Kibeti Ecovillage :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2004 Established: 2004

This page last updated:11/5/2010

Kibeti Ecovillage

Kibeti,

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The

Kibeti is the DR Congo's first ecovillage. Comprised of 13 villages, over 20,000 operate the Kibeti ecovillage, which is located in the Bandundu Province in the remote countryside of the Congo.

Kibeti as a whole is made up of refugees and displaced people who fled the violence and disease that plague other areas of the Congo. Together, the people have formed the ecovillage with the help of the Jatukik Providence Foundation and the Earth Rights Institute. Both NGOs have sent trained volunteers to help the people improve their livelihood, even helping them to build a medical clinic in this remote area of the Congo.

Kibeti encourages a strong sense of community, ensuring that many of the beautiful cultural traditions from this area, are passed on from generation to generation.

We are hoping to expand the success of the Kibeti ecovillage throughout the Congo and Central Africa.

Website: http://www.jatukikprovidence.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=11

Contact:

Thom Gallemore
1875 I st. NW,
Suite 563
Jatukik Providence Foundation
Washington, District Of Columbia 20006 United States
Phone: 202-429-2067

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This page last updated:11/5/2010

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: The Jatukik Providence Foundation is very open to visitors of the Kibeti Ecovillage. We love having visitors to bring their perspectives and help increase the livelihood of the ecovillage. If are you interested in traveling to Kibeti, please contact Thom Gallemore at the Jatukik Providence Foundation at 202-429-2067 or tgallemore@jatukikprovidence.org

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 20000 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 741 acres (299.9 hectares) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit (Jatukik Providence Foundation)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions")

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