MADISON, Wis.–World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has released its 2025 Impact Report, which is also available in Spanish (Versión en español) and Portuguese (Versão em português) highlighting how the global organization helped reshape the environment in which credit unions operate worldwide.
In 2025, WOCCU said it advanced proportional regulation, expanding access to finance, and strengthening cooperative systems across six continents.
The report underscores WOCCU’s role as the global voice of the credit union movement, delivering measurable impact through international advocacy, global convening and systems leadership.
3 Key Takeaways
WOCCU said key takeaways from the 2025 Impact Report include:
Influencing Global Policy to Expand Financial Inclusion
“WOCCU elevated the credit union model in global policy conversations, with the G20 recognizing cooperative financial institutions and FATF incorporating WOCCU-backed recommendations into international standards, advancing proportional, risk-based regulation,” the organization said.
Delivering Measurable Impact in Communities Worldwide
WOCCU said it expanded financial access in Ukraine, Guatemala and Kenya, including 430+ loans totaling $1.2 million, 6,300+ new savings accounts and $2 million in SME lending.
Strengthening the Global Credit Union System Through Connection and Collaboration
WOCCU said it convened more than 2,000 participants at WCUC and reached 3,000+ virtually, driving peer exchange and cross-regional learning that is shaping governance and innovation across systems.
Beyond individual programs, WOCCU said the report highlights its broader system-level impact, mobilizing 186 credit unions for a global climate finance study, strengthening peer learning across countries and advancing advocacy efforts that influence how financial systems evolve worldwide.
‘Building for the Future’
“The impact reflected in this report is not just about what we achieved in 2025, it’s about the foundation we are building for the future. Through WOCCU 2.0, we are strengthening our ability to amplify advocacy, deliver greater value to our members and demonstrate the cooperative difference on a global scale,” WOCCU President and CEO Paul Treinen said in a statement.
