Global Disaster Relief

 

Responding to Credit Union Crises Worldwide

Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), acting in cooperation with World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), is a global first responder with relief and recovery aid in support of damaged credit union systems and displaced members in the wake of a disaster.

Under WFCU’s Project Storm Break Initiative, we are committed to supporting international credit union systems during times of crisis. We provide targeted assistance through disaster relief grants to affected credit union systems to continue strengthening the global credit union movement.

 

Disaster Relief Provided to:

 

Ukraine

Amid Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion, we have ensured support to Ukrainian credit unions and communities since 2022.
  • $1.6 million disbursed across 12 programs
  • 10,000+ people reached with support
  • We have supported credit union operations, economic recovery, and agriculture by digitalizing processes, mitigating risks, providing liquidity and aiding war-torn credit unions.
  • We supplied fuel to farmers, reduced burdens on micro-producers and ensured access to essential agricultural equipment.

Brazil

In 2024, we supported credit unions in Brazil by providing emergency relief and financial assistance to help the communities recover in the aftermath of devastating floods.
  • $32,000 contributed to flood recovery efforts in Rio Grande do Sul
  • 550 students from six schools supported with shelter equipment
  • 192 residents provided with emergency supplies

Türkiye

In 2023, WFCU provided crucial support to Turkish financial cooperatives, offering emergency relief and financial aid to help them rebuild and sustain their services in the wake of the catastrophic earthquakes.
  • $70,000 provided in emergency relief
  • 10 portable offices for affected cooperatives financed
  • 40+ air conditioners to support operations in impacted areas purchased

Caribbean Region

In 2024, we donated $5,000 to the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Union to assist Caribbean credit unions in recovering from Hurricane Beryl.

 

Facing a crisis? Apply for a relief grant!

First, download and complete the Annex 1C PSB Grant Budget template.
You will need to upload it to submit the form below.

 

Finally, click here to email your Annex 1C PSB Grant Budget Template

*This Relief Grant application and proposal in no way obligates WFCU to award funds or constitutes a contractual relationship. Nor does submission commit WFCU to any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of this application.