Global Ecovillage Network Europe: Digital Sovereignty and Charting a New Course in Social Media

ByGEN Europe

The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and so too must our approach to connecting with our community. In GEN Europe, we believe in fostering open, ethical, and transparent communication which aligns with our values. While we understand the importance of reaching a broad audience, we do not want to compromise our commitment to Digital Sovereignty…

National Network Meeting in the Netherlands

ByFranziska Reissig

January 16-19, 2025 at Hof van Moeder Aarde, Netherlands Each year, the National Network Working Group of GEN Europe organizes their annual meeting to meet, connect, and engage with each other. It is an inspiring space to co-create and ignite new projects that serve our ecovillage network. Read here the article of last year’s NN…

How do we apply dicounted Individual Membership?

ByFranziska Reissig

At GEN Europe, we strive to make membership accessible and equitable for as many people as possible. To better accommodate members from diverse economic backgrounds, we have introduced a refined membership fee structure based on objective financial indicators. We recognized the need for a clearer and more consistent approach to categorizing countries for individual membership…

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Our sixth Journey: Tips on founding a community

ByJulio Greenway

Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Ireland “I will create my own community” or “My friends and I want to find land and build our own community.” These thoughts often cross the minds of people exploring community living—especially when existing communities they’ve visited don’t fully align with their vision or expectations. Starting your own community is an exciting and…

Green Phoenix Conference Recap – A Gathering of Heart, Balance, and Vision in the Swiss Alps

ByJulio Greenway

From October 27 to 31, the Green Phoenix Conference took place high in the Swiss mountains, hosted by our member ecovillage, Zentrum der Einheit Schweibenalp. Known as GEN’s “think and feel tank,” Green Phoenix is an annual event with a spiritual focus, bringing together people living in community to share experiences and support one another…