Ciarán Daly
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Is the credit union common bond still fit for purpose? (opens the original)
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Ever since the earliest credit unions were first founded, membership has never been an open-door policy. Instead, it has been restricted to those joined by a “common bond” – a shared connection through employment, occupation, association or geography. Historically, this principle provided a degree of trust and social accountability that helped credit unions lend money at affordable rates while providing security against bad debt. Over 175 years later, the common bond remains one of the credit un
Brazilian landless workers’ movement eyes collaboration with Kerala co-op (opens the original)
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Brazil’s Landless Rural Workers’ Movement (MST) and India’s Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCSS) are examining a potential collaboration around community development, sustainable livelihoods, and the preservation of traditional knowledge. On 24 August, a delegation led by Judite dos Santos – head of MST’s international department – visited ULCSS in Kerala. It marked the first face-to-face meeting between leaders of the two organisations following earlier discussions about poten
Vancity expands home financing for wildfire resilience (opens the original)
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Canadian credit union Vancity has launched a financing option designed to help homeowners invest in home improvements aligned with fire prevention recommendations in British Columbia (BC). The scheme was in collaboration with FireSmart BC, a provincial wildfire prevention programme that provides free home assessments and practical guidance, in response to growing concern over the impact of wildfires. Homeowners are increasingly looking to protect their properties from climate-related risks, said
Desjardins celebrates 10 years of Cooperathon with $100,000 in grants (opens the original)
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Desjardins, Canada’s largest co-operative financial group, has marked a decade of its Cooperathon programme, which brings entrepreneurs together to tackle social and environmental challenges. Launched in 2016, the Cooperathon provides participants with “a structured programme of tools, networks and support to help turn innovative ideas into viable businesses”. Projects focus on three broad areas – People, Planet, and Prosperity – and are linked to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development G
CBH opens applications for Grass Roots Community Grants scheme (opens the original)
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Western Australian community groups are being invited to apply for funding from CBH Group, with the grower-owned co-operative offering grants for local projects and events across the state’s grain-growing regions. The grain-handling co-op’s scheme provides funding for community groups, clubs and organisations seeking to deliver events or small-scale infrastructure projects. Groups can apply for up to A$10,000 for events or up to A$20,000 for small-scale infrastructure projects. The programme run
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