About
Accion is a global non-profit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people not served by global financial systems.
Since 1961, Accion has helped build 267 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching 440 million people.
Project Focus
Shell Foundation is working in partnership with Accion to manage the Climate and Finance Innovations Alliance (ClimaFii), which aims to drive impact at scale by supporting Financial Solutions Providers serving energy SMEs.
Insights and impact
Latest news and updates
Gender
Micro-Entrepreneurs
East Africa
West Africa
Clean Cooking
Cold Storage
Smart Energy Systems
What gender-responsive financing can unlock for women entrepreneurs
A Gender Results-Based Financing pilot shows how targeted incentives can unlock income growth, resilience, and opportunity for women entrepreneurs.
08th March 2026
FCDO
Fostering Innovation
Smallholder Farmers
East Africa
Post-Harvest Processing
How solar irrigation is transforming the lives of smallholder farmers in Kenya – lessons and the road ahead
Solar-powered irrigation is helping smallholder farmers in Kenya build resilience to climate shocks, improve nutrition, and reduce post-harvest losses.
28th January 2026