The Global Ecovillage Network builds solidarity across all planetary regions to catalyse communities for a regenerative world. This month we are gathering materials for our 2017 Annual Report and in the mean time we want to feature just a few key opportunities from our regions: Auroville celebrates 50 years "The City of Dawn" celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a Fire and Water ceremony last month. View photos and hear perspectives on this momentous occasion. Two job … Read more
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Auroville turns 50 The Global Ecovillage Network congratulates "The City of Dawn" on its Golden Jubilee
Auroville, "The City of Dawn" founded in 1968, just celebrated 50 years as a "universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities." The community of over 2500 residents from 54 countries in Southern India represents one of the most established models of intentional, sustainable community living worldwide. The Global Ecovillage Network congratulates Auroville on this milestone and looks forward … Read more
Two Job opportunities with GEN Africa Part time, remote work supporting the Global Ecovillage Network across the African continent
GEN Africa is currently seeking highly motivated candidates for two part time positions supporting the regional network. The submission timelines for applications are short so please review the job descriptions, complete all requested materials and submit by the dates outlined on each job description. Job Opportunity GEN Africa Regional Coordinator Job Opportunity GEN Africa Bookkeeper UPDATE We have extended the deadline for this job posting to Tuesday, April 10th, 2018! Click here to … Read more
February Newsletter River of Life
Through the Global Ecovillage Network's River of Life, brave and generous women from the Western World are financially enabling outstanding women leaders to continue their work at the forefront of community-led strategies for sustainable change in the Global South. The friendships and multi-faceted support are mutual. Another River of Life member shares this: "The year 2017 was full of successes and challenges. The ongoing protest in Southern Cameroon did not make work any fun this year. I … Read more
January Newsletter GEN's Ecovillage Development Programme
The Ecovillage Development Programme (EDP) helps: Catalyze Community-led Change Eradicate Poverty Restore Natural Environments Achieve Climate Resilience Implement the SDGs The EDP catalyses the power of community for the national implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreements. or the past 20 years the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) and its regional affiliate, GEN Africa, have been developing a transformative … Read more
December Newsletter
GEN's Metamorphosis: Introducing a new visual identity In a time of great transition, change, and uncertainty our organization is evolving in order to adapt to how we can best serve the collective. To reflect this powerfully and align what is on the outside with what is on the inside, we have redesigned our visual identity. Ecovillages have been seeding visions of regenerative lifestyles and communities around the world while surrounded by growing social and environmental chaos. And, … Read more
Ecovillage Design Education at Schloss Glarisegg Last chance to join!
The team of the Glarisegg EDE invites you to join their amazing 34 day exploration of how to be the change you want to see in the world - taking place from January 22 to February 25 2018 in the beautiful Schloss Glarisegg ecovillage in Switzerland. Sign up now to grab one of the last free spaces! This Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) course, certified by both Gaia Education and GEN, is named "Creating a Transformative Culture" highlighting a new way of being and acting that organically … Read more
Gaia Education Training of Trainers Programme
The glocalisation tide is rising… and addressing the urgent need to nurture the empowerment of local action in the face of global challenges. Gaia Education is embarking on a path to support Glocalisers in building capacity for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at the local level. By completing the Gaia Education learning journey and becoming a Certified Trainer, you will enhance your competences for ushering in the transition of our communities - one at a … Read more
EDE El Manzano – last chance to join this EDE in Chile Diseño Regenerativo para Communidades Resilientes y Sustenables
Comunidades Resilientes – por diseño Las herramientas en tus manos para el mundo que si queremos…más allá de la sustentabilidad, hacia sistemas integrados y una cultura regenerativa bioregional! Programme Details: Training dates: 13 January to 10 February 2018 Course language: Spanish Website: http://www.elmanzano.org Contact: Javiera Carrion at [email protected] … Read more
The NextGENOA EDE and Networking Conference A training and gathering for young change-makers from Asia and Oceania
You are warmly invited to join and support this intensive training and gathering of young Asian and Oceanian change-makers on the topic of holistic approaches to sustainability! Both training and conference take place at the Gaia Ashram in Thailand, one of the operational homes of NextGENOA, GEN Oceania and Asia's youth branch. You can read more about the location and programme here. To make it easier and accessible for young people to attend the programs, NextGENOA are woking to keep … Read more
