The Fund for International Cooperative Development (FICD) is a member-led solidarity fund that raises and distributes cooperative finance to support international cooperative development, crisis response, and long-term cooperative resilience.
Member-led
- Our Fund is built entirely through member contributions, financial or in-kind, from cooperatives of all sizes and sectors. These resources are then allocated democratically by members to support cooperatives impacted by conflict, disaster, or systemic barriers, and to invest in cooperative development, trade, and infrastructure.
Solidarity not Charity
- FICD is not a traditional grant-making body. Every financial contribution comes from our members, and every decision about how resources are used is made by them. This is a cooperative system for redistribution and mutual aid, governed collectively by contributing cooperatives. By joining, each member helps decide which projects are supported and how we build a more inclusive and democratic global movement.
Make a contribution to the Fund
FICD is powered by the solidarity of its members and supporters. Contributions help us respond to crises, build long-term cooperative resilience, and promote global cooperative trade.
Ways to contribute:
Purpose
- To respond swiftly to humanitarian emergencies affecting cooperatives
- To support cooperative communities, for longer term development
- To strengthen cooperative ecosystems through trade, education, and movement-building
Vision
To grow and sustain a global cooperative solidarity fund, created, governed, and strengthened by members, that mobilizes resources to support cooperatives everywhere, especially those facing conflict, disaster, or systemic barriers. Through collaboration and mutual aid, we aim to build a fair, inclusive, and people-centered economy for a better world.
Our 5 Year Strategy (2026-2030)
We’re proud to share our first 5‑Year Strategic Plan, a roadmap for building a stronger, more resilient global cooperative movement through member led cooperative solidarity finance. Grounded in our members and democratic values, the strategy outlines how we will scale our impact year by year.
Our FAQ’s
You can find answers to our most common questions on our Frequently Asked Questions page, which you can access here.