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Coop, Actually – Part 1 (Kathy – Brussels – January 2026)
Version en français ci-dessous – Nederlandse tekst hieronder What India Makes Visible — and Europe Often Doesn’t Mandrem, Goa. A tiny town by the sea: a few streets, palm trees, small shops, the familiar buzz of scooters. And then, on the corner of a wall, a simple sign, almost ordinary: Candolim Urban Co-operative Credit Society Ltd.* This is the second photograph in my book How Do Cooperatives Create Prosperity for All? (if you would like to purchase it: https://tally.so/r/w20YRM). I chose it because it captures something essential, without speeches or slogans. It shows just how visible cooperative identity is in India. There, the word cooperative is not tucked away. It is displayed. It appears in names,…
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The White Revolution To The Milky Way – 2nd Part (Kathy- New Delhi – December 2024)
French version below A Legacy of Cooperation and Innovation Picking up where we left off, AMUL’s story is far more than its delicious dairy products. It’s a tale of resilience, empowerment, and transformation that has shaped India’s economic and social fabric while becoming a model for cooperatives worldwide. From Dairy to Delight AMUL’s success isn’t just about empowering millions of farmers; it’s also about transforming how Indian people experience dairy. From fresh milk (Amul Taaza, Amul Gold) to indulgent treats like ice creams, curd and yogurt, AMUL’s product range is as diverse as it is iconic. Whether it’s the buttery goodness of Amul Butter, the authenticity of ghee, the innovation of nutritional drinks like Amul Pro, or the versatility…
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The White Revolution To The Milky Way – 1st Part (Kathy- New Delhi – December 2024)
French version below Amul: A Story of Empowerment and Transformation As we approach the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, with the theme “Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All,” I want to share how AMUL, India’s iconic dairy cooperative, embodies this powerful idea. During the recent ICA Global Conference in New Delhi, I had the privilege to meet the people behind AMUL, a movement that changed the lives of millions of farmers while transforming India into the largest producer of milk and dairy products in the world. AMUL’s journey began in 1946 in Anand, Gujarat, when local farmers, led by Tribhuvandas Patel, united against the exploitation of the Polson Dairy monopoly. Farmers were being paid unfair prices for their milk, with…
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