Karim

Italy
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Now, my purpose in life is to learn how to live in a sustainable way and, quoting Satish Kumar: "with elegant simplicity".
Description
My name is Karim, italian - despite the name, mixed-race parents - based in Barcelona at the moment. During covid-19 pandemic I decided to get away from "business as usual" as I realized that the actual way of life is not ecologically sustainable and socially just. I tried to create my own business, but unfortunately it did not work out as expected.

Did bullshit jobs almost all my life, mostly in sales and marketing, to earn a salary and a so called "good life"... now making a pivot in my life, hoping life will offer me a new beginning in a future ecological civilization (if we survive to the collapse of the actual one).

Between my 20s and 40s, I backpacked through almost all Central and South America and in some countries in Asia. I also visited all Europe. I lived in Brazil, Venezuela and Costa Rica, where I voluntereed in a few projects related to reforestation and community development.

Last thing last, I don't use any social media but LinkedIn, and proud of it!
Interests
Water sports
Sustainability
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Photography
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Languages
DIY & crafts
Culture
Books
Animals
Beach
Adventure sports
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
Official 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate Course (PDC) obtained in September 2022.
Systems Thinking Certificate obtained in May 2023.
Age
47
What else ...
My aim here is to learn as much as possible and, possibly, get involved or start from scratch a sustainability project to be part of the change that we need.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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28 Aug 2023

Left by host (Share knowledge becoming ...) for Workawayer (Karim)

It's been a pleasure to host her Karim with his good woorking mood and his patience even if something the plans changed day by day.
He's been very helpfull and active helping us in different jobs. Despite of the hot weather and flyes in July he hold on and like a warrior keep working under the sun all day long, and chatting in the meanwhile.
I… read more

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5 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Karim) for host (Share knowledge becoming ...)

I stayed only 2 weeks with this group of wonderful and down to earth people, and I am very greatful to them for the opportunity to be a part of their dream towards self sufficiency! Andrea, Thomas and Angele are very easy going and kind people, always ready to give you tips and available for any need or just for a chat.

I shared the same… read more

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27 Aug 2023

Left by host (Help at my organic ...) for Workawayer (Karim)

We spent One week doing many activities . Karim Is a very good helper , Always available to do any kind of activities. He could manage Animals, garden and take care of the house.

I recommend It 100%

Thanks Karim for your help!

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5 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Karim) for host (Help at my organic ...)

I had great time with Max, and I have to say that this was my first real "work experience" in permaculture with a skilled instructor, though so young, after my official 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate Course (PDC).

I arrived at the ecovillage just after a violent hail storm left the vegetable garden almost completely destroyed; from Max… read more

(Very good )

13 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Karim) for host (Join me in cultivating a ...)

Sono arrivato alla Chianti Food Forest con il torrido caldo di fine luglio e devo dire che ambientarmi al principio non é stato facile, lavorando la mattina molto presto e poi la sera... di notte peró si poteva dormire senza problemi grazie al fresco e alla zanzariera costruita on the spot da Massimiliano, persona capace di trovare la migliore… read more

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28 Aug 2023

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5 Aug 2023

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27 Aug 2023

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5 Aug 2023

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13 Aug 2023

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31 May 2023

Left by host (Help set up a permaculture, ...) for Workawayer (Karim)

Karim's first Workaway experience with me was impressive and productive. He adapted to the finca, understood the fundamentals of the off-grid, sustainable living very quickly. An avid reader of my battered Humanure Handbook too, essential reading!
I felt confident to leave Karim with complicated and challenging tasks, which he performed well,… read more

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29 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Karim) for host (Help set up a permaculture, ...)

My first workaway experience in David's finca was indeed a great and a challenging one, and I must say it was worth it big time to understand what does it mean to live a simple and off-grid life.

I learnt many valuable things, both in theory and practice, and I was also left alone running activities while David was out a few days. The work was… read more

(Very good )

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