| Purpose of the organization: |
Damanhur Education aims to create, develop and disseminate, at national and international level, the education on environmental sustainability and divulgation of the culture of respect for the environment and alternative human settlements (ecovillages) as well as global training of any individual, in all age groups. Such education is based on a holistic and spiritual vision of the individual and of life and is interpreted and lived as a continuous opportunity for both cognitive and ethical exchange in the development of social relationships. The Association aims to spread, disseminate and popularize a culture of conscious and sustainable development, in the social, economic, ethical and cultural areas (engaging also in the dissemination of a culture for peace, for boys' and girls' rights, for conflict resolution, for research in the areas of renewable energy, construction according to the principles of green building, organic farming etc.). It is proposed to disseminate the principles of a culture that helps to transition into sustainable ways of life for the creation of a global society that includes respect and care for all forms of life, universal human rights, respect for diversity, participatory democracy and exchange among peoples in order to safeguard the cultural heritage. The Association aims to promote the knowledge and experimentation of new teaching methods which take account of a systemic approach that will lead to integration and connections between different forms of knowledge. Activities may be open to children, youth and adults from around the world, because the presence of different nationalities and cultures contributes to the recognition of diversity as a value, reciprocal enrichment and collective resource. |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: |
For more than a decade our organisation has been promulgating information on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, today the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to its students, Research Fellows and collaborative network of eco-communities with a view to further disseminate the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and outcoming in grass-rooted local programs of action. Damanhur Education offers a wide series of activities, focused on the practical implementation of the knowledge and awareness of sustainability frameworks. Of particular interest is our recent Damanhur Education mission on the SDGs in the framework of the twinship with Guedé Chantier in Senegal, focusing on food transformation, water, education and environmental sciences. During this event we identified some issues to make our initiative (or collaboration) more concrete and focused on the primary goal of social and food resilience, through the teaching of appropriate food conservation technologies, crucial for the local Senegalese community where there is an overabundance of tomatoes and vegetables and tons are thrown away, but where for the remaining eight - nine months, there is a problem with malnutrition. While in Senegal, Damanhur Education also organised an exciting exhibition amongst primary school children about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The warm welcome we received in the spirit of heartfelt collaboration, gentleness and reciprocal respect resulted in our International NGO Damanhur Education ensuring its long-lasting commitment and engagement to Guedé Chantier. |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
Executive Committee 1. Martina Grosse Burlage (Germany) President 2. Anna Farinelli (Italy) Vice-President 3. Paola Matteucci (Italy) Treasurer 4. Silvia Buffagni (Italy) Secretary 5. Karin Warthenberg (Netherlands) Councillor |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
310 members by country and continent. 1 member, Algeria, Africa 1 member, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, America 1 member, Chile, America 3 members, Croatia, Europe 10 members, Germany, Europe 271 members, Italy, Europe 2 members, Japan, Asia 2 members Netherlands 3 members, Norway, Europe 1 member, Perù, America 6 members, Spain, Europe 4 members, Switzerland, Europe 2 members, Sweden, Europe 1 member, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Europe 2 members, United States of America, America |
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