https://www.woccu.org/ es International Credit Union Day® 2026 Lifts a Steady Signal Above the Noise

The 78th anniversary of ICU Day® falls on 15 October 2026, united under the theme “Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World”

MADISON, Wis.–World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) today unveiled the theme for the 78th anniversary of International Credit Union (ICU) Day®: “Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World.” Credit unions and financial cooperatives around the globe will come together on Thursday, 15 October 2026, to mark the occasion.

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]]> WFCU-Led Global Relief Effort Delivers USD 113,000 to Disaster-Affected Communities Across Jamaica, Vietnam and Sri Lanka

2025-2026 impact report highlights how cooperative partnerships restored financial access and community resilience following major disasters

MADISON, Wis.—Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) today released its 2025-2026 Global Disaster Relief Impact Report, highlighting how cooperative financial institutions across Jamaica, Vietnam and Sri Lanka helped communities recover and restore access to critical financial services following a series of devastating natural disasters.

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]]> Diaspora Savings Drive New Climate Investment Model in Kenya Through Credit Unions

Program connects global remittances to local climate solutions through SACCOs

Washington, D.C.— Nearly $5 billion in annual remittances from the Kenyan diaspora is being mobilized to support climate solutions through a new program that creates a direct pathway for savings to finance renewable energy, water access, climate-smart agriculture and green housing projects through savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs).

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]]> World Council of Credit Unions Issues Global Climate Policy Statement, Reinforcing Credit Unions’ Role in Climate Resilience and Sustainable Finance

New statement examines how climate risk, regulation and resilience are reshaping the role of cooperative finance

MADISON, WI —The World Council of Credit Unions today released a new global climate policy statement, Advancing Climate Resilience and Sustainability Through Cooperative Finance, recognizing climate change presents both a significant financial risk and a strategic opportunity for credit unions and savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) worldwide.

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]]> Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Honors 2026 ICUDE Graduates

15 global leaders recognized for commitment to cooperative education and cross-border impact

MADISON, Wis.–Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) is proud to welcome 15 new professionals to the global credit union community as graduates of the International Credit Union Development Educators (ICUDEs) Class of 2026.

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]]> Global Credit Union Leaders Convene in Mombasa to Advance Advocacy and Strengthen SACCO Systems

WOCCU and ACCOSCA bring together regional leaders to drive collaboration, governance and financial inclusion across Africa

MOMBASA, KENYA—Global and regional credit union leaders recently gathered in Mombasa for the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) 8th Annual Eastern Bloc Regional Forum, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening cooperative financial systems and expanding financial inclusion across Africa. 

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]]> SACCOs Positioned to Expand Financial Inclusion for Refugees in Kenya, New Report Finds

New WOCCU report highlights opportunities and barriers to scaling access through cooperative financial institutions

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A new report from the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), developed in partnership with the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA),  highlights the critical role regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) can play in expanding financial inclusion for refugees and migrants in Kenya, while outlining key regulatory and operational barriers that must be addressed to unlock that potential. 

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]]> WOCCU 2025 Impact Report Shows System-Level Change for Global Credit Unions

Global impact in 2025 sets the stage for expanded advocacy, deeper partnerships and innovation in 2026

MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has released its 2025 Impact Report, available in Spanish (Versión en español) and Portuguese (Versão em português) highlighting how the global organization helped reshape the environment in which credit unions operate worldwide. In 2025, WOCCU advanced proportional regulation, expanding access to finance, and strengthening cooperative systems across six continents.

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]]> WOCCU 2026 Global Regulatory Update Highlights Geopolitics as Defining Force in Financial Services

New report examines how AI, digital currencies and deregulation are reshaping the global regulatory landscape

MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has released its 2026 Global Regulatory Update, outlining how geopolitical forces are fundamentally reshaping financial services regulation worldwide.

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]]> WCUC 2026 Early Bird Deadline Nears

Register by April 2 to Save $200 on Global Credit Union Conference

Madison, Wis. — Time is running out to secure early bird pricing for the World Council of Credit Unions, annual event the World Credit Union Conference (WCUC) 2026. Credit union professionals have until 2 April to save $200 on registration for the 19–22 July conference in Sydney, Australia.

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]]> Global Women’s Leadership Network Hosts Annual Luncheon Focused on “Give to Gain”

Leaders explore how investing in women strengthens organizations, communities and the future of cooperative finance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN), an initiative of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), convened credit union leaders and global development experts for its annual GWLN Luncheon during America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference. Highlighting this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” the program underscored how investing in women’s leadership strengthens institutions, expands opportunity and fuels long-term impact across the global credit union movement.

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