Happy International Day of Cooperatives! In resolution 47/90 of 16 December 1992, the General Assembly proclaims the first Saturday of July 1995 to be International Day of Cooperatives, marking the centenary of the establishment of the International Cooperative Alliance, and decides to consider the possibility of observing an international day of cooperatives in future years …”. How to celebrate International Day? Co-operatives around the world celebrate the Day in many different ways. Below are examples of some of the activities organised by co-operatives around the world: The messages of the ICA and United Nations are translated into local languages and widely disseminated to co-operators, media, government officials at all level. Co-operatives use newspapers and radio programmes to create awareness on their movements and contributions. Co-operative Fairs, exhibits, contests, and campaigns are held. Meetings with government officials, United Nations agencies and other partner organisations are held. Co-operatives partner with community agencies to champion economic, environmental, social and health challenges (blood drives, tree planting, etc.) Cultural events are sponsored - theatre, concerts, etc. buff.ly/1ohFw03
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 09:27:03 +0000
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