The Cooperator News

CoopsDay highlights how cooperatives drive inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world

KAMPALA, July 6, 2025 — Yesterday, the global cooperative movement celebrated the International Day of Cooperatives [ CoopsDay ] by highlighting what can be achieved through the power of cooperation. Themed “Driving…

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We must understand how cooperatives work – businessman Mulenga

KAMPALA, July 6, 2025 – Many members of Uganda’s business community still struggle to understand and appreciate the cooperative business model as a tool for lifting people out of poverty, according to…

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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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Recap: Promoting Cooperative Development for the Africa we want

KAMPALA, July 4, 2025 –– Cooperation Africa, a civil society movement to support cooperative formation and development across the continent, was launched online on 18 January, 2023. Over 170 individuals and organisations…

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Environmental conservation: Over 30,000 trees planted across Lango in June

LIRA CITY July 4, 2025 –– In a major push for environmental conservation, Caritas Lira, a not–for–profit oragnisation, has planted a total of 31,000 trees across the Lango Subregion districts of Oyam,…

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Uganda to host landmark Development Finance Summit to Reshape Africa’s Economic Future

KAMPALA, July 4, 2025 – – The Uganda Development Bank [UDB] will host the inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit 2025, a transformative gathering aimed at redefining Africa’s economic trajectory through an innovative…

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Parliaments bolster Africa’s peace and security agenda

KAMPALA, July 4, 2025 –– Following the escalating insecurity, unconstitutional transitions, and protracted conflicts in Africa, parliamentary leaders are increasingly stepping into central roles in peace building and conflict resolution across the…

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NaCORI embraces art to boost coffee growing in Northern Uganda

JINJA CITY,  July 3, 2025 –– The National Coffee Resources Research Institute [NaCORRI] has launched an innovative campaign using art and cultural activities to promote coffee farming and consumption in Northern Uganda.…

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