Permaculture Volunteer Sought for Uganda
Aid Projects, Project Positions, Village Development — by Janice Smart
Can you imagine yourself preparing a small-scale intensive garden whilst enjoying Ugandan songs, smiles and sweet bananas? If so, this permaculture volunteer position may be for you!
The Network for Holistic Community Development (NEFHCOD) is a small, non-government organisation established in 2005 in the Rakai District, Southern Uganda. NEFHCOD works to empower communities and the needy for sustainable economic development and works predominantly with those living with and affected by HIV/Aids, orphans, invalids and the elderly. Our work encompasses health, education, the environment and community capacity building.
Comments (0)Posted on: September 30, 2008
Teacher & Design Position for Southern Ethiopia
Project Positions — by Alex McCausland
Urgent Request for Permaculture Development Trainer(s) in Konso, Southern Ethiopia!
Strawberry Fields Eco-Lodge (SFEL) is a combined Permaculture and ecotourism project now establishing in the Konso Special Wareda, Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Regional State, Ethiopia. The climate is a semi-arid (Kolla) with an elevation of 1000-2000m. The Konso people are renowned in Ethiopia for being very hard working. Our project has a close relationship with the local community. In the establishment stage we have been offering employment to local people, as well as networking with local stake-holders, NGOs, GOs and private initatives in the wareda. We hosted two 13-day PDCs given by Rosemary Morrow in May and June, for which we postponed the construction of the project for 2 months and financed 8 participants from Kambata Zone (sent by the NGO KTMM), as well as training local agricultural extension workers and community members. We are now fielding proposals to target donors to run a continual program of PDC training for local stakeholders, community members as well as regional and national participants from interested organizations. International participants will also partake on a self funded basis.
Posted on: September 16, 2008
Look Mom, There’s a Farmer in Our Back Yard
Markets & Outlets, Project Positions, Society, Urban Projects — by Craig Mackintosh
Normally the words ‘business’ and ‘environmentally friendly’ do not fit harmoniously together in one sentence (although, of course, this doesn’t stop their marketing machines from trying to imply that connection). Businesses generally make money by doing damage.
Coca Cola takes perfectly good water, that we’re short of, adds ingredients that are bad for us, and then sells it back to us in a disposable can. Big Agribusiness doesn’t want you to know there are natural farming systems that people have utilised for millennia, for free, that would do the job far better than their toxic chemicals and genetic tinkering ever could. The more people killed by cigarettes, the more profit Big Tobacco makes. Even the health care systems in some countries make a buck from our misery — essentially incentivising a non-interest in preventative health education. If Big Oil and Big Coal were to encourage conservation, they’d be missing an opportunity to maximise profits today.
Comments (3)Posted on: September 1, 2008
Permaculturist Wanted - for Uganda
Aid Projects, Project Positions — by Rowe Morrow
A great opportunity for growing food and teaching permaculture alongside about 300 children’s big smiles, songs and dances in south-western Uganda
Are you planning to travel to Africa? And do you like a challenge? If so, then we would welcome you for six to twelve months as ‘permie in residence’ at our Sabina Children’s Home.
Here’s a taste of what we offer:
Rakai Primary School and Home for Children has just completed a ‘toe-in-the-water’ four day intro permaculture course (facilitated by Rosemary Morrow and Dan Palmer) with local officials, primary school teachers, and staff from the home.
We wanted to see if there was enough interest to commit to permaculture and go forward with a full PDC and site development.
Comments (0)Posted on: July 19, 2008
Internship Program
Project Positions — by Geoff Lawton
The Permaculture Research Institute offers internships at Diversity Farm, The Channon, New South Wales, Australia.
These include mentorship by accredited permaculture teachers with a great depth of experience in design consultancy and international project establishment. A great diversity of disciplines options are available with on ground skills for from three months to two years possible including a permaculture diploma. Food and basic farm accommodation is included for $350 per week.
Comments (0)Posted on: July 24, 2007
Volunteer Program
Project Positions — by Geoff Lawton
At Diversity Farm we offer a working experience for anyone who has a permaculture design certificate and is prepared to camp and contribute $50 a week towards food.
We have a basic farm camp ground with compost toilet and solar shower. The work will involve the general running of the farm on a day to day basis as a permaculture demonstration site and education centre with our farm staff. Bookings are essential. No drugs or alcohol are allowed on the property.
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