"Pateo.nl is much more than an alternative news website. It is a multilingual portal for open-minded and independent researchers for the truth" thus sais it's introduction. The site and method of Wholly Science is founded by dr. Johan Oldenkamp, one of the precursors / initiators of alternative thinking in the Netherlands. He has connected a lot of dots within science and created a method which is theologically responsible, taught in courses-on-location by himself.
His team spans across Arabic, Chinese English, Dutch French, German, Italian, Russian and Turkish languages, so the site is very accessible to the World. Books and videos are all available over this site, mainly free and sometimes against a modest fee.
A whole host of info and links to Pagan and Christian beliefs. A lot about spirituality and nature. Communality and celebrations.
They say:
“We participate in dedication and initiation ceremonies. We celebrate life's transitions with coming of age and croning rituals. If Paganism is a celebration of life then the Rites of Passage we participate in are the mile markers of that celebration.”
Renowned architect and father of geodesic domes and Spaceship Earth. He was known to many as ‘Bucky’.
As it says on the official BFI site:
“R. Buckminster Fuller was a 20th century inventor and visionary who did not limit himself to one field but worked as a 'comprehensive anticipatory design scientist' to solve global problems. Fuller's ideas and work continue to influence new generations of designers, architects, scientists and artists working to create a sustainable planet.”
Links to the official site and a compilation of videos.
Seem to be a group of committed folk on a mission. Their site includes ethically-sourced/made products. And links to eco-village info/sites.
They say that:
“Save the Earth, the People’s Co-Operative – designed by the people, for the people of this world and our goal is to broaden our base around the globe, as we become truly international. The term Co-Operative doesn’t just describe how we work or how we conduct ourselves, like “collaborative” or “shared-economy”. It is a legal entity, a nationally-regulated alternative form of enterprise ownership.”
With over 700 farmers involved, the Sekem initiative in Egypt under guidance since 1977 of Dr Ibrahim Abouleish, is a community farm, where apparently "Islamic religion and western technology could come together in harmony." The initiative has focused on medicinal pharmaceutical production.
A bold venture. Links to the main site and a video.
The Shiram in Russia is a community. Apparently about “space enlightenment” and “self-development”. Their community includes skilled musicians, artists, environmentalists, scientists and more.
The Russian House in California is a restaurant and place they say where: “a cultural dialog project between two nations of earth takes place.” Tatiana also believes she has uncovered the Trace to Global Enlightenment.
“Tatiana Ginzburg – Founder with Gensh of the both projects, PhD in transpersonal psychology, Transformational Game Facilitator, Breathworker (Rebirthing, Holotropic Breathwork, Vivation…), and spiritual seeker.”
UK and Ireland site linking Steiner Schools. Includes information on the Steiner educational methods and philosophy, known as ‘anthroposophy’. The second link is to world-wide Waldorf schools’ list.
Sustainable living in a woodland community in the Wray Valley, Devon, UK. Under threat after 16 years. Appealing for a permanent right for planning permission. A great place, project and inspiring example.
Plenty about low-impact living, permaculture, integration with the local community and nature. And 'wild' education for the youngsters on site (and visitors)!
See the film. Visit their site.
The Joe Strummer Foundation
Set up by family and close friends a year after Joe’s (from the Clash) passing. The Joe Strummer Foundation continues to give opportunities to musicians and support to projects around the world that creates empowerment through music.
They say that their objectives are specifically:
The prevention or relief of poverty, particularly of young people, anywhere in the world by providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
To promote, improve, develop and maintain the education of the public in the art, culture and science of music in all its aspects for the public benefit, in particular young musicians, including by the provision of funds for the purchase of musical instruments and studio rehearsal.
To promote, improve and advance the arts, including music, for the public benefit including by the presentation of exhibitions, public events and concerts.
Summerhill was founded in Dresden, Germany in 1921 by A.S. Neill.
To quote from the site: “Today many educationalists and families are becoming uneasy with this restrictive environment. They are beginning to look for alternative answers to mainstream schooling.
One of these answers is democratic or 'free' schooling. There are many models of democratic schools in all corners of the globe, from Israel to Japan, from New Zealand and Thailand to the United States.
The oldest and most famous of these schools is Summerhill, on the east coast of England.”