Introduction

Across Africa and in the diaspora, cooperatives are engines of shared prosperity, community development, and inclusive growth. Yet many co-ops and their members face barriers to access: limited visibility, difficulty in raising capital, and challenges with secure payments. coops.africa is changing that. It is the continent’s first dedicated digital platform for cooperatives, bringing together people, societies, and partners into a single ecosystem designed to grow wealth in cooperation.

This flagship brochure presents the features, benefits, and opportunities available to all who join coops.africa – cooperators, cooperative societies, and business partners.

Our Vision

To build Africa’s first digital cooperative economy – a trusted online ecosystem where cooperators and their societies connect, trade, learn, and grow together.

Our Mission

To empower African cooperators by providing the tools, platforms, and services they need to thrive in today’s digital world, while strengthening the bond between the continent and its diaspora.

Key Features of coops.africa

1. Co-op Pay – Seamless Payments

A secure payments facility designed for cooperators:

• Contribute directly to your cooperative society.

• Pay fellow cooperators instantly.

• Use your Co-op Pay balance to shop from the Co-op Store.

• Keep money circulating within the cooperative economy.

2. Co-op Pages – Showcase Your Society

Every cooperative society can set up its own digital page:

• Share your story, mission, and services.

• Showcase your projects and achievements.

• Attract members, partners, and investors.

• Build trust and visibility online.

3. Cooperative Debentures Exchange (CDE)

Capital raising and investment made simple:

• Co-op societies can issue debentures directly on the platform.

• Cooperators and investors can purchase debentures (CDEs) to grow their wealth.

• Transparent, democratic financing for cooperative projects.

4. The Co-op Store

An online marketplace for cooperative products and services:

• Buy and sell within the cooperative movement.

• Access exclusive member discounts and promotions.

• Support local cooperatives by keeping trade in the network.

5. The Cooperator Magazine & Newsletter

Stay informed and inspired:

• Access The Cooperator online magazine for cooperative stories, news, and updates.

• Subscribe to our email newsletter for opportunities, events, and insights.

6. Institute of Co-op Management

Learn, lead, and grow:

• Enroll in accredited courses on cooperative management, leadership, and finance.

• Build skills for co-op governance and entrepreneurship.

• Empower the next generation of cooperative leaders.

7. Worker Co-ops & Groups

Collaboration and opportunity:

• Join or browse worker cooperatives for income-generating opportunities.

• Form or join groups around common goals.

• Share skills, resources, and opportunities within the co-op family.

8. Events & Elections

Bringing cooperative life online:

• Browse and RSVP to cooperative events, from AGMs to networking expos.

• Get live countdowns and updates with organizer support.

• Run secure online elections for your cooperative society.

9. Verified Cooperators & Societies

Build credibility and trust:

• Verified members and co-ops display a KYC-based verified badge.

• Trusted transactions, fundraising, and governance.

• Greater confidence in every interaction.

10. Advertising & Partnerships

Opportunities for growth:

• Merchant partners can advertise their products and services to a cooperative audience.

• Targeted visibility to verified cooperators and societies across Africa.

11. Affiliate Program

Earn as you grow the movement:

• Refer new members and cooperatives.

• Get rewarded for every successful membership upgrade.

• Turn your networks into an income stream.

Benefits of Joining coops.africa

For Individual Cooperators

• Secure payments and contributions.

• Investment opportunities through debentures.

• Access to discounts, promotions, and co-op products.

• Learning and career growth through co-op courses.

• Verified credibility and a trusted network.

For Cooperative Societies

• A digital presence through Co-op Pages.

• Tools to raise capital via the Cooperative Debentures Exchange.

• Manage contributions, elections, and events online.

• Visibility to new members, investors, and partners.

• Build trust with a verified society badge.

For Partners & Merchants

• Direct access to a trusted cooperative customer base.

• Advertising opportunities in a cooperative-first environment.

• Partnership pathways with co-ops across Africa and the diaspora.

Why coops.africa?

• Trusted & Secure: Verified members and societies create credibility.

• Comprehensive: From payments to elections, everything your co-op needs is here.

• Connected: Link Africa with its diaspora in one cooperative economy.

• Growth-Focused: Tools to raise funds, increase visibility, and empower members.

Join the Digital Cooperative Revolution

coops.africa is the future of African cooperation. Whether you are an individual member, a cooperative society, or a partner business, this is your opportunity to connect, grow, and build wealth in cooperation.

👉 Visit coops.africa and get started today.

Together, we are writing the next chapter of African cooperation – online, secure, and united.