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The ICA has been flying a flag carrying the ICA logo since April 2001, when the Board decided to replace the traditional rainbow flag. This flag was changed to clearly promote and strengthen the co-operative image. The rainbow flag was used by a number of non-cooperative groups and this led to confusion in several countries around the world.
Red stands for courage.
Orange offers the vision of possibilities.
Yellow represents the challenge that GREEN has kindled.
Green represents growth, a challenge to co-operators to strive for growth of membership and of understanding of the aims and values of co-operation.
Sky blue suggests far horizons, the need to provide education and help to unfortunate people and to strive towards global unity.
Dark blue suggests pessimism, reminding us of less fortunate people in the world who are in need of the benefits from co-operation.
Violet is the color of warmth, beauty and friendship.
