Transrural Residences from 24 to 31 October ’23
4 community leaders
4 continents
gathered for 7 days
in the Garrotxa
The first Transrural Residency organized by Balkar.Earth invites 4 community leaders from 4 rural communities from different parts of the world with very diverse forms of governance. An invitation to accompany the process we live in our territories, an invitation to share proposals, an invitation to exchange experiences, an invitation to take responsibility for governing our community, in short, to inspiration and learning in common.
The residency program offers different spaces for inquiry, participatory research, dialogue and co-creation. A work that Balkar.Earth proposes on three levels: individually, among the group of residents and collectively with different communities in the territory* .
This project is possible thanks to the collaboration of Faberllull Olot who welcomes the 4 community leaders in their residence. Also thanks to the funding of the Catalan Cooperation Agency in the framework of the “Balkar, weaving communities” project.
*If you have an organization, are part of an active community or are simply interested in meeting the residents , do not hesitate to contact us at info@balkar.earth
Programming Transrural Residences 2023
Wednesday, October 25
from 3.30pm at the La Iera location, Carrer dels Sastres, Olot.
Meeting with La Iera and XES Garrotxa
A meeting with the creators and artisans of La Iera and the members of the Garrotxa Solidarity Economy Network. If you are not one of the groups mentioned but you are interested in attending the meeting, send us an email at info@balkar.earth
Thursday, October 26
From 4.30pm to 6.30pm at the Núria Social in Olot
What if we have more in common than we think?
A space for historical memory, where we will address decolonialism and the structural violence that crosses us. Based on the stories that the residents tell us, we will look for the common points of our communities. Followed by a taste of community dance with Nagore Somoza.
Friday, October 27
from 10am at the University of Girona
Regenerative Tourism
The residents will visit the Faculty of Tourism of the UdG and meet with the students to share the main characteristics of Regenerative Tourism, starting from the examples in their communities. Event intended for students of the UdG Turisme.
Friday, October 27
from 4pm in Plaça Campdenmàs, Olot.
CEPAIM Festival
We will not miss the party organized by CEPAIM Olot in the heart of the Old Center of Olot!
Saturday, October 28
From 10am to 2pm
Meeting Iltià
A meeting that puts the governance of our communities at the center, with the Town Councils of La Garrotxa and the members of the Iltià Hub. If you are not one of the groups mentioned but you are interested in attending the meeting, send us an email at info@balkar.earth
Sunday October 29
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the surroundings of Olot (the location will be specified by email to registered people).
Worldviews and territory
We will discover the worldviews of each of the communities represented in the meeting, giving rise to the spiritual part. Then we will address aspects linked to the territory such as the Rights of Nature or the custody of the territory. We will specify the meeting point by email.
The afternoon of Saturday 28th will be dedicated to accommodating all the entities that have been interested in meeting the residents, write to info@balkar.earth for more information.
With this residence we want to learn about the community management that they do in the various communities represented, share common challenges and dialogue.
Work on frameworks and methodologies to transform current governance models into more transparent, participatory and equitable models.
Sharing experiences of regenerative governance of indigenous peoples and marginalized communities in the Global South and in other parts of the world.
Work on the basic skills of community resilience, necessary to transform social and economic injustices into more equitable and just realities.
Share experiences of the regenerative development of indigenous peoples and marginalized communities in the Global South and other parts of the world to respond to the climate emergency.
