We are a Philippine non-stock, non-profit organization established in April 2001.

We promote environmental education through sustainable living. Our mission is to produce environmental education materials and advocate environmental protection using publication, multi-media production, sustainable livelihood and through Ecovillage development.

Philippine EDE 2010
Dates: 28 August - 25 September 2010

EC0VILLAGE Design Education (EDE)
Philippines: 28 August - 25 September 2010

The Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) is a holistic curriculum that empowers individuals and communities with knowledge and skills to reshape our world towards self-reliance and sustainability. Drawing from the best Ecovillage and community projects across the Earth, this course promotes an ecological lifestyle that is rooted in community living. It is organized by Happy Earth NGO and is affiliated with Gaia Education, the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), and is an official contribution to the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development UNDESD (2005-2014).

A New Way of Learning

This 4-week live-in course uses an integral perspective in analyzing the state of our home - the planet Earth. It combines place-based solutions and practical application in solving the relevant problems of our times. Focus is given to weaving the fabric of community since it is in the strength of positive relationships fostered by people in community that leads us to a harmonious relationship with each other and with nature. Communication and group decision-making skills are used all throughout the course. The medium of instruction is in English. This course is for a maximum of 20 participants only.

Course Fee

Thanks to a bursary, we can now offer a 25% reduction on course fees. Effective June 25, 2010, the new course fees are:

Local Participants: Php 45,000
International Participants: Php 55,000

Get an additional 10% discount for early bird payments made by July 10, 2010:
Local Participants: Php 40,000
International Participants: Php 50,000

Course Content:

The 4 Core Pillars of the Ecovillage Design Curriculum

WORLDVIEW:
The Ecozoic, Spiral Dynamics, Art & Community, The Great Work, Group Rituals & Meditation, Celebrating Community & Diversity, Co-operative Lifestyle, Simple Living, Personal, Community & Planetary Health & Healing

ECONOMIC:
Re-generating the local economy. Bioregional Planning, Alternative Currency, Fair Trade, Right Livelihood, Cooperative Businesses, Internal Community Finances, Financing development, Ecosystems – based community-centered accounting systems     

SOCIAL:
Conflict Resolution, Social Contracts, How to deepen community relationships, How to Transition to Sustainable Living in Existing Communities, Legal Entities for shared property ownership, Membership processes, Written Agreements & Accountability, Building Trust & Connection, Communication and Decision-making 

Course Venue:

Participants will experience living "Off-the-Grid" as a learning community at Tuwa The Laughing Fish Eco-Homestead. Facilities include natural buildings, a ricefield, a fruit orchard, natural swimming pond, kayaking lagoon, an art and design studio, community kitchen, and organic gardens. It is 90 kilometers north of Manila, and is a 2-hour drive by car and 3 hours by bus. It is located at Guapito Street, Barangay Sta. Rita, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.

This course is relevant to:

Community leaders, students with an interest in sustainable design, NGO’s, architects, builders, people starting a community, public officials, and urban and rural planners, neighborhood associations, universities, local business associations, town councils, religious community groups, educators, youth, and consultants.

4 Requirements for Course Enrolment:

• Completed Registration Form (available for download)
• Completed Questionnaire Sheet (available for download)
• Reservation Deposit of 50%


• All Bank Payment details are on the registration form. Email us a copy of your bank transaction - with name and date, to book your place in the course.

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2010

Contact:

Please email all your requirements to:
John Vermeulen
Philippine EDE Organizer
Email: juanvermillion@gmail.com
Cell: (+63) 908-8890449

Downloads:

• Course Flyer
• Registration Form
• Questionnaire
• General Course Concerns
• Directions to the Course Venue
• EDE Participant Course Reflection