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ECOVILLAGE DESIGN EDUCATION

TRAINING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
5 augustus – 2 september 2023 in Damanhur.

The EDE was born out of the experiences of long existing communities and cutting edge educators in order to teach how
to create a new way of living which brings together the four key dimensions of sustainability: social, cultural/worldview, ecological and economic.

This program contributes to UNESCO ESD Berlin Declaration.
Spend a month in close contact with one of the world’s most successful communities: Damanhur has been a center for spiritual, artistic and social research since 1975 and is renowned throughout the world for the Temples of Humankind, an underground work of art, completely realized by hand.

GOALS OF THIS COURSE

  • social tools for leadership, participatory decision making, group building, conflict solving…
  • a holistic education in the four dimensions of sustainability
  • exploring solutions and experiencing effective models to transform society
  • experiencing a visionary community in “real life”, that has been existing and transforming for 42 years
  • transmitting design and implementation skills for effective projects
  • ecological knowledge and practice from permaculture, green building to renewables
  • developing an artistic approach to life
  • exploring the importance of spirituality and creating sacred space in building new societies
    YOU WILL GAIN
  • certification by Gaia Education and the Global Ecovillage Network as an EDE designer
  • integrative design skills in four areas of sustainability: ecology, economy, social aspects & culture
  • first step for setting up EDE-courses in your region
  • new friends, ideas, inspiration and hope!
    Where is the course: Damanhur, Italy, via Pramarzo 3, 10080 Baldissero C.se (TO)
    COSTS AND FUNDING POSSIBILITIES
    Course fee: € 1200, Food and accommodation not
    included (different options available). Reduced
    prices for young people up to age 25, and
    scholarships for people from developing countries.


    FOR MORE INFORMATION
    Mail: ede@damanhur.org
    Phone: +39 348 6432318
    The course will be held in English

    Gaia Education is a program associated with the Global Ecovillage Network