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This is the third in our series of suggested Christmas gifts: #blogg24
The children in our family often receive some money from relatives for Christmas and birthdays. My suggestion for this year is to give money in the form of Oikocredit shares.
Oikocredit is an international co-operative that lends and invests in social enterprises in developing countries. Investors’ money is lent and re-lent to help people build businesses and organisations for the benefit of their communities. The focus is on rural areas, women, agriculture and fair trade. As an investor you receive a small return each year (typically 2%) and you can withdraw your money at any time.
The minimum investment in Oikocredit is £150 (2000 SEK in Sweden) which is perhaps a bit steep for a Christmas present. But it’s not just money to the one we love, it’s also a way to give others the opportunity to invest in activities that will give them and their families a better future.
