Written by Michelle Schouwenburg on 15 July 2021
Are all our investors people with hefty savings? No, Olivia and Joel tell us in this blog. Young people who see the value of sharing what you have by giving a loan. Even if it's only for small amounts.
Written by Michelle Schouwenburg on 13 July 2021
Good news! Our first financial statements have been approved. After an extensive audit, the auditors have given their approval to our 2020 financial report.
Ilse Duijvestein is an enthusiastic investor at PlusPlus. "It's only tiny amounts thought," she explains. But she is very clear: "I certainly don't see my investment in PlusPlus as a gift. I really want to get back what I have lent out. In doing so, I am expressing confidence in the borrowers."
Written by Suzanne Larsson on 4 May 2021
Suzanne Larsson, Co-Founder of PlusPlus, explains how those with a taste for investing can make a difference.
Written by Hans Kramer on 14 April 2021
This week, exactly as planned, PlusPlus investees Sereni Fries and POD Chocolate have repaid the first half of their loan. The gift that keeps on giving is now ready to make an impact yet again. But what was the impact of these first loans?
Written by Hans Kramer on 13 April 2021
What inspires people to invest in PlusPlus projects? We asked two lenders about their motivations for investing without financial return.
Written by Hans Kramer on 24 February 2021
Last weekend, PlusPlus existed for six months. Time to get the numbers up. What have we achieved together? What's going well? Where do we still have a way to go? We like to be open about this.
Written by Peter Heijen on 26 January 2021
Investing in entrepreneurs in developing countries as a Dutch entrepreneur? This can be very rewarding for both parties. “Sharing opportunities makes everything a lot more fun,” according to entrepreneur Ruud Bijl from Rotterdam.
Written by Peter Heijen on 16 December 2020
He was one of the first entrepreneurs on PlusPlus: Humphrey Mburu, director and founder of Sereni Fries. In October, he received his first loan. What has the company done with that loan, up until now? Humphrey explains all in a brief interview.
Written by Lars van Doremalen on 15 October 2020
For nearly fifteen million Kenyans it is not a given that they have enough to eat every day. Especially small-scale farmers in rural areas are continuously under threat of not having enough to eat. One of the reasons is the low yields from their lands. The farmers have no access to finance to invest in techniques and materials to improve their harvests. Apollo Agriculture changes this situation. Founder Benjamin Njenga tells us how.
Written by Peter Heijen on 23 September 2020
All major global problems can be traced back to these two: (income) inequality and climate change. That was the fascinating conclusion with which Wim Hart (the former CFO of ICCO) made me think, a few years ago. We were discussing the strategic cooperation between ICCO (now Cordaid) and Lendahand. Later, at a conference organized by Solidaridad, that conclusion was confirmed by one of the speakers.
