Confluences between SSE and social protection
At the beginning of December, RIPESS LAC organized an international seminar on the relationship between SSE and social protection within the framework of the continent’s public policies. In this article, […]
1st Policy Dialogue on SSE in the Latin American and Caribbean, December 9th 2019, Itzapalapa (Mexico)
This first Political Dialogue in LAC will take place in sessions co-organized by GSEF and the Organization of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) during the 19th Conference of the […]
Facing repression and rights cuts in the world, the SSE stands in solidarity with the people for a fairer, solidarity and sustainable world
Rojiva, Ecuador, Chile and Catalunya are all places that are witnessing the protests of wider social movements. Global SSE movement has expressed its solidarity with the people who are fighting […]
The Social Solidarity Economy and Fair Trade: democratizing economic relations through solidarity and sustainability
From September 16th to 18th, the city of Lima hosted the 15th International Fair Trade Summit, organized by the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO). RIPESS and WFTO organised a workshop on […]
II International Congress on Cooperativism and Solidarity Economy, August 28th – 29th, Mexico City (Mexico)
From August 28th to 29th, don’t miss this important congress on #SSE in Latin America that will take place in Mexico City.
Through conferences, working groups and a cooperative exhibition, the […]
RIPESS LAC creates new working commissions and increases its activities across the continent
After the VII Latin American and Caribbean Meeting on Social Solidarity Economy last February (VII ELACESS), our member RIPESS LAC has laid the foundations to confront some crucial months […]
The next GSEF 2020 Forum, an opportunity for Latin America and the Caribbean
The Global Social Economy Forum (GSEF) and Mexico City have signed on July 9th the Memorandum for Understanding (MoU) for the Forum GSEF2020 which will take place from 21 to 23 October […]
LIVE: The VII LAC Meeting on Social Solidarity Economy
This week, from 27 February to 2 March, the VII Latin American and Caribbean Meeting of Social Solidarity Economy (ELACESS VII) will be held.
Thanks to the organizers of the event […]
The 3rd Thematic World Forum of the SSE in Brazil, a great festive, activist and multicultural gathering
“For a society of “buena vida”: for a global ethic”. This was the slogan under which the 3rd World Thematic Forum of Solidarity Economy, as well as the XXV International […]
Brazil is preparing to host the 3rd edition of the World Social Forum of Solidarity Economy
The 3rd World Thematic Forum on Solidarity Economy will be held between July 12 and 15, 2018 in the Dom Ivo Lorscheiter solidarity economy centre in Santa María-RS. It will […]
Paul Singer has passsed away … but his thinking and the warmth of his friendship live on in our hearts!
Paul Singer was an economist, left-wing activist, social organization adviser and high-level civil servant, but first and foremost he was an inspiring member of the solidary economy movement both in […]
explores alliances at the 2018 WSF in Bahia
To transform the resistance into common actions and to move forward in the struggle, RIPESS LAC took part in the 2018 World Social Forum with an activity on […]
April 10: Join the webinar about women realities and challenges in SSE governance
For the 4th session of our Women & ESS seminar cycle, we will discuss the issue of governance in SSE with activists in the field.
We are pleased to invite you […]
5Th National Meeting On Social And Solidarity Economy In Chile, May 2017
The 5th National Meeting on Social and Solidarity Economy was held in Santiago de Chile on May 11-12 with the aim of promoting, coordinating and giving visibility to economic initiatives […]
Mesoamerican And Caribbean Forum On Solidarity-Based Finances, Costa Rica, April 2017
Between April 18th and 19th, the Mesoamerican and Caribbean Forum “Solidarity Finance: an instrument for development” was held in San José, Costa Rica, with the participation of 300 representatives from […]
The link between the SSE and the Sustainable Development Goals – Latin America
As part of the 2030 Agenda implementation, and taking into account that the basis for achieving all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires to switch the current economic model, RIPESS-LAC highlights the direct link […]
