About Us

Who We Are

African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association

TheĀ African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) is a leading pan-african network of financial and non-financial institutions promoting access to rural and agricultural finance in Africa.

AFRACA was established in 1977 as a lead advocate and coordinator on rural and agricultural finance in Africa. Today our membership has grown to over 90 member institutions spread across Africa and we have facilitated access to financial services to over 5 million rural small holder farmers spread across the Continent.

The AFRACA Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya with diplomatic status which we received in 2003. We are currently registered under theĀ  NGOs Coordination Act (1981).

Our governance structure and mandate as an Association is embedded in the AFRACA constitution

Our Vision and Mission

Our Vision

A rural Africa where people have access to sustainable financial services for economic development.

Our Mission

To improve the rural finance environment through the promotion of appropriate policy framework and to support member to provide sustainable quality financial services.

Our Values

United as one people underpinned by mutual respect to develop an inclusive financial sector in Africa guided by the following core values:Honesty,Professionalism,Dedication and Synergy

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