Work & ownershipMondragon: democratic ownership at scale
Basque Country, Spain
A worker-owned network that connects manufacturing, finance, education, and research through shared governance.
80,000+ workers · 200+ members
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Solidarity Experiences
Real-world examples of how organizations and communities are building more resilient, inclusive and sustainable systems.
6 field notesCurated case studies for researchers, organizers, funders, and anyone building a more democratic economy.
Work & ownership
Climate & placeCommunity energy in Samsø
Samsø, Denmark
Residents turned local renewable infrastructure into a shared asset, keeping energy value and decisions close to the island.
100% renewable electricity
Finance & inclusionThe Grameen model of collective finance
Bangladesh
Group-based lending demonstrates how trust, peer support, and small-scale capital can widen economic participation.
Millions reached through microfinance
Care & wellbeingCooperative care in Emilia-Romagna
Italy
Social cooperatives combine professional care with member participation and strong local public partnerships.
Care delivered through local networks
Environment & livelihoodsWaste pickers build circular livelihoods
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Organized waste pickers improve working conditions while making the social and environmental value of recycling visible.
Circular economy with dignified work
Local developmentPreston: community wealth building
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Anchor institutions redirect procurement and investment toward local suppliers, cooperatives, and community ownership.
More local spending retained