Accounts of the FIESS: documents, photos, videos…
You’ll find on this page all of the information presented during the International Forum on the Social and Solidarity Economy (FIESS) that took place in Montreal from October 17th to 20th 2011. You can: > Download the complete version of the FIESS program > Download the modifications to the program > Download a report of the event > View the videos of the plenary session, of participants’ reactions and of photo montages of the FIESS Read the workshop summaries, the descriptions of the organisations that presented, the name and title of the presenters, and download the projected presentations: > Work … Continue reading
 |
Social and Solidarity Economy and the Labour Movement, Natural Allies
Together for the International Forum on the Social and Solidarity Economy, representatives from various organizations, from all the continents, want to unite their voice in declaring the importance of the social and solidarity economy movement and to express their support of it. For trade unionists present at the Forum who advocate for labour and employment issues in various countries, in the North and the South, the fight with the social and solidarity movement is necessary to promote decent work, to counter unemployment and various forms of discrimination, especially against women, and to ensure a better distribution of wealth everywhere around … Continue reading
|
RIPESS Europe Meeting at the FIESS 2011
The RIPESS Europe held its Foundation Congress between the 8th and 10th of September in Barcelona. The big events destined to Social Solidarity Economy are always good occasions to meet and exchange ideas. So on Wednesday, the 19th from 19h to 21h the Europeans present at the FIESS could meet in the room 513def of the Palais des congrès of Montreal. This meeting will take place in a self-organized way and without interpretation – we will ask those who speak more languages to help the others to understand and to be understood. We will decide on the schedule of the … Continue reading
|
Did you know about the group registration packages for the FIESS?
Are you planning on attending the FIESS with 5 friends or colleagues? This may be advantageous for you! Participants that are part of a group of 5 people or more pay the reduced fee for their registration. As such, registration to the FIESS costs you $350 per person rather than $500 and a one-day registration costs $200 rather than $250. To register your group, contact Béatrice Alain at Beatrice.alain@chantier.qc.ca
|
SocialFinance.ca: a community of people involved in social finance
Are you curious about social finance or are you forging ahead with its growth in Canada? Are you dedicated to the idea of bringing about change through social innovation? If so, then you will want to spend time with us on SocialFinance.ca. You can join this community of practice by contributing as a Writer, posting an upcoming event relevant to the field of social finance or impact investing, or add your paper or article to our knowledge database. The vision of SocialFinance.ca is a world in which the innovations and resources of finance are harnessed to produce positive social, environmental, … Continue reading
|
