Mutual Aid Networks
Loading...Mutual Aid Networks are community-based groups where members voluntarily support each other through the exchange of resources, services, and assistance. These networks operate on principles of solidarity, cooperation, and reciprocity, often filling gaps left by traditional social services. Mutual Aid Networks are as old as humanity, can address a variety of needs, such as food, healthcare, housing, and financial support, fostering a sense of community and collective responsibility among participants. Mutual Aid Networks are not so much a mechanism in themself, but a category of mechanisms. They might include:
A social credit system is a program that assigns individuals a score based on their social behaviors and trustworthiness, influencing access to services and opportunities.
Work vouchers are a form of currency or credit given in exchange for labor, which can be used to obtain goods and services within a specific economic system or community
A rotational labor system is a work arrangement where employees rotate through different jobs or shifts on a scheduled basis to ensure a balanced distribution of tasks and skills.
A mutual credit system is a community-based exchange network where members trade goods and services using a credit system that balances accounts to zero, eliminating the need for traditional currency.