International Co-operative Alliance
Uniting, representing, and serving co-operatives worldwide
The International Co-operative Alliance was founded in London, England on 19 August 1895 during the 1st Co-operative Congress. In attendance were delegates from co-operatives from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, India, Italy, Switzerland, Serbia, and the USA. The International Cooperative Alliance advocates the interests and success of cooperatives, providing a global voice and forum for knowledge, expertise and co-ordinated action.
Co-operatives building a better future for all
6 July 2024 marks the 102nd International day of co-operatives giving co-operatives around the world the opportunity to showcase their current and historical contributions to building a sustainable future and accelerating efforts to build a sustainable future by 2030.
#CoopsDay will build the momentum towards the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, which was declared by the UN last year and will be kicked off with the ICA Global Conference in New Delhi, India in November 2024.