Earthville’s Dharmalaya team is happy to report the completion of the foundations for the Dharmalaya Institute, an eco-friendly service-learning campus in the Indian Himalayas. The Institute is being constructed in a style based upon the traditional vernacular architecture of the area, known as “Kangra style,” using eco-friendly materials and non-mechanized building methods…
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Groundbreaking News for Dharmalaya Institute
After a year of preparation, today Earthville’s Dharmalaya team in India broke ground for the construction of its eco-friendly service-learning campus in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas. The Dharmalaya Institute will serve as the base for our sustainable village development projects in the Himalayas and will also provide volunteer service opportunities…
Human Family Peace Project Holds Workshop in Turkey
The Human Family Peace Project held its first planning workshop in Turkey in June. Based in both Istanbul and San Francisco, the Human Family Peace Project is an ongoing program offering retreats and workshops in Turkey, India, and elsewhere that foster social and cultural awareness as a foundation for global harmony.
1% for the Planet Welcomes Earthville Network as Recipient Charity
The Earthville Network is pleased to announce that it has been accepted by 1% for the Planet as one of the charitable organizations supported by the environmentally responsible business movement.
Dharmalaya Sprouts: Earthville Co-founds New Charitable Organization in India
It’s official: The Dharmalaya project, founded in collaboration with Himalayan villagers, has been registered with the Indian government and is now seeking funds for its launch. After several months of research and planning, consultation with local villagers, and drafting of documents, the Dharmalaya vision is off to a great start.
Planting Seeds of Sustainability
Earthville’s Dharmalaya team is planting seeds, literally and figuratively, for a new sustainable village development project in the Himalayas. In the tiny, tranquil town of Bir, about three hours by road from the Tibetan exile capital of Dharamshala, the coriander and green beans have begun to sprout in the new organic garden in front of […]
“Lotus & Lightning” Blooms & Strikes
This summer, Earthville Arts, the creative wing of the Earthville Network, in partnership with the Vietnam Fund for Education, Music, and Infrastructure, will officially launch an exciting new project called “Lotus & Lightning” to support traditional arts and village life in Vietnam.
Sulha Returns: Reconciliation Process Resumes after Violence in the Region
Recovering from last year’s violence, the sixth annual Sulha peace gathering drew over 3000 Arabs, Jews and international witnesses to grassroots peacemaking.
The Sound Profound: Earthville Music Cuts Its First Grooves
Earthville launches new artist-oriented record label cutting positive grooves from around the planet, available online now.
Warm Hearts for Warm Bodies
Earthville’s “Plus 3 Degrees” drive returns to help keep Bay Area homeless warm and dry for the Winter – and you can help!