Blue Star Tapovan Trinidad

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The Tapovan Project is envisioned as ecologically driven communities that evolve in consciousness at every level, whilst living in harmonious co-existence with all of Nature. These model communities will be based on the principles of spirituality, sustainability and environment. They will promote research and education in these areas in the interests of reuniting ancient teachings with modern technology, whilst seeking to preserve and expand indigenous knowledge. Living close to nature will encourage greater self-sufficiency and conservation.
The Tapovan Project seeks to bring us, humankind, back to healthy, harmonious and sustainable relationships with all of life. It promotes research, education and experiential exploration of these areas, and seeks to unite indigenous wisdom and practices with modern technology.
Our Mission is based on our guiding principles, respect for our co-existence in one Source, and our interdependence with all of life.
The name Tapovan is derived from two Sanskrit words: tapo (spiritual practices) and vana (forest), indicating our goal of spiritual development within nature. We are developing Tapovan TT on lands in Brasso Venado, in the fertile Montserrat Hills of central Trinidad, at the heart of Trinidad.
Purchased during the auspicious period of the 40 Days of 2009 and 2012, our Tapovan lands comprise just over 51 acres of tropical rainforest, and a former cocoa, coffee and citrus plantation. The forest is home to abundant wildlife and plant species, whilst majestic trees and spring-fed streams traverse the property. Whilst we hope to expand the Tapovan TT acreage in the future, our priority is to maximize the potential of the existing land, in line with our Project Vision

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Social Media Intern

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Social Media Intern for GEN International Hours: Up to 20/month, flexible around your schedule and availability Location: Remote, work with Eva Goldfarb Focus: Instagram + LinkedIn (TikTok if you’re into it!) Hi! I’m Eva, and I run social media for GEN International — the global network connecting ecovillages, intentional communities, and regenerative culture-builders across every continent. I’m looking for a co-conspirator to help me tell the stories of the people quietly building the future: off-grid villages in the Philippines, permaculture farms in Senegal, urban cohousing projects in Berlin, elders passing down land wisdom in the Andes. It’s a wildly rich, wildly underrepresented world, and I want more people to fall in love with it the way I have. What you’ll actually do: Dream up and create content for Instagram and LinkedIn (reels, carousels, stories, captions that don’t sound like a corporate newsletter) Dig into our global network and turn your findings into stories people want to share Pitch your own ideas. If there’s a series, a theme, a format, or a corner of the network that lights you up, that’s what I want you to focus on. What we’re looking for: A natural storyteller, someone who can spot the human thread in a project update or a photo from a faraway village Genuinely curious about ecovillages, sustainability, intentional community, regenerative living Self-motivated and communicative; this is a flexible, trust-based role Why this role: This isn’t a “post 3x a week and don’t ask questions” internship. You’ll have real creative freedom to work on what excites you, learn how a global grassroots network tells its story, and build a portfolio full of meaningful, purpose-driven content. Plus you’ll be talking to people living some of the most interesting, intentional lives on the planet. If storytelling for a better world sounds like your kind of fun, let’s talk.
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3h pour créer un écovillage

Ă€ la question d’un journaliste « Que pensez-vous de la civilisation europĂ©enne ? », Gandhi rĂ©pondait « C’est un beau projet ! ». “Nous sommes en 2018 après JĂ©sus-Christ. Toute l’Europe est occupĂ©e par les Ă©covillages… Toute? Non! Un petit pays d’irrĂ©ductibles Gaulois rĂ©siste encore et toujours Ă  l’embellisseur. Et la vie n’est pas facile pour les gaulois retranchĂ©s derrière leurs prĂ©jugĂ©s : hypocrisum, peurduchangemum, Ă©goĂŻstum et moidabordum.” Sommes-nous si rĂ©signĂ©s et apathiques que nous sommes prĂŞts Ă  voir s’effondrer une civilisation et une planète pour du confort et des peurs ? L’idĂ©al comme la Nature a dĂ©sertĂ© nos pensĂ©es. Ă€ peine sont-ils exprimĂ©s qu’ils sont directement dĂ©nigrĂ©s et mis au placard. Une civilisation qui se coupe en permanence de son futur et de la Nature est une civilisation Ă  l’agonie. Nos dĂ©sillusions sont-elles en train de nous mener Ă  l’inertie ? ExpĂ©rimentation sociale du changement de civilisation. VĂ©cu en accĂ©lĂ©rĂ© de la crĂ©ation d’un Ă©covillage. ExpĂ©rience des Lois de la Nature et du fonctionnement d’un groupe. Il est temps de tout reprendre Ă  zĂ©ro : les Ă©covillages sont le commencement d’un nouveau monde. Quelles valeurs, quelles actions, quels choix vont nous guider ? Pas Ă  pas, imaginons ensemble la crĂ©ation d’un Ă©covillage. Nous avons 3 heures pour changer le monde… ou en rĂ©crĂ©er un ! INTERVENANTS : Gabriel Lechemin Ambassadeur France du Global Ecovillage Network, formĂ© Ă  la conception d’Ă©covillages Ă  Auroville. MĂ©diateur relationnel formĂ© Ă  la facilitation de conflits. Permaculteur. Facilitateur en MĂ©ditation et approche des Ă©motions. Gabriel Lechemin a voyagĂ© et vĂ©cu pendant 3ans au sein de plus de 30 Ă©covillages d’Europe puis d’Inde. Il consacre son temps Ă  l’aide Ă  la crĂ©ation d’Ă©colieux et Ă©covillages en France. Il est co-fondateur d’Écoliens. Philippe Rovere Explorons comment la dynami

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