After 12th of January when earthquake of catastrophic magnitude stroke Haiti, the whole world react on it with different ways of help. Sadhana Forest Group left for Haiti in April to offer help and introduce the model of reforestation project with environmental leadership program. On the South West corner of Haiti, on the border with Dominican Republic, in the poorest area of Anse-a-Pitre the piece of land was offered to them to work on it. Sadhana Forest group wants to share a strong vision, and experience of Auroville with the people of Anse-a-Pitre, which would lead to a different kind of consciousness and different attitude.

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The Purpose, is a radio play about Simmy and her Grandfather tree....a Grandfather tree? Something is not clear here, is it? To get it clear click on to hear this extraordinary conversation about love, seeking and The Purpose of everything between this confused girl and her Grandfather tree and for why that, it is the coolest thing to be a tree of all living creatures. what is the purpose of you? find out.

Dans le sillage d'Auroville, d'autres initiatives bourgeonnent... En pleine savane africaine, au milieu d'une végétation sahélienne clairsemée, sur des sols pauvres, voici le premier Aurovillage... Hassan est venu pour la première fois à Auroville il y a 25 ans. Après avoir passé quelques mois à Auroville, il  rentre en France pour faire une formation en pépinière et arboriculture avec l'idée en tête de revenir s'installer à Auroville. Mais le destin en a décidé autrement. En effet son chemin à croisé celui de Pierre Rabih qui à l'époque montait un projet en agro-écologie au Burkina Faso. Il passa un vingtaine d'année en Afrique de l'Ouest et créa Durant toute ces ann?

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Last Friday, the 5th of February 2010, the residents of Sadhana Forest invited numerous guests to their Brazilian Night. A very interesting film about the art of Capoeira and its development was shown, delicious vegan organic Feijoada was served and finally the audience could listen to and watch an amazing play by the Sadhana Forest Band. With a lot of wonderful Brazilian rhythms like Samba and Axé, the band offered a humorous understanding of Brazil´s past, including the story of the slaves, colonization, and the indigenous people from the Amazon.

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Presented by l'Avenir d'Auroville: an 'Open Meeting' at Town Hall Conference Room, 10 a.m. - 12 noon Friday 4 December 2009. Topic: Regional Planning Presented by Prashant, Coordinator for Regional Planning.L'Avenir members present: Sauro, Lalit, Pino,Toby, Tine and approximately 20 Aurovilians. L'Avenir d'Auroville has expressed its willingness and thanks to make use of AurovilleRadio's offer to record and broadcast its 'Open Friday' meetings. The 10 a.m. timing of these Friday meetings does not, unfortunately, allow but a handful of participants, as that time of day finds most people at work...

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Maya, Srishti and Smiti will be representing Auroville at the Second International Youth Symposium on Biodiversity, in Ottawa, Canada (July 5th - 8th). They have prepared a short delivery especially for the Auroville audience. These girls have conducted a six month research in Auroville canyon areas, to explore and learn more about the local Biodiversity. They have come together to present the products of their exploration and share their unique perception of what they have perceived.

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Each year Earth Day is commemorated in Auroville with a week of celebration and learning. One highlight of the week was the Saturday festival outside of the Solar Kitchen. Many Aurovillians, Units and Guests hosted booths where they sold, gave away or educated on what they are doing to make Auroville a more sustainable place to live. The following is a walk-around interview with the various representatives of the booths. See more pics in READ MORE. Click here to listen and join in on the excitement of Auroville's Earth Day festivities!

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A major component of Pitchandikulam Forest’s work involves working with communities to empower them towards self-sustainability and involve them in the process of eco-restoration. Currently the Pitchandikulam team works in 25 villages throughout the Kaliveli Bio-Region. Giving the example of Nadukuppam village, Joss talks about planting of Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest, environmental education, establishment of womens; Self Help Groups, awareness programmes, income generation initiatives. The team from Auroville is also involved in the protection and development of local traditional health medicine through the use of indigenous medicinal plants and conducts health camps for people and cattle.

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As usual about 40 people attended the Newcomer Reception at Pitchandikulam forest. Joss, the founder of the community talked about his life experiences and the early days of Auroville. He made a presentation of the Nadakuppam environmental education centre which he initiated and is now fully operational. We also saw a short video of the Adayar Poonga ecological preservation project which is being directed by Joss and in development stage. Click play to listen, or download this program.

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With a background in carpentry and now architecture, Regina built her own house using mostly sustainable products like mud, coconut fiber, red earth, stone, and bamboo. Are you worried about earthquakes or termites attacking your house?  From the first layer of red earth to the woven roof, Regina will tell you how she built her own house. Listen to the following program for Regina's step-by-step guide to build your own earth-sourced house. Regina also offers personal consultation to dedicated builders.

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Sadhana Forest is about growing trees and growing people. Volunteers from all over the world, as well as Aurovillians, work together in this new reforestation project. They practice an eco-friendly way of life including veganism, alternative construction, solar energy, water resource management, and composting toilets. Last week, Aviram who has created this community with his wife Yorit, organized an experimental one week workshop on earthbag construction. Around 40 volunteers and Aurovilians full of positive energy and good will, trying to build an earthbag dome! AurovilleRadio spent an afternoon to capture the warm ambiance and some impressions of this workshop.

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Dopo anni di attivita', chiamiamola cosi', politica, Santo si dedica ora solamente agli alberi, lavorando al Botanical Garden. Lontano dai clamori del Working Committee, dai conflitti dell'Auroville Council, dalle beghe del Pour Tous Distrubution Center e dai dubbi esistenziali dell'Entry Group (gruppi di cui fu parte attiva) Santo oggi parla con semi e piantine cercando come loro la luce.

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La entrevista de esta semana es con la joven pareja Thiago y Ana, que nos cuentan su trabajo en Auroville: desarrollar el proyecto Tierra de Niños – Creadores de Esperanza. En esta charla nos hablan del programa, cual el objetivo y los valores que buscan compartir con los participantes del proyecto. Nos explican como integrar la espiritualidad en la educacion y cuales son las actividades practicas que los niños desarrollan para crear su propia Tierra.

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In dieser Ausgabe lassen wir Christian zu Wort kommen. Er erstellt einen Pfad für Waldläufer mit allerlei interessanten Informationen. Außerdem haben sich die Regeln für Besucher des Matrimandir geändert und wie üblich haben wir auch die wöchentlichen Veranstaltungstipps für euch. Direktverknüpfung mit den deutschen Nachrichten

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The world is gearing up for another massive celebration of Mother Earth on April 22nd. Join  Auroville Earth Day 2006 for an Organic, motor-LESS day in Auroville! Programme  - Eco-Film Festival - Soil & Plant Workshop - Green Kindergarten Activities (9-12 @ Matrimandir Triangle) - Eco-Transport/Organic Food Stalls (12-14 @ Solar Kitchen) - Sustainable Seminars (14-17 @ Town Hall) - Childrens Games/Activities (16-18 @ Kalabhumi) - Food/Entertainment (18-23 @ Kalabhumi)

And lots more! Stay tuned... http://www.aurovilleearthday.blogspot.com/