American Friends of Ogen Supports Ogen is Israel’s trusted leading nonprofit social lender. Since our inception in 1990, we have aspired to level the economic playing field by providing essential credit and resources to individuals, families, small businesses, and non-profits. What truly distinguishes Ogen is our ability to leverage philanthropic resources with capital using innovative blended finance models in our mission for economic resilience. By raising funds through bonds, impact investments, and bank credit lines, we expand our impact and bolster credit-denied populations to take control of their financial lives. Financial security is the first step on the path to success.