The event took place in the Rusororo sector on Saturday, November 30, 2024, where various trees, including fruit-bearing and decorative species such as cypress, were planted.

Mohamed Aarouch, the CEO of Atlantique Microfinance Plc, emphasized that the community service event is part of their contribution to Rwandan society.

“We are very happy to be part of an activity like this. It means a lot to us, and it aligns with the values that guide Atlantique Microfinance: respect, collaboration, and working together as a community,” he said.

He further added, “This is a tangible demonstration of the role we must play in the society we operate in. We are not just a financial institution; we are partners in humanitarian efforts and should take a substantial part in them.”

The Executive Secretary of Rusororo Sector, Umuhoza Rwabukumba Mado, praised the role of partners in the development journey and how they work with the community on initiatives that serve the common good.
She also commended the residents who participated in the tree planting event and urged them to continue caring for the planted trees.

The Executive Secretary of Gasabo District, Bayasese Bernard, stated that Kigali plans to plant three million trees over the next five years and encouraged Kigali residents to continue planting and maintaining trees.

Atlantique Microfinance Plc is a microfinance institution authorized to operate in Rwanda by the National Bank of Rwanda at the end of 2019. In its five years in Rwanda, Atlantique Microfinance has built a strong reputation in promoting an inclusive financial sector.

The institution is a subsidiary of AMIFA Holdings, which operates in Morocco (Casablanca) and is part of the BCP Group (Banque Centrale Populaire du Maroc).

Currently, Atlantique Microfinance PLC has six branches in Rwanda and plans to open more in other districts. Its headquarters are in Nyarugenge District, located in the YYUSSA City Center, also known as Makuza Peace Plaza.

AMIFA S.A. operates in several African countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Madagascar, and Rwanda.