At the button of the project presentation you find the button 'Get friend of this project', together with the pictures of exciting friends. After getting friend you will receive email notification of any new content published by the project and can stay in contact this way. The project disposes of a list of all their friends, where detailed profile information is available, like personal information, vision, skills etc... This is the first place where projects might look for potential members or … Read more
General
Toolbox Collect entries which support your projects
In your toolbox you can collect all content which might be helpful for projects or personal development. Simply click the 'Into my toolbox' button next to each entry or the red toolbox symbol on teasers. In the user menu at the very top of the site you find a "My toolbox" link. This is where you will find a list of all collected entries. Go to your toolbox … Read more
Inspiring Promote inspiring content
Please let us know when you are inspired by certain content by clicking the 'Inspiring' button or the yellow star symbol. The more an entry is clicked as inspiring the higher it will be presented in most of the lists. This way you help others to find inspiration easily. Little photos of the inspiring entries will also appear in your toolbox, so they can continue inspiring you. … Read more
Images
All content types allow to add several images which will then appear next to the text. We also have the image form in case the image is the central contribution. That way single images will be big, especially when posted on the wall of your profile or project presentation. All new and best images of any content type can be found in the image section. Go to the image gallery Upload an image … Read more
Catalog The semantic mandala of knowledge and inspiration
In our catalog you find all types of content at one place. The mandala of the 4 dimensions of sustainable living provides usefull and attractive structure. Simply navigate through the mandala and click the terms which interst you. Together with a little description you will find all related articles and videos. Also relevant projects, events, services, products, images, discussions and interested users are listed on both sides. Whereever you find a term of the mandala on our website you will … Read more
Videos Post and find videos
You are welcome to embed videos you uploaded or found on other platforms. Right now we just support youtube, but we are working on adding more third party platforms. Simply use the video form and put the URL or the number-code of the video into the first field. New and best videos are to be found in the video section. In the catalog you find videos together with other resources by term. Go to the video gallery Embed a video … Read more
Articles and News
As article you are able to post several types of texts: News have a short term significance. Inform about recent occurrences in your project. Thematic article: Write about any subject related to Ecovillage living for transmiting knowledge, inspiration or reflections. Experience: Share your experience when joining a project or an event, which you also can reference in the form. Tutorial: Want to empower other to do certain things? Do it yourself instructions, Step by step … Read more
User wall Post content you like in your profile
When creating content you will find a checkbox "Post on my wall" in the "Post on walls" tab. When this is checked the post will be shown on 'your wall', right in your user profile. Beside your own content, you can also post any content you want to share. Simply use the "Post on my wall" button on the content page or the little symbol on each teaser. Content from your wall will always be marked with the blue pin icon. You can remove it with a simple click. Recently posted content will always … Read more
The Cultural/Spiritual dimension
Most ecovillages do not place an emphasis on particular spiritual practices as such, but in their own ways ecovillages respect and support - the Earth and all living beings on it; cultural and artistic enrichment and expression; and spiritual diversity. Cultural and spiritual vitality means: Shared creativity, artistic expression, cultural activities, rituals and celebrations Sense of community unityand mutual support Respect and support for spirituality manifesting in many … Read more
The Economic dimension
As local groups and communities create their own local scrip currencies and exchange systems, they learn about economist’s deepest secret: money and information are equivalent --- and neither is scarce! --- Hazel Henderson The Ecovillage economy is quite robust and full of vitality compared to other local economies. Economic Vitality means: Keeping the money in the community, Circulating it through as many hands as possible, Earning it, spending it, and investing it in … Read more
