Solidarity Economy (SE)

We have entered a time where communities across the globe are looking for other forms of government to sustain themselves economically, politically, and socially. Many feel that we have become submissive and dependent on governments, corporations, and institutions, giving away our autonomy that we once embraced. We are working many hours into the day and seeing less and less of our fruits of labor. Much of it given away helping to increase the wealth of a small minority. We have become slaves to a system that cares very little for our well-being. We need to modify the current system or design an entirely new one. An idea that many have come to embrace is the Solidarity Economy (SE) and refers to a range of economic activities aim to prioritize social profitability against financial profits. A key feature of this new economy is the participatory nature of governance in decision-making, consisting of activities prepared to transform communities. 

Core Values of the SE

1.     Humanism: Putting people at the center
2.     Democracy: Promoting democratic values
3.     Solidarity: Mobilizing resources and relations with other collectives
4.     Inclusiveness: Establishing dialogue for ideological differences
5.     Subsidiarity: Promoting grassroots development to overcome common problems
6.     Diversity: Representation of players in all sectors of society
7.     Creativity: Promoting innovation that contribute to social change
8.     Sustainable Development: Respecting Earth’s ecosystems
9.     Equity: Fighting against discrimination and oppression
10.  Integration: Opposing economic and political domination
 

Organizations

Fair Trade: Solidarity with farmers
Support Group: A practical form of solidarity
Co-Operatives: Commitment to solidarity
Trade Unions: Solidarity between workers
Open-Source: Publicly available technology
Gift Economy: System where things are not sold
 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solidarity_economy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transition_town


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  1. AnonymousOctober 14, 2022 6:09 PM

    So many interesting points in this article! I really love the core values of SE. Things seem more realistic and attainable after reading this post. Every bit counts and the best thing to do is take a step. A step forward and in the right direction. Thanks for the information 💫

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