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The Syrian Initiative Craftsmanship Ecovillage

22 June 2016 1 Comment

A groundbreaking initiative driven by a group of Syrian refugees and Swedish eco-activists in Uppsala, Sweden. Their goal: to achieve a fully functioning ecovillage, combining craftsmanship with job opportunities and accommodation for its residents. The project has promising potential to serve as a model across Europe to empower refugees to take control of their own lives, integrate into society, and do so in a dignified, inexpensive and ecologically sustainable way. “I am not what happened to … Watch video

Filed Under: Ecology & sustainability Tagged With: ecovillage living, Global Ecovillage Network, Syrian Initiative Craftsmanship Ecovillage

The Global Ecovillage Network at Findhorn

17 March 2016 Leave a Comment

The Global Ecovillage Network envisions a world of empowered citizens and communities, designing and implementing their own pathways to a sustainable future, and building bridges of hope and international solidarity. A short documentary from Serena Aurora. Watch video

Filed Under: Ecology & sustainability Tagged With: communities, ecovillage living, ecovillages, Findhorn Ecovillage, GEN, Global Ecovillage Network, sustainable future, sustainable living

From Apartheid to Ecovillages | Kosha Joubert | TEDxFindhorn

4 June 2015 1 Comment

"Apartheid is not an old issue that died in the nineties”, Kosha tells us. "Apartheid means 'to be in a state of separation’” and it is still with us as many live in a state of separation from nature. "When Nelson Mandela was released from prison and Apartheid was falling apart, Kosha started to transition from an activist against Apartheid to an Ecovillage activist and to a realization of the similarities between the two. This includes the need to be proactive, “If people do not design their … Watch video

Filed Under: TEDx Findhorn Tagged With: apartheid, ecovillage living, Findhorn TEDx, GEN, Global Ecovillage Network, TEDx Findhorn

GEN+20 Summit: Living the New Story – 6-10 July 2015

13 April 2015 Leave a Comment

People from all walks of life are coming together in community to explore alternative ways of living and being. The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) beautifully reflects the intent to live more sustainably and harmoniously on the planet. It consists of a constantly expanding network of intentional communities and ecovillages bridging all cultures and continents. In July members from the GEN family from all over the world will gather at the Findhorn Foundation and Community to celebrate over 20 … Watch video

Filed Under: Social, cultural & community evolution Tagged With: communities, culture shift, ecovillages, GEN+20 Summit, Global Ecovillage Network, intentional community, movements, new story, societal change, sustainable living

Ecovillage Summit in Dakar, Senegal: Leila Dregger Reports Back

22 January 2015 Leave a Comment

Results, challenges, and consequences from the December 2014 Summit, where 120 people from 40 countries met for the first International Ecovillage Summit in Senegal, sponsored by the German Foreign Ministry, and organised by GEN International. GEN President Kosha Joubert stated, "GEN already reaches about 10,000 villages. However, the time has come to support many more. In order to do so, GEN is building bridges between ecovillages, the UN, governments, corporations, and universities." In … Continue reading

Filed Under: Social, cultural & community evolution Tagged With: Ecovillage Summit Senegal, Global Ecovillage Network, Senegal GEN Summit, sustainable living

Ecovillages: A Movement for lived sustainability – by GEN Europe

21 December 2014 1 Comment

Ecovillages offer inspiring examples of how people and communities can live healthy, cooperative, genuinely happy and meaningful lifestyles. More information.... Watch video

Filed Under: Ecology & sustainability Tagged With: ecovillage living, GEN, Global Ecovillage Network, sustainable living

River of Life: back to the source – project update for summiteers by Jane Rasbash

30 October 2014 5 Comments

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Filed Under: The New Story Tagged With: African leaders, community, cultural, Global Ecovillage Network, Jane Rasbash, Karambu Ringera, Lua Bashala, Retreat: By Women for Women, social, Summit Reflections, Visolela Namises

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