We are pleased to announce the launch of a new project, the Solidarity Economy Organisers Network, where we will be strengthening our relationships with three inspiring solidarity economy organisations! Decolonising Economics are a grassroots collective working towards building a new economy movement rooted in racial justice. They deliver workshops, support Read more…
It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of Nigel Todd this weekend. Nigel was a comrade, friend and a great supporter of the Solidarity Economy Association since its formation. It was Nigel’s encouragement which led us to propose the first member resolution of the Co-operative College, Read more…
We live in a time of multiple crises caused by capitalism, colonialism, patriarchy, racism, environmental destruction, individualism, inequality and fascism. Violence, suffering and trauma are universal. We know co-operation, co-operative behaviour, values and models can restore life, hope and ways of living, but we don’t necessarily have the skills, courage Read more…
Readings and discussion of themes from Tracksuits, Traumas and Class Traitors by D.P. Hunter, hosted by Solidarity Economy Association 3-5pm, Sunday 29 November, 2020 Practices of solidarity economy and transformative justice are woven into the social fabric of communities at the sharp end of the neoliberal system – often invisible Read more…
SEA’s Co-operation in Mesopotamia Project has launched the Water For Rojava Fund on Saturday 16th May. Help us raise £100,000 for vital water projects in North-East Syria! The fund will help women’s co-operatives and democratic local municipalities in Rojava with projects like repairing infrastructure damaged by bombings, digging wells and Read more…
Call for co-operators to attend London ‘No to NATO’ demonstration in solidarity with Rojava and its co-operative economy Tuesday 3 December, 4pm – Trafalgar Square, London Following the withdrawal of US troops in October, the people of Rojava (North-East Syria), and their democratic self-administration, are currently under attack by the Turkish Read more…
The Newbridge Project, our partners in the North East have just wrapped up the ForSolidarity exhibition, that they have been hosting in their Gateshead studio over the last 5 weeks. The gallery acted as a backdrop for weekly solidarity lunches, and workshops like A Forum for Artists in Precarious Labour. Read more…
The latest article to be reposted on our Co-operation in Mesopotamia website is a translation of an Arabic article that appeared on Rohani on 2 January 2019 and reposted on Co-operation in Mesopotamia’s website on 25 March 2019. The spread of co-operative societies in the region has strengthened the communal Read more…
We at the Solidarity Economy Association are supporting the Women’s Strike on 8 March, with several of our worker members taking part. Actively participating in action with movements that share our values is an essential part of creating a thriving solidarity economy for the UK – an economy based on justice, Read more…
We’re excited to share that we’re once again co-organisers of the NESI Global Forum, considered the most relevant event worldwide for everyone working towards building an economy for people and the planet! Held in Malaga, Spain from 24-26 April, the forum will be a crucial opportunity for people and Read more…