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About CCW

Who Are We

CCW is the global voice of consumer co-operatives, promoting and strengthening consumer co-operatives worldwide for a fairer, more sustainable future.

Our Mission

To promote, represent and strengthen consumer co-operatives worldwide as democratic, member-owned enterprises that serve people, communities and society.

CCW contributes to the global advocacy work of the ICA, represents the consumer co-operative model internationally, and provides its members with a platform for exchange, collaboration and direct co-operation.

Our Vision

A world where consumer co-operatives are recognised, thriving and essential to fairer, more sustainable and democratic economies.

We envision a strong, connected and innovative global consumer co-operative movement that improves lives, strengthens communities and demonstrates the power of co-operative enterprise.

What Drives Us

Member
First

Putting the needs andaspirations of our membersat the heart of everythingwe do.

Co-operative
Values

Upholding the values of self-help, self-responsibility,equality, democracy, solidarityand openness.

Global
Solidarity

Building connections andpartnerships across borders toamplify our collective voice andimpact.

Sustainable
Future

Advancing social, economicand environmentalsustainability throughco-operative action.

Innovation &
Knowledge

Sharing knowledge, goodpractices and innovation to helpco-operatives grow andadapt.

Stronger together.
Better together.

CCW works with its members and partners to create a more just, inclusive and sustainable world through consumer co-operation.

A connected global network of people and sustainable co-operative activity

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