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8 years ago

Awakening Leadership Training

Awakening Leadership Training is a 6 month empowerment training based in Thailand that weaves inner transformation and societal understanding with techniques for community building and effective mindful leadership. It provides space for dialogue, reflection and contemplation on the deep questions facing humanity and our planet. It will help you to take new steps with increased confidence, broadened perspective, and enhanced social change skills. You can join for one week, or the full 6 month course, engaging in the learning process that emphasises inner cultivation as a foundation for fostering new paradigm leadership. About This program is developed in partnership with Gaia Education, and is offering a pioneering Advanced Ecovillage Design Education certification. The learning journey integrates and deepens exploration of four dimensions of sustainability: social, economic, worldview and ecological, as well as incorporating a fifth dimension on Skillful Means for Social Transformation. The program is based at Wongsanit Ashram (near Bangkok) eco-community, and we will take journeys to live and learn with indigenous, grassroot and intentional communities across Thailand, explore and experiment with community building and self governance, and participate in the co-creation of knowledge together. It is designed to support people committed to social change to: HEART – Deepen self awareness and compassion to stay balanced to cope with the uncertainties of the present world situation HEAD – Broaden perspectives on social and environmental issues HANDS – Develop practical skills and meta-skills SPIRIT – Cultivate Right Mindfulness as the key factor for awakening Highlights The journey grounded in critical self awareness as a foundation for personal growth. Mindfulness practice is embedded into the daily rhythms in order for participants to become present, calm and develop emotional stability, empathy and comp
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10 years ago

Curso Tratamiento Ecológico de Agua

Desde la Ecoaldea Los Guindales y Colectivo Paissano les invitamos a participar en el curso formación sobre el agua, el recurso mas importante para la vida. Durante los 10 días de experiencia de convivencia y compartir vamos a enfocarnos principalmente en el tema del diseño y construcción de un sistema de bajo costo para tratar las aguas residuales y reutilizarlas para riego. Además, trataremos de cubrir otros aspectos del uso consciente del agua, como su potabilización, aprovechamiento de agua lluvia y creación de pequeños ecosistemas acuáticos – estanques y piscinas naturales. ¿Para quién? El curso está dirigido a: Personas interesadas en autoconstrucción de un sistema de fitodepuración y aprovechamiento en sus casas Pequeños constructores y arquitectos que quieren profundizar el diseño de sistemas de aprovechamiento de agua Personas interesadas en soluciones accesibles para mejorar los hábitos del uso y la calidad del agua, tanto en el ámbito rural como urbano Todos interesados en profundizar y entender mejor el ciclo natural del agua y la interactuación humana dentro de él Parte teórica: Ciclo natural del agua – ¿porqué tratar aguas residuales? Fitodepuración de aguas residuales – parámetros fisicoquímicos y biológicos de aguas residuales, tipos de tratamiento, herramientas para el diseño de un sistema casero de fitodepuración con consejos prácticos Potabilización del agua – tipos de contaminación y estrategias de su eliminación, potabilización y mejora de calidad del agua urbana y rural Aprovechamiento de agua lluvia – análisis climático, cálculos del potencial de aprovechamiento, almacenamiento, tratamiento y posibles usos Pequeños ecosistemas acuáticos – estanques y piscinas naturales – parámetros importantes para su equilibrio y tipos de plantas acuáticas, impermeabilizac
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12 years ago

Curso Certificado Diseño Permacultur

Diseña para la vida con permacultura La Permacultura nos ofrece nuevas formas de pensar, hacer y ser que pueden ser utilizadas individual y colectivamente para crear culturas humanas sostenibles en armonía con la naturaleza. Curso de 90 horas con Certificación Internacional El Temario incluye, entre otros: ética y principios, practicas de diseños, gestión del agua, el suelo, agricultura regenerativa, bioconstrucción, energía, nuevas economías, aplicación ecológica y humana: al hogar, la huerta, el vecindario, la comunidad, región, … Además: Actividades prácticas, Ecología profunda, Dragon Dreaming, Ecoaldeas, Moneda local… El aspecto residencial del curso nos permitirá vivir la Permacultura de forma tangible en el día a día. A nivel ecológico el sumergirnos en la aldea “eco” de Los Molinos y experimentar por 2 semanas como se vive utilizando principios, éticas y técnicas. A nivel humano, seremos parte de una comunidad que formaremos participantes, facilitadores, organizadores y otras personas afines. Crearemos espacios para la interconexión y creación de redes, intercambio de habilidades y auto-organización de talleres y actividades alternativas y también para soñar y celebrar junt@s!! Facilitadores: Antonio Scotti, Kirsty Heron, Maria Vela, Jesús Ledesma, Jef Carrick y Patricia Cañas. Con la posibilidad de contar con otr@s facilitadores invitad@s.. Inversión: 575 €para reservas antes del 30 de Septiembre 605€ para inscripciones a partir del 1 de Octubre 345€ para personas que ya hayan cursado un CDP y tengan el Certificado. Incluye curso y materiales. También todas las comidas (ecológica) y alojamiento en proyectos ecológicos y sostenibles – Sunseed, El Mirador y La Pita-Escuela DESCUENTOS Y BECAS: ofrecemos un descuento de 5% a miembros de diversas asociaciones y posibilidad de 1 plaza becada. Estamos abiert@s a intercambios y colaboraciones por productos y servicios que nos sean de utilidad. Lugar: Los Molinos del Río Aguas – u
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13 years ago

Jornadas de Incubadora de Ecoaldeas

INCUBADORA DE ECOALDEAS Jornadas de Formación Ecoaldeana dirigidas a individuos, grupos, comunidades y otros colectivos en la comunidad de la Base, Girona. Desde el 14 al 23 de Junio 2013 Las jornadas tienen como principal objetivo dar a conocer el proyecto de la “Incubadora”, diseñado para atender a la creciente demanda de formación e información sobre el universo ecoaldeano, la autogestión rural o las comunidades. Dirigida principalmente hacia grupos en formación, o con algo de historia a sus espaldas, pero también para individuos que quieran aprender a sentar las bases de una actividad próspera y duradera. Se trata también de brindar un espacio para que dichos grupos puedan convivir por primera vez en una inmersión comunitaria virtual, una especie de “simulador de vuelo”, tomando posesión de nuestro espacio como si fuera ya el suyo en realidad. Desde un primer momento habrá que ir aprendiendo cómo decidir todos las cuestiones del cotidiano convivir… Una invitación a todas las personas que se sientan atraídas por estilos de vida alternativos, para jugar juntas, bailar, compartir, para volar alto pero también para saber cómo se aterrizan los proyectos. Por algo esto fue un aeródromo… Temas y talleres: Aprenderemos sobre cómo crear un documento de visión de grupo, técnicas de comunicación, cómo tomar decisiones colectivamente, la facilitación, cómo afrontar y aprovechar los conflictos, Permacultura, yoga, salud integral, ejemplos de economía alternativa, monedas locales, bioconstrucción, agricultura ecológica, la espiritualidad en las comunidades, los micro organismos eficientes, el liderazgo, cuestiones de género y mucho más. Calendario de talleres para JIE de diez jornadas, del viernes 14 al domingo 23 de Junio: • Mauge Cañada (Ecoaldea Lakabe): 14 al 19 Bienvenida La aventura de lo plural. La facilitación. Los Conflictos. • Mabel Cañada (Ecoaldea Lakabe): 15 al 18. Liderazgo, estructura y toma de decisiones en los colectivos. •
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7 years ago

Permaculture Design Course (PDC), September

*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
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10 years ago

Permaculture Design Certificate

Join us in Frelighsburg, QC for a full-time, two-week Permaculture Design Certification. The PDC program follows the internationally recognized curriculum provided by Bill Mollison. During this course, we will observe and follow the natural principles that drive ecological systems. We will learn, through both theory and hands-on practice, how to integrate these principles in designing our lives, homes, lands, and communities. Upon completion of this course, you will obtain your Permaculture Design Certificate. This certification will allow you to pursue a permaculture diploma and give you the fundamentals to begin integrating permaculture principles into your career, life, endeavours or enterprise. This course is held on a 268-acre domain equipped with a private lake, a beautiful little river with a small waterfall, all of which is located 1km from the sacred Abenaki mountain of Mont Pinacle (visible from the house) and 3km away from the charming village core of Frelighsburg, QC. It is 5km away from the Vermont border and thus, easily accessible for our neighbours to the South. The property has a small apple orchard area with 4 different kinds of apples trees growing. The land is partially forested with 2 long walking trails and partly cleared (about 5 acres) for 2 organic agricultural projects. ​ ​The property enjoys lots of sunshine and privacy. And there is a fire pit area with seating and picnic tables. The host will provide some farming tools to share with the participants and you are welcome to bring yours also. There is a canoe and kayak for early morning boating on the lake and there is also the possibility of a small sweat spot near the lake for our PDC guests in August. Our family is thrilled to be sharing our seed farm and indigenous gardening spaces with you! >Price: $1,220 CAD (includes course, materials, food, campsite). Topics: Introduction, ethics, principles Concepts, methods and themes in design Observation of systems and patter
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7 years ago

Curso de Diseño de Ecoaldeas (EDE)

Diseño de Sistemas Integrados para la Regeneración ReDiseño Únase a nuestro programa presencial de Diseño para la Regeneración y contribuya al surgimiento de distintas culturas regenerativas por todos lados. ¡Inscríbete Aquí! + www.elmanzano.org + contacto@elmanzano.org Fecha de Inicio y Registro El próximo curso Diseño de Sistemas Integrados para la Regeneración comienza el 04 de enero, 2020 terminando el 01 de febrero.La duración total del curso es de seis días, que abarca aproximadamente 210 horas de tiempo de estudio. El costo de este curso único y transformativo es de $929.000 CLP. Su inversión incluye comida y alojamiento. Inscripción anticipada: Regístrate hasta un mes antes de la fecha de inicio para obtener un descuento del 15%, ¡solo $790,000 CLP! Este curso se puede tomar modulo por modulo o el curso entero de 26 días intensivos. El curso de Diseño de Sistemas Integrados para la Regeneración está certificado por Gaia Education. Para más información, envíe un correo electrónico a contacto@elmanzano.org Siendo el Cambio El curso presencial de El Manzano Diseño de Sistemas Integrados para la Regeneración se ofrece en colaboración con Gaia Education, Gaia Universidad, Koru Transformación y Círculo de Apoyo. Este curso es de interés para todas aquellas personas que quieren crear o rediseñar sus comunidades u organizaciones hacia la sostenibilidad. Este es el primer y único curso en el mercado que aborda el desarrollo y el diseño regenerativo territorial desde una perspectiva holística que incluye las cinco dimensiones principales de la sostenibilidad: visión del mundo, diseño, ecológica, económica y social. ¿Por qué Diseñadores Regenerativos? Para que la humanidad avance hacia la sostenibilidad, debemos rediseñar todo, desde nuestros hogares hasta nuestros alimentos, energía, transporte y si
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10 years ago

Yo Mujer, Yo Ecologico, Yo Gaia

Taller Vivencial de Ecologia Profunda para Mujeres Un fin de semana para Reconectarnos con nuestro Poder, la Naturaleza y la Red de la Vida Vivimos en tiempos desafiantes, con crisis en nuestros ecosistemas, economias y sociedades que están afectando a toda la vida del planeta. Para muchas personas esto puede ser angustioso y abrumador; tal vez no sepan como reaccionar. En este taller vamos a explorar como son nuestras respuestas al estado actual en que se encuentra el mundo; de un modo que nos ayude a despertar y acceder a la motivación, creatividad, fuerza y solidaridad necesarias para la transición a una cultura humana sostenible. Juntas haremos un recorrido que nos llevará a espacios en los que podamos reconocer en que maneras, nosotras como mujeres, sentimos los peligros que hay en estas crisis, experimientando sus efectos y visualizando y co-creando nuestro futuro. El sonido nos acompañara en este viaje y jugaremos con nuestras voces y tambores, para expresar nuestros sentires, nuestros deseos y nuestras esperanzas. Estas prácticas pueden reconectarnos con nuestro poder, el poder CON la Tierra, en lugar de Sobre la Tierra, lo cual es algo que las mujeres desde la antigüedad han sabido y entendido. Vivir en plenitud es conectar con nosotras mismas como partes activas de la Red de la Vida. Las mujeres siempre han sido activas en los movimientos sociales y medioambientales: en la Guerra Civil española, las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo en Argentina, en el Reino Unido ha existido un campamento antinuclear con unicamente mujeres por 20 años. Y más recientemente oimos las voces emergentes del Sur como Vandana Shiva y Wangari Maathai en campañas por la soberania alimentaria y los derechos de acceso a los recursos locales para la población local. Estas prácticas que realizaremos, han sido desarrolladas y utilizadas desde hace más de 40 años y están basadas en el trabajo de Joanna Macy, ecofilósofa, activista, estudiosa y profesora de la teoria de sistem
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8 years ago

GEN Australia Power of Community Summit Hub

We invite you to join us (Global Ecovillage Network Australia) at the annual Sustainable Living Festival (SLF) Big Weekend in Melbourne (on Fed Square and Birraring Marr along the Yarra River). See here for more on what is on offer: http://www.slf.org.au/bigweekend/ Join us for many events and exhibitions and to find out more on ecovillages, cohousing, intentional communities, sustainable and regenerative living futures (we are co hosting a stall at the SLF with Cohousing Australia and Transition Towns Australia). And join the GEN Power of Community Summit Online between 8th and 10th February, broadcast around the world and have registered a Hub right at the SLF Big Weekend to connect to the event. The solutions are here! Do you want to live in a world where you know your neighbor and they know you. Where you can ask for help, where you feel like you belong, where you can have your private space but step outside to a familiar community? Where you produce lots of your food in your communal gardens, have opportunities for sustainable livelihoods right where you live? GEN Australia is working toward environmental, social, cultural and economic regeneration through the power of community building and resilient systems. We will have a stall full of great ideas, events and people ready to answer your burning questions. Find a forming ecovillage or other community in your region or a sustainability initiative in your suburb or town. Your passion and enthusiasm to contribute to a more sustainable and convivial future will be warmly welcomed. Help us strengthen the movements by joining the network of empowered communities and groups working towards a more sustainable and thriveable future of a just and equitable world for all. The Global Ecovillage Network envisions a world of empowered citizens and communities, designing and implementing their own pathways to a sustainable future, and building bridges of hope and international solidarity.
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14 years ago

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Gaia Education promotes a holistic systems approach to education for sustainable development by: developing curricula to empower change makers with inner and outer skills to redesign human presence in a sustainable world. facilitating the delivery of transformative learning programmes in response to emerging needs disseminating grass-roots wisdom through learning communities. Gaia Education’s Design for Sustainability curriculum integrates the social, ecological, economic and worldview dimensions of sustainability, providing an education which is universal in scope and local in application. Gaia Education offers state-of-the-art study guides, training manuals, books, webinars, presentations and a quarterly newsletter to facilitate the delivery of on-line and on-site transformational learning opportunities for community development. Since 2006, Gaia Education has successfully supported the delivery of more than 190 programmes in 34 countries over 6 continents, reaching thousands of people. Its programmes have been offered in settings ranging from tribal women and traditional communities to children and youth, ecovillages, urban slums, universities and resilience training centers. Gaia Education works in partnership with global educators, government and nongovernment agencies, ecovillages, universities, and the United Nations to bring sustainable development solutions to communities and ecosystems everywhere. Gaia Education’s flagship curriculum is an official contribution to the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. Video presentation Gaia Education: http://youtu.be/ZrZzBFUXnFY Gaia Education´

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