A New Future
What is the solidarity economy?
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A global movement to put people and planet over profits.
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A set of principles, practices, and institutions that provide real alternatives to capitalism.
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A system where all of the things a community needs are controlled and governed by everyday people.
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A framework rooted in participatory democracy, cooperation, solidarity, and respect for the earth.
The Directory
Our Members
Our members make our work real! Connect and learn more about how they are building just and democratic economies across the country.
PRograms & Strategy
FEATURED Work
BLACK SOLIDARITY ECONOMY FUND
Since 2020, the Black Solidarity Economy Fund (BSEF) has democratically distributed over $730,000 to Black-led solidarity economy organizing.
CREATIVE WILDFIRE
Creative Wildfire is a collaborative cultural organizing program that supports artists to popularize the vision of the solidarity economy through popular education, mentorship, and financial support.
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
NEC is a member-led network and worker self directed non-profit! We strive to have all important decisions be directly shaped by the needs and interests of members.
FUNDING LIBRARY
The Solidarity Economy Funding Library is a resource for people to find funding, investing, and fiscal sponsorship opportunities, as well as detail relationships between movement organizations and funders.
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