Accion

We harness the power of digital technology to create a financially inclusive world.
Since our founding in 1961, we have worked tirelessly to empower people who are underserved, revolutionizing financial services for people who are left out.

Mission & Vision

3 BILLION PEOPLE LIVE IN OR NEAR POVERTY
Our vision is to build a financially inclusive world with access to economic opportunity for all.

Our mission is to give people the financial tools they need to improve their lives.

Accion works to empower families, small businesses, and communities overlooked by the global financial system. We expand access to critical financial tools and open opportunities to build resilience, grow, and succeed. We find, fund, and grow companies creating new ways to meet the financial needs of the underserved. We advance inclusive financial services through rigorous research and advocacy for evidence-based change. We work with partners around the world who believe in the importance of creating a financially inclusive world.

Values

What we look for in staff:

• Excellence: Accion staff should always put forth their best effort in all activities, strive for high quality of collective and individual performance; and demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times while in the workplace and while working on behalf of the organization.




• Respect: Accion staff should value one another’s roles and responsibilities as much as their own, be encouraging, and value the diverse and unique perspectives of colleagues. They should honor obligations and commitments to each other and to external partners.




• Passion for social change: Accion staff should be committed to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, value the greater good of the organization over personal gain, and promote a productive workplace by acknowledging the accomplishments of others.

Careers Opportunities

Accion is a global nonprofit dedicated to giving people the financial tools they need to help themselves. We are building a world with economic opportunity for all; where everyone can access, use, and benefit from a full range of high-quality, affordable financial services.

We value our employees’ contributions; support opportunities for growth; recognize successful results; and encourage teamwork and collaboration to strengthen our mission to give people the financial tools they need to improve their lives.