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ASEC Receives Tactics Grant
Apr 27, 2011

Tactics, an Oregon-based responsible business, is a donor member of 1% for the Planet, an alliance of over 1000 businesses that understand the necessity of protecting the natural environment and are committed to donating at least one percent of their sales to nonprofit organizations working for the planet. more »
Retreat! Advance!
Mar 25, 2011

The Dharmalaya Institute hosted its first service retreat programme on its new eco-campus in the Himalayas. Organized in collaboration with SanghaSeva, the retreat welcomed sixteen participants from several countries for ten days of volunteer work, group activity, meditation, and contemplation. more »
Planting the Earthville Orchards
Dec 24, 2010

The Earthville Network is pleased to announce the launch of the Earthville Orchards, a win-win-win-win opportunity for conscientious global citizens and responsible businesses to offset their carbon footprints for the year while creating green jobs for Indian villagers, helping to limit erosion of precious mountain topsoil, preserving biodiversity, and contributing to a harvest of a variety of organic fruits. more »
Rocking the Foundations
Jun 08, 2010

Earthville's Dharmalaya team is happy to report the completion of the foundations for the Dharmalaya Institute, an eco-friendly service-learning campus in the Indian Himalayas. The Institute is being constructed in a style based upon the traditional vernacular architecture of the area, known as "Kangra style," using eco-friendly materials and non-mechanized building methods. more »
Action Alert: Please Support Earthquake Relief in Tibet
Apr 14, 2010

GLOBAL NEWS: An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck the Yushu area of Amdo, the mountainous northeastern region of Tibet (also known as the Qinghai province of China since the 1950s). Approximately 2200 people have died at at least 12,000 have been injured, with an estimated 100,000 being affected by food... more »
Groundbreaking News for Dharmalaya Institute
Jan 03, 2010

After a year of preparation, today Earthville's Dharmalaya team in India broke ground for the construction of its eco-friendly service-learning campus in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas. The Dharmalaya Institute will serve as the base for our sustainable village development projects in the Himalayas and will also provide volunteer service opportunities... more »
Peace for the Human Family
Jul 01, 2009

The Human Family Peace Project held its first planning workshop in Turkey in June. Based in both Istanbul and San Francisco, the Human Family Peace Project is an ongoing program offering retreats and workshops in Turkey, India, and elsewhere that foster social and cultural awareness as a foundation for global harmony. more »
1% for Planet Earthville
Apr 07, 2009

The Earthville Network is pleased to announce that it has been accepted by 1% for the Planet as one of the charitable organizations supported by the environmentally responsible business movement. more »
Dharmalaya Sprouts
Jan 19, 2009

It's official: The Dharmalaya project, founded in collaboration with Himalayan villagers, has been registered with the Indian government and is now seeking funds for its launch. After several months of research and planning, consultation with local villagers, and drafting of documents, the Dharmalaya vision is off to a great start. more »
Planting Seeds of Sustainability
Jun 10, 2008

Earthville's Dharmalaya team is planting seeds, literally and figuratively, for a new sustainable village development project in the Himalayas. In the tiny, tranquil town of Bir, about three hours by road from the Tibetan exile capital of Dharamshala, the coriander and green beans have begun to sprout in the new organic garden in front of Dharmalaya's new HQ... more »
"Lotus & Lightning" Blooms & Strikes
May 15, 2008

This summer, CreatioNation, the arts wing of the Earthville Network, in partnership with the Vietnam Fund for Education, Music, and Infrastructure, will officially launch an exciting new project called "Lotus & Lightning" to support traditional arts and village life in Vietnam. Lotus & Lightning is a confluence of art and altruism, leveraging the traditional music of Vietnam and short films to tell a story of tradition and change... more »
Sulha Returns
Aug 16, 2007

Recovering from last year's violence, the sixth annual Sulha peace gathering drew over 3000 Arabs, Jews and international witnesses to grassroots peacemaking. more »
The Sound Profound
Mar 01, 2007

Earthville and CreatioNation launch new artist-oriented record label cutting positive grooves from around the planet, available online now. more »
Warm Hearts for Warm Bodies
Jan 01, 2007

Earthville's "Plus 3 Degrees" drive returns to help keep Bay Area homeless warm and dry for the Winter - and you can help! more »
The Roads Will Be Paved with Art
Nov 11, 2005

A family of celebrated traditional musicians in a village outside Hanoi lends their talents for a CD and documentary film to raise funds to build a new school and road for their village. more »
On the Road to Reconciliation
Jul 30, 2005

Despite terrible violence in Gaza, the fifth annual Sulha peace saw record attendance of about 4600 Arabs, Jews and international witnesses to grassroots peacemaking. more »
Building a Monkey Bridge Around the World
Jun 30, 2005

The Earthville/CreatioNation crew joins OnePeople Voice for an artistic cross-cultural bridge-building expedition to Bali and Java, and the crowds go wild! more »
Good Wood for the Hood
Oct 30, 2004

ASEC unites action sports stars and industry leaders with two Los Angeles communities to donate Americas first two eco-friendly skateparks. more »
Sulha: More Power to the Peacemakers
Aug 18, 2004

The fourth annual Sulha peace gathering drew over 4000 Arabs, Jews and international witnesses to a groundbreaking grassroots peacemaking gathering. more »

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