72h Permaculture Design Course, Konso, Ethiopia

This PDC will take place in Konso, south Ethiopia, from 13^th – 25^th February 2012, at Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge. It will have a special focus on the application of Permaculture to communities in the developing world and low tech solutions to food establishment in rural and urban schools and communities drawing inspiration from established projects in a range of locations and climate zones around the country.

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Certified 72h Permaculture Design Course, Konso, Ethiopia: Certified under the PRI’s Master Plan

This PDC will take place in Konso, south Ethiopia, from October 17rd – 30th, 2011, at Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge. It will have a special focus on the application of Permaculture to rural African communities where the successful application of PC is a way to develop long term food security and community empowerment.

Facilitators: Rhamis Kent, Tichafa Makovere, Alex McCausland

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We have two upcoming permaculture courses taking place here at Strawberry Fields Eco-Lodge.

Firstly there is a 72 hour Permaculture Design Course taking place from May 30th to June 11th, with a special focus on the application of Permaculture to Rural African Communities.

Then from the 1st July – 30th July, Steve Cran brings his famous Green Warriors (Permaculture-Aid Workers’) Program to Ethiopia. This course is a full-on intensive, interactive action learning Training of Trainers Course, inducting the participants on the practicalities of applying Permaculture to the development of food security in rural third world communities.

Click below for more information on both courses.

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