Becoming Part of Marenal

 

 

Our Philosophy

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Social

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• Build a thriving and diversified community

• Cultivate responsible, inclusive, and transparent decision making

• Develop fair and effective leadership

• Establish a participatory community with common sense rules and regulations

• Practice conflict resolution, communication, and peacebuilding skills

• Ensure equal and lifelong access to physical and mental nourishment through farming and holistic education

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Economic

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• Cultivate social entrepreneurship to create sustainable solutions

• Invest in education, fair trade, and ethical exchange of products and knowledge

• Encourage participation in local economies and communities

• Support and strengthen the concepts of work, progress, and wealth creation

 

 

Ecological:

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• Increase biodiversity and regenerate native ecosystems

• Grow plant and animal food through organic permaculture and aquaculture

• Innovate and utilize green building technologies

• Use renewable energy whenever possible and move towards total energy independence

• Develop waste as a valuable resource and replenish sources and cycles of water

 

 

Cultural:

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• Engage actively in the protection of nature and communities

• Embrace a low impact lifestyle and reconnect to nature

• Respect cultural traditions and celebrate life through the arts

• Nurture mindfulness of our differences and support human dignity through personal growth

• Connect with a higher purpose in life

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