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09 de septiembre de 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.
03 de septiembre de 2025
Un "veterano joven" elegido para dirigir WYCUP, programas globales de educación financiera para la Fundación Mundial de Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito
MADISON, Wisconsin — Una joven profesional con más de una década de experiencia en el Consejo Mundial de Cooperativas de Crédito (WOCCU) aporta sus amplios conocimientos y una nueva perspectiva a la Fundación Mundial para las Cooperativas de Crédito (WFCU), que el martes nombró oficialmente a Kassandra Schroeder nueva directora de sus iniciativas WYCUP y Global DE.
25 de agosto de 2025
El Consejo Mundial de Cooperativas de Crédito y Ahorro nombra a Paul Treinen presidente y director ejecutivo permanente
MADISON, Wisconsin — La persona que guió al Consejo Mundial de Cooperativas de Crédito y Ahorro (WOCCU) a través de uno de los momentos más turbulentos de su historia ahora liderará la organización hacia el futuro, tras el nombramiento oficial por parte de la Junta Directiva, el lunes, de Paul Treinen como presidente y director ejecutivo permanente.
19 de agosto de 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.
17 de julio de 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.
16 de julio de 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.
15 de julio de 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).
14 de julio de 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.
14 de julio de 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.
17 de junio de 2025
WOCCU, de la mano de sus miembros, apoyando la inclusión financiera y relevando la importancia de las cooperativas para llegar a la ULTIMA MILLA RURAL.
MADISON, Wis.—WOCCU member FENECOAC - MICOOPE y las primeras dos cooperativas, Acredicom y Tonantel, implementan la metodología de última milla, para llegar a las comunidades rurales y olvidadas de Guatemala, especialmente mujeres y jóvenes.