Solidarity economy gathers transformative citizen-led initiatives
understanding economy as a space of social relationships based on solidarity, human and Earth
rights, self-determination, mutuality and cooperation. Solidarity initiatives are seeking to
democratise economy and participate strengthening social, economic, and environmental
justice. SE is not a sector of the economy, but a transversal approach that includes initiatives in
all sectors, sharing a broad set of values contrasting with the dominant Market economy, such as cooperation vs competition, mutual support and solidarity vs individualism, horizontal
organisation and democratic decision making. vs hierarchy and centralized structures It is an
attempt towards solidarity-based practices of production, exchange and consumption that
generate livelihoods while implementing democratic principles and fundamental rights for
common well-being.
