OUR NEXT FREE WEBINAR
Subject : The rise of Permaculture in post-apartheid South Africa through the lens of a privileged activist. Finding methodology that can transcend race and gender.
I would like to share some of the history of permaculture in South Africa from the initial workshops and the subsequent dissemination of information by facilitators and NGO’s. The roll-out of permaculture to schools from the 90’s until now. The challenges of middle-class teaching aimed at disadvantaged communities. The permaculture NGO’s, are they succeeding and where? An introduction to permaculture hubs and community led projects around Southern Africa.
BIO
A project manager, artist, gardener, seed saver and facilitator Éidín has had the pleasure of working with a great diversity of people, gardens and landscapes. With a passion for hands-on techniques, inspiring events and practical collaborations she is enthusiastic and dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in food security and community education.
From her initial interest in permaculture she was trained by and subsequently worked with some of the finest Southern African facilitators and recieved her Permaculture Design Certificate from Bill Mollison (one of the founders of the movement) in 1997. She built an off-grid home using locally available natural materials, designed and co-created many gardens and systems at schools, farms and hotels and worked as a team member of three effective NGO’s working in challenging social and environmental conditions in South Africa.
Éidín is an activist and has been involved with the Frack Free campaign and demonstrating against genetically modified seed companies in South Africa, against the unofficial US military base in Ireland, Brazil’s current ecocide and is part of the Global Climate Strike movement.
She is now based in Ireland studying Sustainable Horticulture at Kinsale College and aims to further her studies in Climate Solutions in 2020.
https://midlandsmosaic.wordpress.com/2017/02/18/eidin-griffin-rebel-seed/
https://midlandsmosaic.wordpress.com/2018/04/23/seed-keepers/
https://plantabundance.wordpress.com/2017/04/06/guerrilla-gardeners-and-other-revolutionaries/
Publications and media
I would like to share some of the history of permaculture in South Africa from the initial workshops and the subsequent dissemination of information by facilitators and NGO’s. The roll-out of permaculture to schools from the 90’s until now. The challenges of middle-class teaching aimed at disadvantaged communities. The permaculture NGO’s, are they succeeding and where? An introduction to permaculture hubs and community led projects around Southern Africa.
BIO
A project manager, artist, gardener, seed saver and facilitator Éidín has had the pleasure of working with a great diversity of people, gardens and landscapes. With a passion for hands-on techniques, inspiring events and practical collaborations she is enthusiastic and dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in food security and community education.
From her initial interest in permaculture she was trained by and subsequently worked with some of the finest Southern African facilitators and recieved her Permaculture Design Certificate from Bill Mollison (one of the founders of the movement) in 1997. She built an off-grid home using locally available natural materials, designed and co-created many gardens and systems at schools, farms and hotels and worked as a team member of three effective NGO’s working in challenging social and environmental conditions in South Africa.
Éidín is an activist and has been involved with the Frack Free campaign and demonstrating against genetically modified seed companies in South Africa, against the unofficial US military base in Ireland, Brazil’s current ecocide and is part of the Global Climate Strike movement.
She is now based in Ireland studying Sustainable Horticulture at Kinsale College and aims to further her studies in Climate Solutions in 2020.
https://midlandsmosaic.wordpress.com/2017/02/18/eidin-griffin-rebel-seed/
https://midlandsmosaic.wordpress.com/2018/04/23/seed-keepers/
https://plantabundance.wordpress.com/2017/04/06/guerrilla-gardeners-and-other-revolutionaries/
Publications and media
- ‘Trees for Homes’ leaflet (rolled out nationally in South Africa)
- ‘The Superheroes Seed Savers Guide’ (booklet)
- ‘How to permaculture your school’ (booklet distributed by Food & Trees for Africa)
- Climate Change DVD (filming, assistant directing and co-ordination)
- ‘Mnandi’ Recipe Book contribution on Seed Saving
- ‘Guerilla gardening for beginners’ (pamphlet)
- Seasonal Planting & Companion planting (posters)
zoom link for 11th november, Monday 15h00 central european time. 15h00 lisbon time.
https://zoom.us/j/632045526
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Since our last webinar on "Privilege and Inequality in Ecovillages", NextGEN has been closely working together with Rise Ubuntu Network , on an amazing effort to keep the discussion alive and continue promoting safe, educational and healing spaces.
Social Networks, Communities and Ecovillages are integral to creating a just and beautiful world. However, some of the same social patterns of inequality also appear within these movements. A global array of experienced facilitators and guest speakers will be joining us once a month for deep discussions and education on this topic. A sacred space webinar will also be held once per month to hold our grief and healing on social justice. We will cover topics on Systemic Racism, Inherited and Internalised Oppressions, North/South Decolonisation, Eastern and Western Europe Inequalities, Gender bias and other topics of importance.
Social Networks, Communities and Ecovillages are integral to creating a just and beautiful world. However, some of the same social patterns of inequality also appear within these movements. A global array of experienced facilitators and guest speakers will be joining us once a month for deep discussions and education on this topic. A sacred space webinar will also be held once per month to hold our grief and healing on social justice. We will cover topics on Systemic Racism, Inherited and Internalised Oppressions, North/South Decolonisation, Eastern and Western Europe Inequalities, Gender bias and other topics of importance.
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Nina IRINI MARLE - Founder of towards a nonviolent world - December 11th 2019
Nina will share with us her wisdom, research and understanding of using non violence in situations of power and privilege.
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Ana margarida fernandes esteves - phd - january 10th 2020
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Teodora radulescu - teacher and sacred space holder - january 2020
Teo will be sharing the story of inequality within the boarders of Eastern and Western Europe. And her personal journey to finding healing.
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Kenza isnasni - co-founder of Marrakesh organics and activist - February 11th 2020
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Marie nazon - Phd and vodou priestess
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Aida Shibli - Activist & facilitator of peace
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Clara changxin fang - phd
Clara will share with us her personal journey and research on the history and inequalities people of color are experiencing in the environmental movements.
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Nonty Sabic - facilitator, activist & sangoma/Shaman
Nonty will share her journey as a South Africa born under apartheid and her personal experiences in Europe and social movements. Her journey of creating sacred healing spaces for internalised and inherited racism.
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