International Development

International Co-operative Development has been a key part of our work for over 100 years. We've welcomed students from right around the world and delivered projects across a number of different continents.

With a strong focus on research and practice, we've led the way on developing an understanding of how co-operatives can improve people's lives, creating sustainable, fair and equitable communities.

Improving livelihoods for Rwandan Women

In partnership with Tearfund and the Scottish Government, this project will train 30,000 people (75% women) to increase household food security. Read more

Making Agriculture a Business: Co-op Development in Zambia

Working with the poorest communities in Zambia, we've partnered with Christian Aid to support 4,000 farmers improve their lives and run profitable co-operatives. Read more

Co-operative Development in Rural Malawi

Our work in Malawi continues to transform the lives of smallholder farmers and young people. Read more

Boosting high-value crops in Malawi

With the help of Unicorn Co-operative we have enabled 300 members of grassroots tea, coffee and macadamia co-operatives to make a decent income. Read more

Rebuilding Co‑operatives in Sri Lanka

We work with co-operatives in northern Sri Lanka, supporting those most affected by both the Civil War which ended in 2009, and the 2004 tsunami. Read more

Latest

2020 Love to Learn Competition Winner Announced

We're delighted to reveal the winner of our Love to learn competition for 2020.

Horrible Histories, Bright Beginnings

Come on a journey back in time to the birth of the UK’s co-operative movement and explore what life was really like in the 1800’s.

Co-ops in Crisis: A Co-operative History Workshop

Join us for a brand new course exploring how co-operatives have emerged and changed in response to periods of crisis.

Europe wide project launched to inspire co‑operative entrepreneurs of the future

The radical new project will boost awareness of the co‑operative model, training teachers on the significant benefits of cooperative entrepreneurship.

Careers

You'll find all the details of our latest vacancies right here

Co-operative Values and Principles

The Values and Principles embraced by today’s worldwide co-operative movement have evolved from the ideals of the early co-operators of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Co-operative Education and Research Conference 2018 - Call for papers

We are now accepting papers for our conference this coming May.

Our Education and Training

From webinars and workshops to eLearning and future degree courses, see how we're empowering people with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference.