The Solidarity Economy Workshop (SEW) is an experiential workshop inspired by the Economy of
Francesco, the international solidarity economy movement initiated by Pope Francis. The SEW seeks
alternative ways to (1) organize work and build workplace democracy; (2) expand ownership; (3)
promote responsible asset stewardship and capital investment; and (4) center all working people’s
dignity and rights in the economy by expanding financial access for marginalized, discriminated and
excluded groups.
SEW’s work includes
● Promoting and contributing to the ongoing dialog and development of social economy principles
through publications, media engagement, podcasts, videos, social media, speakers, and
symposia.
● Developing and supporting opportunities for student engagement with solidarity economy
principles through (1) opportunities to work on SEW projects and (2) the creation and
administration of the Solidarity Economy Summer Fellowship, and (3) the development of future
solidarity economy educational opportunities within the Georgetown University community.
● Developing and/or leading economic activism activities.
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Learn more about The Economy of Francesco – the movement started by Pope Francis that inspired The Solidarity Economy Workshop
Coming Fall 2023! Dawn Carpenter, Director of The Solidarity Economy Workshop at The Kalmanovitz Initiative will be teaching “Solidarity Economy Podcasting.” This course examines the paradigm of the solidarity economy and introduces techniques of audiostorytelling in this domain.
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What Does it Profit Episode #5 Industrial Roots: Designing a Circular Economy and Creating Homespun Wealth
May 10th, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Dawn takes us on a trip to find her roots in rural North Carolina. She is the granddaughter of an orphan who worked in the NC textile mills in the 1940s. Without much to go on,…
What Does it Profit #4 Solar Holler: Mining the Sun in West Virginia
April 14th, 2023
This episode sheds light on mining solar energy in Appalachia and the impact Solar Holler can have on the safety and well being of historic mining communities in West Virginia. Through a…
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April 3rd, 2023
Welcome to What Does It Profit. We are the podcast that explores the social and moral value of business. In Spring 2023, we launched our third season and can be found wherever you get your…
What Does It Profit #3 Dangerous Business: The Human Cost of The Meat We Eat
March 30th, 2023
In this episode, we head to Crete, Nebraska, America’s heartland, in our quest to gain insight into the human cost of the meat we eat. We tell the extraordinary story of the “Children of…
Dr. Dawn Carpenter is the Director of the Solidarity Economy Workshop and can be reached at
dmc266@georgetown.edu (new window).
