“Until living from a place of love within becomes the New Normal, our global problems that are symptoms of that love’s absence, will remain.”
At the heart of it, ecovillages are simply – yet profoundly – spaces where people are learning to live together from a place of connectedness: Love. That manifests in respect and appreciation of others and their diversity: Community, and the dedicated care and stewardship of nature and all other forms of life: Regeneration.
To thrive in this endeavor and create truly global impact, we must stand together as one global community. Join us today in building a New Normal through ecovillages and communities all around the planet. Together, we have the power to co-create what is normal.
Every day ecovillages and communities around the world are building a more authentic, connected and regenerating way of life. They want this to be their normal, and rather than wait for the world to catch up, ecovillagers go ahead and build it themselves. They know in their hearts that it is not only possible – it is also destined to be.
Friends of GEN Building the New Normal is our campaign to celebrate the many people seeded around the planet who are building their own “new normal” through the very lives they live. Each one forms the bedrock of the Network, the Movement we are – saplings of regenerative planetary cultures. This campaign is a statement, a challenge, as well as an invitation to take action or join hands. We flourish together.
Camila – Aldeafeliz Ecovillage, Colombia
“My name is Camila. I live with my two children Miguel and Gabriel in Aldeafeliz Ecovillage in Colombia. One of the things I love about our community is our dedication to construct our homes in a way that protects nature.
It teaches us how to tap into the power and creativity of the community as a whole while building together. In this way we don’t only build a home, we also work on ourselves, and we regenerate our planet. It really feels so powerful!”
Click here to read Camila’s full story.
Ena – Zegg Ecovillage, Germany
“We have developed a tool to grow personally and build trust among each other. When I step into the middle I let others be part of my inner life, struggle or celebration. Other community members will give feedback.
Before my life here, people would never point out my potential or blind spots. Here, we try to meet each other with curiosity and find out what drives people to act in a certain way. ”
Click here to watch Ena tell her story.
Ecovillages and New Normalities – Insights from Dr. Rebeca Roysen, Brazil
“Of course we can change the way we do our day-to-day things. The social isolation measures to contain the coronavirus show – in a less pleasant way – that coordinated efforts to change our daily practices are possible. Masks and online education have become a new normal because of the pandemic.
But why wait until we are forced to change what is normal, and in a manner that is not our choice? Ecovillages have been demonstrating that sustainable practices and more healthy ways of living can also become a new normal! We just need to overcome our personal and social inertia and make efforts towards building sustainable cultures.”
Click here to read Dr. Rebeca Roysen’s insights
Become a Friend of GEN and support the ecovillages on the ground building a better New normal!
Learn about the levels of giving below and find the one that is right for you.
All Friends of GEN (5 $/€/£ per month)
As a Friend of GEN, you will receive a digital copy of our book, “Ecovillage: 1001 Ways to Heal the Planet.”Explore ecovillage projects all over the world in this 200+ page, full color book. It includes interviews with founders and long-standing members, plus personal stories, thoughts, experiences, adventures, failures, learnings, and successes from the growing ecovillage movement.
All Friends of GEN receive:
- “Ecovillage: 1001 Ways to Heal the Planet” ebook
- 10% off Educational Materials in the GEN Market
- Biannual report about the impact for your support
- Priority notice on and discounts for upcoming GEN trainings, summits and webinars
Sustaining Friends of GEN (10 $/€/£ per month)
All Sustaining Friends of GEN receive:
- Complete Power of Community Online Summit package
- 20% off Educational Courses from GEN
- 10% off Educational Materials in the GEN Market
- “Ecovillage: 1001 Ways to Heal the Planet” ebook
- Biannual report about the impact for your support
- Priority notice on and discounts for upcoming GEN trainings, summits and webinars
Regenerative Friends of GEN (20 $/€/£ per month)
The Global Ecovillage Network offers our Regenerative Friend of GEN donors a generous discount on one-on-one coaching sessions with members of our consultancy team. Receive personalised suggestions, networking opportunities and inspiration as you step into the ecovillage movement!
All Regenerative Friends of GEN receive:
- 20% off Consultancy Services from GEN
- Complete Power of Community Online Summit package
- 20% off Educational Courses from GEN
- 10% off Educational Materials in the GEN Market
- “Ecovillage: 1001 Ways to Heal the Planet” ebook
- Biannual report about the impact for your support
- Priority notice on and discounts for upcoming GEN trainings, summits and webinars
Become a Friend of GEN and support the ecovillages on the ground build the new normal!
As a Friend of GEN, you become a sustaining contributor to the work of the Global Ecovillage Network. Together we can continue to implement sustainable solutions and help catalyze the power of community for a regenerative future.
By becoming a Friend of GEN you will receive exclusive benefits to bring you closer to GEN’s work on the ground and connect with communities worldwide. Friends of GEN sustain the work of the Global Ecovillage Network through creating a grassroots community of supporters for ecovillage solutions and collaboration.
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