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This project aims to create an accessible onboarding pathway\/guide as well as curate\/collect resources tailored for PIA grassroots projects. 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Network weaving, Emergent festival, Next Steps project<\/span><\/p>\n

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Objectives 2025<\/h4>\n

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1. Develop a guide\/pathway for permaculturists from Africa to better navigate the CoLab and the resources provided.
\u25e6 What is it -introduction to CoLab, why are you here, where to go next, what is available, permission to engage\/culture, add people you meet in CoLab to linkedin, how to be an engaged community member (refer to training) – a short document
\u25e6 By when we will complete it: – Mid August \u2013 testing time in community
\u25e6 How will we know that this has been successful \/ quality output \/ relevant \u2013 feedback from community and PIA circle, feedback from African Permaculturists who would like to join\/ have joined.
\u25e6 How will it be useful post grant: it is a resource which is valuable to people coming in post funding and still be useful to help them becoming engaged.<\/p>\n

2. Curate, collect, and share resources tailored for PIA grassroots projects, including opportunities, information, capacity building, funding, and co-marketing:
\u25e6 What is it that we are sharing – opportunities, information, capacity building, funding, and co-marketing, identify key areas to start (identified by the community)
\u25e6 How many resources \u2013 depends on budget est 1 hour per post \u2013 could be multiple resources per post
\u25e6 How will we know that this has been successful \/ quality output \/ relevant \u2013 think hard about the curation and really highlighting the value
\u25e6 How will it be useful post grant \u2013 focus on perennial (how the seasonal can be perennial \u2013 eg share funder not funding opp with deadline)
\u25e6 When do we do this \u2013 throughout the project time<\/p>\n

Expected Outputs<\/strong><\/p>\n

A simple guide for new CoLab members from the African continent that would be used as a supplement to the onboarding process.
A set of resources that are relevant to CoLab members from the African continent, posted in the PIA channel<\/p>\n

To nourish the permaculture business community and provide new avenues for connection, mentorship, co-learning and support<\/p>\n

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outcomes 2025<\/h4>\n

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\u00a0The *Permaculture in Africa* project, developed by members of the Permaculture in Africa (PIA) Circle and supported by the Emergent Festival, set out to make it easier for grassroots permaculturists- particularly those new to digital tools and global collaboration- to navigate and engage with the CoLab.<\/p>\n

The team created a practical guide that serves as both an advanced onboarding tool and a simplified entry path for members who may need extra support. It was designed *by* newer members who had themselves faced onboarding challenges, ensuring it speaks directly to lived experiences. Alongside the guide, the team built a shared resource canvas on the PIA channel featuring free training opportunities, funding and marketing tools, and practical materials to help members strengthen their community projects.<\/p>\n

In the process, participants developed stronger digital and collaborative capacities- learning tools like Miro, Nextcloud, and Canva, while deepening their understanding of CoLab\u2019s culture and processes. The work also revealed a major gap in local permaculture networks across Africa, sparking new discussions about supporting and formalising national and regional associations.<\/p>\n

The guide, glossary, and scenario PDFs will now be tested with new members and refined through ongoing PIA Circle activities. Future plans include exploring a buddy system and developing locally led mentoring and network incubation projects.<\/p>\n

Connect with us in the #permaculture-in-africa channel!<\/p>\n

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resources created<\/h4>\n

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contact links<\/h4>\n

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Connect with us in the #permaculture-in-africa channel!<\/p>\n

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