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CoLab Podcast – Series 2, Episode 6
Carolyne Akinyi Olang-Onyango - SheGenerators Perma Hub The SheGenerators Perma Hub is based in Rongo, Kenya. The name is derived from the word regeneration but it is also a piece of land welcoming women to learn about regenerative agriculture. It is also a place to...
CoLab Podcast – Series 2, Episode 5
Fikile Marbel Vilakazi-Alberts - The African Landless Permaculturist Project: Ikhwelo Healers Collective This project will conduct research into what challenges traditional indigenous healers encounter when accessing land for growing food and traditional medicines,...
CoLab Podcast – Series 2, Episode 4
Mafah Cornelius Kuta - Wandusoa Organic Cameroon Development Association Wandusoa Organic Cameroon is running a regenerative agriculture school with on-campus small-scale enterprises that serve a dual purpose. On the one hand, these enterprises produce and sell...
CoLab Podcast – Series 2, Episode 3
Dumi Banda - Environmental Bees Project Beehive School Club focusing on climate change and environmental sustainability in Malawi. The Beehive school runs an after school project to help raise awareness among the pupils to learn about food waste, climate change and...
CoLab Podcast – Series 2, Episode 2
Pippa Downing - Runach Arainn Food Forest Garden Runach Arainn is a sustainable eco glamping business based around a food forest garden with permaculture practices at its heart. The business was designed around nature, with sustainable practice at its heart. From day...
CoLab Podcast – Series 2, Episode 1
Josie Redmonds - Malawi Schools Permaculture Clubs (MSPC) Malawi Schools Permaculture Clubs (MSPC) is a programme that supports primary school teachers in Malawi who want to run an after-school permaculture club at their school. Permaculture clubs are held weekly...
Colab Podcast – Episode 7
Andriy – Tepla Gora In 2019 Andriy Grushetsky co-founded Tepla Gora, an eco-community and retreat centre in the mountains in the west of Ukraine. They own 5 hectares of land and they practice eco-living by collecting rainwater, using solar panels, wind turbines, and...
Colab Podcast – Episode 6
Clement – Dream Village Project Clement Mathorwmasen is from Ghana. He grew up on the streets and many people helped him to create a new life. He wanted to find a way to give back to the community and find a purpose. When Clement was assisting a local community to set...
Colab Podcast – Episode 5
Rakesh – Roots ‘n’ Permaculture Rakesh “Rootsman” Rak was born in the UK. He works around Europe and sometimes in India. He is the founder of Roots n Permaculture. The name comes from his background as a reggae DJ. Rakesh runs courses and workshops and has created...
Colab Podcast – Episode 4
Cathrine – The Nordic Permaculture Academy Cathrine Dolleris lives on a small island in Denmark. She lives on a plot of land and is 50% self-sufficient when it comes to her food sources. She gets food from a forest garden, no dig beds, hens, fermenting, and foraging....
Colab Podcast – Episode 3
Daniel and Candida – Climate Design Project Daniel Mello-Mattos and Cândida Shinn live on an organic farm cultivated for the past 50 years in the countryside of the Algarve, in the South of Portugal. The farm has apple, fig, pear, persimmon, custard apple, guava, 9...
Colab Podcast – Episode 2
Aimee Fenech – Finca Verde Aimee works as the project manager of the International Permaculture CoLab. She is the owner and steward of Finca Verde, a 4-hectare farm in the South of Spain. It is a very dry area affected by climate change, and Aimee is aiming to have a...
Colab Podcast – Episode 1
Aline VaMo- La Casa Integral Aline works as part of a permaculture workers co-operative called La Casa Integral. They are seeking regenerative solutions for individuals, homes, and communities. They offer educational courses, home consultations, and open-door days,...
Recruiting – Emergent Festival Coodinators
The International Permaculture CoLab is actively looking to appoint 2 people for the Emergent Festival within the GROW Project. Perhaps one could lead and the second could support. The Festival Coordinators Team will be comprised of people who are skilled facilitators...
Recruiting Diversity Coordinators x2
The Diversity Coordination team will be comprised of at least 2 persons (coordinators) who are themselves eligible for a diversity stipend and have interest and motivation to attract and support projects and individuals in supporting the diversity and inclusion in the...
Recruiting Digital Illustrator – Permaculture E-Learning (GROW Project GRP 4)
Location: RemoteTimeline: 3-year commitment (initial focus: Year 1 module build, March–November 2026)Team: CoLab E-Learning Team We are building accredited, modules of the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) pathway for CoLab and allied networks. Our vision over the...
Can Advocacy and Listening co-exist? the Art of Conversation (part 2)
First published on Medium - Aug 20, 2022, written by Aimee Fenech Bringing my question whilst being myself, listening with my experience, my identity, my context and my emotional state. When the starting point may already be laborious, in cases where we already know...
Listening with Presence, the Art of Conversation (part 1)
First published on Medium - Aug 19, 2022 & Written by Aimee Fenech In a world full of distractions, how are we doing at listening? When we listen, what is it that we are hearing? What questions are we asking to better our understanding? I recently enrolled in a...
CLOSED: Financial Administrator
📢 We’re recruiting – Financial Administrator for the Next Steps Project The Next Steps project within the International Permaculture CoLab is looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Financial Administrator to join our remote team from August 2025 to January...
Inclusive Writing in Permaculture – Now Available in English, French, and Spanish
At the heart of permaculture is a commitment to care for people, the earth, and ensure fair share. But how often do we reflect these values in the way we write and communicate? We’re excited to share a new resource that will help you do just that: Inclusive Writing in...
Fellowship at Finca Verde: Regenerative Agri-Food Residency Program – Closed
Introduction Finca Verde, located in Lanjaron in the Alpujarras region of Granada, Southern Spain, is inviting applicants for our Regenerative Agri-Food Fellowship Program. This is a residency-style program designed for individuals interested in learning about...
Freelance Communication Strategist – Next Steps Project within the International Permaculture CoLab – Closed
About the RoleThe International Permaculture CoLab through Next Steps Project is seeking a collaborative and impact-driven Communication Strategist to join our team in 2025. This is a part-time freelance position paid by the hour using equitable wage calculation. The...
Freelance Funding Strategist – Next Steps Project within the International Permaculture CoLab – first round of applications closed
About the RoleThe International Permaculture CoLab through Next Steps Project is seeking a collaborative and impact-driven Funding Strategist to join our team in 2025. This is a freelance position paid by the hour using equitable wage calculation. The team requires...
Beta readers wanted! Voluntary Position
This is a voluntary position for people interested in the intersection between Permaculture, Business and Self-Organization / Flat organisational structures. I am looking for feedback about structure, use of graphics, use of language, content and any other...














