SACCOs will celebrate the 77th anniversary of International Credit Union (ICU) Day on Thursday, October 16, 2025, under the theme “Cooperation for a Prosperous World.”
According to the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), this year’s theme emphasizes how credit unions (SACCOs) help people across the globe achieve greater prosperity and well-being through cooperative finance.
The United Nations declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives under the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World.”
“In today’s world, connections happen across time zones, through calls, messages, and virtual meetings. Credit unions may be separated by oceans, but we remain united by purpose. For our members, that means support is always within reach—whether through mobile banking, a phone call, or a trusted advisor. Each conversation, each connection, and each interaction is part of something larger: a global movement where cooperation drives progress, and where prosperity is something we build together,” said Thomas Belekevich, WOCCU Director of Member Services.
More than 74,000 credit unions and other cooperative financial institutions provide financial inclusion and a promising future to more than 411 million members worldwide. Since the first celebration in 1948, ICU Day has been an opportunity to highlight and celebrate our achievements as a global movement.
To assist credit unions in celebrating, WOCCU has designed a poster for ICU Day 2025 that brings the theme “Cooperation for a Prosperous World” to life.
“The poster features two people, each on the phone and looking at one another—symbolizing engagement, communication, and the spirit of cooperation that transcends borders. Their images are framed within puzzle pieces, reinforcing the idea that every connection we make is part of a larger picture—one of unity and shared prosperity. This design tells a simple but powerful story: no matter where we are, credit unions are always connected, always working together, and always here for our members,” said Marcey Ciaccio, WFCU Philanthropy Manager.
For the second consecutive year, WFCU is offering an ICU Day commemorative pin for a $20 donation. New in 2025, donors contributing $50 will receive an exclusive media kit, which includes digital backgrounds, social media graphics, pledge cards, a PowerPoint template, and email signature blocks. Additionally, WFCU will provide bulk pin packages at discounted rates, each accompanied by a media kit.
Credit unions interested in hats, shirts, mugs, and other ICU Day 2025 merchandise can explore options through WFCU’s partner, ServiStar Consulting.
International Credit Union Day 2025 is sponsored by Velera. For more information and to access all materials described in this release, visit woccu.org/icuday.
