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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.

Which  organizations 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.

An open invitation to Summit participants to join a virtual practice space to collectively presence our experiences listening to the speakers and what has arisen in us in relation to climate emergency. The meeting will include a brief introduction to the practice of witnessing, a guided contemplation/meditation to presence our relation to climate emergency, triads to share experiences with other summit participants, and dialogue in the larger group. We will meet Thursday February 6th and Sunday February 9th at 8pm UK time on zoom. The meeting link is https://zoom.us/j/4375266395.

The survival of our species relies on whether or not we act on the cry and the call of the earth we hear in our hearts. We humans, is a feedback mechanism of this self-regulating and living planet, Earth. We can feel and hear the cry and the pain of the Earth and we have the ability to creatively respond to this message in a way that would help the Earth to regulate herself, heal her pain and to thrive as an enlightened planet. As we are doing this, we also thrive in our human potentials. We are now having a wave of new “Earth Warrior” generation, who stands up for the right of Mother Gaia (Earth). They are the ones that care and wonder, the ones that seek to make a change in their own daily lives, the ones that take actions and the ones that unite others around them. Gaia Calling is for these Earth Warriors, warriors like you! We believe that the journey of regeneration might be long, but together we are stronger, wiser, happier and more determined than ever to reply to the call of the Earth. If you hear this call, please act on it! Before the earth stops talking. Key Objectives of the gathering are Healing – Empowerment – Connection – Action – Celebration. Click here to Register.

Creativity will be spread through the valley whilst we live in community. A time where creative people meet, work together or next to each other and share inspiration and knowledge. Artists are warmly welcome to enjoy the creative atmosphere while being devoted to their art works: sculptors, paintors, writers, musicians, … At the same time we are happy when people want to supporte the works on the synthesis of arts “Valle de Sensaciones”. During that time we might treat some questions relevant for creative living in community, like: How much free space do I need within communitarian life to be able to unfold my creativity and dedicate myself to art work? How can communitarian life and work inspire my creativity? What do I need to find fulfillment through joining a communitarian creative project? This projects are planed for this period: * Clay construction on an outdoor shelf * Finishing the mandala roof above the goddess temple * Construction of a sweatlodge with integrated rocket heater * Construction of a cane dome as prototype of our future cultural center * Finishing the mosaics on the compost toilet * Woodwork and painting on our treehouses * Artistic permaculture landdesign

Saturday February 1st from 1pm to 3pm. Further dates and times to be determined at this meeting. Please email me at bd*******@***us.net if you are planning to attend.

Yoga Integral, Meditaciones en Naturaleza, Conexión con los elementos, Senderismo consciente, Cantos devocionales “Mantras” y más… Todos los días de 8.00 a 10.00 realizaremos una sesión de Yoga Integral. Despues desayuno y un poquito de tiempo para descansar. Y hasta la hora de la comida diversas actividades como: Meditaciones guiadas, actividades de contacto con los Elementos: fuego, agua, tierra.. en lugares especiales y mágicos del Cortijo Los Baños Al-Hamam Comida y tiempo para descansar, disfrutar de la piscina, el espacio…sol@ o en compañia de otr@s participantes. Dinámicas de Senderismo – paseos conscientes, Danzas meditativas, Conexión con el sonido, el color, etc… dirigidos a conectar con nuestro interior, nuestro ser auténtico, con la ayuda de la naturaleza y de nuestra guía. Cantos devocionales – Kirtan. Parar, descansar, re-encontrar nuestro centro, nutrirnos y recargarnos de energia. Facilitado por: – Manuel Robles “Kirtan Raja” profesor de Yoga Integral – Patricia Cañas Rios – Facilitadora, Reiki, sonido. Aportación: 310€ Alojamiento y comidas incluidos. La comida es vegetariana. El alojamiento es compartido, en tipis y jaimas de 2 y 3 plazas. Todo esto en el maravilloso entorno de El Cortijo Los Baños Al-Hamam, un oasis de luz y naturaleza. En Lucainena de las Torres – Almeria. Plazas limitadas. Necesaria reserva. Fecha límite de inscripcion 7 de Julio 2015. Información y reservas: 639 84 27 19 – in**@***************ra.net (Patricia) 652 238 231 – ma*******@*****il.es (Manuel) retirosyoganaturaleza.wordpress.com Organiza: Yogaia Almeria. Material necesario: ropa cómoda, esterilla, manta para relajación, cojín o zafu para meditación y calzado cómodo para caminar. Tel. 639 84 27 19 – Cortijo Los Baños Al-Hamam – Lucainena de las Torres – Almeria

En la Ecoaldea de Valdepielagos se llevara a cabo facilitado por Antonio Scotti, un Taller de Introcuccion a la pèrmacultura los días 13, 14 y 15 de junio de 2014, mas informacion en: http://www.ecovamos.com/event/curso-de-introduccion-a-la-permacultura-del-13-al-15-de-junio-inscripcion-hasta-el-29-de-mayo-valdepielagos-madrid/

I am proposing to meet to watch the summit talks together, discuss what come up for us and share ideas and dreams for starting a new project. I can host at our place near Castelo de Vide and Portalegre where a small eco community project is emerging.

Schloss Tempelhof e.V. lädt ein zum gemeinsamen Feiern und Kennenlernen, Workshops zur Gemeinschaftsbildung & Vorstellung von verschiedenen Gemeinschaftsinitiativen. Unsere Zeit ruft genau nach dem, was wir tun – unsere eigene Sehnsucht als Chance zu begreifen und Herzensmut zu entwickeln – für sich selbst, für ein gelebtes „Wir“ und für unsere Erde. Wie Harald Welzel in seinem Buch Selbst Denken schreibt: „ … damit die Zukunft wieder ein Versprechen und keine Bedrohung ist.“ Erfreulicherweise entstehen immer mehr Gemeinschaftsprojekte. Wir laden Euch herzlich ein, an diesen Tagen an unseren Erfahrungen teilzuhaben, bewährte Wege zu einer gelingenden Gemeinschaftsgründung auszutauschen, Eure eigenen Projekte vorzustellen, Euch miteinander zu verbinden und gemeinsam offene Fragen des Zusammenlebens und -arbeitens zu bewegen und das Gemeinschaftsnetzwerk weiter auszubauen und zu stärken. Info und Anmeldung: http://www.schloss-tempelhof.de/veranstaltung/festival-fur-gemeinschaftsinteressierte Seminarhausteam Schloss Tempelhof Tempelhof 3 D-74594 Kreßberg-Tempelhof 07957-9239-030 o. -032 se*********@***************of.de

Este es un taller diseñado con el propósito de empoderar a los participantes para que se conviertan en agentes del cambio hacia sociedades más conscientes de sí mismas y de su relación con la Naturaleza. Para esto se expondrá una metodología de diseño basada en la Permacultura y se entregaran herramientas prácticas para materializar sus proyectos de una vida en armonía con su entorno. Si asiste a este Taller podrá: Aprender, la metodología de diseño que ofrece la Pemacultura Conocer, herramientas practicas para consolidar sus proyectos Reconectarse, con la Tierra y personas afines Sanarse, del miedo que genera la vida en aislamiento Empoderarse, para convertirse en agente de cambio positivo Divertirse, en un santuario de naturaleza y paz en el “Corazón del Mundo” Programa de Actividades día I AUTO-RECONOCIEMIENTO GLOBAL Definiendo el Problema La raiz del Problema Escenarios Futuros según D. Holgrem DISEÑO PERMACULTURAL La Semilla de la Permacultura Principios Ecologicos de Diseño “El proceso de Diseño”: Como diseñar sistemas vivos ARTICULACION DE PROPOSITOS El proposito Individual Los propositos Grupales Como se materializan los sueños día II ANALISIS DEL PREDIO Lectura del Paisaje: Observacion Vs Interpretacion La Escala de la Permanencia Recoleccion e Intepretacion de la Informacion HERRAMIENTAS DE DISEÑO Mapeo y analisis de patrones Analisis de Zonas y Sectores Analisis de Elementos y su ubicación relativa día III DISEÑO ESQUEMATICO Plan de Manejo financiero Plan de Maneho Hirdrologico Plan de Manejo Energetico SISTEMA ALIMENTARIO ALTENATIVO La Vida en el Suelo : Compostaje y Biofertilizacion Huerta Sinergica Bosques Comestibles día IV PRACTICA DE DISEÑO PERMACULTURAL Practica de Diseño en Grupos Presentacion de diseños grupales ¿Que sigue despues? Clausura Facilitadores: Jenni Contreras (Comunidad Intencional – Monte Samai) Mateo Rodriguez (Reserva Natural Yumake) Carlos

Lo femenino del mundo, de las personas. De Mujeres y Hombres. La Transición que nuestro mundo sueña, necesita de una reformulación clara de los liderazgos. Reinventarse el liderazgo devolviéndolo a su lugar: ser una función de la eficiencia de los procesos colectivos; y dejando de lado los liderazgos basados en la acumulación de privilegios, en la desigualdad y en la dominación. Cuando lo Femenino ocupa el espacio de lo publico, trae consigo la realidad no visible; coloca en lo social los interrogantes necesarios para que lo social deje de estar fraccionado entre Publico/Privado, y pueda ser acogido como el Todo que es. Lo femenino en su esencia, despojado de los condicionamientos impuestos, libre de ser y expresar su potencial en un mundo que busca caminos hacia la inclusión, la escucha, la equivalencia, el empoderamiento de los seres y colectividades que cuidan de la Vida. Traer al espacio de lo Publico , lo invisibilizado: las mujeres, los pueblos olvidados, la propia Tierra, la parte oprimida de la humanidad; es una forma de integrar las necesidades de las personas , del planeta, de la humanidad como identidad . Esta propuesta quiere ser un espacio para abrir las puertas e indagar juntas sobre el papel de estos liderazgos en los procesos de cambio. Como son esos nuevos liderazgos? Como es encarnar estas posiciones en colectividades y organizaciones? Como viven el proceso las mujeres que están desarrollando estos nuevos liderazgos? Y las que no. Como se sienten los hombres ante los liderazgos de las mujeres? Y los que encarnan estos nuevos modelos de liderazgo. Buscar respuestas….temporales tal vez. Ofrecernos espacios para el debate, la indagación, profundizar, explorar. El Programa: (Provisional, sujeto a cambios) Viernes 9 por la tarde: Llegadas, instalarnos, visitar Arterra. 20.00: Cena y Presentaciones. 21.30: Cine y Debate. Sábado 10 : 9.00: Desayuno 10.00- 13.30 Taller: Liderazgo y Poder. 13.45:

.Conocer y comprender a lxs hijxs. Su momento evolutivo, los procesos por los que pasan. . Plantear situaciones que lxs particpantes no saben resolver en su relación con sus hijxs. . Escuchar otras experiencias y aprender de otrxs padres . Conocerse a si mismos como personas y madres o padres. . Desarrollar habilidades de comunicación que favorezcan la relación con lxs hijxs: expresar opinión y sentimientos, poner límites, decir no, hacer críticas constructivas, negociar,… . Gestionar las emociones y/o conflictos que puedan ir surgiendo con lxs hijxs. . Educar en la responsabilidad. Horario: Miércoles de 18:00 a 20:00. Inicio: Miércoles 9 de Octubre de 2013. Precio: 30 euros por persona y mes. Descuentos en moneda social. Posibilidad de becas. Plazas Limitadas. Información e inscripciones: Mila: mi**@***************al.org Tf: 617121643

‘INSPIRATIONAL ECOVILLAGES AROUND THE WORLD AND THE WORK OF GEN’ A Presentation by Kosha Joubert, Executive Director of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) See flyer here ‘The Sandcastle’ Guesthouse Centre Haile Lane, Pohara GOLDEN BAY 7 – 9.30pm Wednesday 19 th June From indigenous villages to urban neighbourhoods and new intentional communities, ecovillages across the globe are exploring ways of living together that support both people and planet to thrive. Find out how … ENTRY: $10 (pay at door) No registrations necessary EVENT ORGANISED BY: Earthcare Education Aotearoa, ea****************@***il.com Ph Zahra 02040771446

Come to the Linwood Community Library in Slatyfork, WV to watch on Saturday Feb. 1 or contact 304-799-6690 for directions to an individual’s home for a community viewing Sun. Mon. Tues. remaining viewing days will be determined going forward.

Deep Ecology & The Work that Reconnects is a course where participants are guided through deep learning processes based in the framework of the Work That Reconnects(WTR) by Joanna Macy that helps to gain insights into Deep Ecology philosophy. Deep Ecology learning process will help participants to reconnect with nature as the whole and start questioning and finding insights about who we are and our place in it. This course helps participants highly motivated to be part of the earth restoration story in their own unique way.

AUTUMN COURSES 2013 Cerca de Sorbas, Almería 7- 8 September FAMILY WEEKEND IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT Weekend in environmental and low impact project to learn about alternative ways of living. We will do different activities where kids and adults can learn toguether. The course includes guided tour of Sunseed project, activities cooking with the sun, workshops for kids and adults to learn together on biomass gassification stoves, on bread making, recognition of local plants and introduction to organic gardening theory and practices. Two-day course for families interested in low impact living and environmental awareness. We will get familiar with some low impact ways of living. The course starts on Saturday, but it is possible to arrive on Friday. We will have a little introduction on low impact living and finish on Sunday at 17:00 h. Maximum number of participants is 8-10. Reserved needed. 14- 15 September INSTALLATION AND DESIGN OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS In this course, we will have theoretical explanation and practical learning to design and install self-made solar electric systems for home, either autonomous or hybrids. A two-day course with Pako Ibañez about designing and installing photovoltaic (PV) systems including theory and practicals. The course focuses mainly on stand-alone (off-grid) systems but can be tailored to meet individual interests. how do PV modules work? assessing the solar resource system components (charge controllers, inverters, batteries) quantifying power requirements test PV modules take part in a step-by-step installation learn about different systems at Sunseed The photovoltaic power source is a good choice in areas where you have good sunshine, and if you do not want, or can not make, a connection to the grid or other commercial network of electricity. If we want to build a facility on our own, we need to know the basic principles of electricity and photovoltaic systems. The course starts on Saturda

CASA, the Council of Sustainable Settlements of Latin America, is hosting its second continental gathering since the network’s founding in 2012. This historic event, to be held in Colombia in June 2015, will gather around 100 activists and leaders from the grassroots ecovillage movements in Latin America, focusing on strengthening structures and relationships to build a resilient network that promotes sustainable living in Latin America. CASA is working to amplify the efforts of ecovillages, permaculture projects, indigenous and traditional communities, eco-neighborhoods and eco-caravanas all over Latin America. This gathering will be held in collaboration with the Latin American Permaculture Network to deepen alliance between our movements. When ECCO 2015 will take place from 23rd to 26th june de junio de 2015 in Ecoaldea Aldeafeliz, located in San Francisco, 2 hours from Bogotá. D.C. More informatión and how to arrived here. There is 4th Convergence of Latinoamerican Permaculture CLAP 2015 happening around the ECCO 2015. We encourage you to take part also in CLAP. Who can join ECCO2015 convenes to: active members of CASA Continental active members of CASA in the different nations and territories representatives/delegates of initiatives and organizations aiming to articulate with CASA: ecovillages, permacultural projects, indigenous communities, tradicional settlements, econeighborhoods, ecocaravans y territories in transición. members of GEN – Global Ecovillage Network- members of the Latinoamerican Permaculture Network How to take part

A few Hungarians would like to start a vegetarian ecovillage. Two potential sites already spotted! Let’s use the occasion of the Summit to speed up the process. We are starting open meetings. Please contact Dzsóti if you like to join. + 36 30 8228102, na***********@***il.com