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Which communities are missing from the ecovillage map? Help find and connect the projects near you with the Global Ecovillage Network and create their profile with public data and reach out to them and get them engaged! Volunteer with the GEN-International Platform team, Eva and Rodrigo, to help make this an amazing resource for the world.

Social Media Intern for GEN International Hours: Up to 20/month, flexible around your schedule and availability Location: Remote, work with Eva Goldfarb Focus: Instagram + LinkedIn (TikTok if you’re into it!) Hi! I’m Eva, and I run social media for GEN International — the global network connecting ecovillages, intentional communities, and regenerative culture-builders across every continent. I’m looking for a co-conspirator to help me tell the stories of the people quietly building the future: off-grid villages in the Philippines, permaculture farms in Senegal, urban cohousing projects in Berlin, elders passing down land wisdom in the Andes. It’s a wildly rich, wildly underrepresented world, and I want more people to fall in love with it the way I have. What you’ll actually do: Dream up and create content for Instagram and LinkedIn (reels, carousels, stories, captions that don’t sound like a corporate newsletter) Dig into our global network and turn your findings into stories people want to share Pitch your own ideas. If there’s a series, a theme, a format, or a corner of the network that lights you up, that’s what I want you to focus on. What we’re looking for: A natural storyteller, someone who can spot the human thread in a project update or a photo from a faraway village Genuinely curious about ecovillages, sustainability, intentional community, regenerative living Self-motivated and communicative; this is a flexible, trust-based role Why this role: This isn’t a “post 3x a week and don’t ask questions” internship. You’ll have real creative freedom to work on what excites you, learn how a global grassroots network tells its story, and build a portfolio full of meaningful, purpose-driven content. Plus you’ll be talking to people living some of the most interesting, intentional lives on the planet. If storytelling for a better world sounds like your kind of fun, let’s talk.

Revoques de Tierra: de A a Z en ”Arterra Bizimodu”: Artieda, Navarra (30 min. al este de Pamplona) 4 Módulos: Abril-Junio 2016 Instructora: Rikki Nitzkin (www.rikkinitzkin.wordpress.com) Toda La Información:https://rikkinitzkin.wordpress.com/revoques-de-tierra-arterra/ Inscripciones: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eQRlshvm2on7iMyny3Pcx3YBCX_4_l6dAaVRNvxz97o/viewform Módulo 1: 23-24 Abril 2016; Conocer el Barro Módulo 2: 7-8 Mayo 2016; Revoques de “Cuerpo” Módulo 3: 28-29 Mayo 2016; Acabados Módulo 4: 11-12 Junio 2016; Técnicas Decorativas & Pinturas —————————————————————————– Introducción: La Tierra Arcillosa es un material maravilloso. Se pude usar para muchísimas cosas: platos, cazuelas, esculturas, muros, suelos… y también para revoques. Un revoque de barro grueso puede usarse para nivelar una pared irregular, añadir inercia térmica a una pared “ligera” (ej. paja, madera o yeso), para ayudar a mantener una temperatura ideal en la casa; también sirve para regular la humedad dentro de la vivienda. Además, es flexible, agradable de trabajar y da un acabado acogedor y bello a cualquier ambiente. Se adapta con igual facilidad a formas rectas y orgánicas. Es ecológico, saludable renovable, reciclable, y de bajo impacto medio-ambiental. Y encima de todo eso…¡es sumamente hermosa! Descripción del curso: Os invito a venir a conocer las técnicas y conocimientos necesarios para utilizar los revoques de Tierra Arcillosa en cualquier superficie: Paja, piedra, madera/tableros, ladrillos… Recomiendo que asistan los 4 módulos, ya que el conocimiento se va acumulando poco a poco, pero dejo libre la opción de asistirles por separado. —————————————————————————– Módulo 1: Conocer el Barro La Tierra Arcillosa se tiene que combinar con más ingredientes (áridos y fibras) para utilizarlo para revocar. Si no se hace, se agrietará o será débil.

Luke Hancock and Susana Norte, the founders of Sacred Place, would like to invite you to their free Self Empowerment seminar in Chiang Mai this Sept 23 & 24 12 from 3 – 5 pm at Rasayana Retreat. The seminar will cover key subjects of our time such as Neuroplasticity, De-Programming, Life Purpose, Career Change and Creating a Business. To learn more about the seminar visit www.sacred-place.com/courses The seminar is also about their upcoming 5 day and 10 day Self Empowerment Retreat taking place this Dec 2-11 at Rasayana Retreat,Sukhumvit 39,Bangkok Thailand. Facebook page event https://www.facebook.com/events/551488298583126/ This is an opportunity to meet Luke and Susana, learn about the course and their work and ask them any questions you might have about their upcoming courses this November 2017. Luke Hancock and Susana Norte are qualified Spiritual Counsellors, Health Consultants and Career/Business Coaches. Having begun their own journey of transformation in 2006, they work from a place of direct experience to guide others on their journey. To learn more about Luke and Susana visit www.sacred-place.com/about

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La Tribu Akiiara queremos agradecer profundamente la respuesta y ayuda que nos habéis dado, tanto l@s redes sociales que nos habéis apoyado, como cada un@ de las personas que voluntariamente nos habéis visitado y ayudado. Gracias por vuestr@ entrega, dulzura, alegría, amor…para siempre en nuestro corazon. Durante los meses de octubre y noviembre de 2013 queremos terminar la sala polivalente, una de las bioconstrucciones que comenzamos en el verano. Para ello, necesitamos 2 o 3 personas con experiencia en bioconstrucción y una con experiencia en el acompañamiento respetuoso a l@s niñ@s. Ofrecemos alojamiento y comida a cambio, así como compartir con vosotr@s nuestr@ estilo de vida, basado en el respeto a los procesos de vida, el crecimiento personal y la conexión con la naturaleza. Si quereis saber más sobre la propuesta o nuestro proyecto comunitario, poneos en contacto con nosotr@s a través del mail tr**********@***oo.es y/o móvil de Maribel 636358028 o Carlos 649418967. Abrazos infinitos, Tribu Akiiara

What if we connected with our neighbours? What if we listened more deeply to each others’ needs? What if we had more community gardens? What if all our daily actions were guided by healing intentions? What if we re-learned what it means to live better together, with one another and the planet? What If? Ecovillage Solutions for Extraordinary Times is a two-day online gathering that seeks to explore the answers to the questions that define our ‘new normal’. The event will harness the spirit of the ecovillage movement to catalyse regenerative solutions that we can implement in our own lives, wherever we are. Join the Online European Ecovillage Gathering this 7-8 November to explore how ecovillages and intentional communities are awakening to opportunities through the Covid crisis and how together we can transform this moment to create a culture of regeneration and resilience for all.

6 Abril: Día de “Refuerzo” (opcional/obligatoria según tu experiencia) 7-11 Abril: curso Nivel II DESCRIPCIÓN (35-45 Horas de formación) Este curso pretende ayudar al estudiante a pensar incluyendo la paja para poder diseñar los detalles constructivos necesarios para hacer una casa bien acabada y eficaz en términos estructurales, térmicos y estéticos. Esta formación es la continuación del curso Nivel 1, que está especializado en Muros de Carga de paja y la auto-construcción. Ahora profundizamos más, damos más detalles y más trucos… ya que en el primer curso enfocamos para conseguir una casa fuerte y funcional- para darles a los estudiantes la confianza para atreverse a construir. Ahora queremos ir más allá y lograr que la casa quede cómo deseas y planificas. Hay aproximadamente 4 horas diarias de prácticas, 2h de teoría y 1h de ejercicios de diseño en grupos reducidos. El idea, es que este curso es la continuación del Nivel 1. Si no has asistido al Nivel 1 y Si no has manipulado nunca una bala, ni has revocado directamente sobre balas con tierra arcillosa, será OBLIGATORIO asistir el día de refuerzo. También invitamos a gente que han estudiado la “introducción” a la construcción con Paja con otra personas que no sean Rikki o Maren, y a gente que quieren “refrescarse,” a participar en este primer día. OBJETIVOS aprender lo que necesitas saber para adaptar las balas a cualquier clase de estructura conocer en profundidad diversas soluciones constructivas dentro del sistema de postes y vigas aprender a incluir la bala a la hora de diseñar el edificio saber identificar zonas problemáticas y resolverlas aprender a hacer paredes perfectamente aplomadas en caso de

Mejorar las competencias en liderazgo. Aprender a trabajar mejor en equipo y a favorecer la cooperación en el lugar de trabajo y en la vida en general. La sociocracia es un método de gestión que favorece la cooperación. Basándose en el principio de la equivalencia (igual valor) entre los seres vivientes, sus herramientas de comunicación y de toma de decisiones permiten elevar la consciencia y sostener la evolución tanto de las personas como de las organizaciones de las que son miembros. Seminario de Formación: Producto de Sociogest, esta formación reconocida por el TSG (The Sociociocracy Group), abre la puerta al programa intensivo que ayuda a los participantes a desplegar su talento de liderazgo y a asumir con suavidad y confianza un rol de autoridad. Dirigido a quienes lideran o gestionan organizaciones; a quienes tienen interés en explorar otros modos de gobernanza en los colectivos, a quienes buscan maneras que permitan la autogestión de organizaciones ciudadanas… y a quienes necesiten descubrir y desarrollar su talento y potencial de liderazgo. Seminario de Formación 1er Módulo en Madrid(3 días): 14, 15 y 16 de Octubre 2º Módulo 18, 19, 20 Octubre Charla – Taller presentación: 13 de Octubre, 19:00 hs. (asistencia gratuita) Con Gillest Charest, Ghyslaine Cimon, de Quebec, Mauge Cañada: Formadora en Sociocracia. Única Formación acreditada en España. Más información e inscripciones:am****@***il.com

How can we build community & embrace diversity, creating deeper decision-making processes? How can we deal with the complexities which arise when groups and individuals with different levels of privileges interact trying to make changes? How can we facilitate hot conflicts and transform their energies into special medium that makes more alive communities? A 2,5 days of training-course where we will mix theory, experiential skill-based exercises and group processes, mastering our facilitation skills and sharing relationship and community experiences. the course will be leaded in english and italian. here on FB https://www.facebook.com/events/1423323254593855/ and on my blog (sorry, just in italian!) http://iotunoicostruirecomunita.wordpress.com/ course fee: 270 euro (accommodation included) info: me**********@***oo.it r_******@**.pl reservation: in**@*************re.org Tel. +39 0184 215504 info: me**********@***oo.it r_******@**.pl reservation: in**@*************re.org Tel. +39 0184 215504

Bowden House Community will be hosting 6 talks over the 2 weekends: POWER OF COMMUNITY SUMMIT Bowden House Community will be hosting some video talks from the Global Eco-village network community summit on “The Power Of Community: Climate Change and Consciousness.”The summit offers 30 talks from international experts, philosophers and thinkers on these subjects and promises to be an inspiring and motivating experience. We will be showing a selection of the one hour long talks with some space afterwards to share our reactions and thoughts.More info on the summit here:https://summit.ecovillage.org/ COST:This event is free but if you would like to offer a donation for the space costs then that is very welcome – however you are welcome whether or not you can donate. WHEN:1st, 2nd, 3rd and 8th, 9th, 10th of February at 7pm (arrive 6:45 for a prompt start)You are welcome to any or all of the showings on any of the above dates. WHERE:Bowden Comminty Centre. Bowden House Community on the Ashprington road, TQ9 7PW DIRECTIONS ONCE ON SITE: Enter through second entrance after Bowden House sign on road . Park in carpark. Walk to top of carpark, take lane to the right for about 100 metres until you arrive in the garden. Community Centre building is up through garden on left – will be a light outside to make obvious. BRING:A torch (very important as is unlit from carpark to community centre), sturdy shoes (is muddy untarmacced path), indoor slippers, yourself.An awareness that this is our home and hence quiet when arriving a

*We have a few places left on the September PDC, and room for one or 2 more for the Natural Building Course starting September 15th* Permaculture Design Course (PDC) Thailand September 2nd to September 14th, 2019 Daruma Eco Farm, Bang Phra, Si Racha District, Chon Buri 20110, Thailand In the early days of permaculture, Bill Mollison’s Designer’s Manual was the stated standard for most PDC’s. Sometimes a PDC description would state that it officially covered the “14 chapters” which are listed here: Introduction (to permaculture) Concepts and Themes in Design Methods of Design Pattern Understanding Climatic Factors Trees and their Energy Transactions Water Soils Earthworking and Earth Resources The Humid Tropics Dryland Strategies Humid Cool to Cold Climates Aquaculture The Strategies of an Alternative Global Nation In a few places, these chapters can serve as a guide for a PDC that will wind through the maze of design concepts and supporting background material. The Daruma PDC definitely covers the topics in these 14 chapters but this is not the order (or format) it is presented. Every PDC course here at Daruma begins with an orientation tour of the farm to give you an overall impression of how individual elements integrate with each other. This often generates a broad range of questions. We will, however, hold off on answering most of these questions initially but don’t worry, if the course material doesn’t answer them, they will be answered in time. We also spend some time getting to know each other and sharing our goals. One reason for not answering all the questions in the beginning is the most common answer in permaculture courses is, “it depends.” So it takes a little time to establish the basic foundations which we start on right away. That foundation begins with two important topics: The state of the world (why we need permaculture design thinking) and what is permaculture and where did it come from (a comprehensive o

géneros reencontrados, reconstruyendo vidas Un año más os convocamos a reflexionar, experimentar, vivenciar y co-crear unos nuevos paradigmas sobre temas de género. Este año el eje sobre el que vamos a reflexionar y trabajar es cómo construir relaciones de paz. La cultura dominante y la inercia de este mundo deteriorado por un patriarcado feroz y por unas instituciones que quieren monopolizar hasta el aire que respiramos, nos llevan de todas todas al enfrentamiento, la violencia y al extremo, la guerra. Nuestra propuesta es la transformación; enfocarnos en un espacio creativo de paz en el que podamos reinventar cómo vivirnos en equidad siendo tan diferentes y desde el espacio del poder colectivo proyectarnos al mundo. Creemos que somos engendradas en conexión con nosotras mismas, y con lo que y quienes nos rodean, y que el completo proceso de socialización no es más que un proceso de desconexión para que “encajemos” en una estructura social jerarquizada y de dominio (patriarcal) y opresión. También creemos que es posible rehacer el camino de reconexión y retomarnos mutuamente como entes unificados, Somos conscientes del daño que a cada una de nosotrxs nos ha infligido el patriarcado y de las dificultades, recaídas, incoherencias… que tenemos y sufriremos en nuestro transitar por estas nuevas vías, pero también de que nuestro poder consciente es enorme, y de que estos caminos y las relaciones que en ellos surgen serán –ya lo están siendo- infinitamente más atractivos para tod@s. La propuesta es dar instrumentos para facilitar ese camino de conexión entre las mujeres y los hombres. Y para el grupo de Mater-paternidad, es justamente, dar instrumentos para que las madres y los padres favorezcan el mantenimiento de esa conexión con el “sí-mism@” , fomentar y mantener el vínculo desde el inicio de la vida. Y propiciar el máximo respeto a la individualidad de cada criatura para que su desarrollo crezca del adentro hacia fuera, de la protección a la autonomía, de la f

This is a very basic gathering to give ourselves an opportunity to meet to connect around Summit themes, learnings, realisations and ideas. In particular to support identifying what supports our continued action on climate change. I noticed there was only one HUB in Australia and thought how good it would be to meet anyone local who was participationg in the Summit. This would be a one off meeting. Other connections and arrangements to meet agian may flow from this. Many people in this area are very involved in climate action and community activities already. If you are reading this, I’d love to meet you for a cuppa and to share experiences of the summit. I’ll try to look recognisable in the cafe so you know wher to sit/which group to join in the cafe

During this week we will explore what it means to create and to be community. We will use permaculture principles, permaculture design and practices from indigenous cultures worldwide as our main toolbox. At the same time we will be experiencing community life first-hand in the new eco-community of Haslachhof, which will be our venue, our village and our social landscape to design for and with. We will also be sharing practices of cultural repair as they have been gathered over time by earth-based people worldwide and spread by the 8 shields community. On top of this connecting with self and others we will also connect to the land and its creatures – we are blessed to have forests and a creek nearby. We will practice nature connected community design by working on design exercises relating to the Haslachhof community. This course is for everyone interested in community design and suits people who have already done a full 72 hours permaculture design course and want to deepen their social permaculture skills as well as for people without any previous permaculture or nature connection experience who want to learn about community design and deep nature connection. Come and… Live a week in an evolving community! Learn about community building! Practice permaculture principles and social permaculture design! Explore techniques for cultural repair! Deepen your nature connection! Course facilitators Lien de Coster Lien is an inner tracker who guides people on their path towards nature and soul connection. She loves to take people out into the wild on solo retreats and to write poetry. The past years she has mainly been inspired by the Art of Mentoring, social permaculture and northwestern European shamanism. All of this comes together in www.leavesoflien.com. Peter Cow Peter leads Permaculture Design Courses, Nature Connection events and People Permaculture trainings around Europe and beyond. He is fascinated by commu

Autumn 2017 Permaculture Design Course 23 September – 5 October (12 days, 80 hours certificate) Led by Andrew Jordan and Elena Symeonidou We are excited to announce the second FULL PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE (PDC) that will be hosted in Tinos Eco-lodge with two knowledgeable teachers Andrew Jordan from Ireland and Elena Symeonidou from Greece. The Permaculture Design Certificate The Permaculture Design Certificate is an 80 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison’s Designers Manual, teaching how we can use today’s tools and technology to create a more sustainable world. Permaculture is not only about growing vegetables and animals, it is a whole sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably. Andrew and Elena aim at inspiring students with their own very real examples of transforming their lives with permaculture in a contemporary context. Having worked in a broad spectrum of climate and social conditions, they will share with their students the thrills but also the challenges they faced. Oftentimes permaculture is being presented as a panacea for world problems and the road to resilience and abundance is depicted as straightforward and easy. Andrew and Elena will challenge this notion and try to prepare their students in a realistic manner for their own fascinating journey towards change. Nikos will share his hands-on experience of building the ecolodge and designing the energy, water, plant and waste systems. We will have the rare opportunity to discuss and elaborate on Nikos’ and Marilia’s choices on different aspects of their project, reflect on the challenges, opportunities and limitations. Anyone who wants to bring a big change in his life and gain a thorough understanding of how we can use our natural e

Permaculture Design Course Thailand September 2nd to September 14th, 2019 Daruma Eco Farm, Bang Phra, Si Racha District, Chon Buri 20110, Thailand In the early days of permaculture, Bill Mollison’s Designer’s Manual was the stated standard for most PDC’s. Sometimes a PDC description would state that it officially covered the “14 chapters” which are listed here: Introduction (to permaculture) Concepts and Themes in Design Methods of Design Pattern Understanding Climatic Factors Trees and their Energy Transactions Water Soils Earthworking and Earth Resources The Humid Tropics Dryland Strategies Humid Cool to Cold Climates Aquaculture The Strategies of an Alternative Global Nation In a few places, these chapters can serve as a guide for a PDC that will wind through the maze of design concepts and supporting background material. The Daruma PDC definitely covers the topics in these 14 chapters but this is not the order (or format) it is presented. Every PDC course here at Daruma begins with an orientation tour of the farm to give you an overall impression of how individual elements integrate with each other. This often generates a broad range of questions. We will, however, hold off on answering most of these questions initially but don’t worry, if the course material doesn’t answer them, they will be answered in time. We also spend some time getting to know each other and sharing our goals. One reason for not answering all the questions in the beginning is the most common answer in permaculture courses is, “it depends.” So it takes a little time to establish the basic foundations which we start on right away. That foundation begins with two important topics: The state of the world (why we need permaculture design thinking) and what is permaculture and where did it come from (a comprehensive overview). The overview includes a good discussion on ‘influences’ on permaculture. Permaculture has been influenced by, incorporat

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Los días los eliges tú, para experimentar lo que aquí sucede, si sientes que es tu momento, si sientes que quieres descubrir la verdad sobre ti mismo, simplemente tienes que dar el paso y venir a vivir la experiencia. La liberación de la mente es posible aquí y ahora. Dejar de sufrir, vivir en paz es posible. Despertar a la vida. ¿Dispuesto a descubrir la verdad acerca de quien eres realmente? Retiro Nirvana (Zamora, España) es un espacio para que te tomes un tiempo y que puedas descubrirte realmente.

I am looking to bring together 6–8 like-minded couples to create a small, self-sufficient, off-grid community in the Eastern Cape., South Africa. Rather than buying land first and then looking for people to join, the idea is to form the founding group first and choose the land together. By combining our resources, skills and experience, we may be able to secure a better property and create something that genuinely suits the whole group. This is intended as a long-term community, not a holiday retreat. It will involve work, responsibility, cooperation and a willingness to learn and contribute. We are particularly interested in retired or semi-retired couples without dependants who are still physically capable and have practical skills or experience in areas such as: Farming, food growing or permaculture • Livestock • Solar, electrical, IT and off-grid systems .  Water farming and Waste management • Mechanical/engines/general maintenance • Healthcare or nursing • Project management, organisation and conflict resolve Each couple would be expected to bring both a useful skill/experience and a financial contribution. The exact structure and investment would be developed collectively by the founding group, with appropriate legal agreements protecting everyone’s interests and possibly managed under a professionally set up Trust Fund There would also be a trial/assessment period before a commitment. The most important thing is finding the right people — practical, trustworthy, respectful and genuinely interested in building a simpler, sustainable life together. If this sounds like something you would seriously consider, please get in touch and tell me a little about yourselves, your skills, your current situation and why this lifestyle appeals to you. The land hasn’t been bought yet — that’s deliberate. Let’s find the right people first, and then find the right place together. I can be contacted on- Ke******@***oo.com I’m eagerly waiting to hear from you