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Development

Woccu hails success of credit union scheme for Venezuelan migrants

October 17, 2024
Alice Toomer-McAlpine

A report finds that women and young people supported by the programme have higher incomes

Energy

Refugee-led co-operative brings solar power to Ethiopian refugee camp

December 22, 2023
Alice Toomer-McAlpine

The co-op has received support from a partnership between UNHCR and IKEA Foundation

Retail

How Central Co-op is helping Ukrainian women rebuild their lives in the UK

April 7, 2023
Anca Voinea

Two Ukrainian women shared their stories of escaping war at the Central Co-op Women's Voices event

Retail

Coop Switzerland offers over 1,000 apprenticeships

September 5, 2022
Anca Voinea

The retail co-op is also offering pre-integration apprenticeships for refugees

Agriculture

East Cameroon project brings together locals and refugees through co-ops

March 11, 2022
Anca Voinea

The programme is run by the Arab-Jewish Center for Equality, Empowerment and Cooperation and Negev Institute…

Community & Development

How co-ops are helping displaced people and their host communities

January 6, 2022
Alice Toomer-McAlpine

A recent video from the ILO captures the impact of co-ops, with case studies from Jordan,…

Equality

Co-op Group steps in to offer help to Afghan refugees

September 7, 2021
Miles Hadfield

Actions include an initial donation of £250,000 to charity Refugee Action