Eko: The Currency of Community
The Eko isn't just a currency; it's a testament to the Ecovillage Findhorn’s enduring spirit of innovation and its deep-seated commitment to local economics.
The Eko isn't just a currency; it's a testament to the Ecovillage Findhorn’s enduring spirit of innovation and its deep-seated commitment to local economics.
This presentation was given in the final session of the Ekopia Enterprise Fair 2025. This post gives the text, the slides and a link to the recording of the session.
From a place of faith and courage, our community’s economy has evolved. We're now blending spiritual inspiration with strategic, sustainable planning to build a more resilient future.
Alex Wright interviewed me for the Our Findhorn Barrel podcast, I share how I came here 12 years ago and has used my financial skills to support the next generations to be able to continue
The Universal Hall auditorium was abuzz with activity, inspiration and a palpable sense of optimism. Jonathan Dawson delivered a thought-provoking key-note, reflecting on the role of ecovillages in this time of polycrisis, and
The Phoenix Rising Initiative in 1998 was the first stage of the community buy-out of the Phoenix Shop. In 2000 we embarked on the next stage with the Eko Findhorn Project which completed the buy-out,
EKOPIA RESOURCE EXCHANGE LTD Ekopia is a community benefit cooperative attracting capital for reinvestment in community ventures. A community benefit cooperative (or bencom for short) can offer shares to its community of interest in a