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March 05, 2026
Global Women’s Leadership Network Hosts Annual Luncheon Focused on “Give to Gain”
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.
March 04, 2026
Treinen: The Future of Credit Union Advocacy Starts on the Global Stage
WASHINGTON, D.C.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) President and CEO Paul Treinen emphasized the importance of coordinated advocacy at the local, national and global levels during his mainstage address at America’s Credit Unions’ 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC).
March 03, 2026
GWLN and WYCUP Reveal 2026 Scholarship Recipients
MADISON, Wis.—Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) proudly introduces the 2026 recipients of Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) and World Young Credit Union Professionals (WYCUP) Program scholarships.
March 02, 2026
Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Honors Global Leaders at Champions’ Voices Event
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) on Sunday night honored four organizations during its second annual Global Good Awards ceremony at the historic Howard Theatre, celebrating leadership and generosity that strengthened global cooperative finance initiatives in 2025.
February 19, 2026
World Council of Credit Unions Promotes Christi Swoboda, CMP, to Vice President of Meetings and Events
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February 09, 2026
WFCU Launches 2026 ICUDE Application Cycle
MADISON, Wis.—Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), in collaboration with World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), has opened the application portal for the 2026 International Credit Union Development Educators (ICUDE) designation.
January 29, 2026
World Council of Credit Unions Names Liz Stanislawski Director of Communications
MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has hired Liz Stanislawski as its new Director of Communications, bringing on a seasoned journalism and strategic communications leader to advance the organization’s global advocacy, member engagement and digital presence.
January 08, 2026
2026 Digital Growth Award Nominations Open
MADISON, Wis.—Nominations are open for World Council of Credit Unions’ (WOCCU) 2026 Digital Growth Award, which will recognize one or more member credit union associations or individual member credit unions for successfully working toward expanding digital transformation across the globe.
January 06, 2026
2026 Distinguished Service Award Nominations Open
MADISON, Wis.—Nominations are open for World Council of Credit Unions’ 2026 Distinguished Service Award (DSA). First presented in 1986, this prestigious award honors those who have provided outstanding service to credit union development outside their home country.