Our Principles & Values

A Co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically-controlled enterprise.

The Cooperative principles are guidelines by which cooperatives put their Values into practice.

7 PRINCIPLES:

1. Voluntary and Open Membership                                        

2. Democratic Member Control.                                              

3. Member Economic Participation.                                        

4. Autonomy and Independence.                                              

5. Education, Training and Information.                                  

6. Cooperation among Co-operatives.                                      

7. Concern for Community

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6 VALUES

1. Equity

2. Self-help

3. Self-responsibility

4. Solidarity

5. Equality

6. Democracy