Our vision is a sustainable and just world, free from poverty and hunger.

Individual photos by: Marcus Lundstedt, Claudio Vasquez Bianchi, Kisha Beringuela, and George Kamau
Individual photos by: Marcus Lundstedt, Claudio Vasquez Bianchi, Kisha Beringuela, and George Kamau
Today, 2.8 billion people lack adequate housing, and over 733 million suffer from hunger. Without food and shelter, it’s difficult to build a dignified life. We Effect supports cooperative organizations to ensure access to nutritious food and decent housing. By empowering communities to join forces, we create lasting solutions – building safe homes and providing food security for generations to come.
Mariam Ikerawi, Programme Officer Gender Equality & Advocacy at We Effect in Palestine.

Blog: Inside Palestine with Mariam

From Ramallah, Mariam Ikermawi shares powerful reflections on life in Palestine. As a human rights advocate and We Effect colleague, she offers rare insights into everyday realities under occupation — and gives voice to those who are often unheard.

Read Mariam’s latest post and follow her ongoing reflections.

Our Global Outreach 2024

Virginia Lorica Photo by Kisha Beringuela

We Effect is one of the world’s largest cooperative development organization

We have projects in more than twenty countries around the world. Learn more about our organization and our goals here.

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Virginia Lorica Photo by Kisha Beringuela

News Updates

Sweden’s State Secretary witnesses the power of Cooperation and Innovation in Murang’a
Eastern Africa

Sweden’s State Secretary witnesses the power of Cooperation and Innovation in Murang’a

Swedish Ambassador Engages with Local Communities in Niassa Province.
News

Swedish Ambassador Engages with Local Communities in Niassa Province.

An Award that Gives Us Strength
News

An Award that Gives Us Strength

We Effect awarded Cooperative Sweden’s Prize for Cooperative Development 2025
Announcement

We Effect awarded Cooperative Sweden’s Prize for Cooperative Development 2025

For everyone's right to food - meet some of our food heroes:

GBV one Stop Centres Conversation Revisited
Southern Africa

GBV one Stop Centres Conversation Revisited

We Effect Zimbabwe hosts a Brown Bag Event at the Embassy of Sweden

We Effect Zimbabwe hosts a Brown Bag Event at the Embassy of Sweden

MARIA’S SUCCESS STORY OF FIGHTING POVERTY AND FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

MARIA’S SUCCESS STORY OF FIGHTING POVERTY AND FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

Mrs. Mutasa’s Dairy Farming Success Story
Southern Africa

Mrs. Mutasa’s Dairy Farming Success Story

What we do

Sustainable rural development

Sustainable rural development

Adequate housing and habitat

Adequate housing and habitat

Environment and climate change

Environment and climate change

Gender equality

Gender equality

Advocating for the Right to Food

Advocacy for the right to food

Land rights

Land rights