International Day of Co-operatives
Published July 11, 2024
Saturday, July 6 is the International Day of Co-operatives and this year’s theme is Co-operatives Build a Better Future for All. By fostering inclusive communities, providing secure and affordable homes, advancing environmental sustainability, and more, housing co-ops are building a better future for all.
About the International Day of Co-operatives
On this UN recognition day, co-ops around the world celebrate the co-operative identity, values, and principles that unite us.
For the 2024 #CoopsDay, cooperatives can showcase their high standards for inclusive and sustainable growth, and serve as stewards for protecting the environment and fighting climate change. Through dialogue, democratic governance, and shared ownership, cooperatives set an example for peace and stability, bringing people from diverse backgrounds together on equal terms, and fostering mutual understanding and respect. The cooperative youth are empowered to lead the way by giving them opportunities, transferring knowledge, and ensuring diversity, equity and equality for all.
– The International Co-operative Alliance
Resources and ways to participate
- Learn more about the UN International Day of Co-operatives
- Learn more about the International Co-operative Alliance’s #CoopsDay campaign and download a toolkit, including posters and a vision board.
- Brush up on your knowledge of co-ops with this Co-ops 101 video.
- Celebrate and share recent wins of the co-op housing sector in Canada.
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