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September 09, 2025
Rally the Movement Donations Make New Credit Union Savings and Loan Programs Available in Guatemala, Kenya and Ukraine
MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) in the second quarter of 2025 deployed Rally the Movement funds that led to the issuance of more than $350,000 in small business loans in Ukraine, the development of a pilot savings program for rural women in Guatemala, and training on its SME Lending Methodology for credit union professionals in Kenya.
September 03, 2025
‘Youthful Veteran’ Tapped to Lead WYCUP, Global DE Programs for Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions
MADISON, Wis.—A young professional with more than a decade's worth of experience at World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is bringing both a vast amount of knowledge and a fresh perspective to Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), which on Tuesday officially named Kassandra Schroeder as the new Director of its WYCUP and Global DE initiatives.
August 25, 2025
World Council of Credit Unions Makes Paul Treinen its Permanent President and CEO
MADISON, Wis.—The person who guided World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) through one of the most turbulent times in its history will now get to lead the organization into the future, with the Board of Directors on Monday officially naming Paul Treinen as permanent President and CEO.
August 19, 2025
Credit Unions Fuel Fresh Start for Ukrainian Veterans
MADISON, Wis.—Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), in partnership with World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), today announced promising results from a targeted loan program launched in early 2025 to support Ukrainian veterans and their families.
July 17, 2025
2025 World Credit Union Conference Closes as Largest Ever Held in Europe
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—The 20th anniversary of the premier global credit union event closed Wednesday with a new attendance record for a World Credit Union Conference held in Europe.
July 16, 2025
Treinen Touts Opportunity for Credit Unions Amid Changing World
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—In a year defined by greater political polarization, more uncertainty and volatility in global markets and an expanded role of government that creates the potential for increased regulations—WOCCU Interim President and CEO Paul Treinen sees opportunity for credit unions.
July 15, 2025
WOCCU Board Chair Lays Out New Strategic Plan at Opening of 2025 World Credit Union Conference
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—More than 2,000 credit union professionals from nearly 60 countries on Monday celebrated the start of the 2025 World Credit Union Conference (WCUC) with an opening ceremony that included the annual parade of flags, twelve breakout sessions and the announcement of a new strategy for World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU).
July 14, 2025
World Council of Credit Unions and Visa Launch Strategic Collaboration to Tackle Cross-Border Payment Challenges
MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has launched a strategic collaboration with Visa aimed at addressing one of the most persistent barriers to financial inclusion: the high cost, access and complexity of cross-border payments and remittances.
July 14, 2025
Giakoumopoulos Receives Surprise Award at GWLN Forum in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) Director Eleni Giakoumopoulos got a surprise reward for her hard work and dedication during Sunday morning’s GWLN Forum at the 2025 World Credit Union Conference.
June 17, 2025
WOCCU Launches Last-Mile Innovation to Strengthen Rural Financial Inclusion in Guatemala
MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) in May partnered with FENACOAC, its member credit union association in Guatemala, to launch the first phase of an innovative last-mile financial inclusion initiative designed to deliver essential services to indigenous women, youth and other marginalized populations in isolated rural villages.