The World Council of Credit Unions is a global brand dedicated to advancing financial inclusion through the credit union and cooperative model. Their mission is to promote more equitable and resilient communities by empowering underserved populations and promoting the growth of a global credit union movement. As advocates for credit unions and financial cooperatives, they work to reduce regulatory burden and promote growth in front of international standard setting bodies.

They serve as a bridge that connects credit unions worldwide through engagement and networking. The World Council invests in learning opportunities for credit union professionals, with a focus on empowering youth and women. They prioritize financial inclusion by reaching out to underserved populations, particularly young people, and advancing gender equality.

Additionally, they promote shared digital platforms and solutions that address common challenges faced by credit unions. Harnessing the power of the global credit union movement, the World Council provides financial products and services that promote sustainable and climate-resilient communities. Credit unions, as the World Council emphasizes, are member-owned, democratically-controlled financial cooperatives that prioritize maximizing economic benefits for their members.

They provide affordable, reliable, and competitive financial services, contributing to the improvement of lives on multiple levels. With over 87,000 credit unions in 118 countries serving 393 million members, credit unions make a significant global impact. The World Council of Credit Unions, in collaboration with the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, works tirelessly to champion and grow credit unions and cooperative finance worldwide