Goal: R300,000
R15,000 raised of R300,000
Approximately $18,200 USD at current rates — enough for Academy Level 1 & 2, Field Studies, international flights from South Africa, on-campus or local housing, and living expenses for several months of intensive training.
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What the Training Covers
- Academy Level 1 & 2: Theory mornings + hands-on afternoons at Earthship Headquarters (~$950–$1,300 each + tax, housing options available).
- Field Studies: Full hands-on building of complete Earthships with Michael Reynolds and the crew.
- Internship options for deeper site experience.
- Online academy backup if needed ($1,200).
Official site: earthship.com/learn
Why This Matters
Certified knowledge from the originators will allow us to design and build high-quality, climate-adapted Earthships that meet South African building realities while remaining true to the principles. This is the foundation for everything that follows on the Hout Bay land.
How to Contribute
This is a crowdfunding campaign. Options:
- Bank transfer / EFT (details provided upon request)
- Set up a GoFundMe, BackaBuddy, or similar — link coming soon
- In-kind support (flights, tools, materials)
Form is demo — connect to real payment processor or crowdfunding platform for live use.