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What is an Ecovillage?

We share the values of ecovillage.org and its definition of ecovillages:

"An ecovillage is an intentional, traditional or urban community that is consciously designed through locally owned, participatory processes in all 4 dimensions of sustainability (social, culture, ecology, economy into a whole systems design) to regenerate its social and natural environment. Ecovillages are living laboratories pioneering beautiful alternatives and innovative solutions. They are rural or urban settlements with vibrant social structures, vastly diverse, yet united in their actions towards low-impact, high-quality lifestyles." (ecovillage.org)

Vision

The Ecovillage Project envisions a village of empowered citizens connected to other village communities, designing and implementing their own pathways to a sustainable future, and building bridges of hope and international solidarity.

Mission

The Ecovillage Project was found in 2019 by Nishan Thapa who was born next to the World Peace Pagode (Picture) at the Village Pumdi Bhumdi. He loves to travel the world as a Cook to find inspiration in the fusion of healthy cuisine and eco tourism. In this way he appreciates his beautiful located Southsidehill-Village next to the World Peace Pagoda. The Ecovillage Project is intended to innovate, catalyze, educate and advocate in global partnership with the ecovillage and all those dedicated to the shift to a regenerative world.

The Ecovillage Project is starting in 2020 to welcomes guests for homestays and offers in cooperation with village partners best organic farming for a healthy way of cuisine in a sense of appreciation nature in an ecological way of tourism.

Goals

To advance the education of individuals from all walks of life by sharing the experience and best practices gained from the networks of ecovillages and sustainable communities worldwide.
To advance human rights, conflict resolution, and reconciliation by empowering local communities to interact globally, while promoting a culture of mutual acceptance and respect, effective communications, and cross-cultural outreach.
To advance environmental protection globally by serving as a think tank, incubator, international partner organization, and catalyst for projects that expedite the shift to sustainable and resilient lifestyles.
To advance citizen and community participation in local decision-making, influencing policy-makers, and educating the public, to accelerate the transition to sustainable living.

The ecovillage project staff

The Ecovillage Project is operated by its staff with the support of volunteers, interns, ambassadors, and advisors from all regions. The Ecovillage Project has several Focus Areas (Networking, Consultancy, Information Technology, Fundraising, Communications, Education & Research, Advocacy), with volunteer staff who maintain the core organisational infrastructure and also manage The Ecovillage Project funded projects.

The ecovillage project board

Responsible for carrying the larger picture for The Ecovillage Project overall Vision and Mission, The Ecovillage Project Board is composed of two Charity Trustees representing the Regional Networks of The Ecovillage Project.

Trustees are officially instated and blessed by the Ecovillage Assembly at least once per year. Charity Trustees have the responsibility to serve the interests of The Ecovillage Project and serve as double-links, sharing information about their Regional Network in the Board of The Ecovillage Project; and vice versa. The Board aims for gender balance, and makes decisions in accordance to Sociocratic principles. Our Trustees are at present the founder of this project Nishan Thapa and Gigi Thapa.

THE ECO CAFE

The ECO CAFE is going to start in September 2019 is located next to the World Peace Pagoda with beautiful views to the Himalayan Annapurna Range and offers sustainable organic breakfast and healthy drinks for our guests. We are delighted to welcome you and serve for your health.

THE HIMALAYAN CAMPING & RESTAURANT

The HIMALAYAN CAMPING & RESTAURANT is located next to the World Peace Pagoda and close to the Village Pumdi Bhumdi with awesome views to the Himalayan Annapurna Range. The Owner Mr Sagar Thapa studied international Management and Tourism. His chief is highly expierienced in international cuisine due to his working expierience in Great Britain and offers sustainable organic food. Guests are welcome as well to camp overnight. We are delighted to welcome you and serve for your health.

THE POKHARA VIEW POINT LODGE & RESTAURANT

The POKHARA VIEW POINT LODGE & RESTAURANT is located next to the World Peace Pagoda and inside the Village Pumdi Bhumdi with awesome views to the Himalayan Annapurna Range. The Owner Mr Sujan Thapa, studied and expierienced in longterm abroad working, offers rooms and sustainable organic food. We are delighted to welcome you and serve for your health.

THE ECO VILLAGE HOMESTAY HOUSE

The ECO VILLAGE HOMESTAY HOUSE planed as a donated social project is going to start 2020 and will be located next to the World Peace Pagoda inside the Village Pumdi Bhumdi with awesome views to the Himalayan Annapurna Range. The Community will offer Homestays in a traditional way of living which gives the opportunity of insights into a traditional village community. We are delighted to welcome you and serve for your health.

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