Capacity building for ecovillages
GEN Europe and its members provide support to new and existing ecovillages to build skills that create more resilient communities. Our capacity building programme, co-created with our members, offers trainings in a range of competencies such as sociocracy, group facilitation, CLIPS, ESC project creation & volunteering, graphic facilitation, and project creation. These trainings are made possible among others by funding from the Erasmus+ scheme.
Member ecovillages can contact us to learn more about how to benefit from the programme. Not a member yet? Join us.
Sociocracy
Sociocracy is a tool for governance and decision-making that has become increasingly popular due to its efficient, inclusive methodology. Many ecovillages, cooperatives other intentional communities are now using sociocracy to organise their work and decisions. Our capacity building programme offers trainings in sociocracy to support ecovillages as they adopt the method.
Graphic Facilitation
Graphic facilitation can be a fantastic tool to help groups capture complex concepts and support meetings and decision-making. By developing participants’ capacity to develop a visual language, the graphic facilitation training empowers them to incorporate this dynamic practice into their community meetings and trainings.
Project Writing
Writing projects can be a vital tool for bringing resources into communities – but it can seem overwhelming for those who have never tried it before. Our project writing trainings offer the expertise of the experienced project writers in our network, as well as opportunities to network with potential project partners.
CLIPS
Starting a community or collaborative initiative can be inspiring—but it also comes with many challenges. CLIPS is a practical methodology developed to support people in creating resilient communities and collaborative projects by providing accessible tools, educational resources, and proven approaches. Our CLIPS training introduces participants to this methodology and offers practical guidance for applying it in their own initiatives, helping new and emerging groups build strong foundations.
Learn more about CLIPS here.
Group Facilitation
Strong facilitation helps groups collaborate effectively, make sound decisions, and navigate challenges together. Our Group Facilitation training introduces the fundamentals of facilitating groups, including decision-making, building cohesion, creating spaces for emotional expression, and transforming conflict into opportunities for growth.
ESC Project Creation & Volunteering
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) offers a unique opportunity for young people to engage in meaningful volunteering while supporting ecovillages and sustainability initiatives across Europe. Our ESC Volunteering training introduces both the practical aspects of the programme, covering how to host and send volunteers, navigate the requirements, and create meaningful learning experiences. Whether your community is new to ESC or looking to strengthen its volunteering activities, this training provides the knowledge and confidence to get started.
If you have questions, want to become a partner, co-create one of the training or host them in your ecovillage, feel free to contact us: education@gen-europe.org.
