Financité

Financité is a Belgian movement dedicated to promoting responsible and solidarity-based finance that serves the general interest and remains close to citizens. Established in 1987 and formerly known as Réseau Financement Alternatif, the organization has evolved into a pluralistic network comprising over 4,000 members, including cooperatives, associations, and engaged citizens. (financite.be ) As a recognized movement for permanent education by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Financité informs and mobilizes individuals to transform the financial landscape. The organization operates through various activities such as conferences, workshops, and film debates, aiming to raise awareness and understanding of responsible and solidarity-based finance among the general public. (financite.be ) Financité's work is structured around five key themes: Environment : Advocating for finance to support ecological transition and analyzing socially responsible investment products. Inclusion : Promoting financial inclusion to ensure access to financial services for all individuals. Responsibility : Ensuring that financial activities consider social, environmental, and economic consequences, aligning with the general interest. Research : Conducting studies and publishing analyses on topics like socially responsible investment, financial inclusion, and complementary currencies. Advocacy : Engaging with institutions to promote positions and demands related to responsible and solidarity-based finance. (financite.be ) The organization also offers services such as project viability assessments, financing support, company valuation, and assistance with mergers and acquisitions, all within the framework of social economy principles. Additionally, Financité provides tools like investment blacklists to help individuals and organizations make informed financial decisions. (financite.be ) Financité's mission is to contribute to a more just and humane society by promoting ethics and solidarity in financial and economic relations. Through education, research, advocacy, and services, the organization strives to change finance together with citizens and associations, ensuring it serves the common good and remains accessible to all. (financite.be )