Date(s) - April 13, 2017 - April 19, 2017
Time - All Day

This is a third-party event not organised by Permablitz. We've added it because we reckon it looks pretty good!

A 6 day workshop for permaculturalists wishing to work in challenging environments such as refugee camps, remote communities, disaster zones, low income countries and areas of conflict.

The course would also be of interest to aid development workers willing to develop their permaculture skills to an advanced level in the future.

This course is being presented by the Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute, in association with Permafund and Permaculture Blue Mountains.

An additional 2-day course is being offered by Permafund after the 6-day workshop. Permafund is a charity that administers small grants to projects worldwide. This 2 day course includes assessing grant applications, evaluating projects, and numerous case studies including current projects.

Topics in the 6 day course include:

• engaging with unfamiliar cultures
• building trust
• finding key influencers
• utilising existing institutions/structures
• creating a community of learners
• contextualised permaculture design applications in refugee camps and climate change impacted areas (cold/arid/tropical climates, earthquake zones etc)
• social, economic and political considerations such as corruption, micro-credit, resolving conflict and assessing existing knowledge

Teachers:

Rowe Morrow and guest presenters

Accommodation:

Accommodation on-site is basic but beautiful. The Kihilla retreat and Conference Centre, built in the 1880’s, is sited on tranquil grounds with expansive views of Blue Mountain’s bushland. It is in Lawson, about 80 km west of Sydney’s CBD and on a major train line. Participants are encouraged to stay at Kihilla in the huge dorm-style bedrooms that will sleep around 6. Local B&B accommodation is also in the area but accommodation and vegetarian meals are included in the price. Participants are expected to help with serving and cleanup to keep costs down.

To secure a place in the course:

Bookings for the course can be made by contacting Lis via email or by phone: +61 407 437 553 or +61 2 47877533