Umphakatsi Peace Ecovillage :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2006 Established: 2006

This page last updated:11/26/2010

Umphakatsi Peace Ecovillage

Elukwatini, Steynsdorp, Mpumalanga,

South Africa

(30km from Mbabane, Swaziland)

Umphakatsi

...means Community. Umphakatsi is a community based initiative that aims to promote self growth and sustainable livelihoods for communities' environment at a material and spiritual level. We carry our activities through following projects:

1.Eco Village Project

2.Community Media and Publishing

3.Motivational Speaking

4.Schools Computer Project

5.Cross Cultural project

6.Website design & development

Umphakatsi Peace Ecovillage offers locals and the entire global community an opportunity to experience and feel the meaning of basic community lifestyle that is dependant on the surrounding environment. Sandwished in the scenic plateaus and valleys of Steynsdorp, a village bordering Swaziland -the eco village is strategically placed to cater for for all types of people interested in exchanging skills and learning. Some of the things to do at the village are:

1. Planting trees

2. Organic vegetable garden

3. Hiking

4. Participating in seasonal communal activities such as harvesting and cultivation

5. Learning to meditate

6.Traditional story telling, drumming and indegenious games

7. Cooking lessons of traditional Swazi meals

8. Capacity building

The above list makes the experience to be rich with activities and experience to nourish body, mind and soul.

Website: http://www.umphakatsi.org

Contact:

Umphakatsi Peace Ecovillage
Emabhudlweni
Steynsdorp No. 2 Village
Phone: 0027 (0)79 766 5803

Links:

http://www.humanrightseducationcentre.org.za

International Telephone Info

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:11/26/2010

Visitors Accepted

(Volunteers are very welcome)

Visitor Process: Please contact Sarah Motha by e-mail. See website www.umphakatsi.org

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, 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 domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): -2 (Still building infrastructure) Non-member Residents: -2	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes (sarah motha as the founder is leader, but initiative, creativity and self-responsibility is encouraged)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: No
Land and Buildings Rural Number of Residences: 2 (huts/rondawels)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)

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