Ogen Employee Directory
Individual and Family ServicesJerusalem, Israel51-200 Employees
Ogen is a nonprofit financial services organization based in Jerusalem, Israel, focused on expanding financial inclusion. It provides interest-free and low‑interest loans together with professional financial guidance to low- and middle-income individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits underserved by traditional lenders. The approach combines credit access with financial coaching to help clients pursue homeownership and support growth while avoiding debt cycles. Founded in 1990 by the late Professor Eliezer David Yaffe, Ogen has disbursed more than 75,000 loans and maintains a significant loan portfolio. It relies on a network of over 1,300 volunteer professional mentors from across Israel to provide guidance and tools, and it collaborates with government ministries to advance its initiatives. The organization aims to foster sustainable financial health, homeownership, and growth for underserved populations, helping them break free from debt.