They can be small, such as a neighborhood or a group of friends, or large, such as a city or a country.
The main idea behind a community is that people come together to support each other and work towards a common goal or to make the world a better place. Communities can provide a sense of belonging, safety, and security, and can help people feel connected and supported, even in times of hardship or uncertainty.
Articles tagged with community
Hanging out while clearing out a storage container
Thanks so much everyone who came to our talkoo & hangout community day last Thursday! We had participants ranging from 22-82 years old from various villages in Pälkäne, over Valkeakoski and Tampere, all the way to Massachusetts and… more
Celebrating the harvest – Kekri and community building
What is better to do in autumn than to have a Kekri with friends? That’s what Lumia thought and got chatting with the permies in the area. It appears others liked the idea too and the group started designing an event.
Traditional painting with friends and family
Gathering our friends and family, in May 2023 we embarked on a weekend of painting adventure, following the traditional Finnish "talkoot" approach.
Communications at the Finnish Permaculture Association
The idea for this design started in 2017 during a meeting of the Finnish Permaculture Association. When I became chairman of the board in 2019 I was in a unique position. The association was in transition towards sociocratic circular method. The… more
Inspiration and Learning at the Permaculture Association Fall Event
As you may know, both of us are Finnish Permaculture Association actives since its creation in 2016.
Bulgaria and back - Training Permaculture Teachers course
Some weeks before the 24th Lumia told me about a Teachers Training in Bulgaria. I had noticed that there was an e-mail about it but I didn’t really look into it because I had to write some documents for a client.