In today’s world, we are invited to embrace a new way of being—a way that calls for resilience, adaptation, and regeneration. These principles are not just abstract concepts but are becoming the foundation for a paradigm shift toward collective well-being and the honoring of life itself. At the forefront of this movement is the ongoing work of CASA Latina, the Latin American arm of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN). Regenerative Communication Training: A Space for Collective Learning At … Read more
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2024 Hildur Jackson Award Winner: Aldeafeliz
AldeaFeliz, nestled in the lush mountains of Colombia, has long been a beacon of ecological regeneration and communal living. In 2023, they proudly celebrated their 18th anniversary—a milestone marking their maturity as a community dedicated to sustainable practices and holistic living. Over these years, AldeaFeliz has blossomed into a global model for regenerative ecovillages, sharing innovative solutions in agroecology, social entrepreneurship, and community governance. But their story is far … Read more
Global Earth Guardians Unite to Transform Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp! 🌿🌍
The movement to spread CASA Latina's "Sanctuaries of Life and Peace" is going global! Gaians and Global Earth Guardians are coming together to create a food forest sanctuary at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, bringing hope and sustainability to one of the world's most vulnerable communities. This inspiring project, led by GEN Europe/Damanhur Elder Macaco Tamerice, connects students from Gaia Education's EDE program with a shared mission to create a positive impact within the GEN Africa … Read more
A Tribute to Liora Adler, Elder, Visionary
What I remember most about Liora was her ability to say yes, to be a part of new ideas andmovements, and to always honor the Global South and the less fortunate.Most of us in the leadership of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) first met Liora when wewere creating our first Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) curriculum on a small farm in thenorth of Denmark. Liora was wide-eyed as she stepped out of the van and throughout themeetings, she listened intently as we outlined the 4 keys that Hildur … Read more
Our Annual Report 2023 is here! How the Global Ecovillage Network is catalysing communities for a regenerative world
Welcome to the 2023 Annual Report of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), where we embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of regenerative initiatives that shaped our network throughout 2023. As the landscape of sustainability continues to evolve, so too does our commitment to fostering a resilient and sustainable human presence on Earth. Within these pages, you'll find a mosaic of stories, achievements, and insights that illuminate the path we've traveled over the past year. From the … Read more
CASA Latina Field Report: Strengthening Community and Environmental Initiatives in Quintana Roo, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Greetings from the Council of Sustainable Settlements of Latin America (CASA Latina)! We are thrilled to share with you the latest developments from our efforts in Quintana Roo, Riviera Maya, Mexico, where we've been tirelessly working to strengthen our community and environmental initiatives. Our endeavors have been centered around the Sanctuaries of Life and Peace Program, a groundbreaking initiative spanning multiple locations including Ixixtlan, Xieltun, Ekumal, La Casa de los Niños … Read more
Community Resilience Podcast Launching March 20 Community Resilience & Cultural Transformation
We are so excited to share Community Resilience Podcast with you. We have been harvesting stories of resilience from participants of the Ecovillage Resilience +2.5 project over the past year and will release the first episode on the March equinox - Wednesday, March 20th. You will be able to find Community Resilience on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can look forward to a new episode each week as we interview ecovillages and experts on what it means to be … Read more
Harvesting Circle – From Ubuntu to Kapwa Interactive Webinar
An Interactive Webinar for a Deep Design Approach to Conscious Food Systems at the Edges Wednesday Mar 20th 2024 | 8-10pm Philippines (UTC+8) - (check local time here) Join us by registering via https://bit.ly/ubuntukapwa-harvest *Recording of the session will be sent to those who registered. What will the Harvesting Circle explore? How might we transform our food systems consciously? What are ways we can design it from a whole systems approach drawing deep … Read more
Ecovillage Resilience Podcast Feature Meet two of our guests on the Community Resilience Podcast
The Ecovillage Resilience Podcast, one of the outputs of the Ecovillage Resilience +2.5 project, is nearly ready to share! We look forward to taking you on a trip around the world, hearing from ecovillages and experts as we explore resilience, adaptation, and transformation in our time of deepening polycrisis. The podcast addresses the ups and downs of building community, opening a space to learn from each other’s vulnerabilities. The process of recording these episodes has been deeply … Read more
Learning with Kincentric Leaders Meet the kincentric leaders we are learning from this month
We are excited to be learning, unlearning and re-learning, with two of Kincentric Leadership’s advisory council members – Bayo Akomalafe and Danielle Celermajer … Read more
