AfK's mission is to be an agent of community transformation to a market economy aiming at improving living conditions of Kosovars by providing access to sustainable microfinance services. AfK's vision is to become a leading microfinance institution in Kosovo. Our core value is to provide equal ... Read more
AfK's mission is to be an agent of community transformation to a market economy aiming at improving living conditions of Kosovars by providing access to sustainable microfinance services. AfK's vision is to become a leading microfinance institution in Kosovo. Our core value is to provide equal opportunities for any applicant regardless of ethnicity or gender. We commit ourselves to transparency, honesty, integrity, competence, flexibility and prudence. Hide
Background and Main Challenges:
AfK started in September 1999 right after the conflict by providing credit as part of Mercy Corps' relief and emergency humanitarian services. AfK became a true MFI on October 2000 with the issuance of the first cash repayment loan. Our challenges are to become fully independent from our parent ... Read more
AfK started in September 1999 right after the conflict by providing credit as part of Mercy Corps' relief and emergency humanitarian services. AfK became a true MFI on October 2000 with the issuance of the first cash repayment loan. Our challenges are to become fully independent from our parent organization, expand outreach, obtain new commercial fundings and achieve financial sustainability. Hide