Microfinance Centre @MFC_Network
The Microfinance Centre is a social finance network that promotes fairness, inclusion, equality and responsible service uniting 100 organizations. mfc.org.pl Warsaw, Poland Joined October 2011-
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🌱 MFC, Cerise+SPTf & 10 EU partners launch 2 toolkits to support digital & green transitions! 📘 Digital skills & green training 🌾 Outreach to farmers & rural areas Real-world solutions, co-designed across Europe. 👉 Download: ow.ly/Ku4K50WO4Sk
🌟 This autumn, MFC continues the #SIFTA Programme with local webinars & workshops across the EU! Topics: ✅ AML updates (Croatia) ✅ Social media marketing (Italy) ✅ Microfinance & growth (Greece) ✅ Social impact (Bulgaria) More: [email protected] #Microfinance #SIFTA
On behalf of @agents For Impact, we invite you to the 3rd AFI Executive Training for C-Suite Leaders on ESG & Climate Resilience, Bali , 25–26 Nov 2025. MFC members get 10% off. Details 👉ow.ly/fg4R50WFeBn
Microcredit for local change! On July 28, Tricase hosted a full-day #SIFTA workshop on microfinance, youth entrepreneurship & civil economy in Southern Italy’s inner areas. Organized by MFC & RITMI, it gathered key voices shaping inclusive, place-based growth. #Microfinance
Missed the 27th MFC Annual Conference? 🎥 Catch the energy, ideas & connections in our highlight video from Tbilisi. Watch why it’s the go-to event for microfinance pros in Europe & Central Asia 👉ow.ly/FTVL50WxSt5 See you at #MFC28! #Microfinance #Tbilisi2024
📊 In H1 2025, SIFTA engaged 529 participants across 8 webinars, 3 workshops & more—boosting skills in ESG, AI, credit scoring, green finance & more! Thanks to all partners & experts. Stay tuned for H2 updates! #InclusiveFinance #Microfinance #SIFTA @MicrofinanceCentre
FDPA trained 1,700+ rural entrepreneurs in Poland on AI tools, eco farming & digital skills. Backed by #TransformTogetherFund, the project delivered hands-on support & boosted online engagement. 📖 ow.ly/78ky50Wthyc #GreenSkills #Microfinance
🌱 With support from #TransformTogetherFund, Adie helps small, rural entrepreneurs navigate the green transition through training, coaching & practical tools. 42 coached, 166 trained, 25 solutions shared. Learn more: ow.ly/oSUn50WrhEa #GreenTransition #Microfinance
🌱 Romanian farmers face growing soil degradation. FAER IFN, with support from the #TransformTogetherFund, is training farmers on sustainable soil care. 200 trained, custom kits & e-learning in action! 📖 Read the case: tiny.pl/xpsnqg3d #Agriculture #GreenFinance
The Microfinance Centre has joined 44 European networks in calling for a stronger #ESFPlus! We urge the EU to keep investing in people, inclusion & local action in the next long-term budget. 📢 Read the joint statement: lnkd.in/dfxWZWNz #KeepWhatWorks #SocialEurope
🌱 Confeserfidi is helping Sicilian microentrepreneurs go green with ESG training, audits & mentoring—powered by the #TransformTogetherFund. 400+ trained, 50 audits, 16 workshops. Real impact for women, youth & migrants. 📥 Read more: ow.ly/ljF750WntjU
🌱 Meet Hermina – Filbo’s AI chatbot helping small businesses go green! Built with ChatGPT-4, Hermina guides entrepreneurs in Romania toward sustainable projects. 📄 Case study: ow.ly/wHCe50WkjYC 🎥 Video: ow.ly/uQJ450WkjYE #AIforGood #GreenFinance #Filbo #TTF
🔊 Help shape the future of #microfinance in Europe! The EU Code of Good Conduct is being revised — your input matters. 📝 Open to all MFIs 📅 Deadline: 6 July ⏱️ ~15 min 🔗 ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne… #FinancialInclusion #EUConsultation #MFC #EMN
📣 Last call! 3 free webinars before full summer kicks in: 🔹 26 Jun – Digital tools for vulnerable clients 🔹 27 Jun – Leading multi-gen teams (SIFTA) 🔹 1 Jul – Green & digital skills in rural areas 🔗 More: mfc.org.pl #WebinarSeries #Microfinance
⏰ Just a few days left! Join us 27 June | 10:00–12:00 CET for a free webinar on leading multigenerational teams. ✅ Insights on Gen Z to Boomers ✅ Tools for trust & collaboration 🎙 With Aneta Montano, MBA 🔗 Register: ow.ly/xilC50WeRmF #SIFTA #Leadership #Webinar
NovaLend (PL) met Klear (BG) in Sofia for a 2-day SIFTA peer visit packed with hands-on learning. From credit risk to client lifecycle and debt collection - real strategies, real talk. Check out more: ow.ly/Mwkp50WbyR4 #SIFTA #DigitalLending #Microfinance #PeerExchange
📢 Don’t miss our SIFTA webinar! 🗓 27 June | 🕙 10:00–12:00 CET Learn how to lead & connect across generations with expert Aneta Montano. Gain tools to boost team trust, communication & performance. 🔗 Register: ow.ly/ZNBS50WaIVY #Leadership #SIFTA #HR #MFC
📅 26 June | 11:00–12:30 CET Webinar: Digital Self-Service Platforms for Vulnerable Clients Explore 3 real-world microfinance solutions supporting green & digital skills with Filbo, Adie & Microlab. 🔗 Register: ow.ly/tNgU50Wa0ql #Microfinance #DigitalSkills
🤝 BCR Social Finance welcomed Bielskie Centre of Entrepreneurship during a #SIFTA peer visit in Bucharest (June 11–12)! Together, we explored lending practices, impact measurement & future collaboration in #socialfinance. #Microfinance #InclusiveFinance #MFC

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