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The Solidaridad Network is an international civil society organization that has been advocating for sustainable smallholder agriculture and social justice worldwide for over 50 years. Founded in 1969, Solidaridad aims to shape supply chains to be economically, ecologically, and socially responsible[1][4].
Solidaridad's mission is to make sustainability the norm across entire supply chains. This includes supporting smallholder farmers and workers so they can achieve a living income, shape their own futures, and produce in harmony with nature. Solidaridad stands for values such as solidarity, pragmatic problem-solving, effective change, interdependence, innovation, inclusivity, and integrity[2][4].
Solidaridad operates in over 40 countries with eight regional expertise centers and focuses on various areas such as:
Solidaridad is committed to a variety of sustainability goals, including:
Solidaridad operates in a decentralized and participatory manner, with seven regional centers on five continents and a network secretariat in Utrecht, Netherlands. The organization places great importance on partnerships with local communities, businesses, and other stakeholders to jointly develop and implement sustainable solutions[3][4].
Through its work, Solidaridad has made significant progress in recent years, including improving practices for 1.4 million producers and sustainably managing 3 million hectares of land. Solidaridad remains an important player in the fight for a fair and sustainable global economy.
