Cooperativa Germinando

Germinando is a social-purpose cooperative made up of professionals in environmental work and education. With around 20 years of experience, it focuses on agroecology, sustainable food systems, territorial development, and ecosocial transition. The cooperative designs, supports, implements, and evaluates projects that strengthen local economies, encourage citizen participation, and help communities move toward fairer, more resilient, and more sustainable socio-economic models. It works with public administrations, social organizations, local communities, educational centers, and professional networks. Core Values Ecofeminism and care : The cooperative places care at the center of its practice and explicitly integrates feminist perspectives, interdependence, and ecodependence into its work. Intercooperation and networking : It values collaboration, shared learning, and working in networks to create synergies and support other organizations with aligned principles. Social and solidarity economy : Germinando aligns itself with the principles of REAS and cooperativism, including ecological sustainability, equity, decent work, fair wealth distribution, democracy, participation, autonomy, and mutual support. Transparency : As a cooperative, it publishes activity reports, audits, social balance documents, and environmental policies, updating them annually. Unique Aspects Broad ecosocial scope : Germinando combines consulting, research, training, facilitation, and entrepreneurship support in one cooperative model, allowing it to address food, environmental, and territorial challenges from multiple angles. Strong public-sector and community orientation : Its work explicitly includes public administrations, schools, local communities, and social entities, reflecting a practical focus on collective and territorial change. Networked cooperative structure : The organization highlights collaboration with other entities and participation in networks as a core way of extending its reach and deepening its projects. Documented project portfolio : Its website showcases a wide range of named initiatives in areas such as agroecology, school gardens, local food systems, climate adaptation, and rural development, indicating substantial applied experience.