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What is a Sister Society's purpose?

Sister Societies are groups of GWLN members and non-members established on a local level to further GWLN's global mission by making a local impact.
The purpose is to convene credit union women, discuss credit union issues, exchange ideas, network with neighboring credit union leaders, and provide education to share lessons learned with Network members worldwide.

Currently we have 161 Sister Societies in 28 countries.
Attendees at local sister society events are strongly encouraged to join GWLN after their first sister society/ chapter meeting. This supports the initiative to offer scholarships and empowerment grants, provide education and learning opportunties and grow the network.

GWLN is open to all. Anyone directly connected to the international credit union industry can join as a member.
Becoming a member takes less than five minutes and can be completed online here or via the mobile application.
Anyone connected to a credit union is welcome to attend sister society meetings.
You are encouraged to join other Sister Society meetings, virtually or in person.
If you are interested in starting a sister society in your area, contact us at cuwomen@woccu.org

Distinction between GWLN MEMBER and GWLN SISTER SOCIETY ATTENDEE

GWLN members are dues-paying (or have joined from a developing cooperative country). They receive full benefits of a GWLN membership. Please visit our Membership page for more information.
GWLN Sister Society attendees are NOT GWLN members and do not pay dues. They do not receive full benefits of a GWLN membership. Sister Society attendees can attend any GWLN Sister Society meeting, but they are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to join GWLN as a member.

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