Sunseed was first conceived in 1982 with the goal of finding and spreading new ways to help people in poverty on desertified land. In the 90's teams went to Tanzania to start trials of an ultra-low-cost solar cooker. Since 2002, Sunseed has changed its mission to: “To realise, demonstrate and communicate appropriate and low-technology solutions that support a low-impact lifestyle"
Sunseed is based in an ancient little Andalusian village with a long historical background. The electricity is provided by solar panels, nearby water source is providing water for daily use and natural water treatments are used for sewage. With around 50 inhabitants it is a place of different creative projects.
We are located in a valley of endangered river Aguas in the natural reserve of Karst en Yesos de Sorbas, famous for its gypsum crystal caves. Various hiking trails are located in the valley, including a route to the source of the river passing through the natural swimming pools.
Sunseed is an international transient community with the staff/volunteers constantly changing. On average there are 20-25 people living and working at Sunseed. We have a number of different workers at Sunseed, staff, assistants, paying volunteers, interns and ESC participants. If you wish to get involved please visit: https://www.sunseed.org.uk/
We all live and work together among four houses and several garden terraces. Staff and volunteers share the responsibility of cooking and cleaning throughout the week. We spend one day a week working together communally which is split between the weekly meeting (run using sociocracy) and the communal activity.
Sunseed is divided into 8 departments:
- Organic Gardens
- Sustainable Living
- Ecosystem Restoration
- Appropriate Technology
- Eco Maintenance
- Communication
- Education
- Administration
Each department has a coordinator to manage the work, helped by assistants. Volunteers have the opportunity to experience and work in each different department during their stay. For those who stay longer they can get involved in an individual project in a specific department.
Sunseed Desert Technology
(+34) 950 525 770
Los Molinos del Rio Aguas, Almería
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Coordinador de Eco-construcción
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Coordinador de Eco-construcción Gracias por tu interés en Sunseed. Sunseed Tecnología del desierto esta buscando en este momento a un voluntario para el puesto de Coordinador de Eco-Construcción. Sunseed es un proyecto Británico basado en España, que busca desarrollar, demostrar y comunicar métodos de vida de bajo impacto accesibles y de tecnología simple, en un medio semi-árido. Información general Sunseed es una animada comunidad internacional y proyecto educativo de una plantilla … Read more
Visitas Guiadas Gratuitas
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- Location: Spain
Bienvenido al Proyecto Sunseed, un centro de acciones practicas para una vida de bajo impacto y educacion medioambiental. Somos una comunidad internacional de voluntarios y coordinadores que trabajamos y aprendemos juntos; desarrollamos, demostramos, investigamos y comunicamos formas alternativas para reducir nuestra huella ecologica. Situado en una preciosa aldea repoblada de Almeria, Los Molinos del Río Aguas, Sunseed es un proyecto desconectado de la red electrica y del agua, … Read more
Autumn Courses
- Date: 9 September – 30 November 2013
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- EnglishSpanish
- Location: Spain
AUTUMN COURSES 2013 Cerca de Sorbas, Almería 7- 8 September FAMILY WEEKEND IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT Weekend in environmental and low impact project to learn about alternative ways of living. We will do different activities where kids and adults can learn toguether. The course includes guided tour of Sunseed project, activities cooking with the sun, workshops for kids and adults to learn together on biomass gassification stoves, on bread making, recognition of local plants and … Read more
Learning from the Natural World (
- Date: 24 – 29 March 2014
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- English
- Location: Spain
Funds available for Europeans citizens and non-spanish! Registration Deadline 10 september- - Applycation Deadline for EU Funds - 17 September Applicants for this Course may apply for a Grundtvig Grant, please find the information below. OBJECTIVES To reflect on the development of European citizenship and identity, and the role that the natural world has within this framework; To discuss the notion of “nature rights” and the ecoCitizen To reflect on the 50th anniversary … Read more
Extracción de Semillas
- Date: 25 July 2013
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When: June 8, 2013 – June 9, 2013 Where: Sunseed Desert Technology, Los Molinos del Rio Aguas, Almeria, Spain Cost: 50 €Course Fee Accomodation and Food if wanted: 50 € Contact: Clara Ruiz de Gauna 0034950525770 [email protected] Bernhard Hartbeansl and Sunseed’s organic garden staff invite you to a weekend workshop of seed saving: With the widespread use of hybrid and modern varieties and the dominance of a few multinational seed companies, we experience an incredibly rapid … Read more
Vida Sostenible
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En este taller de un día se enseñará la base para la realización de diferentes productos y poder vivir de una forma sencilla y sostenible. Vamos a trabajar con masa-madre para hornear pan y aprender acerca de diferentes sabores de los panes con hierbas recogidas en el valle. Al mismo tiempo, vamos a dar un paseo en busca de plantas silvestres en el valle para después hacer ensaladas silvestres comestibles. También vamos a recolectar ajenjo para hacer desinfectante natural que se puede utilizar … Read more
Visitas Guiadas
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En Sunseed todos los martes a las 16:00 ofrecemos visitas guiadas gratis a nuestro proyecto. Existen diferentes Visitas organizadas por los diferentes Departamentos: Posibilidad de comida o cena vegetariana a las 19.30 – por donacion minima 5€ por persona. Imprescindible concertar cita. Para mayor informacion y reservas contactanos – 950 525770 Contacto: Clara Ruiz de Gauna Coordinadora de Comunicación y Educación Sunseed Tecnología del Desierto Telf. (+34) 950 525 770 Email: … Read more
Practicas de Eco-Construccion
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Sunseed Tecnología del Desierto (STD) ofrece puestos de prácticas para voluntarios en el departamento de Eco-construcción durante el período comprendido entre Mayo y Noviembre del 2013 (con una estancia mínima de 6 semanas). El Departamento de Eco-construcción incluye una gran variedad de oportunidades de aprendizaje para personas interesadas en la construcción con materiales naturales locales como la arcilla, el bamboo, la madera del agave, la piedra y el yeso. El trabajo en el departamento de … Read more
Venir como Voluntari@ a Sunseed
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Venir como voluntari@ Colaboradores/as a Corto Plazo Colaboradores/as a Largo Plazo Practicas universitarias / Investigacion Pack de Proyectos Quien puede visitar Sunseed? Costes y reservas Llegada Hay tres opciones para su estancia en Sunseed, venir como colaborador/a voluntari@ a Corto Plazo ( Short Term Volunteer), colaborador/a voluntari@ a Largo Plazo (Long Term Volunteer) y estudiante en practicas universitarias o investigacion. Las tarifas varían y … Read more
Domestic Waste Water Treatment syste
- Date: 27 – 30 March 2013
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This weekend course will introduce the participants into the theoretical background and needs for waste water purification. At the same time it will provide practice for the construction itself and leave the attendees with knowledge directly applicable in their homes. Este curso de fin de semana consistirá en una introducción sobre la teoría y necesidades de un sistema de depuración de aguas residuales. Además, se proveerán prácticas para la autoconstrucción e información para la aplicación … Read more
