About Us

Essey was established in 2024

Essey Basic Saving and Credit Cooperative Society Ltd. was established on October 20, 2024 (Tikimt 10, 2017 E.C.) with 222 founding members.

The cooperative was formed to bring together individuals with shared interests and goals, allowing them to achieve their collective aspirations through mutual cooperation.

Essey Saving and Credit Cooperative is a legally recognized entity, registered under Proclamation No. 985/2017. It was officially licensed by the Ethiopian Cooperative Commission on November 25, 2024 (Hedar 16, 2017 E.C.) under registration number ECC/008/17.

Notably, Essey is the first cooperative society in Ethiopia to receive direct certification from the Ethiopian Cooperative Commission to operate and open branches nationwide, ensuring high accessibility and dedicated service to all our members across the country.

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Who We Are

Mission

“Our mission is to build an impactful institution by cultivating a society with a strong saving culture and expanding our membership base.

We aim to leverage a skilled workforce and modern technology to establish simple and efficient systems for savings, loans, and repayments.

Furthermore, we seek to mitigate risks through accessible micro-insurance services and ensure sustainable financial resources are available to all our members.”

Vision

“To be the number one saving and credit cooperative society.”

Objectives

“Our primary objective is to cultivate a strong culture of saving by providing financial education and training to our members and the surrounding community. We aim to empower individuals with the knowledge of effective financial management, enabling them to solve their economic challenges sustainably and strengthen their social bonds.”

Core Values

  • Self-Help & Self-Reliance:
  • Accountability & Customer Respect:
  • Democratic Culture & Rule of Law:
  • Equality:
  • Equity & Fairness:
  • Solidarity & Brotherhood:

Membership

To become a member of Essey Saving and Credit Cooperative, the following requirements must be met:

  1. Identification: A copy of a renewed ID card and 2 passport-sized photographs.
  2. Minimum Shares: Ability to pay the minimum share capital.
  3. Monthly Savings: Ability to commit to the minimum monthly savings.
  4. Service Fee: Payment of the required registration/service fee.

Note: You can become a member by paying the total minimum required amount for the above categories.

Member Benefits

Becoming a member of Essey Cooperative offers a variety of financial and social advantages, including:

  • Annual Dividend Payments: Receive a share of the cooperative’s profits through annual dividends.
  • High-Interest Savings: Benefit from competitive interest rates on your deposits.
  • Low-Interest Loans: Access credit and loan services with affordable, low-interest rates.
  • Democratic Participation: Enjoy full rights to vote and run for leadership positions within the society.
  • Wealth Creation: Build significant long-term assets and financial security.
  • Free Training & Advisory: Receive expert financial training and business advisory services at no cost.

Professional Team

Emily Shelton

Emily Shelton

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Robbie Alexander

Robbie Alexander

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Liliana Hahn

Liliana Hahn

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Aaliyah Odling

Aaliyah Odling

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