"Vulnerability and poverty go hand in hand, but microinsurance holds out the promise of breaking a part of the cycle that ties them together."Jonathan Morduch, Economist, New York University...Read more
Together with its institutional partners, FIDES has set up successful microfinance institutions in several countries in Africa and Eastern Europe. The FIDES Group is now engaged in preparatory work for the introduction of basic insurance services to the low-income populations of Namibia. The initiative will begin with funeral, credit life and life insurance during a two-year pilot phase. Project preparation and execution will incorporate deep engagement with the government, regulators, and the Namibian Financial Services Charter Council.
The Red Financiera Rural in Ecuador has been implementing a microinsurance project since 2009. This effort started with various studies on microinsurance in Ecuador, focussing on product design and the payment/claims processes at different insurance companies.
Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP), meaning Self Education for Empowerment, is a development organization that provides access to social and economic opportunities through technical support.
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) was founded in 1955 and has since grown into a network of over 600 rural bank members nationwide.
MicroFund for Women (MFW) started as a Save the Children lending program in 1994 and was registered as a local non profit company under the Ministry of Trade in 1999. MFW aims to harness the productive capacity of microentrepreneurs in Jordan, especially women.
Hygeia Community Health Plan (HCHP)is a not-for-profit organization that provides access to medical care for previously uninsured low income communities through donor-subsidized health insurance schemes.
