Connect and Stay Informed

At Co-ops Africa, we bring together co-operative members, leaders, and organizations in one dynamic digital ecosystem. Our News Feed keeps you updated with the latest developments, success stories, and sector news from co-operatives across Africa. 

Promote Your Co-operative with Ease

Co-ops Africa offers powerful tools to help your co-op reach the right audience. Through Ads Manager, you can create, manage, and analyze campaigns that highlight your products, services, and initiatives. Co-op Pay simplifies transactions, making it easy for members to pay for goods, services, and contributions. Boosted ensures your content reaches a wider audience, helping your co-op grow its visibility, attract members, and generate support. Whether you are a small local co-op or a continental network, our promotional tools provide the exposure and engagement your co-op needs to thrive.

Explore, Learn, and Share Knowledge

Learning and collaboration are at the heart of Co-ops Africa. Our platform connects you with fellow Cooperators from across the continent, allowing you to exchange ideas, seek guidance, and build meaningful partnerships. Explore co-operatives through Co-op Pages and Co-op Societies, gaining insights into their operations, success models, and community initiatives. Participate in Co-op Meetings, whether local, regional, or continental, and access meeting agendas, minutes, and materials online. Visual learners can enjoy Reels and Co-op TV, featuring educational videos, interviews, and tutorials, while The Cooperator magazine delivers in-depth articles, sector analysis, and inspiring stories that motivate co-operative growth.

Shop, Invest, and Earn Rewards

Co-ops Africa integrates commerce and investment opportunities to strengthen co-operative economies. The Co-op Store offers a broad range of products and services, including everyday goods, digital products, and educational supplies. Co-op Debentures open doors to commodity-backed investment opportunities, enabling members to grow wealth while supporting co-operative ventures. With Co-op Rewards, every interaction and transaction earns points that can be redeemed for products, services, or investment benefits, creating a thriving ecosystem that incentivizes engagement and contribution.

Empowering Leaders, Workers, and Members

We provide specialized programs to strengthen leadership and workforce capacity in the co-operative movement. Worker Co-ops empowers employee-owned organizations, promoting shared ownership, accountability, and democratic governance. The Institute of Co-operative Management offers structured training, professional development, and certification programs designed to enhance management skills, strategic thinking, and co-operative expertise. Members can participate in interactive Forums, sharing knowledge, best practices, and solutions to common challenges, while Movies and educational films highlight successful co-operative models, inspiring innovation and collaboration.

Governance, Compliance, and Financial Tools

Running a sustainable co-operative requires strong governance and access to financial resources. Co-ops Africa provides guidance through Co-op Mandates, helping organizations maintain transparency, compliance, and effective governance practices. Our CFI/SACCO programs offer co-operatives access to credit, financing, and savings solutions, enabling growth and long-term sustainability. These tools ensure co-operatives can operate responsibly while expanding their impact within their communities.

Building a Pan-African Co-operative Ecosystem

Co-ops Africa is more than a platform; it is a movement. We connect co-operatives across borders, fostering collaboration, trade, and investment opportunities that strengthen local and regional economies. Members, leaders, and investors can leverage our network to identify partnerships, scale initiatives, and contribute to the development of Africa’s co-operative sector. By joining Co-ops Africa, you become part of a growing community dedicated to shared prosperity, financial inclusion, and sustainable development.

Why Join Co-ops Africa?

Joining Co-ops Africa means connecting to a powerful ecosystem that empowers co-operatives to succeed. From educational resources and networking opportunities to investment tools, governance guidance, and promotional support, Co-ops Africa provides everything your co-op needs to thrive. Whether you are a member, leader, or investor, this is your gateway to shaping the future of co-operation in Africa. Together, we can unlock potential, create impact, and build stronger communities across the continent.