EcoVillage Swakopmund
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EcoVillage Swakopmund - In a nutshell
- Buy an existing farm with a crowd-funding campaign and establish an EcoVillage to create a self sustaining community
- The backers will get TimeShares to life and work on the farm valide for the next 10 years
- With the help of the backers during their stay, different projects will be implemented (food production, sustainable housing)
- The aim is to make the EcoVillage self sustaining and able to supply food to the local community
"An EcoVillage is a community that is consciously designed through all four dimensions of sustainability (social, culture, ecology and economy) to regenerate social and natural environments."
What is an EcoVillage?The definition of ‘EcoVillage’ is broad, allowing for many different kinds of communities and projects to be recognised. Because each EcoVillage is designed by the people, according to their vision, context, culture and interests, no two are alike.
While every EcoVillage is unique, they can be categorized into two general categories, which can be found in either rural or urban settings:
- traditional – existing rural villages and communities that decide to design their own pathway into the future, using participatory processes to combine life-sustaining traditional wisdom and positive new innovation.
- intentional – created by people who come together afresh with a shared purpose or vision.
Our plan to make the idea of the EcoVillage Swakopmund reality:
Funding: Crowd-funding Campaign
A TimeShare ticket will allow a backer to stay stay on the farm for free. The ticket is valid for 10 years and can be used anytime. The funds collected by the crowd will be used to buy the farm and material for the planned infrastructure. The price for one TimeShare ticket (one month) is 300 EURO, there will be 1000 months available (300 000EURO).
With the help of the backers coming to Namibia, the EcoVillage will be build overtime.
The focus will be on sustainable food production and sustainable housing
Aim: supply the farm and local shops with nutritious and fresh food
Focus I
Sustainable food production
- Soil / Water
- Vegetable / Trees
- Green house
- Animals / Fish
Focus II
Sustainable housing
- Building design / Material
- Renewable energy / Solar
- Water / Abolition
Aim: offer accommodation and demonstrate alternative housing solutions
Multiply concept by offering courses to Namibian farmers and visitors
Why Namibia?
In Namibia, you'll find a climate that offers a respite from the harsh winters and unpredictable weather of Europe. Bid farewell to freezing temperatures and constant gloom, and welcome a sun-kissed lifestyle that invigorates your senses.
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About the Farm
Situated on the Swakop river, around 40km from Swakopmund.
This property was one of the largest vegetable producers many years ago.
The property has the following infrastructure:
* 2 x neat dwellings * 4 x staff cottages, with bathrooms * 1 x pool * 4 x Stables (2 x structures with each 2 stables) * 2 x store rooms, one that house the power and water systems * Large chicken/duck coop * 1 hectare land under shade cloth with flood line irrigation system * 1 hectare open plan with flood line irrigation system
Boreholes:
* Depth: 28 meters and 35 meters
Main home:
* Kitchen, open plan with dining room * Lounge with fireplace * 2 Bedrooms, both with private bathroom * One bedroom has extra room attached, that can be used as study
* 2 Bathrooms, main with bath, second with shower * Study (or third bedroom)
Guest home:
* Large veranda * Kitchen, open plan with dining room * Lounge * Bedroom
https://www.homepage.com.na/swakopmund-river-plots-small-holding-for-sale-1970426
Tickets
Reward-based Crowdfunding:
In a reward-based crowdfunding model, individuals contribute funds in exchange for tangible or intangible rewards. For your sustainable farm project, you can offer rewards such as exclusive farm experiences, farm-produced goods, or personalized sustainable living workshops. This model can appeal to individuals who want to contribute to the project while receiving unique benefits in return.
The Team
