ABOUT US
kefeta youth SACCO was established under the USAID Ethiopia Integrated Youth Activity, through the leadership of Amref Ethiopia. It’s the first and only nationally licensed youth-led, youth-owned, and youth-managed financial institution. It provides: Accessible, youth-friendly financial services promoting financial literacy, self-sufficiency, and entrepreneurship.
Kefeta SACCO has supported various youth-led businesses creating employment opportunities.
The history of KYS began in July 2014 in the city of Hawassa. At its inception, the cooperative comprised only 55 founding members. These pioneering young individuals embarked on their journey with a shared vision of promoting a culture of collective saving and extending mutual financial support among themselves.
What started as a local movement in Hawassa quickly gained traction as it effectively responded to the pressing financial needs of youth. Following the successful establishment of 13 city-level branches, KYS was registered as a national-level SACCO and obtained its operating license from the Ethiopian Cooperative Commission.
In less than three years, membership expanded from the original 55 founders to more than 13,800 members. This remarkable growth has enabled the cooperative to extend its reach beyond the city level and operate nationally, reinforcing its position as a leading youth-focused financial institution in Ethiopia.
Vision
- To become a premier cooperative society that ensures the long-term social and economic well-being of its members by 2030.
Mission
To enhance the financial inclusion and benefits of the youth by providing inclusive and innovative financial services, as well as transformation-oriented capacity-building programs.
Core Values
Self-help
Self-responsibility
Promoting democratic culture
Equality
Equity or Fairness
Solidarity
Why Choose Us?
Ethiopia’s first youth-led and youth-owned SACCO
Loan access within 4 months of joining
Flexible repayment terms that accommodate young borrowers
Sharia-compliant saving and loan options
Affordable loan intrest rate and member regstration fee
Operational presence in 18 major cities across Ethiopia
A strong loan monitoring and support system
A cooperative built by youth, for youth
Free, ongoing training in financial and life skills
Testimonials
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