Since our founding in 1961, Accion has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those who are being left out and left behind. Today, after decades of improvement, global poverty and inequality are on the rise, making our mission more urgent than ever.
Every day the global financial system fails nearly 2 billion people. They are low-income small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women — the people who are most impacted by climate change, economic instability, and conflict. They lack a safe place to save their money, credit to manage and grow their businesses, insurance to protect against climate disasters, and other high-quality, affordable financial services that many of us take for granted.
We work with donors and partners who believe in the importance of creating a fair and inclusive economy. Will you join us?
María Bonifacia Pirir Sequén, small business owner, GuatemalaI started this business to sustain myself and my children. Through my business, I support all of my people.
42.1M
In 2023 alone, 42.1 million people actively used responsible financial solutions offered by Accion’s partners.
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In 2023, Accion worked with 221 partners across 34 countries.
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6.1 million people accessed insurance products through our partners.6.1 million people accessed insurance products through our partners.
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2.2 million people saved money through our partners.
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8.6 million people accessed credit through our partners.
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At least 4.5 million women entrepreneurs accessed credit through our partners.
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1.3 million people accessed products specifically designed to build their credit history and financial literacy.