Today in Bajan History| April 11th 1971 The Rise of the Cooperative Movement

Building Community Wealth: The Rise of the Cooperative Movement

On April 11, 1971, the Barbados Advocate highlighted the growing importance of the cooperative movement in Barbados, emphasizing its strong ties to church communities. The article outlined the benefits of credit unions and other cooperatives, including savings, insurance, and access to housing and agricultural support. It traced the movement’s roots to 1947, when church members established early savings unions, and encouraged wider participation to strengthen community development.