Economy of Communion in Freedom
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The Economy of Communion (EOC) is a business model followed by international professional men and women who choose to help those in need through their businesses. It was started by Chiara Lubich in May 1991, in Sao Paolo, Brazil, with the aim of building and showing a human society where, following the example of the first Christian community in Jerusalem, "no one among them was in need".1 They focus not only on helping people but building relationships. The Economy of Communion is able to help those in need through their profits and dividing them appropriately as well as how they treat their employees, clients, and the general public. Even though the initiative started as a religious movement, it has evolved in to making the world better despite your religious views. The Economy of Communion works together to create a better tomorrow by changing the world today. By merely listening to one another and being an active participant in each other's life, the culture can be affected and changed in to a better environment.
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[edit] History
It was established in 1991 and has only gained momentum since then. The culture of communion resides on the belief that everyone has something to give. This could be understanding, attention, forgiveness, or even simply a smile.2 The initial Economy of Communion businesses began with the active participation of those in need—hundreds put their resources together, often selling chickens or other livestock to purchase “shares” for the initial capital.2 Over 750 companies all over the world today continue to work together to keep the Economy of Communion going to fulfill the needs of those around them.3
[edit] Goals
• One-third of profit to help people in need–creating new jobs and intervening to meet their immediate needs beginning with those who share in the spirit that animates the Economy of Communion1
• One-third of profit to spread the “Culture of Giving” and of reciprocity–indispensable and necessary values for an Economy of Communion1
• One-third of profit to develop the business–which has to remain effective and competitive even if it is open to gratuitousness1
[edit] EOC Businesses
Here are just a few examples of Economy of Communion businesses in the United States:
- Finish Line Tutoring
Since 1994, business centers called "productive" or "industrial" poles were established as a showcase of EoC business in a country, with 6 already inaugurated, and 3 on development. In Italy one called Polo Lionello Bonfanti, on the Tuscany region, hosts some EoC businesses of the many others in that country:
- The 21 businesses in Polo Lionello Bonfanti
[edit] References
Definition of Economy of Communion (EoC) - Official EoC website
What is the Economy of Communion in Freedom? - Living City Magazine
