When Cootamundra faced shop closures and a declining town centre, its residents took decisive action. In August 2020, 80 locals gathered to explore an innovative solution: a community-owned co-operative retail store. With guidance from Anthony Taylor of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, a Steering Committee was quickly formed to move the idea forward. […]
Community Energy Powers Climate Resistance
When a proposed development for a large wind farm in the Hepburn Shire region in 2005, the community wanted something different, and they wanted to have a say in how this initiative would prioritize and benefit the people who live in this region. Inspired by the cooperative energy in countries in Europe, they came together […]
MRSCB: A Cooperative Success Story from Kerala’s Heartland
Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Western Ghats, near the renowned Silent Valley National Park, lies the Mannarkkad Rural Service Co-operative Bank Limited (MRSCB)—a shining example of grassroots success in Kerala’s cooperative movement. Established in 1989 with just 305 members and a humble share capital of ₹30,000, MRSCB has grown into a thriving multi-service […]
MRSM Parit Cooperative: Project is more than just growing fruit.
In a bold step beyond textbooks and exams, a secondary school in Perak, Malaysia, has cultivated more than just academic success. Spearheaded by the school’s MRSM Parit cooperative, an innovative agricultural project has transformed unused land into a thriving farm, setting a benchmark for how educational institutions can drive community impact and sustainability. The cooperative […]
Weavers Direct: Bridging Tradition and Technology to Empower Artisans Worldwide
In an age where e-commerce giants dominate the digital landscape, one platform is quietly revolutionizing how traditional artisans connect with the global marketplace. Weavers Direct, an online marketplace dedicated to handwoven goods, is offering artisans from across the globe a vital lifeline—transforming local craftsmanship into international opportunity. More than just an e-commerce platform, Weavers Direct […]
Announcing the Launch of worldmap.coop: A Global Hub for Cooperation!
The team at DotCooperation, together with Digital Commons Cooperative, are thrilled to introduce worldmap.coop, an exciting new platform that connects cooperative businesses, organizations, and movements from every corner of the globe. Whether you’re a co-op member, a supporter of sustainable economies, or simply curious about the power of collaboration, worldmap.coop is here to inspire and […]
Democratizing the technology sector
A community of worker-owned cooperatives is working to boost global cooperation among cooperatives worldwide.
Building Synergy the Cooperative Way
“In a world where the rich continually get richer, we hear millions of people suffering from malnutrition, oppression and massive exploitation. We have our own share of the powerless, the unemployed, the hungry and the disadvantaged. It is within such a world that Simbayanan called to serve.” In 1992, SMMPC was transformed into a community […]
Innovative Teachers: Rah Roshd Cooperative Educational Complex
Rah Roshd Cooperative Educational Complex: A Brief IntroductionRah Roshd Cooperative Educational Complex, active in the nation’s education system for three decades, was started up as a kindergarten in 1987 by a number of Tehrani teachers who had innovative ideas in the field of education and yearned to have a different philosophy of school administration realized. […]