Accion International

We're a global nonprofit dedicated to building a world where everyone has access to the financial tools they need to improve their lives.

We are a global nonprofit dedicated to creating economic opportunity by connecting people to the financial tools they need t...o improve their lives. A world pioneer in microfinance, we were founded in 1961 and issued our first micro loan in 1973. Over time, we’ve helped build 63 microfinance institutions in 31 countries on four continents—Africa, Asia, Latin America and the U.S. These...