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We are a not-for-profit artist residency project focused on the art and science of harmonious co-living.
You are invited to support and take part in a family (or, at times, a small community) with an emphasis on engaged and restorative artistic practices of freedom, community, and beautiful co-presence. Based in Nicosia since 2018, and serving as a transitional space for families looking to exit the city, this has been a place for the hard work of "staying with the trouble", and occasional gatherings, workshops and symposia on creativity, love, freedom, freedom-respecting technology, reviving connective practices through dance, storytelling, hiking, and for rediscovering flow and being together with all ages, to thank and celebrate life.
As an effort for community-building and community-integrated learning (albeit in an urban setting) it has been about connecting people and families whose needs are not quite met by the local extended-family support system (e.g. single parent families, families interested in alternative education and skill-sharing -whether they are presently relying on the conventional education system or not, families in various kinds of transition and people interested in mutual support and "being the village"). We wish to provide support in the alternative education community island-wide while coordinating regular offerings that cultivate solidarity, mutual assistance, and an extended notion of kinship.
The initiative is coordinated by Chrystalleni (PhD), Cyprus-based pedagogue-learner, artist and cultural studies scholar with an integrated life-practice in community-focused and participatory art, openness, and technological freedom.
It is inspired by the timeless emergence of Mother Houses all over the world with a mission of care for children, for each other, for ourselves and for our environment.
We welcome Workaways to support our activities according to their own abilities and interests!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We wish to share the art of being together in respect for each other's gifts and unique path, the art of maintaining rhythm and flow in connection with nature and with each other, and of taking care meaningfully and mindfully. We would love to connect you with other places and people around the island according to your interests.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
You can contribute to our not-for-profit activities:
- our cooking rota,
- fixes and improvements around the house and garden are most valuable,
- care-tasks and daily tasks around the house,
- animal care and dog training,
We are committed to a mentality of mutual exchange and our practice follows the ideals of a circular and gift-economy.
We have not, so far, engaged in for-profit activities although we have, at times, invited donations to cover costs and sharing any donations among the people who put in the work. We wish to build on this and will be happy to host Workaways who may be interested in this model.
Languages
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We're presently learning Turkish and Portuguese.
Accommodation
We have two large private rooms and one shared but comfortable sleeping area!
We cook by rota and we'd love it if you joined in!
What else ...
Nicosia is a wonderful place to explore and use as a home-base for venturing out across different sides of the island. There are buses and we might be able to let people borrow a bicycle.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good WiFi connection and lots of space to work and play.
Can possibly accept pets
We're always hosting dogs and other creatures.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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From day one, I felt welcomed and trusted. The atmosphere was warm, creative, and full of care. I appreciated the balance between structure and freedom, and the way each person’s contribution was valued.
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From day one, I felt welcomed and trusted. The atmosphere was warm, creative, and full of care. I appreciated the balance between structure and freedom, and the way each person’s contribution was valued.
I helped with daily chores, cooking,… read more
