Kamajachel is community of women in Panajachel, Guatemala who wish to bring back and to preserve the ancient practice of natural dyes in order to color the textiles that decorate the diverse pieces that decorate the bodies of many including native people, tourists and others who admire this intricate art of dyeing and weaving. This […]
In Guatemala, chronic malnutrition is higher than any other country in the western hemisphere. In fact, Guatemala has the 5th highest level of chronic malnutrition in the world, and the highest rate of malnutrition in all of Latin America, according to United Nations statistics. The Nutrition Center, known locally as el centro de nutrición Konojel, provides a […]
This week, the Earth Odyssey mobile village came together for (what we called) a Re-Visioning Retreat with the goal of having the group co-create a new mission, vision, identifying core values, goals and solidifying our next steps for sustainability projects. We’re doing the work that we feel the world needs to be doing. We believe […]
What is a village? What are the core fundamental elements that make one up? What people and skills are necessary to build a village from the ground up? How do you hone in on your vision and take the steps to make it a reality? These are some of the questions that were answered during […]
In 2014, NuMundo’s Earth Odyssey welcomed in the new year for the second time at Cosmic Convergence Festival. We were blessed to meet, exchange and share knowledge with a diverse range of organizations, artists, and even Mayan elders by the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Now in 2017, for the fifth consecutive year, we will […]
Video by Republic of Light The journey continues. A mobile village comprised of 20 permaculture engineers, a media team and holistic practitioners travel by bus for 4-months from San Diego, California to Panama to build an on the ground network of impact centers. The individuals on the bus were hand selected for their skills in […]
Project Nuevo Mundo’s team of permaculture designers and builders will be hosting a week-long workshop covering the foundations of building the new village: food, water, energy, housing, and waste cycling. Our week will include site visits to local permaculture projects, practical and theoretical workshops on creating the systems necessary for a small-scale, relatively self-sufficient settlement, […]
On the side of a mountain overlooking the incredible city of Oaxaca, Mexico is the most impressive permaculture demonstration center that we’ve visited. The love and precision that has gone into creating this center is remarkable. The only waste produced at the site is grey water which is filtered through Papyrus plants. There are massive […]
The journey begins. A mobile village comprised of 20 permaculture engineers, a media team and holistic practitioners travel by bus for 4-months from San Diego, California to Panama to build an on the ground network of impact centers. The individuals on the bus were hand selected for their skills in natural building, composting, human centered […]
Tashirat is an an Orphanage that teaches “fundamental tools to strengthen and balance oneself physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually in order to raise your vibration and connect to your Inner Teacher.” and raises it’s children with principals of sustainability, daily yoga and meditation practice. The Earth Odyssey was honored to be welcomed in to build a humanure […]