Permaculture Podcast 695: Community, Non-Profits with Alexandra
By paul@richsoil.com (paul wheaton)
TL;DR: Paul and Alexandra explore the challenges and potential of non-profits in permaculture and the critical need for new community models.
- Non-profits offer varying benefits for permaculture initiatives.
- Careful consideration is needed when applying non-profit models.
- Existing community models may need re-evaluation for effectiveness.
- Developing new community recipes is essential for future growth.
Why it matters: Understanding the utility of non-profits and innovating community structures can significantly impact permaculture project success and social resilience.
Do this next: Research local non-profit structures and identify those aligning with permaculture principles.
Recommended for: Anyone interested in the organizational, social, and structural aspects of permaculture development, from individual projects to broader community initiatives.
Paul gets to the end of Alexandra’s long list of topics, with the two of them discussing non-profits, how they’d apply (or not) to permies, and finishing off with a discussion on communities, Paul’s style of running them and the need for a better recipe for making new ones. Support the podcast on Patreon Show […]