About FIN.e
The experience of educators and organizations working with children on a daily basis shows something clear: in order to meaningfully strengthen financial literacy in Europe, we must first empower those on the front lines — the teachers and the organizations that support students in diverse learning environments. Many of them lack adequate resources, access to modern approaches, or opportunities to participate in policy-making. FIN.e, the European Alliance for Financial Education Practitioners, was created precisely to fill this gap.
FIN.e focuses on knowledge transfer, connecting practitioners with academics and policymakers, and promoting policies shaped “from the bottom up.” Over the next three years, a network of 25 members from across Europe will be established, prioritizing countries where levels of financial literacy remain low. This network will be supported by a strong Advisory Committee, which will serve as the key link between the private sector and the broader ecosystem of the initiative.
FIN.e, the European Alliance for Financial Education, is implemented with the financial support of the European Investment Bank Institute.
FIN.e Goes to Alpbach: Shaping the Future of Financial Education in Europe
At a time of growing economic uncertainty, financial education is no longer simply a useful skill. It is essential to ensuring that people can make informed choices and participate fully in society.
ActionAid will participate in the European Forum Alpbach 2026, taking place in Austria from 28 to 30 August, as part of the first strategic gathering of the FIN.e – European Alliance of Financial Education Practitioners.
The FIN.e Lab will bring together Alliance member organisations, Advisory Board members, partners and key stakeholders from across Europe to discuss the future of financial education, identify priorities for the next phase and strengthen collaboration across the network.
Hosted at the Congress Centrum Alpbach, the event will feature two main strands: the Advisory Board Retreat and the Practitioner Lab. Together, they will create a space for sharing knowledge, experience and strategic approaches.
The Alliance shares a common vision: to empower a new generation of European citizens with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial decisions and navigate the challenges of an ever-changing economic landscape.
ActionAid’s participation in the FIN.e Lab will provide an important opportunity to further strengthen the organisation’s international presence in the field of financial education, exchange good practices and help shape joint initiatives at the European level.
Our Vision
Our vision is to develop and implement innovative and practical models of financial education that can be integrated into education systems and expanded throughout Europe.
Our goal: empowered and financially literate young citizens who actively participate in their communities and have the skills to build a more just and sustainable future.
Implementing Partners
European Investment Bank Institute: Established to promote social, cultural, educational, and research activities, contributing to sustainable economic and social development.
Aflatoun International: A global network of civil society organizations with more than 400 partners in 100 countries, specializing in social and financial education.
ActionAid Hellas: Part of an independent international organization active in more than 75 countries, working against poverty and injustice by empowering people and communities to rely on their own strengths and claim equal rights and opportunities so they can live free from exclusion and discrimination.
With extensive experience in educational programs and financial literacy initiatives, more than 2,000 educators in Greece and Cyprus have been trained, and over 21,000 students have participated in financial education activities, strengthening their knowledge and skills.
Objectives & Pillars
Over a three-year period, FIN.e will bring together 25 member organizations that implement financial education programmes in schools and communities, promoting knowledge exchange, capacity strengthening, and policy influence.
FIN.E is built on five fundamental pillars:
Governance
Secretariat & Membership
Capacity Building
Funding Mechanism
Strategic Networking & Advocacy
Impact
FIN.e sets clear goals for meaningful and measurable impact:
- Establishment of a 12-member Advisory Committee composed of leading experts from across Europe, with indirect influence on 50 key stakeholders.
- Connection of 25 European organizations and expansion of the network to more than 500 stakeholders across Europe.
- Implementation of 15 capacity-building training activities for Alliance members.
- Training of 50 professionals, with indirect impact on more than 1,000 practitioners and relevant stakeholders.
- Strengthening innovation by funding 4 organizations to design and implement new models of financial education.
- Training of 600 students in 4 EU countries, engaging 200 institutions and reaching a total of 3,000 stakeholders.
- Enhanced advocacy at the European level, including 15 meetings with the European Commission and presence at key conferences, influencing more than 1,000 policy and education stakeholders.
