WOCCU Rings in Redesigned Web Site for the New Year

New site presents comprehensive look at international system

Madison, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has launched its redesigned Website, www.woccu.org, which offers a more integrated look at the international credit union system and WOCCU's work around the world. The site also provides various resources on research and best practices in credit union development.

"As WOCCU has grown and evolved the past several years, so has the need for a comprehensive and accessible resource tool for our members and benefactors," said Pete Crear, WOCCU president and CEO. "Our new Website better communicates what it is we do and how others can get involved in the international movement."

Highlights at www.woccu.org include:

• Everything you need to know about WOCCU's programs, international remittances, partnerships and credit union statistics in any given country in the international credit union system section.
• An expanded section on WOCCU's International Partnerships.
• Access to free publications and research in credit union development.
• Online subscription to WOCCU's Credit Union World magazine and electronic newsletters.
• Web pages mirrored in Spanish.

Credit unions, associations and individuals can support WOCCU's work by becoming a WOCCU Supporter online. Simply click ‘Give' on any page to learn more.

The Website will continue to evolve in both English and Spanish. The section on WOCCU's 2008 World Credit Union Conference, to be held in Hong Kong, will also be available in Chinese. Website-related questions or comments are welcome and can be directed to Jennifer Brink, jbrink@woccu.org.

El Consejo Mundial de Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito es la asociación gremial y agencia de desarrollo para el sistema internacional de cooperativas de ahorro y crédito. El Consejo Mundial promueve el crecimiento sustentable de las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito y otras cooperativas financieras en todo el mundo a fin de facultar a las personas para que mejoren su calidad de vida a través del acceso a servicios financieros asequibles y de alta calidad. El Consejo Mundial realiza esfuerzos de defensa activa en representación del sistema global de las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito ante organizaciones internacionales y trabaja con gobiernos nacionales para mejorar la legislación y la regulación. Sus programas de asistencia técnica introducen nuevas herramientas y tecnologías para fortalecer el desempeño financiero de las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito y profundizar su alcance comunitario.

El Consejo Mundial ha implementado 290 programas de asistencia técnica en 71 países. A nivel mundial, 51,000 cooperativas de ahorro y crédito en 100 países atienden a 196 millones de personas. Obtenga más información sobre el impacto global del Consejo Mundial en www.woccu.org.