A new era for Ecohub

Ecohub has been a centre for permaculture education and ecotherapy for refugees on Lesvos since 2017. Originally based in a community centre just across from the refugee camp, it has provided education and green shelter to tens of thousands of refugees over the years. Launched by Better Days NGO in 2017, Ecohub was created to … Read more

When aid stops

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

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

Power of Community Radio in East African Refugee Settlement

We are excited to highlight the Kakuma Kilimo Endelevu Radio Program that broadcasted permaculture lessons in Kakuma refugee camp for eight weeks in 2021. The program was in Swahili and able to reach an audience of 200,000 people within the reach of Atta Nayece Radio Station, where the program was broadcasted from. It included core … Read more