Ecovillage Design Education in Damanhur

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THE FEDERATION OF DAMANHUR in partnership with
GAIA EDUCATION presents the first
 
ECOVILLAGE DESIGN EDUCATION
TRAINING FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN ITALY

April 2 – 30, 2011

 

Based on the Gaia Education Ecovillage Design Curriculum, this seminar is an official contribution to the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development 2005–2014.

GOALS OF THIS COURSE INCLUDE
• exploring solutions and experiencing effective models to transform society
• sharing 35 years of experience in creating a sustainable society
• transmitting design and implementation skills for effective projects
• restoring nature and building community on our planet
• building global consciousness for local action
• developing an artistic approach to life and problem solving
• exploring the importance of spirituality and creating sacred space in building new societies
• enhancing effective collaboration skills

YOU WILL GAIN
• certification by Gaia Education as an EDE designer
• integrative design skills in four areas of sustainability: ecology, economy, social aspects & worldview
• basic tools for setting up EDE-courses in your region
• personal coaching and empowerment
• new friends, ideas, inspiration and hope!


COSTS AND FUNDING POSSIBILITIES

Course fee: € 1100

Food and accommodation not included (different options available). Reduced prices for young people up to age 25, and scholarships for people from developing countries. Funding is available for EU participants through Grundtvig, reference number in database: IT-2011-615-001.

The course will be held in English.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and Quaglia
Federation of Damanhur
10080 Baldissero Canavese (TO) Italy

macaco at damanhur.it / quaglia at damanhur.it

Gaia Education is a program associated with the Global Ecovillage Network