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Youth
Youth
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YouthExperiencing the co-op difference: Co-operative summer camps
'These students are going to be our future leaders and several of our co-ops want them to come back with an interest in making their community thrive'
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YouthAna Aguirre is elected president of the ICA Youth Committee
'I look forward to working with all of you in taking aligned and strong action to empower, make visible, support, and celebrate young co-operators'
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DemocracyMeet the ICA Youth Committee candidates
The candidates are Ana Aguirre, Leslie Alvarado, Linah Sohelo and Mabruck Mpangule
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EducationFrom the cradle … A co-op start to life
Co-ops are active in maternity, childcare, fostering, education and youth organising, bringing their values and principles to people's formative years
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Banking and InsuranceYoung researchers on co-operative banks honoured at EACB Awards
The winning paper research looks at the impact of monetary easing on bank credit risk and profitability
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Regional OrganisationsQ&As for 2022: Sébastien Chaillou, president, ICA Youth Network
'I will continue to be a strong and active supporter for the youth in the co-operative movement'
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AgricultureQ&As for 2022: Deborah Osei-Mensah, Fairtrade youth ambassador
Ms Osei-Mensah is also registered cocoa farmer, livelihood development officer of Ghana’s Asunafo North Farmers Union, and leader of the union’s Monitoring and Evaluation team
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Regional OrganisationsYoung people don’t know it yet, but co-ops are just what they’re looking for
Research from Co-operatives UK found that youth awareness of the co-op model is low – but it offers solutions to their concerns over tech, the environment and decent work
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YouthCo-op Foundation adds two young voices to its trustees
Hope Levy-Shepherd, 27, and George Imafidon, 24, have been brought in to represent young people in decisions
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EconomyCo-op Group urges help for the ‘ghosted generation’ of youth set back by the pandemic
Two thirds of young people fear they will be permanently disadvantaged by the pandemic, from education onwards
