FEBEA, the European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers, is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 and based in Brussels. It unites 32 financial institutions from 17 European countries, all dedicated to promoting ethical and social finance across Europe. The organization emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to control their finances while supporting local communities and sustainable development. Members of FEBEA actively avoid financing harmful sectors, instead prioritizing investments that foster positive social and environmental impacts. Through collaborative governance and transparency, FEBEA aims to serve citizens and entrepreneurs, combat exclusion, and promote solidarity and cohesion in society. It supports innovative projects that contribute to a sustainable and supportive European economy.
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Europe
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Social EntrepreneurshipClimate & Sustainability
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