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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.

On March 4th, 2018, Earth Association (Yeryuzu Dernegi) will organize its 3rd seed exchange festival as part of “2018 Urban Gardens Project”. The euphoric and festive program with music will start at 14:00 in Moda, Kadikoy,ISTANBUL and we will distribute ancestral seeds.

Del 29 al 31 de agosto de 2014 se llevará acabo la Convergencia de Permacultura de América del Norte “North America Permaculture Convergence (NAPC)” con el objetivo de conectar y hacer avances en las redes norteamericanas de los profesionales de la permacultura, además se crearán oportunidades en persona y en conexiones virtuales a compartir recursos y la definición de la estructura, función y organización de nuestro grupo colectivo en movimiento. La sede de la NAPC será en “Harmony Park” que es un hermoso espacio de 40 acres (16Ha) a las orillas del lago Ginebra rodeado de árboles de roble donde se realizan eventos al aire libre, y actualmente se desarrolla como un sitio de demostración de permacultura a sólo una hora con cincuenta minutos de Minneapolis, Minnesota. El NAPC incluye talleres para todos los niveles y edades, foros abiertos, así como super-divertidas actividades prácticas y una aplicación de diseño que dejará al sitio mejor de lo que encontramos cuando llegamos (¡a veces sólo tienes que poner las manos en la tierra!). ver las paginas que están traducidas al español aquí https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p4jxVPfgInx4FTBZW-4CT-FXrhdRloZKo6lzRReZIQE/edit y http://northamericanpermaculture.org/contribute-to-the-scholarship-fund y aquí http://northamericanpermaculture.org/scholarship-recipients/ poner una solicitud de beca aquí http://northamericanpermaculture.org/apply-for-scholarship/ (La solicitud esta en ingles y si tienes dificultad hazme saber) hacer una donación para sus compañer@s https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t8PBKUvzaGcLtJCDyHWFUWYLRoIPR9tBDH5lYnunjJk/edit

Un Encuentro para todos los cuerpos, todas las almas, todas las edades, todos los sexos y las sensibilidades. Unas vacaciones para disfrutar de la naturaleza y la danza. www.desertcontactalmeria.com El encuentro se desarrolla en el Cortijo los Baños, Almería, un Oasis entre el Desierto de Tabernas y el Cabo de Gata. Un espacio único por sus instalaciones inmejorables para los talleres de danza y para el relax y contacto con la naturaleza. Podras disfrutar de Jaimas, espacios verdes, piscina, zonas chill out, habitaciones muy confortables, todo cuidado con espero y con gusto. La comida es ovolácteo-vegetariana (tambien hay opción de menú vegano avisandolo con tiempo). En encuentro esta pensado de forma integrativa, uniendo así a personas que ya tienen experiencias previas con la Danza Contact y actividades de conciencia corporal, con la que se acercan por primera vez a experimentar. Es un encuentro para todas las edades, todos los cuerpos, los niveles, los gustos… También puede venir como acompañante de alguien y disfrutar del lugar, que ya en si es un placer. Y puedes venir con la familia. Los nenes tienen su espacio (puedes preguntarnos directamente por esto) Tienes la opción de venir a todo el encuentro, sólo el fin de semana, dias sueltos o actividades sueltas. Las plazas son limitadas. Hay precios especiales para las reservas para todo el Encuentro hechas antes del 30 de junio. Mañanas con un taller intensivo en el que acercarse a la Danza Contact y poder tomar herramientas para luego poder ponerlas en práctica en las Jams nocturnas, o para profundizar en tu técnica, si eres alguien con más nivel. Las tardes para talleres monograficos que nos acercan a la danza y lo corporal, con facilitadores con gran expiencia. Hay varios para elegir cada día. Las noches son para disfrutar de forma más relajada, con Jams de Contact y música en directo. Una de ellas en pleno desierto, bajo las Estrellas. Destacan la Sesión de Esctatic

Este es una primera propuesta de los diferentes espacio que os proponemos. Sabiendo que vamos a ir incluyendo otros, y que aquí no están los del espacio abierto que publicaremos en breve.

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Get in tune with yourself and GAIA, the spirit of the earth! The Gaia-Initiation is a powerful healing process and self-discovery. The shamanic teacher Sunwalker has developed it from American and African shamanic teachings for people of western culture. His ceremonies and shamanic techniques will help you to experience the union with yourself and GAIA. You may receive new orientation, more clarity and vitality. Your life will be enriched with important and deep experiences. With: Inipis (Sweat lodges) Trance dance Working with the medicine wheel Shamanic journeys with the drum Meditation with trees Circles with the talking stick … and much more For informations and registration, look at: www.sensaciones.de/en/event/gaia-initiation-0

PRACTICAL PERMACULTURE covers concepts of permaculture and Permaculture principles through practical learning. This course offers theory on Permaculture Ethics and Design Principles as well as practical knowledge and experiences on some key elements of Permaculture in Practices including Natural Building, Gardening, Animal system(Chicken & ducks), Agroforestry, Biochar. Harvesting and preparing food from the land. Practical Permaculture course includes the following topics: Permaculture Ethics & Design Principles; Natural building; Gardening; Animal system (chicken, ducks, bees); Agroforestry; Biochar; and Food from the land.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT Please join us for an exchange of knowledge and celebration focusing on ‘implementing SDG 11.4 through Local Voices and Global Agendas for Cultural & Natural Heritage,’ a special event to be held in parallel to the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). The event will bring together both local (US) and international stakeholders active in the protection of the world’s natural and cultural heritage, illustrating the vital connections between integrated heritage protection and sustainable development. Through speakers’ interventions and poster presentations, the event will also showcase exemplary efforts on how SDG11, the Urban Goal, can be implemented from the perspective of 11.4. The UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) will be convening in New York City on July 9-18, 2018 to undertake their annual review of progress made on Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, under the theme “Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies.” The HLPF 2018 will also review SDG11: this is where the UN has explicitly recognized the fundamental role of culture and heritage in sustainable development, i.e. Target 11.4 to “protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage” in order to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.” Both cultural and natural heritage sites, while under immense pressure from the impacts of urbanization, climate change and degradation due to other natural and human factors, play a crucial role supporting local economies, livelihoods, and quality of life in human settlements. LIGHT FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE SERVED Selected poster presentations will be on view during the reception. An event organized with the collaboration of UNESCO, UN-Habitat, Government of Ireland, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and

Cape Breton Eco Village OFF GRID LIVING & PERMACULTURE PROJECT Open Days 26th and 27th September 2020 11:00am – 4:00pm Lynches River Rd. – Condons Lake Dr. www.capebretonecovillage.ca co*****@******************ge.ca

La celebración del Yule tiene origen pre-cristiana. Constituía sobre todo una fiesta de la familia y estuvo siempre dedicada a la fertilidad, a los solsticios y a la familia. Era una festividad donde también se recordaba a los ancestros, los amigos ausentes, y la mesa donde se celebraba la fiesta se preparaba con esplendor y magnificencia.

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

ABOUT THIS COURSE This course aims to equip students to feel confident in their ability to design positive solutions in their gardens, in their communities, and in their own lives. At P3 Permaculture we emphasize that permaculture goes beyond agriculture; permaculture is a holistic design system that we can apply on any scale and in any situation. The first principle of permaculture is “Observe and Interact.” Close observation of the natural principles that drive ecological systems is one of the cornerstones of permaculture. In permaculture we believe that nature knows best, and that designs based on earth’s logic is the best way to heal broken systems. Our curriculum pays particular attention to energy, water, and food systems, as well as various aspects of social permaculture including social economies, and self and community care. The Permaculture Design Certificate is a participatory and dynamic learning experience; classes include in-depth permaculture theory, design methodology, exercises, and group projects. They also include a whole lot of deep questioning, laughter, and growth! The curriculum we follow at P3 was developed by the late Bill Mollison in Australia in the 1970’s, and is today regarded as the standard in permaculture education, recognized and respected worldwide.

Dance with Gaia: Process Your Community will focus on the wisdom of Arnold Mindell, the founder of Process Work or Process-oriented psychology. Process Work uses awareness to track psychological and physical processes that illuminate and possibly resolve inner, relationship, community and world issues. To track and follow the processes mean to follow the nature, by following the visible and subtle signals coming from people and events. This means respecting individuals, groups, and the environment, exploring reality and also the dream and essence levels of events. By doing this we often gain more understanding and get surprising temporary solutions as well. WHAT WE WILL LEARN TOGETHER: -3 levels of experiences -Rank awareness -The structure of process -Concept of edge -Inner work -4 phases in group process Apart from the above, Dance with Gaia: Process Your Community will take participants to learn: -how to use Process work as a methodology to work on personal issues and help supporting other to work with his/her issues -how to approach and facilitate conflict and how to listen and embrace all voices -how to deal with differences and diversity to enrich individual and group potential -for those who are interested in facilitation skills to work in dyads or triads and hopefully, to have opportunity to do group work.

El Curso empieza el día 16 de Abril por la tarde, sin embargo a las personas que no tienen la experiencia “necesaria” y quieren apuntarse para el curso Nivel 2, será OBLIGATORIA un día extra desde el día 15 a medio-día. POR FAVOR LEER LA DESCRIPCIÓN COMPLETO DEL CURSO EN EL DOCUMENTO ADJUNTA ANTES DE DECIDIR SI APUNTARTE A NIVEL 1 O NIVEL 2. Este curso está pensado para gente que ya tienen experiencia en la construcción (especialmente con paja) y para gente que les interesan trabajar de forma profesional en la construcción con paja. Se exije mayor atención a los detalles y cuidado en la ejecucción. Se puede autoconstruir una vivienda digna con la información aprendido en Nivel 1. Pero si alguien te va a pagar para trabajar, van a exigir una casa más “perfecta” en todo sus detalles. Si no has construido nada nunca, este curso NO ES PARA TI. Recomendamos que antes de asistir este curso asistas al Nivel 1, luego construyes algo pequeño para ti mismo o un amigo, y luego vuelves al Nivel 2 con algo de experiencia. Aprovecharás más del curso así. Prácticas Muros/Balas: -curvas -en columnas (1 bala de ancho) -forrar un edificio existente con balas -encajar balas alrededor de un estructura (muescas) -cortar balas en ángulos -Ventanas Revocos y acabados: -muros amaestradas (rectos) -uso de maquinaria para proyectar imprimación -acabados finos -aplicación de revocos con herramientas -mezcla de revocos con Maquinaria -pruebas de revocos de acabado con aditivos -Esgrafiados (tallados) -juntas entre paja/barro/madera -estanterías empodradas -pinturas de arcilla (interior) Charlas Teóricas (recibirás todas las charlas teóricas en PDF en tu DVD de recursos digitales). -Principios de Bioconstucción y alternativas constructivas (técnicas que no son Balas) -Cimentaciones y Banquetas Nivel 2 -Revocos de Tierra Nivel 2 -Estructuras para Casas de Paja -Detalles Constructivas -Humedad en Casas de Paja -Legalizar un Cas

We are 55 participants, 7 assistants, 19 facilitators and 3 organizers/seminar leaders in Switzerland, communty Schloss Glarisegg at the lake of Constance, who are creating this 5 weeks long course every year, this time with 21 nations – learning how to create ecovillages /intentional communities. More info on: www.edeglarisegg.info. It will be an ongoing event in our Kulturzentrum in the upper sun hall – between 14-15:00 and 19-20:00 CET.

Work Site: Ashevillage Sanctuary, Asheville, NC Dates: March 23 – October 23, 2015 (with roughly 40 hours of preliminary online permaculture homework) Schedule: Monday-Thursday (full days) + special workshops two weeks in the season — details below. Room & board: Apprentices will live off site and make their own living arrangements. Leads on affordable housing will be provided. Fee: Includes Permaculture certification, water retention landscape & natural building workshops, primitive skills gathering, weekly hands-on mentorship, field trips, and more. Apply by March 15th for the Early Bird discount. ECO-URBAN HOMESTEAD & BUILDING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM A small group of apprentices will work together in a mentored team environment. The majority of your 32 hour week will be working on hands-on site projects with roughly three hours of structured learning ‘classes’. There will be several field trips over the course of the season. You will receive a Permaculture Design Certification, 1-week Water Retention Landscape Course, 1-week Natural Building Workshop, and a free pass to the annual Firefly Gathering. Free time generally includes three days per week (Fri – Sun), plus two weeks off over the course of the season. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. We expect spots to fill, so apply soon. WHO SHOULD APPLY This apprenticeship might be for you if you are eager to: Learn with your hands. Understand, trouble shoot, and help establish a living water system. Engage in some natural building projects. Be an active member of a small team. Work hard. Show up each day with enthusiasm. Design as a systems thinker. Bring your positive attitude. Enjoy nature’s wonder while living in a small, vibrant, progressive city. Carry this work and knowledge into your own life and out into the world. Practice being a land listener, steward and partner….in a backyard neighborhood setting….with a mission of modeling an organic, integrated way of life.

This international Ecovillage Design Education course (EDE) is a four week course that is certified by Gaia Education (www.gaiaeducation.org) & recognised as a contributor to UNESCO Global Action Programme (GAP) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). This Ecovillage Design Education course will be held from the 29th of July until the 26th of August, 2018 at Gaia Ashram, Thailand. The curriculum for this course has been developed by Gaia Education and is often referred to as EDE. The EDE provides students of all ages with the knowledge and practical skills on how to design a society or a community/village which uses energy and materials with greater efficiency, distributes wealth fairly and strives to eliminate the concept of waste. The knowledge of EDE is also adaptable for personal or family level of transformation, in urban and rural contexts. This EDE is also supported and acknowledged by the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) and is actively supported on the ground by a collaboration of GENOA (Global Ecovillage Network of Oceania & Asia) & NextGENOA (the youth network of GENOA).