The ecovillage Kanawen, a short film in the Valley Biert

Through a short film we want to explain the creation of an Ecovillage that we are currently developing in the Biert Valley (Girona)

We dream that people can understand this project and participate in its dissemination all over the world in order to help open our eyes to another reality.

WHAT IS AN ECOVILLAGE?

An Ecovillage is an intentional community, the goal of which is to be sustainable socially, environmentally and economically.

An Ecovillage is a settlement consisting of groups of people who choose to live in community in a different way. Ecovillages are the models (some sponsored by organizations such as UNESCO) that want to prove we can live away from mass consumption and waste, according to the principles of ecology and environmental protection.

The bases of ecovillages are sustainability and human development, although there may be many aspects that differentiate them.

In our Ecovillage, which we have called KanAwen, the main elements are human development and spirituality.

WHAT IS KanAwen?

KanAwen is the name of our Ecovillage, a project of hope, a harmonious life, an intentional community. We are located 15 km from Girona, near Banyoles, in the Biert Valley.

We are united in the need for a radical change, to promote a more conscious way of life, in touch with nature, living socially in community, economically and environmentally sustainable, for the purpose of spiritual growth, both personal and collective, building participatory and dynamic relationships of mutual support and collaboration.

Currently we are registered as a nonprofit association, and we are governed by approved statutes. We are also in the process of constituting the KanAwen Foundation.

We have begun the process to purchase the first piece of land; we expect to complete this purchase by the end of February 2013.

DESCRIPTION of the VERKAMI PROJECT:

Through a short film we want to explain the creation of the KanAwen Ecovillage in the Biert Valley (Girona).

Our aim is that people can see directly, in a dynamic and sincere fashion, the project of our Ecovillage.

We dream that people can understand this project, participating in its dissemination all over and helping us to open our eyes to another reality.

WHO DOES IT? WHAT IS THE COST OF THIS SHORT FILM?

Vivian Rodriguez, director and founder of the production company Evidentisfilms, will be responsible along with her team of collaborators to give shape to this project, bringing all our knowledge and our desire to make this dream a reality.

http://evidentis.tv/index.html

Recording two days: 600 €

IMPLEMENTATION: 120 €

Postproduction: 130 €

Voice: 150 €

Other expenses (trips, DVDs, T-shirts, etc. ...): 400 €

Total: 1400 €

HOW DO I FOLLOW THIS PROJECT?

This project wants to be a model of social integration in all of its areas, including all of its participants, residents, neighbors, institutions, administrations, ... so that together we can reach the goals and improvements which would be unlikely or impossible to achieve if we acted individually and conventionally,

Those of you who make contributions through Verkami will be informed of the progress of our project, through:

-Our Newsletter

-Facebook

-Our website

NOTE:

1-If we can get more than 1400 €, we will be able to improve the quality of the film! Want to help us? Thank you!

2 – If you want to help finance our short film but do not have a credit card, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll provide an account number. we’ll give you an account number in an ethical bank

3-If your money is hidden under the mattress, come meet us and give it to us! :-)

ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR PROJECT

We understand that any contribution is optional and so it’s up to you to enjoy the whole project or just a part of it.