# Gaia Education ## Overview **Website:** https://www.gaiaeducation.org/ **Mission:** Empower your future with Regenerative Education Gaia Education is a leading provider of holistic education in sustainability, regenerative practices, and community development. Rooted in the principles of **Earth care, people care, and fair share**, they support learners worldwide to build sustainable, thriving communities. Their approach aligns closely with [[BioFi Design Principles]] and supports the development of [[BioFi Glossary#Bioregional Organizing Team|bioregional organizing teams]]. ## Core Philosophy - **Earth Care** - Environmental stewardship and ecological [[BioFi Glossary#Regeneration|regeneration]] - **People Care** - Community wellbeing and social justice - **Fair Share** - Equitable distribution of resources and opportunities These principles directly support [[What is BioFi?|BioFi]] objectives of creating place-based, community-owned, and regenerative economic systems. ## Educational Programs & Courses ### Flagship Courses - **Training of Trainers (ToT)** - Available in multiple languages including Portuguese - **Indigenous Knowledge Systems** - Led by Dr. Lyla June, exploring respectful connection with Native communities - **Economic Dimension GEDS** - Sustainability and regeneration design that complements [[What is a BFF?|Bioregional Financing Facility]] development - **SDG Multipliers Online Training** - Supporting Agenda 2030 and SDGs implementation - **Cultivating Regenerative Livelihoods** - With Silvia Di Blasio and Della Duncan - **Findhorn Permaculture Design Certificate** - Certified by The Permaculture Association (British) ### Specialized Programs - **The Patterning of Hope** - Three Horizons and future consciousness with Bill Sharpe and Yasu Mali - **4D Regenerative Design Literacy** - With Daniel Wahl, supporting [[BioFi Glossary#Regeneration|regenerative]] development approaches - **Ecosystem Restoration Design** - Practical ecological restoration aligned with [[BioFi]] principles - **Principles and Practices of Deep Transformation** - Systems change methodology - **Design for Resilience** - Building adaptive capacity in [[BioFi Glossary#Bioregion|bioregions]] ### Course Formats - **Online Courses** - Global accessibility - **Face-to-Face Training** - Hands-on learning experiences - **Webinars** - Regular educational sessions - **Mobility Hub** - Learning exchange programs ## Key Educational Frameworks ### Three Horizons Framework Developed by Bill Sharpe and colleagues, this transformative change framework enables people to come together and renew patterns of life from a perspective of hope. Features: - Weekly podcast episodes - Live conversations and Q&A sessions - Practical framework for systemic change that supports [[Activation Guide for Bioregional Organizing Teams|bioregional organizing]] - Rich learning environment for transformation ### SDGs Integration Strong focus on supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals through: - SDGs Toolkit development - Community-based implementation strategies - Local context adaptation that aligns with [[BioFi Glossary#Bioregion|bioregional]] approaches - Innovation in sustainable project delivery ## Certifications & Accreditation - **Ecovillage Design Education (EDEs)** - Comprehensive sustainability education - **Certified Trainers Program** - Training qualified educators for [[BioFi Glossary#Bioregional Organizing Team|bioregional organizing teams]] - **Permaculture Design Certificates** - Internationally recognized credentials ## Global Community Impact - **50+ countries** represented in their global community - **Thousands of changemakers** trained worldwide - **Alumni network** spanning diverse backgrounds and projects - **Community WhatsApp** for ongoing connection and support ## Educational Approach - **Holistic methodology** integrating inner and outer transformation - **Hands-on learning** with practical application - **Inclusive environments** welcoming all backgrounds and cultures - **Spirituality integration** acknowledging the spiritual dimension of sustainability - **Real-world application** through community projects ## Catalan Connections Gaia Education collaborates with Catalan organizations to implement bioregional education: - **[[Resilience Earth]]** - Partnership on [Bioregioning in Practice](https://www.gaiaeducation.org/bioregioning-in-practice) program - **[[Balkar Earth]]** - Collaboration on bioregional organizing and education initiatives These partnerships demonstrate how international educational frameworks can support local [[Bioregionalisme a Catalunya]] initiatives and contribute to the development of [[What is a BFF?|Bioregional Financing Facilities]] in the Mediterranean [[BioFi Glossary#Bioregion|bioregion]]. ## Connection to BioFi Gaia Education's educational approach directly supports [[BioFi]] implementation by: - Training [[BioFi Glossary#Bioregional Organizing Team|bioregional organizing teams]] - Developing capacity for [[BioFi Glossary#Multi-capital|multi-capital]] thinking - Supporting [[BioFi Glossary#Regeneration|regenerative]] development practices - Building networks of practitioners aligned with [[BioFi Design Principles]] Their work complements other international organizations like [[Regenesis Institute]], [[Dark Matter Labs]], and [[Microsolidarity]] in creating a global ecosystem of bioregional education and practice. ## Special Initiatives - **Gaia Youth** - Programs for young changemakers - **Gaia School** - Celebrating 10th anniversary - **Projects participation** - Hands-on sustainability implementation - **Newsletter** - Regular updates on sustainability and community projects ## Learning Outcomes Graduates report: - Enhanced skills in sustainability and regeneration design - Stronger connection to global community of practitioners - Practical tools for leading transformative change - Deeper understanding of ecological and social systems - Increased capacity for community building and facilitation ## Technology & Accessibility - **Digital learning platform** powered by Simplero - **Multilingual offerings** (English, Portuguese, and others) - **Global accessibility** through online delivery - **Interactive elements** including live sessions and community forums ## Contact & Community - **WhatsApp Community** - Both private chat and group community - **Newsletter subscription** - Regular updates and inspiration - **Brand Center** - Resources for partners and affiliates - **Vacancies** - Opportunities to join the team --- *Reference compiled from https://www.gaiaeducation.org/ - Last updated: 2024*