The International Day of Cooperatives 2024 was celebrated globally on July 6, spotlighting the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better Future for All.” This annual event, organized by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), marks its 102nd year and is also recognized by the United Nations as the International Day of Cooperatives. The 2024 celebration emphasized the vital role of cooperatives in fostering sustainability, inclusivity, and shared prosperity, highlighting their contributions to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Actions and discussions during this day focused on how cooperatives drive socio-economic development, address poverty, promote equality, and deliver essential services worldwide. The event also served as momentum-building for the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, as declared by the UN, further raising the profile of the cooperative movement. Special conferences and activities were held in various countries, including India, to mark the occasion.
The ICA provided resources for global participation, encouraging cooperatives, governments, and communities to showcase cooperative achievements and commit to advancing the cooperative model. The celebration brought together millions of cooperative members and stakeholders in a worldwide demonstration of solidarity and effort toward a more equitable and sustainable future. For further resources and information, the event’s official homepage is www.coopsday.coop.