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Children’s Paradise Montessori School
Children’s Paradise Montessori School (CPMS) was founded in 2005 with the mission of providing education for life to children. We have created a learning environment based on Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy and principles that guide and nurture the development of each child’s potential to become an informed, a creative, compassionate, and lifelong learner, who will make a positive contribution t … Read more
Blog posts
Celebrating Collective Action for a Regenerative Future: Highlights from CASA Latina
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
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
Exciting News for Regenerative Travel Enthusiasts: Invitation to WWOOFERS from GEN Co-Founder
While our classifieds section is still in the design phase, we’re thrilled to share this inspiring opportunity from Ross and Heather Jackson at Duemosegaard farm in Denmark. As we work to create a space that connects you with more opportunities to connect with the Global Ecovillage Network, this WWOOFing invitation offers a glimpse into the kinds of projects we’ll feature in the future. If you’re excited to get involved or want to be the first to know when our classifieds go live, fill out … Read more
GEN Book Club is Back!
You are warmly invited to join our GEN Book Club happening September 30th 2024, 6-8.30 pm CET online. For this second edition of our Book Club, we are reading At work in the Ruins: Finding Our Place in the Time of Climate Crises and Other Emergencies by Dougald Hine. GEN International and GEN Europe are coming together yet again to offer an open space for reflection, discussion, and contemplation as part of our GEN book club: At Work in the Ruins, inspired … Read more
Grounded Hope: Dougald Hine on Resilience and Navigating a Changed World
INTRODUCTION Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global Ecovillage Network. I'm your host, Eva Goldfarb, inviting you to gather around the fire as we explore resilience, adaptation, and transformation in our time of deepening polycrisis. It is a great joy to introduce Dougald Hine. I first came across Dougald two years ago as a speaker for the ecovillage Gathering in Denmark. … Read more
Embracing Curiosity and Transformation with Luea Ritter
INTRODUCTION Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global Ecovillage Network. I'm your host, Eva Goldfarb, inviting you to gather around the fire as we explore resilience, adaptation, and transformation in our time of deepening polycrisis. Today, I am thrilled to introduce Luea Ritter, a dynamic force for change. Luea's work is all about fostering long-lasting, transformative change by … Read more
Cultural Emergence in Action: Looby Macnamara’s Insights on Resilience and Transformation
INTRODUCTION Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global Ecovillage Network. I'm your host, Eva Goldfarb, inviting you to gather around the fire as we explore resilience, adaptation, and transformation in our time of deepening polycrisis. Today we are joined by one of my personal heroes, Looby Macnamara. Looby is a renowned author, designer, gardener, song leader, mother, and … Read more
Navigating Polycrisis: Allyson Quinlan’s Insights on Community, Resilience and Transformation
INTRODUCTION Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global Ecovillage Network. I'm your host, Eva Goldfarb, inviting you to gather around the fire as we explore resilience adaptation and transformation in our time of deepening polycrisis. It is an honor to introduce Allyson Quinlan, Senior Research Fellow at the Resilience Alliance. With a PhD in Geography and Environmental … Read more
Cultivating Resilience Across Asia and Oceania with Thao Kin & Trudy Juriansz from GENOA
INTRODUCTION Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global Ecovillage Network. I'm your host, Eva Goldfarb, inviting you to gather around the fire as we explore resilience, adaptation, and transformation in our time of deepening polycrisis. Joining me today are two remarkable women from GENOA, the Global Ecovillage Network Oceania and Asia branch. We have Thao Kin, the current regional … Read more
