‘Hunger, poverty, and illiteracy are major issues plaguing much of the world, and climate change is one of the greatest threats to humans on the planet. Nicaragua is setting an example for sustainable development that addresses all these issues.’ Rick Kohn, professor of Animal Science, University of Maryland

Seventy per cent of Nicaragua’s population is employed in the social economy: small & medium businesses & farms, co-operatives, associations, and as self-employed workers.

What difference has 16 years of Sandinista government made to the lives of those working in this sector?

With 58% of the national budget devoted to health and education, and with priority given to supporting the social economy, low-cost housing and improved infrastructure, Nicaragua is an example of a holistic well integrated approach to addressing poverty reduction, gender equality and the climate crisis.

What impact have these policies had on poverty reduction, food sovereignty and gender equality? What role have co-operatives played?

Speakers: Nick Hoskyns, Director of Etico, an ethical trading company, who has lived and worked with rural co-operatives in Nicaragua for the past 20 years.

Ben Southern-Thomas, member of a Friends of the ATC (Rural Workers Association) delegation to Nicaragua in April 2023.

Guisell Morales-Echaverry, Nicaraguan Ambassador to the UK and Ireland

Event organised by Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign (NSC) and Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign Action Group (NSCAG) in celebration of the 44th Anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution.  Although this is mainly an in person event, we are now able to link people in  remotely via Zoom. Please let us know if you wish to be linked in to the event remotely by emailing Helen on nsc@nicaraguasc.org.uk - she will then send you the zoom link for the event.

Free admission but donations welcome.