Africa Village Microfinance became the very first Microfinance to be transformed by the National Bank of Ethiopia from non-regulated to regulated entity. It was founded in Ethiopia in November 1998 under the NBE proclamation No.40/96. Africa Village Microfinance S.C is member of Association of Ethiopian Microfinance Institution (AEMFI) that provide responsible financial services that enable entrepreneurs and small business owners to invest in their future. With more than 24 years of experience, the AVMF is committed to delivering services that contributes to sustainability and social impact. It allows people specially women to take on reasonable small business loans safely, in a manner that is consistent with ethical lending practices. In general, AVMF provides financial services to low income individuals, groups, cooperatives, and micro and small enterprise (MSE) operators. The objective was to create self-employment opportunities to women to generate income and there by improve their quality of life. As a share Company AVMF is governed by Board of Directors.
