Casa Común - Barichara
Organization Details
Casa Común is a platform dedicated to transforming the economy of Barichara into a regenerative and solidarity-based model that fosters community relationships, empowers local producers, and promotes equitable value chains. Through initiatives like a processing laboratory for local products, a community store, Café Casa Común, and a local currency called los comunes, Casa Común explores mechanisms to optimize value flows and generate prosperity for all. Guided by principles of regeneration and sustainability, Casa Común connects people with the natural abundance of their region, creating a positive impact on residents and visitors alike. All income directly benefits the producers, while operations are sustained through product sales, with tasks distributed among the community members.
Support Needs
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Impact Story
Casa Común exists to address the pressing need for an economy that works in harmony with the environment and the community. In Barichara, a region rich in natural and cultural resources, many producers struggle to find fair markets and sustainable ways to add value to their products. Casa Común emerged to create a model that not only supports local producers but also fosters regenerative practices and strengthens community bonds. By leveraging initiatives like a processing laboratory, a local currency (los comunes), and a community store, we provide a platform where value remains within the territory, empowering producers and ensuring equitable exchanges.
The positive impact of Casa Común is already evident. Producers now have the infrastructure and support to transform raw materials into high-quality products, unlocking new markets and opportunities. Visitors and residents alike engage with the local economy through the community store and café, forming deeper connections with the land and its people. Additionally, the use of los comunes has strengthened the sense of community and trust, circulating value locally and reducing economic leakage. Casa Común has become a living example of how regenerative economies can create prosperity while nurturing people and the environment.
Diverse Social Enterprise
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