permaculture

[Robyn Francis <erda@nor.com.au>]

Cuba faces the greatest disaster the country has ever known
­ the entire nation, every province, has suffered from the impact of 2 sever
hurricanes within 10 days, damaging half a million houses, decimating food
and export crops and destroying vital infrastructure, roads and
communications systems.

CAPE (Cuba-Australia Permaculture Exchange) is appealing for donations to
support the numerous permaculture projects that have been decimated by the
hurricanes and subsequent flooding. Many project will need to re-establish
from scratch --start all over again-- many of these gardens provide fresh
vegetables for whole neighbourhoods. Roberto Sanchez is currently visiting
effected projects in the provinces and we will post the reports on our
website as they come to hand from the Havana permaculture team.

Recently posted articles for further info:
http://www.permaculture.com.au

Cuba Disaster Update   Sept 22, 2008
Robyn Francis summarises the extent of the hurricane toll to date from the
initial official reports.
http://permaculture.com.au/central/index.php?option=com_content&view=article
&id=107:cuba-disaster-update&catid=64&Itemid=78

CAPE Cuba Hurricane Appeal
http://permaculture.com.au/central/index.php?option=com_content&view=article
&id=106:cape-hurricane-appeal-&catid=64&Itemid=78

Permaculture Projects in Cuba
http://permaculture.com.au/central/index.php?option=com_content&view=article
&id=105:permaculture-projects-in-cuba&catid=64&Itemid=78

Thanks for your support
Robyn

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Cuba-Australia Permaculture Exchange (CAPE)
CAPE organised the highly successful Roberto Perez Australian Tour Mar-Apr
2008, (27 presentations in 4 states to over 5,000 people) followed by the
reciprocal solidarity exchange visit, Robyn Francis Cuban Tour April-June
2008, consulting and providing training for the permaculture programs
coordinated by Fundación Antonio Núñez Jiménez de la Naturaleza y el Hombre
(The Antonio Núñez Jiménez Foundation for Nature and Humanity) known as
FANJ, based in Havana, visiting 38 projects from Pinar del Rio to Baracoa,
and giving 18 conferences, training and planning sessions.
For both exchange visits, these high profile permaculture consultants
donated their services voluntarily with no wages or personal remuneration
other than essential travel/living costs in a spirit of solidarity and
mutual support. CAPE thanks the sponsors and numerous organisations and
individuals who contributed to donations and fund raising for this
successful inaugural exchange program.

CAPE Hurricane Appeal
>From August 28-Sep 8, 2008 within 8 days Cuba bore the brunt of 2
devastating hurricanes, Gustav and Ike, between them wrecking a debilitating
path of destruction over the entire length of Cuba. There will be many
permaculture projects including urban agriculture, farms and school gardens
seriously impacted by the hurricanes and flooding. CAPE is launching an
appeal for donations to assist the permaculture community in Cuba restore
their facilities and production systems destroyed and damaged by the
hurricanes. CAPE is seeking advice from FANJ and Cuban authorities regarding
appropriate support we can provide for the recovery and reconstruction
program. 
Donations can be sent:
Cheque/money orders payable to ŒCAPE² , mail to PO Box 379, Nimbin NSW 2480.
Electronic transfers: Bank: Summerland Credit Union, Cullen St Nimbin; BSB
802-222; Account Number 22267099; Name: Erda Institute Incorporated


Cuba-Australia Permaculture Exchange (CAPE)
Erda Institute & Permaculture Education
Djanbung Gardens Permaculture
PO Box 379 Nimbin NSW 2480
Ph 02-6689 1755  Mob 0429 147 138
CAPE Co-ordinator: Robyn Francis <robyn@permaculture.com.au>
CAPE Fund Administrator: Janelle Schafer <admin@permaculture.com.au>
http://www.permaculture.com.au