The UNESCO general Declaration of cultural diversity: “Cultural richness of the world – is diversity, revealed in dialogue” was unanimously approved in 2001. The enactment of the Declaration once again proved to the states that intercultural dialogue is the best guarantee for peace, and it raised cultural diversity into the rank of the “common property of the mankind”. The Declaration manifested the formation of an open, creative and democratic world, and it became the fundamental document of … Read more
Ecovillage Kovcheg (not GEN member)
The idea behind the creation of "The Kovcheg" was born of present day civilization. We live in a society that is stupidly wasting our natural resources through the senseless destruction of the environment. For future generations it is necessary to change the direction of our growth and progress to something that is ecologically sound. Our settlement is based on family owned land where each family owns one hectare of land to be kept in the family for generations. One hectare with woods, fruit … Read more
Ecovillage Grishino
In the northwest of Russia, in the historical village of Grishino (300 km North East of St. Petersburg), at the confluence of two rivers for a number of years we are living and building an ecological village and a center for spiritual and educational programs. We are followers of different spiritual traditions united by the aspiration to live in harmony with Mother Nature and with each other. We believe that all inner paths lead to the One Source and that the divine light dwells in the heart … Read more
