This International Credit Union Day, AACUC honors ACCOSCA, the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Association. Often considered CUNA for the continent of Africa, ACCOSCA plays an instrumental role in promoting financial inclusion in Africa and empowering SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations equivalent to credit unions) in Africa through technical programs.

AACUC Support

AACUC has a special relationship with ACCOSCA, through many years of collaboration, mutual respect and support.

Honorable Mentions

 Earlier this year, AACUC was honored to induct legendary ACCOSCA ambassadors George Ombado and Lois Kitsch into the African American Credit Union Hall of Fame. George serves as the Executive Director for ACCOSCA and has shaped the strategic management and discourse so that developing countries can attain financial inclusion and access. As Co-Founder of CUdifference, Lois is a recipient of ACCOSCA’s Distinguished Service Award and collaborates with the organization to build the first ever state of the art training academy for African Credit Unions in her role as Chairperson for the organization’s philanthropic arm, the African Cooperative Development Foundation.

This summer, AACUC President/CEO Renée Sattiewhite and TruStage President Emeritus Bob Trunzo were awarded ACCOSCA’s Distinguished Service Award during the 25th Anniversary AACUC Annual Conference. AACUC was blessed to be joined by the Honorable Simon Kiprono Chelugui EGH, Cabinet Secretary for the Cooperatives and Micro Finance Development Kenya.

Ms. Sattiewhite and Mr. Trunzo were presented the award at the Foundation Dinner on the Continent last week. Bert Hash, Jr. -- AACUC Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, African American Credit Union Hall of Fame honoree and retired MECU Credit Union President/CEO – received the award on behalf of Bob Trunzo.

This summer, AACUC President/CEO Renée Sattiewhite and TruStage President Emeritus Bob Trunzo were awarded ACCOSCA’s Distinguished Service Award during the 25th Anniversary AACUC Annual Conference. They were presented the award at the Foundation Dinner on the Continent last week. Bert Hash, Jr. -- AACUC Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, African American Credit Union Hall of Fame honoree and retired MECU Credit Union President/CEO – received the award on behalf of Bob Trunzo.

“Renée and George are two of the most effective CEOs I have ever known. They are clear on their vision and align stakeholders by educating, advocating, and empowering. George and Renee accomplish so much for their organizations because they engage and develop others to become the leaders as well, creating movements that take a visions to reality.” - Jill Nowacki, President/CEO, HumaniDEI

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