RIPESS Europe

RIPESS EU – Solidarity Economy Europe is a Network of networks and initiatives for the promotion of Solidarity Economy in Europe. It includes 40 sectorial, national and inter-sectorial networks in 16 countries. RIPESS brings thousands of concrete experiences that identify as solidarity economy together in Europe: self-managed productive cooperatives, solidarity markets, responsible consumption and food sovereignty, time banks, proximity services, environmental and ecological initiatives, financial alternatives (local currencies, ethical finance), structures for the promotion gender equity, innovative educational experiences, fair trade enterprises, local development associations and more.

Areas of work

Federate actors and organisations in solidarity economy to proote new ways of production, consumption, finance and exchange

Develop joint advocacy to promote solidarity economy in Europe and throughout the world

Encourage co-operation between members

Actively Contribute to the social movement for “another world is possible”

23 Videos

11 pedagogical tools

One proposal

5 case studies

5 Analyses/working papers/articles

4 Charter/Manifesto

5 public contributions

239 articles

2 organizations RIPESS & ODDs