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Become a member

Are you ready to engage beyond investing? Become a member of one of Oikocredit’s support associations. These local communities are the heartbeat of the cooperative and bring Oikocredit’s mission to life through their activities.

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Joining a support association

Our support associations in Europe

Support associations organise events, hold workshops and give talks to raise awareness on global inequalities. Support associations encourage individuals and the broader society to address these. Because real impact in our focus countries benefits from awareness and advocacy in Europe.

There are many ways to participate. For example:

  • Attend events, workshops or fairs
  • Network with like-minded people
  • Volunteer your time
  • Or simply stay informed

 

Learn how you can get involved

Discover a support association near you

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    Support association Austria

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    Comté Bourgogne

    Centre Alpes Rhône

    France Est

    Ile de France et Ouest

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    Baden-Württemberg

    Bayern

    Hessen-Pfalz

    Niedersachsen-Bremen

    Norddeutschland

    Ostdeutschland

    Westdeutschland

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    Südtirol

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    Andalucia

    Catalunya

    Euskadi

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    Deutsche Schweiz

    Suisse Romande

Don’t just take our word for it

See why people like you choose Oikocredit to make an impact.

Are you an organisation?

Cooperative membership

Your organisation can apply for direct membership in the cooperative. This membership is open to organisations such as churches, church-related entities, independent support associations, long-standing partners with a history of meeting loan obligations, and other organisations aligned with our mission*.

* Admission as a member is subject to a successful due diligence check and approval by Oikocredit’s Managing Board.

Here’s how cooperative membership benefits organisations:

Voting rights

Gain the ability to vote on key decisions within the cooperative, influencing its future direction.

Collaborative opportunities

Engage in deeper collaboration with Oikocredit on impactful projects and initiatives.

Explore membership opportunities

Fill out the contact form below to get started with your organisation’s membership in Oikocredit.

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