Across Africa and the diaspora, cooperatives are driving community wealth, shared prosperity, and inclusive growth. coops.africa is the digital home where this energy is organized, showcased, and monetized. It is more than a platform – it is an ecosystem designed to give every African cooperator the tools, visibility, and opportunities needed to thrive in today’s digital economy.

At its heart, coops.africa connects cooperators to one another and to their societies. Through Co-op Pay, members can send and receive money seamlessly, contribute to their cooperative societies, and even use their balances to shop from the Co-op Store. No matter where they are in the world, cooperators can stay financially connected to their communities while enjoying the convenience of a secure, cooperative-owned payment facility.

Every cooperative has a story, and coops.africa provides the digital space to tell it. With Co-op Pages, societies can create their own profile pages, showcasing who they are, what they do, and how they serve their members. These pages act as a window into the cooperative – allowing members, prospective investors, and the wider public to learn about its mission, projects, and impact. For co-ops in the diaspora, it is also the perfect way to stay connected with their roots and attract global support.

Fundraising and investment are made simple through the platform’s Cooperative Debentures Exchange (CDE). Cooperative societies can issue debentures directly on coops.africa, giving them access to much-needed capital to grow their projects. In turn, cooperators and investors can purchase these debentures, securing returns while directly supporting cooperative growth. It is a transparent and democratic way to raise money – where the cooperative movement finances itself.

But coops.africa is not just about finance. It is also about knowledge, opportunity, and connection. Through The Cooperator magazine and email newsletter, members stay informed about cooperative news, trends, and success stories across Africa. The Institute of Co-op Management offers online courses that equip cooperators with essential leadership and financial skills, ensuring the next generation of cooperative leaders is well-prepared.

For those seeking to work, create, and earn, coops.africa opens the door to worker cooperatives and group opportunities. Members can browse through available worker co-ops, join communities of interest, and even form their own groups. This collaborative approach allows cooperators to share opportunities, pool skills, and grow stronger together.

The platform also brings cooperative life online with events and elections. Cooperatives can host their AGMs, compliance meetings, and special events digitally, while members can browse upcoming events, RSVP, and receive real-time updates with countdowns and organizer support. Elections for co-op boards and committees can also be run securely on the platform, ensuring transparency and inclusivity in governance.

Trust is a cornerstone of cooperation, which is why coops.africa enables both cooperators and societies to become verified members. By completing KYC checks, individuals and co-ops earn a verified badge that increases credibility and builds confidence in every interaction, whether it’s a transaction, an investment, or a partnership.

Beyond these core tools, coops.africa creates opportunities for growth and visibility. Merchant partners can advertise directly to a trusted cooperative audience. Members can monetize their content, whether through knowledge sharing, creative media, or specialized services. Affiliates can earn through the referral program, turning their networks into a steady income stream by inviting others to upgrade their membership. And the Co-op Store provides a marketplace where cooperative products and services can be bought and sold, backed by exclusive discounts and member-only promotions.

With all these features working together, coops.africa is creating the first true digital cooperative economy for Africa. It empowers societies to raise funds, grow membership, and showcase their impact. It enables individuals to invest, trade, learn, and connect. And it links the continent with its diaspora in a shared vision: building wealth in cooperation.

Now is the time to bring your cooperative into the digital future. Join coops.africa today, create your Co-op Page, verify your membership, and unlock the tools that will help your cooperative and your community flourish. Together, we are writing the next chapter of African cooperation – online, secure, and united.

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