment proposition for millennial investors. This proposition together with a concept for a referral program will drive the adoption of younger investors and support our work in alleviating poverty and creating financial health in the Global South.
Oikocredit is a social impact investor and worldwide cooperative. We have over four decades of experience in promoting sustainable development through investments. We focus our investments on financial inclusion, agriculture and renewable energy. What we do: Oikocredit is guided by the principle of empowering low-income people to improve their livelihoods. We support partner organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America by providing loans, equity investments and capacity building. Creating social impact: Social impact is at the heart of Oikocredit’s work. Through our network of local staff we’re able to respond to the needs of our partners and offer solutions that go beyond financing. We prioritise social impact while safeguarding the environment and generating fair financial returns for our investors. Supported by our members and investors Oikocredit was founded in 1975 as an ethical investment channel. The cooperative is privately financed by individuals and institutions who want to use their money for positive change. Oikocredit’s loyal and committed community of cooperative members and investors enables us to provide long-term capital to our partners.