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- 2. Simhacalam Farm Conference Report Mayapur, 2015 Author : Sriman Kalakanta das E-Mail : [email protected] Date : March, 2014 Editor : [email protected] Serial No : 54 of 54
- 3. Networking Finding Solutions forSustainability 3
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- 8. How to Make,Integrate and Replicate the Transition? 8
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- 11. Preaching to FarmersModel 11
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- 16. How to Network allthese Initiatives ? 16
- 17. Sustainable Vaisnava Communities (SVC/ GVIC) 17 SPT Initiative
- 18. The Mandate (theMission) The Sustainable Vaishnava Community was established to “ASSIST the ISKCON GBC, established ministries and temples to promote the concepts and best practices of sustainability and self- sufficiency both within ISKCON rural communities and city temples around the world ”. 18
- 19. How tomake small communities accepted for the people in general in present days. SVC – How urban centers can adopt, network and show sustainable solution to implement Daiva Varnasrama. 19 The Mandate (the Mission)…
- 20. Actions SVC –Strategy Document SVC – Continental Committees and Global Farm Conferences in 2016 Global Resource and Directory Manual on ISKCON Rural Projects To network communities and sympathizer's To develop clear cut models adequate to different time, candidate and country To write books Outreach strategies for youth Fundraising 20
- 21. CVIC – ContinentalInitiatives Asia – IDVM-India since 2009 Govardhana Eco Village (India) Europe – proposal for the European farm community since 2009 South America – Initial Discussion with RGB in Brazil (Kalakantha das) North America – Initial work HH RP Bhakti Raghava Maharaja, conference 2015. Africa – Initial work, HH Bhakti Dhira Damodara Maharaja 21
- 22. 22 Simhacalam – Jandelsbrunn, Germany,16 – 18 /September, 2014
- 23. European Farm Conferencean Exemplary Model 23
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- 27. How Does itWork ? 27
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- 32. Adapting – SharingSolutions 32
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- 35. Summarizing the Congress Stepsof Development One dedicated devotee, shared values, simple publication Elements of the Congress What works session Overall view of how are the neighbors – Family mood Inspiration / Technical exchange Discussion of the challenges together Leader discusses problems with regional political organization RGB Choice of next conference together Needs Need to replicate in other continents Need to network 35
- 36. Challenges to Implementthe Continent Farm Conferences The qualified dedicated person A role model to follow Farm leaders to accept a leading person The need to show the urgency for networking ( At the moment the communication ministry is producing a video about the farm communities around the world. Did you know that ? ) How many devotees have an answer that another is looking for ? 36
- 37. Thank You VeryMuch ! 37 The SVC participation at Simhacalam was sponsored by IDVM-India through the person of Sri Krishna Purusottama das
- 38. Results A sustainablecommunity Attracts missionary devotees who feel protected, and they attract tourists ( NVD, etc.. ) Education Institutions are inspired and send students, publications appear, recognition and funding Krishna is pleased and the community prospers based on the Land and the Cows ( Srila Prabhupada`s Vision) 38
- 39. FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit: ISKCON Daiva Varnasrama Ministry Promoting Rural Development in India www.iskconvarnasrama.com OM Sri Surabhi Campaign www.srisurabhi.org Contact: HH RP Bhakti Raghava Swami [email protected]
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- 41. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Name Sriman Kalakantha das Age and Gender 49, Male Country/Province of Origin Brazil Educational Degree and Year Graduate, 1987 Educational Institution Federal Rural University Pernambuco Amazonas, Brazil Professional Work/Experience Consultant Present Service in ISKCON Minister for ISKCON Cow Protection and Agriculture