Connect, Collaborate, Cooperate
RootShare helps cooperative organizations grow together through shared resources, democratic governance, and community support.
Community Building
Connect with like-minded cooperatives and build lasting relationships.
Resource Sharing
Share knowledge, tools, and resources to help each other thrive.
Democratic Control
Make decisions together through voting and consensus building.
Global Network
Join a worldwide movement of cooperative organizations.
The Seven Cooperative Principles
These principles are guidelines by which cooperatives put their values into practice, serving as the foundation for all cooperative organizations worldwide.
Voluntary and Open Membership
Cooperatives are open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership.
Democratic Member Control
Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies.
Member Economic Participation
Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative.
Autonomy and Independence
Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members.
Education, Training, and Information
Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, and employees.
Cooperation among Cooperatives
Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together.
Concern for Community
Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies approved by their members.