MADISON, Wis.—The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) have announced the theme for this year’s International Credit Union Day in October:  “Cooperation for a Prosperous World.”

International CU Day is Oct. 16, which will mark the 77^th anniversary of the celebration.

The World Council said that with the United Nations declaring 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives under the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World”, it and the Worldwide Foundation sought to build on that concept with an ICU Day theme that emphasizes how credit unions help people across the globe achieve more prosperity and well-being through cooperative finance. 

“In today’s world, connection happens across time zones, through calls, messages and virtual meetings,” Thomas Belekevich, WOCCU director of member services, said in a statement. “Credit unions may be separated by oceans, but we remain united by purpose. For members, that means support is always within reach—through mobile banking, a phone call or a trusted advisor. Each conversation, each connection, each interaction—it’s all part of something bigger: a global movement where cooperation drives progress, and where prosperity is something we build together.”

More Than 400-Million Members

According to WOCCU, there are more than 74,000 credit unions and other cooperative financial institutions globally that offer financial inclusion and a promising future to more than 411 million members worldwide. 

Poster Created

To help our credit unions celebrate, WOCCU said it has designed a poster for ICU Day 2025 that brings Cooperation for a Prosperous World to life.  

“The poster features two people, each on the phone, looking toward one another—symbolizing engagement, communication and the spirit of cooperation that transcends borders,” Marcey Ciaccio, WFCU philanthropy manager, said in a statement. “Their images are framed within puzzle pieces, reinforcing the idea that every connection we make is part of a bigger 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.”

Commemorative Pin Available

For the second consecutive year, WFCU said it 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 is providing bulk pin packages at discounted rates, each accompanied by a media kit.

The organizations said 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 info:  woccu.org/icuday.