This material represents an effort by Cooperatives of the Americas to learn about, systematize, and improve the actions aimed at youth integration of our cooperatives. The eight case studies are a sample of our rich diversity, as well as the enormous potential represented by the possibility of channeling the spirit of youth of the Americas through our cooperative sector.

Understanding what our young people demand, generating specific responses and especially the specific spaces for them to become involved in managing their own cooperative destinations should be a permanent obligation of Cooperatives of the Americas.

In a predominantly youthful but highly exclusive continent, cooperatives are one of the best responses to integrate youth into a life project that allows their full development and actively involves them in transforming our continent.