In the highlands of Guatemala, women-led cooperatives in San Juan La Laguna are weaving more than textiles—they’re crafting futures. Rooted in Mayan tradition and mutual care, these collectives empower Indigenous women to preserve culture, build solidarity economies, and lead with ancestral wisdom. Read more in Gabriela Arce’s latest blog.
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COOP OF THE MONTH – MAY 2025
Strange Birds is a small, worker-owned marketing cooperative founded by Anna Hetzel (they/them) and Janel Torkington (she/her). Rooted in shared ownership, equal pay, and sustainable practices, they blend strategy and creativity with a values-driven approach—proving business can be joyful, collaborative, and built for people first.
COOP OF THE MONTH – APRIL 2025
Comradery Worker Cooperative is a worker-owned platform cooperative empowering independent creators to earn sustainable income through low-fee subscriptions while resisting tech monopolies. With a democratic structure, mutual aid network, and slow-growth model, it builds long-term stability and fosters cooperative organizing across creative industries.
COOP OF THE MONTH – MARCH 2025
Farm Generations Cooperative, creator of GrownBy, empowers farmers through a farmer-owned e-commerce platform that supports local food systems, offers equity to members, and champions food justice. Despite capital challenges, they innovate with SNAP accessibility and mission-aligned crowdfunding to build a sustainable, farmer-first marketplace.
