Places to Learn and Live Sustainability
World Harmony Project is proposing an
International network of organizations and communities that Develop, Practice and
Demonstrate Sustainability.
The communities could function in a variety of
ways, including Schools or Universities, Art or Community centers, Healing
centers, Sustainable industries, Retirement communities, Conservation or
Reforestation centers, Recreation centers, Eco-tourism, etc.
Each center would provide a base of
operations for local and/or global efforts to educate, enhance life quality, reduce pollution and/or generally improve
environmental conditions.
The centers would also provide housing,
sustenance, community and other resources for those engaged in working for the long term survival of our planet.
Communication and travel between these centers
would enhance their development and effectiveness. It could also provide a
medium for students to achieve a global viewpoint with concrete examples
of Sustainability in the various locations.
Submit an Organization or Community for inclusion in the
Network
History
The first World Harmony Center
was established in Gainesville, Florida in 1992.
It was a humble effort on 11
acres of forest land that housed our Organizational Headquarters,
Music Studio, Workshop and Housing for staff and residents. Perma-culture,
Organic gardening, composting, solar water heating, etc. where practiced
along with Music teaching and Cultural planning. Green
building techniques were utilized for student housing. Holistic
therapists were on hand for the benefit of residents and visitors, as
well. This project continued
for seven years, until our lease expired and we were unable to locate
another site at which to continue. Since
then, the vision has been nurtured for a future flowering by a core group
of WHP supporters.
We are currently developing a plan
for a World Harmony Center in Costa Rica that will include a University of
Sustainability, a Wholistic Healing Retreat and an International Arts
Center. Read
about it...
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Participation is possible at
many levels and in many ways:
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Existing Communities and
Organizations that would like to be a part of the network click_here
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Persons interested in beginning
a new project in your locale click_here
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Individuals, Companies and
Foundations wishing to contribute financial support click_here
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Volunteers and volunteer
organizations click_here
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If you wish to
contribute materials, services or resources click_here
Submit an Organization or Community for inclusion in the
Network
Characteristic Features of a World Harmony Center:
If your organization serves in one
or more of the following ways, please contact
us!
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A Community or Organization that
educates for, or serves as an example of, Sustainability
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A learning center where
interested persons may
get hands on experience with sustainable technologies, food production
or living practices
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A sustainability oriented conference
and/or cultural center - Arts, Music, Science, Technology, Philosophy...
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A destination for eco tourism
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A wholistic health center
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A wholistic choice for
retirement
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A loving, supportive
educational environment
for children
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A base for sustainable economic
development
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A community for the day to day
work of a service organization
see
a description of the proposed site in Costa Rica
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