Refugees

Four creative ways to fundraise for refugee projects

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By Jessica Perini Jessica Perini shares four innovative fundraising strategies for refugee projects, including salvaging and selling discarded goods, connecting paying learners with refugee learners through online workshops, dedicating a portion of personal income to support initiatives, and running ongoing crowdfunding campaigns, emphasising the power of community, fair share, and practical creativity to create lasting … Read more

Nutrition and food security for pregnant refugees

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In the below two articles about nutrition and food security for pregnant women in refugee settlements, we learn that nearly a fifth face severe food insecurity, showing that true maternal nutrition requires not just calories but access to varied, nutrient-rich foods and sustainable support. The Interplay Between Food Security, Dietary Diversity, and Disease Patterns Among … Read more

Panya Forest: A refuge for seeds, stories & hope

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by Ramphai Noikaew and Greg Pettys Nestled on the outskirts of Shri Lanna National Park in Northern Thailand, Panya Forest is more than a permaculture project, it is a sanctuary. Here, a community of seed savers works not only to preserve plant diversity but also the stories, songs, and ancestral knowledge carried alongside each seed. … Read more

Uncertainty and displacement: Syria & Iraq

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Kayla Hatcher shares with P4R. What I’ve heard from friends is that Kurdish refugees in Iraq are generally hesitant to return due to the ongoing instability and the ever-changing political landscape. Some Syrians have made the decision to return, often driven by the hope of finding out if relatives imprisoned under Assad’s regime are still … Read more

Permaculture as a living practice of solidarity and resilience

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In 2023, as political pressure in Pakistan intensified, the government declared its intent to expel Afghan nationals, placing thousands of lives in danger—many of whom had already fled conflict once before. Amid this crisis, a quiet but powerful effort emerged from within the global permaculture network. A group of dedicated permaculturalists, recognising the urgency and … Read more

Nutrition for Pregnant Women in Refugee Camps

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Françoise Pierre, an Australian permaculturist and midwife, has worked with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Tajikistan, Sudan, and Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Through her frontline experience, she witnessed an alarming number of preventable maternal and infant deaths in refugee settings. One of her most urgent observations is that many of these deaths are linked not only … Read more

When aid stops

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Since the writing of this article in February 2025, the status of the U.S freeze on aid has changed. However, it still raises many questions US international aid represents 42% of global aid and just 1% of the US budget. When this aid is suddenly halted—along with nearly 5,000 USAID grants—critical networks that prevent starvation, … Read more

Learning from Sparrows: Social Permaculture in Action

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By Marguerite Kahrl We are excited to announce the world premiere of the documentary *Learning from Sparrows* – a compelling exploration of community, resilience, and hope through the lens of social permaculture.  Set against the backdrop of COP28 and unfolding at the ecovillage of Torri Superiore, the film follows a transformative meeting of young people … Read more