Support co-operation in peacebuilding

Earlier this year, the UK co-operative movement came together to mark the International Year of Co-operatives and honour its long and proud history of supporting peace and post-conflict rebuilding by establishing a new Fund for International Co-operative Development.

From Rwanda to Guatemala, co-operatives have long helped to rebuild communities following disasters and conflict, both by providing immediate aid and by laying the long-term foundations for peace and resilience.

Whether they are supporting women’s education or fighting food poverty, co-operatives in every sector empower their members, create sustainable livelihoods, and strengthen communities.

Recognising the power of co-operatives within our international development strategy could be key to bringing together communities and rebuilding livelihoods in post-conflict areas. That's why as part of the International Year of Co-operatives, the co-operative movement is encouraging the Government to ensure co-operatives are a core part of our international development strategy for post-conflict areas.

With the appointment of a new International Development minister and recent developments in UK aid funding, there has never been a more important time to promote the importance of international development, and the role co-operatives could and do play in post-conflict rebuilding.

Take action now: ask your MP to write to the new International Development Minister and call on the Government to recognise the power of co-operatives in building a more peaceful world.

Here's how.

Click this LINK and scroll down to the 'MP finder' at the end of the page.

Input your postcode and the system will guide you through some simple steps to support co-operation in peacebuilding.

Thank you.