Helping communities unlock their potential

At Accion, we know that financial services can make a meaningful difference in the lives of small business owners, smallholder farmers, or women entrepreneurs seeking better livelihoods for their families. Yet globally, 1.6 billion people remain financially excluded or underserved. We’re working to change that. By testing new technologies, catalyzing capital, conducting rigorous research, and working with innovative local partners, we are working to create a fair and inclusive economy for all.

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Our global impact

43.3M

People reached

Our work reached 43.3 million people. When one person uses financial services, their entire family can benefit, meaning our work impacted 173.2 million people in 2024.

15.7M

borrowers

15.7 million people accessed credit through our partners.

$13.6b

loans disbursed

Our partners disbursed $13.6 billion in loans to small businesses and families.

4.4M

savers

4.4 million people saved money through our partners.

6.2M

insured

6.2 million people accessed insurance products through our partners.

3.5M

improving financial health

3.5 million people accessed products designed to improve their financial health and literacy.

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Since 1961, Accion has helped build 299 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 77 countries, reaching over 500 million people.

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Today, after decades of improvement, global poverty and inequality are on the rise, making our mission more urgent than ever.

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