Solidária

Solidária is the feminine form of the Portuguese adjective solidário. It describes things related to solidarity, including mutual aid, shared responsibility, and support for others, particularly when addressing social needs or injustices. It can modify people, groups, actions, organizations, or policies.

Common usages include ações solidárias (solidarity actions), redes solidárias (solidarity networks), and economia solidária (solidarity economy), a framework that includes cooperatives, social enterprises, and mutual-aid initiatives aimed at inclusive development. The term is widely used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, especially in civil society, social work, and development contexts.

In practice, solidária conveys a stance of listening to and standing with communities affected by poverty, displacement, or inequality, and coordinating collective efforts to address these issues. It is often tied to voluntary work, donations, community organizing, and policies that prioritize cooperation over competition.

Related terms include solidariedade or solidarity, and concepts such as cooperação and economia solidária.