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,…
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.…
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…
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 The International Raiffeisen Union (IRU) was honored to participate in a high-level virtual event on women’s leadership in cooperatives, held…
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…
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…
Have a look at the speech at our IRU YouTube Channel!
In late November 2024, Korbinian, Coordinator at the IRU, had the honor of representing IRU and DGRV at the ICA Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi. The launch ceremony featured…
Welcome to 2025 – The International Year of Cooperatives! The IRU wishes all its members and partners a joyful and successful New Year! This year, designated as the International Year…
