Mlango Farm & EcoVillage

Which communities are missing from the ecovillage map? Help find and connect the projects near you with the Global Ecovillage Network and create their profile with public data and reach out to them and get them engaged! Volunteer with the GEN-International Platform team, Eva and Rodrigo, to help make this an amazing resource for the world.

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.

Propósito Expandir el uso de la sociocracia como una herramienta de fácil apropiación para organizaciones, comunidades intencionales, redes y/o equipos de trabajo. Aprendiendo a usar la sociocracia las organizaciones mejoran su eficiencia sobre la base de la equidad y la transparencia. Qué es sociocracia Es un modo de toma de decisiones y de gobierno, que permite a una organización, cualquiera sea su tamaño —desde una familia a un país— de comportarse como un organismo vivo, y de auto-organizarse y auto-corregirse. Su fundamento moderno se basa en las teorías sistémicas. El objetivo más importante es el de desarrollar la coparticipación y co-responsabilidad de los actores, otorgando poder a la inteligencia colectiva al servicio del éxito de la organización. La palabra sociocracia fue inventada por Auguste Comte (1798-1857).4 Sus raíces provienen del latín societas (sociedad) y del griego krátos (autoridad) : el gobierno de socios, es decir, de personas ligadas por relaciones significativas, diferente a dêmos (démocratie), masa de individuos que comparten valores comunes. fuente: wikipedia Dirigido a: Facilitadoras/es, mediadoras/es, educadoras/es, emprendedoras/es sociales, gestores, activistas sociales, animadores/as socioculturales, participantes de organizaciones interesadas en mejorar su funcionamiento grupal, y también todas aquellas personas interesadas en profundizar sobre como facilitar cambios positivos y satisfactorios en sus organizaciones, grupos y comunidades de una forma participativa, innovadora y potenciando la diversidad. Al participar recibes: sesiones on line de estudio, teoría y práctica de la sociocracia y sus métodos. Completo material de estudio actualizado y disponible para libre descarga. Participa de los foros de participación reflexiva y de aprendizaje para resolver dudas, inquietudes e intercambiar experiencias durante el proceso. Prof

Timber frame construction is one of the oldest forms of building that remains in use today. The art of timber framing dates back to some of man’s first primitive structures; using large greenwood timbers slotted together to form stunning, natural structures without the need for nails. This course gives you a hands-on approach to learning this craft. Over a week’s tuition, you will gain a broad understanding of calculating, crafting and building a timber frame structure. You will practice woodworking techniques with hand tools and power tools and, as part of a close-knit team, you will produce a beautiful 10m² traditional timber frame. Learn about the tools you need; how to use them safely and how to look after them, including sharpening techniques. You will also learn about choosing the right timber, understanding individual logs and how milled timber moves during seasoning. Through understanding the process and gaining the practical skills to construct a range of different joints, you’ll be prepared to design and build your own structures, limited only by your imagination! Timber framing is a skill that you can continue to grow in your own time, it’s is a real investment in your personal and professional development. Beginners and Advanced Carpentry Even though no experience is necessary to do this course, if you pick up the techniques quickly or already have competent carpentry skills, there is plenty of opportunity to work on more complex joints on the build. After a week of hands-on learning, we will erect the completed frame and see the results of our collective hard work: an exquisite, handcrafted 10m² tiny house frame that you can replicate at home or adapt to suit your own needs – a stunning, tiny space that will stand the test of time. Spaces are limited to 8 people per course to ensure each person gets the attention needed to learn the craft. The course runs from 2pm Sunday through to 12pm Saturday. Com