United Nations Global Compact
How does Sofipa
contribute to ending poverty?
Our microfinance services transform lives by empowering individuals and microentrepreneurs. We offer business financing, family support, better resource management, and long-term planning. We also promote women’s economic autonomy, reducing dependency and strengthening their capabilities.
How does Sofipa
contribute to quality education?
SOFIPA promotes education through financial training and business development, strengthening economic decision-making and productive projects in vulnerable communities.
Our programs:
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Silver Economy
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Financial Education: Women Shaping Futures
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We provide gender-focused financial education to strengthen women's economic management.
Women as Protagonists:
Economic Empowerment with SOFIPA
We actively promote the economic participation of women, especially in rural communities, by providing access to inclusive financial services that support their entrepreneurship and economic autonomy.
Our key actions:
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We offer group loans mainly for women to support productive activities.
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We encourage female leadership in solidarity groups.
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We support their economic independence by reducing dependency and increasing decision-making power.
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We help close gaps in access to financial services for women in rural and marginalized areas.
Driving Local
Sustainable Economic Development
We foster local economic development by financing small productive initiatives, promoting self-employment and the generation of dignified income. Our microfinance model strengthens entrepreneurial capacities and ensures inclusive and sustainable growth.
Our contributions:
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We offer accessible loans to start or expand businesses and generate employment.
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We train clients in financial management, productivity, and business administration to improve competitiveness.
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We promote more stable working conditions by strengthening family and community economies.
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We drive economic growth in regions with high poverty and unemployment, especially in rural areas.
Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Economic Development
We contribute through actions that promote financial inclusion and economic development in vulnerable sectors. We provide financial services to low-income individuals and MSMEs, facilitating access to capital and reducing economic disparities. We foster regional development by creating jobs and strengthening local economies. We also promote equity and respect for human rights in the workplace. By supporting entrepreneurs and microbusinesses, we encourage a fairer distribution of economic opportunities.
Responsible Economic Development
and Environmental Sustainability
We promote responsible economic development by supporting sustainable productive activities and creating financial tools to reduce our environmental impact. We have implemented internal policies for environmental protection and clearly defined which activities are to be financed based on their environmental or social impact. Our mobile app, Mi Ofi, digitizes client interactions, reducing paper and fuel use, optimizing time, and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
SOFIPA: Sustainable Commitment and Global Collaboration
At SOFIPA, we contribute through a collaborative and sustainable approach. By joining the United Nations Global Compact, we reaffirm our commitment to international principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. We apply ESG criteria to generate sustainable value and work with various stakeholders to achieve positive impact. All our actions are aligned with the SDGs, and through strategic partnerships we strengthen our business model with a social and community focus.
