On 3rd October 2019, The Cooperative movement in Uganda concluded their one day 5th Annual National Conference 2019 at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala. in attendance was CDF Canada, SBFIC, PROFIRA, UCA, MTIC, MFPED, among others.

This year, UCSCU member SACCOs held their AGM on 4th October 2019 at their head quarters (UCSCU TRAINING CENTER). This was the 45th AGM where a number of resolutions were passed. SACCOs were represented by their Chairpersons and Managers as observers.

During the 45th AGM, UCSCU unveiled its state of the art SACCO ACADEMY (under construction) to its members. This is where SACCO trainings will be done with certificate awards to be recognised by the Ministry of Education and Sports. The set up is being funded by Savings Bank Foundation for Internation Cooperation (SBFIC).

In partnership with UCSCU, SBFIC is providing the Micro Business Games and financial education for schools and refugees. It has conducted a baseline study in the West Nile region and a master training for financial education. 

"Thank You to Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada, The Credit Unions of Canada, the People of Canada who save their money to support countries like #Uganda."
WOMEN'S MENTORSHIP PROGRAM ECHO-UGANDA is Officially opened here at Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union.

Muhame Financial Services SACCO in Western part of the Country hosted a team of visitors from Lyamujungu SACCO from Kigezi Region. Among the experiences shared included how to handle the Covid-19 situation in relation to their SACCO operations.