In a recent Ecovillage Talk during the Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) course last month, we were honored to explore the essence of regeneration with Amena Anantishi Bal, trustee and president of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) and Earth Leader at Kai Farms in the Philippines. This conversation delved into the significance of The Inner Ecovillage, … Continue reading The Inner Ecovillage: Regenerating from Within
Ecovillage Design in Action: Boniface's Journey in Reviving Traditional Bangladesh Communities Creating an ecovillage is never a one-size-fits-all journey. It's a process of transformation in which local traditions meet the promise of a regenerative future. This became vividly clear when Kin and I spoke with Boniface Gomes of the Bangladesh Association for Sustainable Development (BASD). … Continue reading Reviving Bangladesh’s Communities Through Ecovillage Design
Growing Together: Reflections on Power, Sharing, and Community Life from Pun Pun Community, Chiang Mai, Thailand Creating a resilient community requires us to navigate both the practical and the intangible, the structural and the social. At Gaia Ashram, we’ve found that growth often asks us to reconsider our roles, revisit our approaches, and ultimately embrace … Continue reading Embracing Collective Leadership in Ecovillages
Bridging From Dream to Reality: Lessons from Project Awe, Northern Vietnam The journey of transforming an ecovillage dream into reality is one on which many of us embark, but often with uncertainty about where to begin or how to move forward. At Gaia Ashram, we’ve not only explored the concept of sustainable community building but … Continue reading Turning Ecovillage Dreams into Reality
Creating an ecovillage or a community is a deep and complex journey. It is creating a new reality and a life story that a group of people consciously co-designed and built up together. It encompasses all aspects of life, from a very deep level of reality (worldview, values, purpose and spirituality) all the way up … Continue reading Exploring Ecovillage Principles and Community Life
