Join us for a day of permaculture, fun and learning:

• learn about permaculture by helping us transform the garden and set up irrigation infrastructure in a green permie blitz.

• enjoy a good shake as we work with a vibey sound system keeping that bounce in your step

• meet like-minded others

• learn about the planned eco-village/training centre development at 51 Oak

• hear feedback about the IPC9 convergence in Malawi

• find out about PLAN Africa

• enjoy a communally-prepared meal after the work is done

Please bring:
Hat, sunscreen, water bottle, work gear, some food and cooking equipment, seeds for sharing and planting, good spirits.

Please feel free to invite others.

We look forward to hearing from you all - please click here to send an email enquiry.

Plan Africa is a new entity established to represent the dire need for sustainable design and livelihoods for Africa. Our long term goal is food security and strong regional economies on the continent. One of the ways we aim to achieve this is through this website and database detailing organic farming and permaculture projects which is easily accesbile for information or contacts, for people to ask for help, or simply to connect with other like-minded people and organisations.

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We are offering local and international visitors the opportunity to develop practical Permaculture skills by working with us at the Open Synergy Centre.

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Plan Africa is growing network of Permaculture practioners in Africa working towards a Permaculture plan for our continent. It creates a platform for Permaculture in Africa to promote a new African economic and ecological revolution utilising available natural resources and available social capital.

Plan Africa promotes sustainable livelihoods utilising a package of solutions applicable to the Africa situation. Plan Africa supported by Permaculture Latin America is proud to be hosting a Ferro-cement workshop in the Elim area of Limpopo
Province.

What does it Cost:

The workshop has a R200 registration fee, the rest is free of charge to all participants. Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and food costs.

When does it take Place?

The workshop starts at 8am on Tues the 1st of September and ends on Tues the 8th September at 4pm.

What will you learn?

Participants will learn how to build:
• a low cost sealed 20 000 litre water tank
• a composting toilet.

Who can Attend?

The workshop is suitable for any artisan that has some experience with building and
plastering.

Where?

Accommodation is at Bungeni, Shitachi village,
Workshop at Bondwe village 12km from Elim towards Giyane.
Accommodation: Accommodation is available in the village for R150 per night or at Majisa Hotel for R250 - R300. Please contact John Nzira for more info on accommodation 083 665 3356 or jonzira@yahoo.co.uk

Training:

The training will be conducted by 3 Brazilian experts in the Ferro-cement field who have been instrumental in developing thousands of ferro-cement water tanks in Brazil.

Booking:

To book please contact Nicholas Heinamann nic@afristar.org.za, 011 706 5614

Business Opportunity:

This workshop offers builders and plasterers an opportunity to learn new skills to build low cost water tanks that are cheaper and healthier than the modern JoJo water tanks. These skills can then be applied to setting up a business that builds water tanks.
Building a Ferro-Cement Water Tank You will also learn to build composting toilets that do not require water and are a hygienic solution to sanitary problems in South Africa that also make compost from human waste that can be used to fertilse soil on orchards and trees.

Funders:

This Ferro-cement workshop is a partnership project of Permaculture Latin America, Urban Farming and Afristar Foundation and is generously funded by the Zakat Foundation based in the USA.

For more info, download this brochure.

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SHORT COURSE FOR TRADITIONAL HEALERS ON INTERFACING CONVENTIONAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDICAL CARE COVERING THE FOLLOWING DISEASES:

Tuberculosis, Diabetes, Hypertension, Gastroenteritis, congenital heart failure, Epilepsy, Cancer, HIV, Breast feeding and immunization

OUTCOMES:

Recognition of chronic conditions such as: TB, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Congenital heart disease, and engagement in a constructive relationship with medical doctors to the benefit of the patient; Engaging in independent and/or collaborative research; Preparation and dispensing of safe and effective medicines; Compliance with legislation:

Will obtain certificate of competence from the University upon completion of the course.

DATES OF COMMENCEMENT: 23 June-25 August 2009

More Info: Prof Bartholomew Gundidza: Tel: +27 11 717 2637

If you are interested in attending this course please return traditional-healers-reply to:

Mrs Irene Janse van Noordwyk at fax 011-717-2066

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