Cooperatives & Communities
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Message from the ICA President Ariel Guarco for the 103rd International Day of Cooperatives
BRUSSELS, July 5, 2025 — Dear cooperative friends, this is not just another day. Today are celebrating our Day in the International Year of Cooperatives. I believe this is one of the most…
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CIC Africa Uganda-Ten Years of Keeping Our Word
KAMPALA, July 5, 2025 — As we celebrate the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, the global call to recognise cooperatives as drivers of inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world could…
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Hundreds Gather for Cooperative Symposium in Fort Portal City Ahead of CoopsDay Celebrations
FORT PORTAL CITY, July 4, 2025 –– Hundreds of cooperators from across Uganda converged today at Nyaika Hotel in Fort Portal City for a landmark 2025 Cooperative Symposium, held in the run-up…
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Global cooperative celebration underway in Manchester, UK
LONDON, July 3, 2025 –– During the first week of July, cooperators from around the world are converging on Manchester, UK, for the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] General Assembly, Festival of Cooperation…
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UPDF soldiers advised to plan wisely before taking loans
GULU, July 2, 2025 – – Soldiers under the Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF] 4 Infantry Division have been urged to exercise careful financial planning and conduct market research before applying for…
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ICA President Ariel Guarco’s message as Annual Report 2024 is released
BRUSSELS, July 1, 2025 — Dear Members, Partners, and Colleagues, it is with deep appreciation and optimism that I present this message on behalf of the Board of the International Cooperative Alliance…
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Mapping coop sites: ICA to meet at Rochdale Pioneers Museum
LONDON, June 30, 2025 –– In a milestone initiative to honour and preserve the global cooperative legacy, the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] will convene a key meeting of its “Cooperative Cultural Heritage”…
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PDM SACCO bosses in Amuria district accused of extortion
AMURIA, June 30, 2025 –– The Chairpersons of the Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [PDM SACCOs] in Amuria district have come under fire following allegations of extorting money from…
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SACCO leaders convene to drive innovation and inclusive finance
FORT PORTAL CITY, June 25, 2025 –– In a bid to foster experience-sharing, innovation, and inclusive financing, the Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [UCSCU] on Tuesday hosted the 4th Annual…
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National Prayer Breakfast marks build-up to CoopsDay
KAMPALA, June 28, 2025 –– As part of the lead-up to the International Day of Cooperatives [ CoopsDay ], set for July 5, 2025, cooperators from across Uganda gathered on Friday for…
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