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Why ACF
 ACF is a micro-credit organization with a difference, having carved a niche for itself in small business development. Our philosophy is simple – by empowering the entrepreneur, we help him serve the community through creating jobs and providing services, while setting him on a path to self-sufficiency.

In addition to expertise, ACF has a wide network, being a member of several distinguished professional and small business associations, both local and international, including the Microfinance Center for Eastern Europe and NIS, the American Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan, the Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan, and the Forum of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan.

Investors

ACF was founded by and continues to enjoy the support of Mercy Corps. Our partners include prominent local banks like Demir Kazakhstan and international lenders such as Deutschebank and Oikocredit. Our business practices and auditing standards conform to worldwide requirements. In 2005, ACF was awarded the Transparency Award by CGAP. Our financial reports are audited by Deloitte. ACF is a growing organization with a vision for the future.

Donors

ACF has a successful track record working with international organizations. In 1998 ACF was a Eurasia Foundation grant recipient for building institutional capacity, and received a $250,000 USAID grant in 2002 for lending capital for its mortgage lending program. ACF also has experience of working with private enterprises such Citibank, the IFC as well as individuals, such as member of European Parliament Struan Stevenson.

ACF seeks partners who can support it in its mission to empower the entrepreneur. You could contribute by making a grant, or supporting any of our strategic philanthropy initiatives. ACF can further work with you to develop any existing ideas you may have about supporting small enterprises.

tel./fax: + 7 (727) 250-61-90
mail:acf@ducatmail.kz

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