Dankunku Ecovillage Project The Gambia

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  • Ecological
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Founding year

  • 2017

What we do

Dankunku Ecovillage Project in The Gambia is an organization that aims to promote sustainable tourism while preserving and promoting the indigenous people legacy of the region.
About The Gambia
The Gambia is a small country in West Africa with a population of 2.3 Million with a land area of 10,698 square kilometres, varying in width between 42 kilometres near the mouth of the river to 24 kilometres further upstream and stretching about 480 kilometres in length. The Country is divided in to half by The River Gambia. This runs the entire length of the Country from Futa Jallon Highlands in The republic of Guineau. It is bounded on the North, South and East by Senegal and to the West by the Atlantic Ocean. The Economy of The Gambia is heavily reliant on agriculture. Due to the Country unavailability of significant minerals or other natural resources, and has a limited agriculture base. Statistics shows 75% of the population depends on crops and livestock for its livelihood. Small-scale manufacturing activity features the processing of peanut, fish and animal hides with a unemployment rate of 41%.

BRIEF HISTORY OF DANKUNKU ECOVILLAGE PROJECT.
MOTTO: Maintain Indigenous Legacy Alive
Vision Statement:
To build a sustainable future for the Gambia community through ecotourism and ingenious people legacy preservation.
Mission Statement:
To promote responsible tourism that supports the local economy and preserves the ingenious legacy of the Gambia community.
Program Strategy:

  • Ecotourism Development: Collaborate with local communities to develop eco-tourism projects that promote sustainable tourism, generate income for local people, and protect the environment
  • Indigenous legacy Preservation: Work with local communities to document and preserve culturalrsites and traditions, such as music, dance, and arts, and promote them to visitors.
  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Land-Based Communities
  • Activities
  • Education
  • Experiences

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2017
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2018
  • Started living together
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors

How to join

We are open for new members and visitors, feel free to send us email through da**************************@***il.com

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Location

  • Gambia

Dankunku Ecovillage Project The Gambia

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7 months ago

From The Ground Up: Ecovillage Design Education

From The Ground Up is a 7-day residential Mini Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) at Entelechy, a 13.5-acre intentional community on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. August 9–15, 2026. The course follows the Gaia Education EDE framework, covering four dimensions of sustainability: Ecological – Food systems, natural building, energy and water, appropriate technology. Social – Community governance, communication, conflict resolution, collective decision-making. Economic – Alternative economics, cooperative structures, local currencies, social enterprise. Worldview – The values, beliefs, and cultural frameworks that underlie sustainable community – why people want to live this way, and what has to shift for it to last. The course is facilitated by a graduate of both the full EDE and the Gaia Education Training of Trainers programme. It takes place at a working ecovillage where residents live what they teach. Participants stay on-site for the week in wall tents or camping. Communal meals sourced from local Salt Spring farms and Entelechy’s gardens are included. This course is for anyone interested in designing, joining, or strengthening sustainable communities — whether you’re starting from scratch, already involved in a project, or looking to go deeper than a Permaculture Design Course. Up to 22 spots. Application-based enrollment. Early bird: $950 CAD (before June 15, 2026) Regular: $1,149 CAD Payment plans, group discounts, and work-trade spots available. If interested, we invite you to apply here: https://www.entelechysaltspring.ca/ecovillage-design Salt Spring Island is accessible by BC Ferries from Tsawwassen (Metro Vancouver), Swartz Bay (Greater Victoria), and Crofton (mid-Vancouver Island). From the US Pacific Northwest, either by I-5 and ferry via Vancouver, or by taking Port Angeles ferry to Victoria and the

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