Emergency flood appeal

Support co-operatives in devastated countries

Millions of people and thousands of co-operatives have been affected by devastating floods in south-east Asia and hurricanes across the Caribbean. The Co-operatives UK fund, supported by the Co-op Group and Co-op News, will provide long-term support for co-operatives in a rebuild programme.

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 Ed Mayo​ 

 Secretary General, Co-operatives UK 

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The floods and storms are devastating the lives of millions of people. We know that co-ops offer a vital tool for people to rebuild their homes and livelihoods together. We are encouraging UK co-ops to donate what they can to this emergency appeal to support the development of co-operatives that will aid long-term sustainable reconstruction. This is people to people support.

Support long-term co-operative reconstruction

Devastating floods in south-east Asia and hurricanes across the Caribbean have affected livelihoods, buildings and in some cases whole areas have been destroyed. Action needs to be taken for both short term relief and long-term reconstruction. When the media cameras leave and emergency relief dries up, it is local organisations like co-operatives and credit unions that are sustainable ways to meet people’s needs. Co-ops can support new infrastructure, homes and livelihoods. Acting in line with the sixth co-operative principle – co-operation among co-ops – this initiative was prompted by Southern Co-op and supported by Co-op Group, which has already pledged £50,000 to kick-start the appeal.

 Elaine Dean 

Chair, Co-operative Press

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The devastating scale and impact of the flooding in south-east Asia and the Caribbean is unimaginable to most people in the UK, but this appeal is one way that we can support our friends and neighbours in the international co-operative community. Co-ops and credit unions – because of their unique focus on communities – are well-placed to help people on the ground immediately. But they will also be there in the weeks, months and years after the waters recede, helping to rebuild the physical, economic and social infrastructure for the long term sustainability of these communities.

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Steve Murrells

Chief Executive, Co-operative Group

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The hurricanes and floods in the Caribbean and south-east Asia have been truly devastating, with millions of lives affected. Immediate aid will hopefully help in the short-term but lives will need rebuilding for the long term also. This is where the co‑op sector can assist by providing the support needed to create effective and sustainable Co-ops in those areas most heavily impacted and help re-build these devastated communities.

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