Friends of GEN – Building the New Normal

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.

“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.“

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.

Ecovillages Building the New Normal – Stories

Émilie – Xóm Bắc Cầu Eco-community, Vietnam

This is the story of Émilie, who, together with architect Franscesco and teacher Hieu and many other volunteers, has given life to Xóm Bắc Cầu to spread sustainable community living in Vietnam. Click here to watch Émilie’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. Here, we try to meet each other with curiosity.” Click here to watch Ena tell her story.

Camila – Aldeafeliz Ecovillage, 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 while building together!” Click here to watch Camila’s full story.

Ecovillages and New Normalities – Insights from Dr. Rebeca Roysen, Brazil

“Why wait until we are forced to change what is normal, and in a manner that is not our choice? Ecovillages show that healthy ways of living can also become a new normal!” Click here to read Dr. Rebeca Roysen’s insights.

Friends of GEN – Levels and Rewards

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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.

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