Mission: The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions is the official fundraising and gift-receiving organization for the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU). WOCCU is the global trade association and development agency for credit unions. WOCCU promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. WOCCU advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach. (Less)

Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1966, and donations are tax-deductible.