International Day of Cooperatives

Commemoration of International Year of Cooperatives 2025 at UNHQ. Watch the commemoration of International Year of Cooperatives 2025! Side Events

Side event at the HLPF on the role of cooperatives in social justice, decent work, and economic democracy, led by Chile and ICA Americas. A regional focus with global outreach toward achieving the 2030 Agenda. Outcomes: This initiative seeks to contribute to the thematic discussions of this year's HLPF, particularly regarding the review of SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth, by highlighting the role of cooperatives and the broader social and solidarity economy in fostering inclusive, sustainable, and people-centered development. The side event aims to serve as a space for dialogue on the transformative potential of cooperatives in advancing decent work and economic democracy. It will also offer an opportunity to reflect on how these efforts align with the broader challenge of renewing the Copenhagen commitments on social development in the lead-up to the upcoming World Social Summit. This side event is aimed at leaders of cooperative unions, representatives of cooperatives fr...

The ‘Heimatfreunde im Hammer Land’ and the daycare centre social work, in cooperation with the daycare centre networkers in the Hamm (Sieg) municipality, invite you to an exciting family day from 2 pm to 6 pm!  Young guests and their parents can look forward to numerous hands-on activities. Whether on laundry day, in the outdoor kitchen or on a visit to the old school – the children will be playfully transported back to the time when Raiffeisen lived. The programme also includes guided tours for children through the permanent exhibition at the Raiffeisen Museum, starting at 3 pm and then every hour. Food and drink will be provided on the festival grounds. Admission is free! Raiffeisenweek . Date And Time: 2025-12-07 to 2025-12-07 Location:  German Raiffeisenmuseum Event Category:  Community & Culture To register for this event please visit the following URL:  http://www.hamm-sieg.de/raiffeisenwoche →

Evento de Cooperativas de las Américas, centrado en profundizar cómo las cooperativas impulsan una sociedad de cuidado a través de la economía verde, el turismo sostenible y la salud. Se desarrollarán Jornadas Académicas, capacitaciones y talleres: Equidad de Género. Coorganizado con: ONU Mujeres, CREG, Red Institutos Nacionales de Promoción de las Cooperativas Cuidado de las Personas. Coorganizado con OIM, PNUD, CICOPA, VIVIENDA, Red Salud Cuidado del planeta: economía verde y turismo sostenible. Coorganizado con: OIT, Fundación CdS, REDACOOP, CICOPA, CRJ, Red Incubadoras Economía y sociedad del cuidado . Date And Time: 2025-11-25 to 2025-11-27 Location:  City of Knowledge, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama Event Types:  Conference To register for this event email your details to  eventaic2025@aciamericas.coop Register using webmail:  Gmail  /  AOL  /  Yahoo  /  Outlook

The 19th ICA Asia-Pacific Research Conference, hosted in the dynamic city of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is organized by the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific(ICA-AP) Committee on Cooperative Research, in collaboration with SANASA Federation and SANASA Campus (Sri Lanka’s Leading Higher Education Institution), a key pillar of the cooperative movement in Sri Lanka. Under the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World,” the conference seeks to explore how cooperatives can respond to global challenges such as climate change, economic disparities, and social fragmentation through collective action and community-driven solutions. The conference serves as a regional platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to reflect on the power of the cooperative model in promoting resilience, equity, and sustainable development. By fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration, the conference aims to strengthen the cooperative movement’s ability to drive systemic change in a rapidly ...

The 5th International Conference on Cooperatives (ICOOP2025) is a global academic event organized by the Institute of Cooperatives and Bio-Enterprise Development (ICOPED), College of Economics and Management, University of the Philippines Los Baños. Held every three years since its inception in 2012, ICOOP has been a platform for scholars, policymakers, cooperative leaders, and development practitioners, to discuss the trends, prospects, and challenges in the cooperative sector, as well as for establishing linkages, networks, and strategic partnerships among stakeholders with a shared vision of building a better world with cooperatives. ICOOP2025 coincides with the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (IYC 2025), which highlights the significant contributions of cooperatives to sustainable development. With the overarching theme, “The Cooperative Advantage: Empowering Communities, Transforming Futures,” this year’s conference aims to showcase how cooperatives drive in...

The annual conference on cooperatives and the solidarity economy aims to contribute to the body of knowledge on cooperatives and the solidarity economy. It brings together academics and practitioners for the development of a robust knowledge base on the cooperative sector. The conference creates a platform for dialogue among academics, practitioners, and policymakers for the co-creation of fit-for-purpose knowledge that will advance the cooperative agenda. Conference Activities 1. The conference will be a four-day event with opening and closing plenaries, a learning forum and dedicated paper presentation sessions. 2. A pre-conference workshop will be held a day before the start of the conference with emerging/young researchers to deepen their research skills in studying cooperatives. You can find more details about the workshop on www.aci-ac.org. 3. On the last day of the conference ...

La Feria de Economia Social Solidaria es un espacio donde organizaciones y emprendimientos que operan bajo los principios de la economía social solidaria exhiben y venden sus productos o servicios. Estás ferias buscan promover un modelo económico alternativo que prioriza la justicia social, sostenibilidad ambiental y la cooperación, en contrate con el sistema economico. Feria de Economía Social Solidaria FESS Date And Time: 2025-11-01 to 2025-11-02 To register for this event email your details to  comunicacion@infocoop.go.cr Register using webmail:  Gmail  /  AOL  /  Yahoo  /  Outlook

The Global Innovation Coop Summit serves as a platform for cooperative leaders across all sectors to exchange ideas, gain knowledge, find inspiration, network, and collaborate to build a better world. In 2025, during the International Year of Cooperatives , GICS will explore the theme “ Facing the Tipping Points – The Path of Cooperative Innovation for a Better World ” and address humanity’s most urgent challenges. We are at a critical moment in history where the decisions we make today will shape the future of our world. Global Innovation Coop Summit. Date And Time: 2025-10-27 to 2025-10-28 Location:  Torres Vedras Event Types:  Conference To register for this event please visit the following URL: http://www.globalinnovation.coop →

Co-operatives build a better world! The BCCM will host the Leaders’ Summit in Adelaide on 24 October 2025. The BCCM Leaders’ Summit is the only leadership event uniting C-Suite attendees and directors from organisations across our diverse sectors. Designed as a thought leadership forum, our members share ideas, network and discuss best practice at a series of closed-door CEO roundtables, where attendees challenge prevailing norms and explore new ways of doing business. Delegates enjoy plenary sessions and panel discussions which feature international and national speakers. More information coming soon 2025 BCCM Leaders’ Summit . Date And Time: 2025-10-24 to 2025-10-24 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Event Type: Conference To register for this event please visit the following URL: https://iyc2025.bccm.coop/event/2025-bccm-leaders-summit-2025/ →

The 2025 BCCM Taste of Australia Dinner and Honour Roll will take place in Adelaide. This is a special evening to celebrate the achievements of our retiring leaders and enjoy co-operative produce. Enjoy the very best produce and wine at our renowned Taste of Australia Dinner. Taste of Australia Dinner and Honour Roll. Date And Time: 2025-10-23 to 2025-10-23 Location:  The National Wine Centre of Australia, Corner of Hackney Rd &, Botanic Rd. Adelaide, 5000 Australia Event Types:  Dinner or Gala To register for this event email your details to info@2025.coop Register using webmail: Gmail / AOL / Yahoo / Outlook

En el marco del Año Internacional de las Cooperativas, la Asociación Colombiana de Cooperativas (Ascoop) invita a participar en el IX Foro de Comunicación y Cooperativismo, un espacio clave para fortalecer el rol estratégico de la comunicación en el sector solidario colombiano. Este foro reunirá a expertos para abordar las nuevas tendencias de comunicación y mercadeo, explorando herramientas innovadoras, estrategias digitales y casos de éxito que ayudarán a potenciar las áreas de comunicación y mercadeo en las cooperativas. El objetivo es fortalecer el mensaje cooperativo, aumentar su alcance e impacto, y seguir construyendo un sector más sólido, conectado y preparado para los retos de la era digital. ¡Súmate a esta jornada de aprendizaje y transformación! IX Foro de Comunicación y Cooperativismo Date And Time: 2025-10-20 to 2025-10-24 Location:  Bogota Event Types:  Conference To register for this event please visit the following URL: https://ascoop.coop/eventos/ix-foro-de-...

La FENACREP les invita a la XIII Convención Nacional de Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito. El evento cooperativo más importante en el Perú llega este 16 y 17 de Octubre en el Hotel Sol de Oro, Miraflores – Lima. En la XIII Convención Nacional de Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito, que se llevará a cabo los días 16 y 17 de octubre en el Hotel Sol de Oro (San Martín 305, Miraflores, Lima), reafirmamos nuestro compromiso de fortalecer la unidad del movimiento cooperativo, fomentar la cooperación y la solidaridad entre las instituciones, y buscar de manera conjunta soluciones que promuevan el desarrollo sostenible de nuestras comunidades. Esta edición es muy especial, pues nos encontramos en el Año Internacional de las Cooperativas, declarado por la ONU bajo el lema “ Las cooperativas construyen un mundo mejor ”. Nos preparamos para dos días de intensas actividades que incluyen conferencias inspiradoras, paneles de discusión y valiosas oportunidades de networking. Este evento, que se ha conso...

In the spirit of the International Year of Cooperatives, World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is thrilled to celebrate the 77th anniversary of International Credit Union (ICU) Day on Thursday, October 16, 2025, under the theme: Cooperation for a Prosperous World. International Credit Union (ICU) Day® celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement. The day is recognized to reflect upon the credit union movement’s history, promote its achievements, recognize hard work and share member experiences. International Credit Union (ICU) Day® has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness about the tremendous work that credit unions and other financial cooperatives are doing around the world and give members the opportunity to get more engaged. The day of festivities for credit unions and financial cooperatives globally includes fundraisers, open houses, contests, picnics, volunteering and parades. International Credit Union...

Evento de Cooperativas de las Américas, donde se explorará cómo la educación, el emprendimiento y la identidad cooperativa pueden impactar positivamente a las generaciones futuras. Se llevarán a cabo visitas a cooperativas y las Jornadas académicas: “ Educación y cooperativismo, herramientas y modelos culturales de las sociedades del futuro ​”, además de capacitaciones sobre: Emprendimiento con enfoque en jóvenes y mujeres, en colaboración con UNESCO, la Red de Incubadoras de Cooperativas y el Consejo Regional de Juventud. Políticas públicas para la educación cooperativa forjando sociedades del futuro, coorganizada con la Red Institutos Nacionales de Promoción de las Cooperativas. Educación cooperativa y generaciones futuras. Date And Time: 2025-10-07 to 2025-10-10. Location:  Asunción, Paraguay . Event Types:  Conference

Industrial Cooperation Conference (Industrial CoopFest – Oluyole 2025) shall be a Convergence for Nigerians (home and abroad) to celebrate Cooperative Movement and to initiate actionable industrial cooperative activities, making use Principle 7 of Coops. The 2-day event shall also bring together MSMES in a fair that is billed to attract about 10 thousand individuals and organisations – ably powered by a media organisation and 2 radio stations. INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION CONFERENCE – OLUYOLE 2025. Date And Time: 2025-10-01 to 2025-10-02 Location:  Ibadan, Oyo State . To register for this event email your details to lenentrepreneurs@gmail.com Register using webmail: Gmail / AOL / Yahoo / Outlook

The International Year of Cooperatives, proclaimed by the United Nations for 2025, presents a unique opportunity to strengthen governmental dialogue on cooperative sector development. In this context, it is essential to promote public policies that support the growth of cooperatives as key drivers of economic and social development. The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) plays a central role in supporting and promoting cooperatives worldwide . However, government membership in this organization remains limited, despite the fact that their involvement is a strategic lever for structuring and ensuring the sustainability of the cooperative movement. This dialogue aims to mobilize public institutions and foster a coordinated governmental approach to enhance the impact of the cooperative model. Objectives of the Dialogue Encourage government membership in the ICA to benefit from an international network of best practices and expertise in cooperative development. Develop tailored gove...

The Theme chosen to celebrate this year's observance is ''Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World.''. With less than five years to go to the 2030 deadline for reaching the sustainable development goals, the world is facing many challenges including persistent poverty, the climate emergency, economic shocks, conflict and growing insecurity. Progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is severely off-track. In a bid to resolve multiple global crises, United Nations Member States recently adopted the Pact for The Future, a commitment with ambitious and transformative actions to accelerate progress towards achieving the goals. Cooperatives operate in diverse sectors covering social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainable development. To mark the International Day of Cooperatives 2025, the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC); in collaboration with the United Nations Federal C...

With less than five years to go to the 2030 deadline for reaching the sustainable development goals, the world is facing many challenges including persistent poverty, the climate emergency, economic shocks, conflict and growing insecurity. Progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is severely off-track. In a bid to resolve multiple global crises, United Nations Member States recently adopted the Pact for The Future, a commitment with ambitious and transformative actions to accelerate progress towards achieving the goals. Building stronger and more resilient communities are values inherent in the cooperative business model. In a message to cooperatives during the launch of the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025, Secretary General António Guterres stated that Cooperatives “demonstrate the importance of standing together to forge solutions to global challenges.” This year’s International Day of Cooperatives is an opportunity to position cooperatives...

Ms. Yma Gordon, First Vice President, Global Impact and Inclusion, and Executive Director, UNFCU Foundation, moderating the Panel 1 entititled Insights from the United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) on UNFCU’s work across the global credit union industry to advance sustainability through the United in Sustainability (UIS) Network.  Speakers from the UIS Network, a recognized platform of 200 credit unions, associations, and industry partners, established by UNFCU in 2018, will provide examples of their commitment to realizing economic growth and opportunities, as well as financial wellness, inclusion, and resiliency in the communities they serve.  1. David McAuley, CEO, Donore Credit Union, Dublin, Ireland; and the Treasurer of the Irish Credit Union League  2. Alison Coates, Director of Climate Strategy & Performance, Vancity, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 3. Thomas Belek

  Panel discussion led by the New York City Small Business Services titled: Cooperatives for a Sustainable Future – Lessons from New York City’s Worker Cooperative Business Development Initiative, on how municipalities and local governments internationally can support cooperative development.  1. Anh-Thu Nguyen, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Democracy at Work Institute  2. Christine Curella, Former Senior Policy Advisor & Director, Inclusive Economic Development and Business Innovation - NYC Deputy Mayor's Office of Special Initiatives and Founder of Venture for Workers  3. Martha Montufar, Martha Montufar, Director of Workforce Development at Cooperative Home Care Associates  IV. Conclusion by COPAC Chair

II Asamblea Nacional Solidaria, Popular y Comunitaria Lanzamos la voz del llamado, el canto del encuentro, el sonar de las tamboras y las caracolas para hacer posible la juntanza de los pueblos, las comunidades, los hombres y las mujeres alrededor de la solidaridad, el apoyo mutuo, el trabajo colaborativo en la parcela, a la orilla del río, en el alto peregrinar de las montañas, en las ciudades y sus plazas populares, en sus mercados urbanos y campesinos, en sus tiendas solidarias y en sus ferias de domingo. Este es un llamado para que, bajo la luz de las velas y las ideas, Colombia empuje hacia el presente y el futuro un nuevo Plan Decenal de la Economía Solidaria, Popular y Comunitaria a través del cual, se materialicen las aspiraciones de la justicia social y ambiental, como ejes del desarrollo y el progreso en el país de la belleza.  II Asamblea Nacional Solidaria, Popular y Comunitaria. Date And Time: 2025-09-18 to 2025-09-20 Location:  Santander Colombia . To r...

Evento de Cooperativas de las Américas, centrado en profundizar cómo las finanzas cooperativas son clave para la integración y el cumplimiento de la Agenda 2030. Desarrollaremos jornadas académicas, capacitaciones y talleres en temáticas como: Gobernanza e identidad cooperativa en el sector financiero Coorganizado con: COFIA (Comité Regional de Cooperativas Financieras y Bancos Cooperativos) Prevención del lavado de activos y del financiamiento del terrorismo Coorganizado con: COLAC (Confederación Latinoamericana de Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito) Herramientas para la inclusión financiera y finanzas de impacto Coorganizado con: Banco Mundial (Comité Regional de Cooperativas Agropecuarias), CEPAL (Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe), FAO (Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura) Finanzas cooperativas para la integración y la Agenda 2030​. Date And Time: 2025-08-27 to 2025-08-29. Location:  Cancun . To register for this ev...

Presented by CoMinnesota, Minnesota Farmers Union, University of Minnesota Morris, and West Central Initiative. Co-ops have the power to build a better world that includes everyone. Co-ops have been and will continue to be key for economic development in our state, from succession planning to incorporating marginalized groups to solving challenges that cannot be done alone. Join us at the first annual Minnesota Cooperative Summi t to: Celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives Learn about the power and versatility of the cooperative model Engage in Minnesota’s rich history of cooperation to do better together Gain inspiration from creative co-op success stories This event welcomes current cooperatives and cooperators exploring collaboration but is designed to inspire those newer to cooperatives who could learn about and incorporate cooperative strategies to meet the economic and social needs of our state in the years to come. We aim to spark cooperation across the state in the ...

The 14th edition of the Coop Colloquium , organized by the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) Committee on Cooperative Research (CCR), in collaboration with RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute), will explore the theme “ Toward a Shared Zero-Carbon Energy Future: A Global Analysis of Rural Energy Cooperatives. ” Convened as part of ICA-AP’s ongoing efforts under the ICA–EU Partnership Project “ People-Centred Businesses for Sustainable, Democratic, and Inclusive Development ,” the colloquium contributes to strengthening the role of cooperatives through research, evidence-building, and educational engagement around global development challenges. This session will highlight RMI’s 2024 global study, authored by Ms. Yihan Hao, Dr. Jun Li, and Dr. Tim Li, which analyses rural energy cooperatives as inclusive, community-led models for sustainable energy transitions. The colloquium will focus on how cooperatives—through shared ownership, democratic governance, and ...

The project “ Mapping the social impact of Energy Communities in Greece ” is the result of an ongoing, since 2021, and dynamic collaboration between Electra Energy, the P2P Lab research collective, the pan-European Federation of Energy Communities REScoop.eu, the Heinrich Böll Foundation – Thessaloniki Office, and most recently the Greek coalition of Energy Communities “DESMI”. Although their environmental and economic impact is sufficiently recognised and measurable, the same is not true of their social impact. The website Our Power was launched a few days ago, where members of energy communities themselves can find practical tools for measuring this social impact, which in turn can help in many ways to empower communities. In this context, we invite you to the presentation of the relevant toolkit that will take place online on Thursday 17 July 2025, from 18:00-20:00 Greek time. The toolkit is available, in Greek, through the Our Power web platform (www.our-power.org). It is addressed...

We are honored to invite our fellow co-operators to the upcoming 2025 MASS-SPECC Leaders’ Forum and Oath-Taking Ceremony , a significant event affirming our collective aspiration to build a better world. This meaningful occasion will take place on July 11, 2025 (Friday), from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at N Hotel, Kauswagan National Highway, Cagayan de Oro City. The ceremony will carry the theme: “ Co-operatives as Instruments for Sustainable Development and Social Justice .” We are privileged to have Dr. Cielito F. Habito as our Resource Speaker, a renowned economist, educator, and former Cabinet Secretary. He will share his insights on the topic: “Agri-Industry Cooperatives: Our Path to a Vigorous Farm Sector.” Dr. Habito’s talk will emphasize the pivotal role co-operatives play in revitalizing Philippine agriculture through inclusive, sustainable, and value-adding approaches. The program will also highlight the formal Oath-Taking and Turnover Ceremony for the new set of MASS-SPECC Board o...

CICOOP 2025: CONFERENCIA INTERNACIONAL COOPERATIVA 2025 En el marco del Año Internacional de las Cooperativas, La Rehabilitadora los invita a participar en la Conferencia Internacional Cooperativa (CICOOP 2025), un espacio de colaboración para compartir ideas, aprender y fortalecer el movimiento cooperativo. ¿Qué es CICOOP 2025? CICOOP 2025 es una conferencia presencial organizada por la Cooperativa La Rehabilitadora – Perú, que convoca a líderes, expertos y profesionales internacionales y nacionales con el fin de explorar tendencias y perspectivas actuales sobre aspectos como gobernanza, liderazgo disruptivo, innovación y transformación digital, entre otros temas, presentes en las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito.  Sé parte de nuestra conferencia que reunirá a líderes y expertos nacionales e internacionales para explorar las tendencias y perspectivas de la gobernanza y liderazgo disruptivo en las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito.⠀ CICOOP 2025 - CONFERENCIA INTERNACIONAL COOPERATI...

Join us for the official launch of ‘ Seeding Strength: Empowering Farmer Cooperatives ’, a regional campaign by Heifer International in partnership with the International Cooperative Alliance Asia-Pacific (ICA-AP), commemorating the 2025 Year of Cooperatives in Asia. This inspiring virtual event will spotlight the vital role of farmer-owned cooperatives in transforming rural economies, building climate resilience, and strengthening food systems across Asia. These cooperatives are not just economic actors—they are engines of social equity, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment, especially for women smallholder farmers. Through powerful keynotes, engaging panel discussion, and voices from the field, the event will explore how Heifer and ICA- AP are supporting cooperatives with training, co-investment, and strategic partnerships—seeding strength one cooperative at a time. Theme: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World. Let’s come together to celebrate...

Cooperative societies have long stood as beacons of solidarity—pooling resources, sharing risk, and uplifting communities. In 2025, the United Nations honors these timeless values with the International Year of Cooperatives.  Against this backdrop, Akilaah National Cooperative Society Ltd invites visionary leaders, regulators, financiers, and innovators to a transformative symposium to chart a new course for cooperative finance in Africa and beyond. This event is more than a conference: it is a celebration of collective empowerment and a launchpad for change. Through moving testimonies, real‑world success stories, and hands-on workshops, we will unravel the secrets of fund‑readiness: rigorous governance, meticulous record‑keeping, and cutting‑edge digital tools.  At its heart lies the debut of the Akilaah Digital Cooperative Platform—an intuitive system designed to illuminate financial pathways for every society member, ensuring transparency and accelerating growth. What Awaits You In...

As societal dynamics shift and digital transformation accelerates, financial institutions face a pressing challenge: how can they reach and involve younger people? Organised by the European Association of Co-Operative Banks (EACB), this webinar will explore how cooperative banks are not only attracting the newer generations as customers but also engaging them as active members. Rooted in local communities and member ownership, cooperative banking has long stood out for its proximity to members. But the ways new generations engage are evolving, becoming increasingly decentralised and shaped by new, fluid forms of community-building. From adopting new outreach channels to empowering young people in governance and leadership , this webinar will delve into ways cooperative banks are innovating to bridge generational expectations and the cooperative identity. Join us as panellists share strategies to ensure the cooperative model remains vibrant, inclusive and impactful as part of the 2025...

In the framework of the OECD Local Development Forum & 2025 Annual Meeting “Global inspirations, local transformations” which will be held from 8-11 July 2025 in Barranquilla, Colombia this parallel session is co-organized by OECD Leed Trento Centre in collaboration with UN ECLAC and Cooperatives of the Americas, the Regional Office of the International Cooperative Alliance to explore different forms of local networks and collaborations, from industrial districts to clusters to co-operative associations, starting from the nearly 400 initiatives registered in ECLAC Platform for collaborative initiatives. Drawing on more than a decade of experience from the OECD Summer School for Local Development in Latin America, on the ECLAC activity for boosting interaction among collaborative initiatives in Latin America, and the ICA Americas initiatives for the 2025 UN Year for Cooperatives, the session will focus on how international learnings can inform local development efforts in their regi...

The International Day of Cooperatives has been celebrated globally by the International Cooperative Alliance since 1923 and was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1995. It is held every year on the first Saturday of July to increase awareness of cooperatives’ contributions to development and peace. In 2025, the celebration marks: The 103rd International Cooperative Day , and The 31st UN International Day of Cooperatives . The theme is selected jointly by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and COPAC, in consultation with UN partners and the cooperative movement. For media inquiries, interviews, or contributions to CoopsDay 2025: 📧 Email: copac@copac.coop 🌐 Website: About CoopsDay 2025

As part of IYC2025, CoopsDay offers a platform for cooperatives to increase visibility, forge partnerships, and engage new audiences. A refreshed CoopsDay logo—aligned with the IYC visual identity—has been released for use in promotional materials. Cooperatives and partners are encouraged to: Visit the updated CoopsDay website: About CoopsDay 2025 Utilize the updated CoopsDay logo and Media Kit logo: International Day of Cooperatives 2025 Submit or view events on the IYC events platform: Events Portal – Events Portal

A Timely and Transformative Theme. As the world confronts intensifying economic and climate-related crises, persistent inequality, and fragile social protection systems, the 2025 CoopsDay theme calls attention to the powerful role of cooperatives in delivering evidence-based, people-centered solutions. CoopsDay 2025 aligns with two major global policy processes: The United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) , which will review progress on SDGs 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 14 (Life Below Water), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals; and. The Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) , which will focus on social inclusion, poverty eradication, and sustainable development. Cooperatives operate in every sector of the economy worldwide—agriculture, finance, housing, health and care, education, energy, retail, industry and services —and have consistently demonstrated their ability to advance social justice, economic d...

The Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC) is pleased to announce the official theme for the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) : “ Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World .” To be celebrated on Saturday, 5 July 2025, this year’s CoopsDay will serve as a flagship moment within the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025) —a once-in-a-decade opportunity to spotlight the critical role of cooperatives in building more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities.

Following the success of the 2012 International Year of Cooperatives , on June 19 2024, the United Nations General Assembly officially proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) through Resolution A/RES/78/289 under the sponsorship of Mongolia and Kenya. This initiative underscores cooperatives’ vital role in advancing sustainable development, eradicating poverty, and fostering inclusive economic growth. The theme of the year, “ cooperatives build a better world ”, underscores the enduring global impact of cooperatives, positioning them as essential solutions to today’s global challenges. It highlights their contributions to sustainable development across social, economic, and environmental dimensions, showing how cooperatives are key drivers in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The theme also emphasizes the unique ability of cooperatives to foster inclusive growth and strengthen community resilience. Resolution A/RES/78/289 is avai...

From grassroots gatherings to international conferences, the IYC events portal features a diverse range of events organized by cooperatives and their allies. Explore what’s happening in different regions, get inspired by innovative initiatives, and find opportunities to connect, collaborate, and take part in the global cooperative movement. Event Submission Guidelines To ensure a smooth experience for all users and maintain the quality of content on the portal, please follow the guidelines below when submitting your event. Please fill in all relevant information in the event submission form. Ensure that the banner image uploaded is not larger than 10MB. Submit your event only once. You will receive a notification once your event goes live. Events are typically approved within 3–6 working days. To ensure timely visibility, please submit your event at least 15 days in advance. Kindly note that the portal is designed to showcase upcoming cooperative events and foster an inclusive global ...

✨ How to Use This Cooperative Vision Board Template Click the Template Link Open the shared Canva template link: Coops Day Vision Board . This will prompt you to use the template, not edit the original. Make sure you're logged into your Canva account (free or Pro). Customize Your Board You’ll see two pages: Page 1: A sample filled-in vision board for inspiration. Page 2: A blank version for you to customize. You can: Add your cooperative’s name or logo Replace images with your own photos or graphics Edit text to reflect your goals, values, or 2025 vision Adjust colors, fonts, or layout to match your identity Download or Share When you're finished: Click “Share” or “Download” to save a copy as an image or PDF Post it to social media with #CoopsDay or #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld Display it in your office, events, or community spaces! Need Help? Canva has helpful tutorials here: Get Help and Support - Canva Help Center Or feel free to reach out if you have questions!