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Youth in Action: Local Projects have Launched After months of framing, planning, and engaging their local communities, the physical results of the hands-on ecological projects are now shaping up!
Read on to learn how each Local Project is developing, and how you can get involved with GEN's work with regenerative educators. đ At the Self-Directed Learning Center at Kuthumba Ecovillage, South Africa, a ceremony was held to open the site for the new community space which received a lot of excitement and created momentum. The main foundation for the open-air structure with a roof, natural walls, and pizza oven has begun.đ At the School Garden in Mongenegro, the initial design ideas for … Read more
Hildur Jackson Award Finalists 2023
It is that time of year to celebrate our dear Hildur Jackson's birthday with a special celebration of some amazing ecovillage projects. Thanks to the continued generosity of the Gaia Trust, we are delighted to provide some financial celebration as well.Find out more about the award and apply for the next round (applications due by July 2024) here.Celebrating this year's HJA winner!REDES (RĂ©seau pour l' Emergence et le DĂ©veloppement des Ecovillages au Sahel)The main goal of the REDES network is … Read more
Our experience in the EDE 2023 Reflections from the support team, Jule, Mari, & Rubén
In the current context of ecological emergency and huge social inequalities, it is more important than ever to support education for the design and promotion of sustainable communities that generate solutions integrating the 4 dimensions of regeneration.This yearâs EDE offered exactly such an educational journey and was characterised by a diverse range of guest speakers with an abundance of knowledge and experience to share. The journey was a deep dive into the ecovillage approach, including the … Read more
GEN’s Core Circle How we steward the GEN International team
Purpose: To cultivate an overall vision of GEN Internationalâs activities and finances, coordinate the implementation of its strategy and projects, and ensure they reflect our values and purpose.Accountabilities:Participation AgreementsAs a Core Circle member of any kind, I agree to:As a Core Circle voting member, I agree to:Spirit of These AgreementsWe uphold these agreements because we believe they will help us cooperate, enjoy our time together, and make wise decisions with the big picture in … Read more
Twinning Regenerative Educators: Escola da Esperança, Tamera Ecovillage (Portugal) & Almar School, Piracanga Ecovillage (Brazil)
Over the course of 2022, both schools faced massive transformation. Escola da Esperanca in Tamera Ecovillage experienced change in their staff as multiple teachers involved with the project left the school. In their partnership with Inkiri School, now Almar School, in Piracanga Ecovillage, Anja was able to find commfort in understanding that the changes she was experiencing were happening globally, that she wasnât alone. That the effects of Corona were long-standing. âI want to honor the work … Read more
Twinning Regenerative Educators: Aldea Feliz (Colombia) & Kuthumba Ecovillage (South Africa)
Uba Qynza at Aldeafeliz Ecovillage in Colombia in South America and The Self Directed Learning Center at Kuthumba Ecovillage in South Africa partnered in the course of a year during the Twinning ReGENerative Education Project, in which beyond developing their connection as twins they shared their experiences in Sociocracy and deschooling, respectively and also participated working together in the cocreation of the project deliverables such as the Living Showcase and Toolkit and the Teacher … Read more
Twinning Regenerative Educators: Ecomundi School (Mexico) & Teachers Center at Auroville Ecovillage (India)
After exchanging ideas, dreams and many possibilities, the twins EcoMundi and the Teachers Center at Auroville Ecovillage came to some important points to share about Mexican and Indian culture and what they have in common. They came to take the idea to create a game.What steps were taken?· Florencia shared about her yoga class and shared photos from her sessions in connection with using them for the creation of the cards.· She selected some … Read more
Twinning Regenerative Educators: Gaia School (Estonia) & Cloughjordan Ecovillage (Ireland)
School meets Ecovillage This article presents the Twinship between Gaia School in Estonia and Cloughjordan Ecovillage in Ireland as part of the âTwinning Regenerative Educatorsâ project. One of the main learnings of this Twinship is how easy it is to use technology to deepen and enhance a meaningful learning experience for students. The project enabled children and youth to learn from and about ecovillages and to foster curiosity for more sustainable lifestyles and regenerative education in … Read more
Twinning Regenerative Educators: PermaYouth (Australia) & SCOPE (Malawi)
In this article, we present two organisations working with Permaculture in different educational settings. Starting in 2018, Permayouth is a global community of youth (organised by youth and for youth) focused on [pr]activism, regeneration, eco-humanitarianism, creativity, celebration & connection through permaculture. It serves 500 students of the age group of 11 to 17 in Australia, Asia, Africa and North America. Pre-covid, Permayouth organised youth camps in Crystal Waters Ecovillage … Read more
Twinning Regenerative Educators: Children’s Paradise Montessori (Philippines) & As One Community (Japan)
Childrenâs Paradise Montessori and As One Suzuka Communityâs Gaia Youth Program invested in their relationship with one another, meeting weekly to share techniques and collaborate on individual projects. Through this routine, each school was able to grow significantly - in communication, multi-cultural awareness, and human development. Communication:Through the exploration of the two schoolâs communication methods and tools, Childrenâs Paradise Montessori and the Gaia Youth Program explored … Read more
