On July 2, cooperatives all around the world will celebrate the 100th International Day of Cooperatives

Operating all around the world, in many different sectors of economy, cooperatives have proven themselves more resilient to crises than the average. They foster economic participation, fight against environmental degradation and climate change, generate good jobs, contribute to food security, keep financial capital within local communities, build ethical value chains, and, by improving people’s material conditions and security, contribute to positive peace.

Co-operatives have been acknowledged as associations and enterprises through which citizens can effectively improve their lives while contributing to the economic, social, cultural and political advancement of their community and nation. The co-operative movement has been recognized as a distinct and major stakeholder in both national and international affairs.

we Visions For Nigeria Foundation stand together with the UN to showcase the unique contribution of cooperatives to making the world a better place, “Cooperatives Build a Better World”