Provides ethical financing for social economy projects.
**Summary of Coop57** Coop57 is a cooperative for ethical financial services based in Spain, with the primary objective of financing projects in the social and solidarity economy. It was founded in 1995 in Barcelona and has since expanded to include seven territorial sections across Spain. **Focus Areas and Financial Resources** Coop57 focuses on financing projects that promote employment, solidarity, and sustainability. The cooperative collects savings from its members and channels them into social economy initiatives. The financial resources come from the contributions of its members, which include both individuals and organizations from the social economy sector. **Criteria for Funding** Projects are selected based on their alignment with the principles of social and solidarity economy, including labor rights, ecological sustainability, and service to society. The cooperative does not operate like a traditional bank and has more flexibility in its financing decisions. The criteria for funding include the project's potential to create jobs, promote solidarity, and contribute to sustainable development. **Recent Projects** Recent projects financed by Coop57 include the construction of La Borda, a housing cooperative in Barcelona, and various initiatives in education, culture, and ecological sustainability. The cooperative has also supported projects such as specialized schools, publishers, childcare centers, and social centers.