Board Member Nandini Azad Applauded at WFO Assembly
We are delighted to congratulate Dr. Nandini Azad, Global Coordinator for the Cooperative Working Group and President of the Indian Cooperative Network for Women (ICNW), on her recognition at the…
IRU Member Story of the Month Series – Inspiring Cooperative Impact
As part of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, the IRU proudly launches its new series: Member Story of the Month. Each month, we highlight how one of our member…
Strong Mandates and New Momentum: Cooperatives Europe Elects New President and Board
The General Assembly of Cooperatives Europe just took place in early June in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing together cooperative leaders from across the continent to discuss political priorities, future strategies, and…
2025 International Day of Cooperatives Theme Announced
The theme for the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) has just been announced: “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World.” This global celebration will take place on Saturday,…
Spotlight on Cooperatives and Sustainable Finance: IRU at Microfinance Lunch Break
On March 26, 2025, the International Raiffeisen Union took part as a guest in the Microfinance Lunch Break organized by Cera and the Belgian Raiffeisen Foundation (BRS) in Brussels, Belgium.…
👂 Podcast-Tipp!
Im neuesten Podcast des Raiffeisenverband Südtirol Gen. hören wir Paulina Schwarz – die erste Frau im Vorstand der Raiffeisenkasse Gries – über ihren Weg, Herausforderungen und was es bedeutet, als…
Happy Birthday, dear Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen
Today, March 30th, we celebrate 207 years of a visionary whose cooperative idea transformed communities and built a movement – Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen! But his vision is not just history. Raiffeisen’s…
IRU Participates in Global Event on Women’s Cooperatives at UNCSW69
IRU Participates in Global Event on Women’s Cooperatives at UNCSW69 The International Raiffeisen Union (IRU) was honored to participate in a high-level virtual event on women’s leadership in cooperatives, held…
Upcoming Event: Microfinance Lunch Break on Cooperatives and Sustainable Transition in Africa
Microfinance Lunch Break on Cooperatives and Sustainable Transition in Africa We are pleased to announce the upcoming Microfinance Lunch Break organized by Cera and BRS, focusing on the pivotal role…
IRU at the UN Commission for Social Development – Strengthening Women’s Leadership in Cooperatives
The IRU proudly participated in the 63rd session of the UN Commission for Social Development (UNCSocD) in Chennai, an event that brought together global cooperative leaders, policymakers, and grassroots women…
