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PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE IN UGANDA WITH ROSEMARY MORROW, SEPTEMBER 2009

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This site contains information about the two week residential permaculture design certificate course being taught by Australian teacher Rosemary Morrow (Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute) in Uganda, 14 - 30 September 2009.

This course will be delivered to both local community members and international participants, and course fees paid by international students will subsidise locals, directly contributing to the promotion of permaculture in East Africa and affording a cross-cultural experience for all.

The aim of the courses is to upskill permaculture trainers who will go on to be active in community development, so participating in this course is about far more than getting PD certified!

As local participants are prioritised, places for international guests will be limited. Book now to confirm your place in this unique learning experience.

CONTACTS
To register or for more information, please contact:
Amanda Cuyler (Australia)
Mob: + 61 409 286 477
amandacuyler@gmail.com
ugandapermaculture@gmail.com



Why register for the course?



* Learn vital practical knowledge and skills for leading a self-reliant and community-resilient lifestyle
* Qualify as an accredited permaculture designer and gain experience on a tropical demonstration site
* In an era of increasing uncertainty, become part of a global network effecting positive change and creating designs for sustainable living and land use
* Develop cross-cultural awareness and discover the warmth and cultural richness of Africa's "pearl", Uganda
* Learn firsthand how permaculture can be used a powerful tool to empower and address the real issues confronting communities in the developing world
* Contribute to the dissemination of permaculture knowledge and skills in Central Africa by directly subsidizing the participation of a local person




International Participant Places Limited - Register Now!

To keep a small class size and ensure that positions are prioritised for local East African participants, positions for international participants are limited. This course is a rare opportunity to gain qualifications on-site in a tropical location, knowing that you are directly subsidising the participation of a local person and ensuring the dissemination of vital knowledge in East Africa. Register today!




What is permaculture? Why should I study permaculture in Uganda?




Permaculture is a method for designing sustainable, human-supporting landscapes that mimic the operation of natural ecosystems. By linking the different parts of each system in ecologically sensible ways, permaculture achieves high yields, reduces inputs, and actually builds fertility over successive seasons. Based on three core ethics and a set of design principles, permaculture can be applied in any climate and at any scale.

The term "Permaculture" combines "permanent" and "agriculture" as well as "permanent" and "culture." Permaculture is a philosophy that allows us to use the resources that we have around us to their fullest potential. By observing and learning from our environment (such as how does nature replenish its soil, how does nature protect and conserve its water resources, how has nature adapted to the specific climate of an area, etc.), we can learn how to imitate these natural processes in our daily living. The more closely that we can work with nature, the more likely we are to establish a balance which will provide us with the things that we need without damaging the environment.

Permaculture is rooted in the fact that no single problem or solution stands on its own. In recognition of this balance, it embraces four basic principles:
1. Working with nature rather than against it
2. Thoughtful observation rather than thoughtless labour
3. Each element should perform many functions rather than one
4. Everything is connected to everything else

Like so many other countries in Africa, Uganda is enmeshed within a web of complex, interrelated social and environmental issues. Poverty levels are high, particularly because so many families have been affected by the HIV+/AIDS pandemic; post-primary education levels are low; and these factors, combined with decades of civil conflict, have left the country with more than 2.4 million orphans.



Uganda's population is predominantly rural. Families need to subsist on their own small plots of land, with few income-producing jobs available in the small townships where the majority of the population farm and live. Access to academic or practical agriculture classes is minimal. Although local District Agriculture Officers have some awareness of sustainable agriculture concepts, and are very keen to know more, very little training is available to them and consequently they are unable to pass on knowledge to the community.

We are at a pivotal point in history. The developing world is disproportionately affected by climate change and food insecurity, and the great majority of Ugandans are struggling to meet the skyrocketing costs of food and non-food items. Therefore, the need for communities and individuals to achieve food, water and power sovereignty is increasingly more critical. Permaculture provides communities with vital skills and knowledge to provide for their needs in socially just and ecologically sustainable ways.

This two-week residential will be delivered to both local community members and international participants. The course fees paid by international participants will subsidise local participants, , directly contributing to the promotion of permaculture in East Africa and affording a cross-cultural experience for all concerned. (The course will be taught in both English and Luganda). The aim of the courses is to train trainers who will go on to be active in community development, so participating in these courses is about far more than getting PD certified! As local participants are prioritised, places for international guests will be limited. Book now to confirm your place in this unique learning experience.

The course is scheduled to run prior to the 9th International Permaculture Convergence (IPC9) being held in Malawi, South Africa and Zimbabwe in October 2009. Ugandan and East African graduates from the course will be eligible for scholarships to attend IPC9, so that they gain a broader and deeper knowledge of permaculture, establish an active East African permaculture movement, and build mentor relationships with members of the international permaculture community.




Accreditation

The Permaculture Design Certificate course is an internationally recognized, seventy-two hour course. This course provides an introduction to permaculture design and is accredited by the Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute. Successful completion of the course entitles students to graduate with a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC). The PDC qualification serves as foundation for further permaculture work and study and is a prerequisite for the Diploma in Permaculture Design, offered through The Permaculture Institute.




Course Curriculum




The Permaculture Design Certificate course covers a broad range of subjects to provide a comprehensive overview of permaculture approaches, from basic principles to applied design.

Topics include:
1. Ethics/principles
2. Climates
3. Water
4. Soils
5. Plants
6. Earthworks
7. Windbreaks
8. Aquaculture
9. Patterns in Nature
10. Zones
11. Integrated Pest Management
12. Design for Disaster
13. Village and Community Design





Demonstrations, hands-on activities and site visits



The course has a strong practical work component and will include activities such as plant propagation, seed saving, soil structure and pH analysis, composting, pelleting, contour marking, swale construction, compost toilet construction. Participants will also get to visit local sites utilising permaculture principles including St Jude's Organic Training Centre in Masaka.



Registration Details

COURSE FEE: TBC

FEE INCLUDES:

* Professional Permaculture teachers
* All course materials
* All field trips
* Practical permaculture fieldwork
* Hands-on design experience
* Meals
* Bedding and mosquito net (to remain onsite for future use by the children at the home)
* Transport to and from airport and to and from course sites.

Pay the same price for the PDC qualification as you would in other parts of the world, but know that your fee is subsidizing a local Ugandan to undertake the course alongside you.

MAKING A BOOKING

To ensure your place please send a AUD$300 deposit with this registration form. Course numbers are limited. You can make a booking by email or by phone.

Discount
An AU$100 discount is available for registrations with full payment received 3 months prior to the commencement of the course.

PAYMENT

We accept cheque, money order, or direct deposit payments.

Confirmation of booking

Once your registration (with deposit or full payment) has been received, confirmation will be sent with a receipt and further details about the course, including directions for making your way to the course site and other on-the-ground details.

Cancellation policy

If for some reason you cannot make it to the course,
* 60+ days cancellation a $100 administration fee will be
charged
* 45-59 days, 80% of the cost of the course will be refunded
* 30-44 days: 60% of the cost of the course will be refunded.
* Less than 30 days: 50% of the cost of the course will be refunded.
* If for some reason the course is cancelled, you will receive at least 60 days notice and your full payment will be refunded
* Please note, we do not take responsibility for any flight arrangements you have made. Please take out travel insurance.

COURSE ORGANISERS
Children of Uganda
Permaculture Across Borders
Rosemary Morrow, Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute, NSW Australia

CONTACTS
To register or for more information, please contact:
Amanda Cuyler (Australia)
Mob: + 61 409 286 477
amandacuyler@gmail.com
ugandapermaculture@gmail.com




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