Celebrating credit unions around the world

Credit unions around the world celebrated International Credit Union Day and its theme—Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union—on Thursday.

Leagues, credit unions and members flooded social media by sharing their stories, highlighting the credit union difference, and even performing random acts of kindness.

This year’s theme fits especially well with our push for financial well-being for all, as credit unions play an important role in helping our members chase their dreams.

The World Council of Credit Unions estimates 1.4 billion people around the world are unbanked, and credit unions can play an important role in providing those communities with safe and affordable financial services.

 

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