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Table 5

Benefits or impacts of the cooperative representative quotes

Cooperative good	Cooperative kind	Social enterprise empower
“For some of these women this was the first time that they were like asked, you know, what are your dreams … like what do you want for your future” (Brittany) “They've learned how to go against what the rest of their society tells them that a person like this isn't as good as you are or isn't as worthy” (Julie) “We sit around the table making jewelry all day but we're laughing the whole time and I think about that in terms of their longevity … and think about how much this laughter adds to their days on this earth” (Brittany)	“What they realize is they develop friendships and then develop a community, and then develop a family” (Josie) Some women “would go weeks without eating … it is very common they would get one [full] meal a week because it's just famine and crisis up there” (Josie)	“Instead of just giving them money to start a business, you're training them how to be efficient with that money and be those entrepreneurs, which is definitely very different than what most groups are doing” (Cierra) “One of the important things that we are able to facilitate is the network of support … supporting each other and building our community” (Cierra) “Women are now creating jobs and employment opportunities for other women in the community from the businesses that they are starting” (Cierra)

Cooperative good	Cooperative kind	Social enterprise empower
“For some of these women this was the first time that they were like asked, you know, what are your dreams … like what do you want for your future” (Brittany)“They've learned how to go against what the rest of their society tells them that a person like this isn't as good as you are or isn't as worthy” (Julie)“We sit around the table making jewelry all day but we're laughing the whole time and I think about that in terms of their longevity … and think about how much this laughter adds to their days on this earth” (Brittany)	“What they realize is they develop friendships and then develop a community, and then develop a family” (Josie)Some women “would go weeks without eating … it is very common they would get one [full] meal a week because it's just famine and crisis up there” (Josie)	“Instead of just giving them money to start a business, you're training them how to be efficient with that money and be those entrepreneurs, which is definitely very different than what most groups are doing” (Cierra)“One of the important things that we are able to facilitate is the network of support … supporting each other and building our community” (Cierra)“Women are now creating jobs and employment opportunities for other women in the community from the businesses that they are starting” (Cierra)

Source(s): Authors’ own work