Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions

Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions WFCU is your comprehensive resource for supporting, advancing and engaging with the international credit union movement.

Strategic partner of World Council of Credit Unions. Join us on a global journey to transform a billion lives worldwide through credit unions.

Join Monica Galindo, CUDE, Vice-President of Advocacy & External Affairs at GECU, for the next WYCUP Global Gateway sess...
06/10/2026

Join Monica Galindo, CUDE, Vice-President of Advocacy & External Affairs at GECU, for the next WYCUP Global Gateway session.

In this candid conversation, Monica will share how she built influence without authority, learned to communicate with confidence, and helped launch an award-winning Young Professionals program from the ground up.

Whether you're learning how to manage up, make your ideas heard, or build meaningful professional connections, this session will provide practical insights to help accelerate your leadership journey.

đź“… 24 June 2026
đź•™ 10 AM CT

Join WYCUP to access the monthly Global Gateway Sessions: https://www.wycup.org/discover/join

The 2026 International Credit Union Development Educator (ICUDE) graduates are creating impact across communities, count...
06/09/2026

The 2026 International Credit Union Development Educator (ICUDE) graduates are creating impact across communities, countries and the global cooperative movement. 🌍

From advancing financial education in Ghana, to strengthening cooperation among cooperatives in Jamaica, to creating stronger connections between students and cooperatives in the United States — these graduates demonstrate what cooperative leadership looks like in action.

Congratulations to:
- Cyprian Kankyie Ahmed Basing (Africa DE, Ghana)
- Bornette Donaldson (CaribDE, Jamaica)
- Cathy Statz (US DE, United States)

Their work reflects the power of education, collaboration and global connection in advancing the credit union movement worldwide.

This is just the beginning! More members of the 2026 ICUDE graduating class coming soon ✨

06/08/2026

Across 90+ countries and 6 continents, Global Women’s Leadership Network brings together leaders from every stage of the movement through: global networking, scholarships and grants, Sister Society engagement, virtual and in-person events, and of course, real support from women who understand the journey.

Whether you’re building your network, growing your leadership skills or looking for new opportunities — there’s a place for you here. Learn more and join us via the link: https://cuwomen.org/gwln_benefits💜

Don’t join alone, bring your colleagues and grow your impact together: buy 4 memberships, get 1 FREE. Bundles come in sets of 5–25 memberships, with savings of up to $1,500.

Already part of the community? Don’t forget to renew your membership!

06/05/2026

Kassandra Schroeder, Director of WYCUP and Global DE, joined the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates annual convention and exposition — ACE26. It was a space full of ideas, young professionals, and credit union leaders sharing what’s next for the movement in Michigan.

Kassi first joined FUELmi, MCUF's young professional networking group, for their annual Leadership Summit the day prior to the convention, which explored themes of authenticity and fueling your motivation with purpose. The next morning, Kassi opened ACE26, delivering a presentation during their annual GWLN breakfast which encouraged credit union leaders at any level to "Zoom Out" and consider that every problem, such as leadership gaps, has a broader solution set to explore when viewed at the global level. She closed her remarks inviting ACE26 participants to reflect on the topics they'll explore in the days ahead with a broader lens.

Big thanks to the Michigan Credit Union League and Foundation, FUELmi, CU Spark Tank, and all partners and speakers who made it happen.

In Session #6 of the GWLN x eLeadership Academy EmpowHER Hour, Mirella Reznic, CEO of Farmers Insurance Federal Credit ...
06/05/2026

In Session #6 of the GWLN x eLeadership Academy EmpowHER Hour, Mirella Reznic, CEO of Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union, shared her leadership journey — from science labs to executive roles across the US, UK and Latin America.

From building strong performance cultures to encouraging authenticity at work, Mirella offered practical insights on what it means to lead with purpose, confidence, and empathy.

Swipe through for some of the highlights. ➡️

A huge thank you to Mirella for sharing her experience and perspective, and to our wonderful moderators Sandra McDowell and Eleni Giakoumopoulos for leading such a meaningful conversation.

This year, as we celebrate 25 years of WYCUP, we are honored to spotlight leaders whose journeys continue to shape the g...
06/04/2026

This year, as we celebrate 25 years of WYCUP, we are honored to spotlight leaders whose journeys continue to shape the global credit union movement 🌍

Stacey Walker, WYCUP 2007 Scholar, United States, shares her journey from joining the Board of Directors of XCEL Federal Credit Union shortly after graduation to becoming an active voice in the global credit union community through WYCUP.

Stacey's WYCUP journey led to international engagement and leadership opportunities across the Caribbean, Asia, South America, Africa and the United Nations, reinforcing her commitment to youth development and cooperation in the global credit union movement.

She encourages emerging leaders to trust their journey, to pursue continuous growth and to amplify WYCUP’s global impact.

Swipe to see highlights from Stacey’s journey 👉

Our GWLN x eLeadership Academy™ Thrive Panel “Leading Workplace Mental Health” brought together an extraordinary group o...
06/02/2026

Our GWLN x eLeadership Academy™ Thrive Panel “Leading Workplace Mental Health” brought together an extraordinary group of voices for one of the most honest, practical and grounding conversations we’ve had in this space.

Thank you to our facilitators, Sandra McDowell and Eleni Giakoumopoulos, and to our incredible panelists: Joy Porter, SVP, Total Rewards, Technology & Operations at Velera; Shona McGlashan, Principal at McGlashan Consulting; and Dr. Alba Cabral, licensed clinical psychologist — for showing up with such depth, candor and care.

From psychological safety and burnout to resilience and organizational culture, this conversation reminded us that supporting people is not separate from strong leadership, it IS strong leadership.

Swipe for key takeaways ➡️

During WYCUP Global Gateway Session #5, Justin Stewart — Chief Customer Officer at The Capricornian Bank and one of the...
05/28/2026

During WYCUP Global Gateway Session #5, Justin Stewart — Chief Customer Officer at The Capricornian Bank and one of the youngest executives in Australia’s mutual banking sector — shared a refreshingly practical perspective on financial and business acumen.

Joining us at 1AM his local time, Justin spoke about everything from learning to read financial reports and understanding strategy, to asking better questions, building confidence and leading sustainably.

One of the strongest reminders from the session: you do not need to know everything to grow as a leader, but you do need the curiosity to keep learning 🔎

Thank you, Justin, for sharing your experience, honesty and leadership insights with the global WYCUP community.

Swipe through for some of the key takeaways from the session ➡️

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