Alterfin invests in microfinance and sustainable agriculture in Latin America, Africa and Asia. The cooperative society Alterfin was founded in 1994 and is a form of cooperation between North South organisations, financial institutions, social organisations, some companies and over 6,000 private individuals.

Alterfin’s goal is to improve the livelihoods and living conditions of socially and economically disadvantaged people and communities, predominantly in rural areas in low- and middle-income countries around the world.

In order to achieve this goal, Alterfin provides financial and non-financial services to its partners by:

1. raising funds, mainly from individual investors and socially responsible institutions;
2. structuring and promoting ethical and sustainable investments;
3. networking with like-minded organisations.

In this way, Alterfin contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.