Oikocredit is guided by the principle of empowering people. Our experience proves that the most effective and sustainable means of assisting those in need is providing an opportunity to help themselves.
Mission, Vision and Values
Our mission
Oikocredit is a worldwide cooperative society. It promotes global justice by challenging people, churches and others to share their resources through socially responsible investments and by empowering disadvantaged people with credit.
Our values
People
Oikocredit supports organizations that provide financial opportunities to disadvantaged people irrespective of their faith, culture, age or gender.
Sharing
Oikocredit provides a vehicle for meaningful sharing. An uneven distribution of resources, wealth and power can lead to conflict. When the global community is prepared to share what they have, respect each other and work together, justice and peace can prevail.
Ecumenical spirit
Around the world, people of faith are willing to share their resources. Oikocredit forms part of that worldwide coalition of solidarity.
Grassroots
Development is most effective when it stems from grassroots. In the cooperative culture of Oikocredit, people's initiatives and participation are central to all acts and policies.
Integrity
Respect between people implies honesty and truthfulness. Oikocredit is determined to listen with an open mind and communicate in full transparency on all parameters of its own policies.
Environment
A balanced ecosystem is the basis for life and as such, should be preserved. Oikocredit believes that a healthy balance in nature can only be achieved in a world where resources and power are spread evenly.