Solidarity economy emerged in Brazil in the 1980s, the result of a scenario of economic crises and also of a democratic process, that is, a result of the democratic struggles of society. This study aims to analyze the influence of the solidarity economy and what benefits in the lives of these women participating, this analysis was made with two economic enterprises of solidarity, the Marias Artisans Association in Serra Talhada - Pernambuco and the women group sunflower of the site Santo Antônio das Coroas in Triunfo - Pernambuco. Entrepreneurship is made up of women only. As a result of an applied, explanatory and qualitative research, the study also included bibliographical review, application of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, seeking to extract the maximum information and life condition after entering this new economy. The study seeks to rescue historically the construction of these economic enterprises in solidarity with the discussions and activities involved, pointing out the challenges faced by these women. The research indicated that based on the principles, solidarity economy brings to the participants: trust, respect, solidarity, valorization of the activities carried out and autonomy.
