Empowering the Future - Auroville

Its the time of year when the Auroville community is brimming with energy, visitors from all over the world come to experience a unique collective approach,a different way of living:

We were graced by the visit of the president of India, Ram Nath Kovind in December.

Another famous visitor is "Indias Waterman" Dr. Rajendra Singh, who came for 2 days and visited the water conservation projects and interacted with Aurovilles water experts, youthlink and public. (See photos)

During winter, Auroville becomes a vibrant campus showcasing a holistic ecological approach: 50 years of organic farming, afforestation work radiating out to Southern India and beyond, water conservation and solar energy projects, waste reduction education, upcycling, EM based cleaning agents and water regeneration products, soil regeneration etc etc...

So many aspects of regenerative work can be experienced, studied and practiced right here and now:

Courses in Permaculture are offered at Solitude Farm and Joy of Impermance Community, The Comm4Unity 1 months course was offered by Youthlink (connected to GEN, Global Eco Village Network). A 6 months horticulture course organised by Botanical Garden is well under way, and a 2nd edition planned. 

People visiting experience the forest and farms on Sundays green walks, can join trainings in tree house construction by a group of young Aurovillian professionals, or simply enjoy deliciously prepared organic food in one of the farm restaurants, or "made in Auroville" organic Icecreams and Chocolates.

 An amazing wealth of ecological expertise and application of the regenerative approach is happening here all at once.

However, we very urgently needs to secure, to consolidate the land, the base for this unique campus:

Today over 60 % of Auroville´s greenbelt land still needs to be purchased!

Auroville, and its 48 outreach projects, work on a holistic solution for all - the 100 000 people in the bioregion are part and parcel of all our steps. In 50 years we have grown together. Only by securing water and land can we safeguard Auroville`s and the bioregions florishing development.

Please donate for land purchase for Auroville!

A unique collective attempt to trace the future for humanity.

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I am happy to give you an update from "Empowering the future" !

We manage to continue to work as we got 3 new volunteers joining! Rishi, Peter and soon Allan are joining our team with skills in consultantcy for fundraising for non profits in India, in writing and editing articles about Aurovilles amazing expertise in regeneration work, and in green townplanning and project management. Together with Supriya, who is professional in sustainability and project development, and longtermer Sigrid coordinating the team, we have an amazing possibility to call for funding, and receive funds to effectively expand Auroville land regeneration.We are preparing several land projects and will send these to you soon!

A great project reaching out with Auroville`s green expertise is 

"Be the change"  - is a new program in horticulture 

a 6 month training program in Horticulture  organised by the Auroville Botanical Gardens.

Several Aurovilians and collaborators from the region bring in their expertise, as the training goes into all aspects of plant biology and ecosystems and places an emphasis on practical hands-on experiences. Participants will also gain knowledge through site visits, ranging from Eco-restoration projects around Auroville and ecosystems in different sites in Tamil Nadu.

The participants in the Ecological Horticulture Course are to create a new generation of professionals who are competent to lead teams in the field engaged in practical work. The participants may expect to find employment as project managers for Eco-restoration and conservation projects; as supervisors in commercial landscaping companies and horticultural departments, or be ready to set themselves up as independent businesses in the world of conservation.

The lecturers have many years of experience in the fields of horticulture, landscaping, forestry, biology and project management, as well as a deep concern for the conservation and restoration of natural habitats. Their aim is to impart the knowledge and experience that they have gained throughout a lifetime of working on the land.

The participants will gain knowledge on plant maintenance, propagation and composting techniques; the proper care and use of tools and machinery; as well as landscaping, report writing, nursery management and fundamentals of Eco-restoration and afforestation. Certification is given at the end of the 6-months course.

Auroville has such a unique international expertise in regenerative work in all areas! We need to preserve and develop its base, the land! Please donate !

We are competing for bonus prices for another 2 days! Donate now!