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Fight desertification, regenerate the Earth

PROTECT the planet, REGENERATE the soil, REFOREST the land and INSPIRE MORE PEOPLE's help with us

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Fight desertification, regenerate the Earth

Fight desertification, regenerate the Earth

Fight desertification, regenerate the Earth

Fight desertification, regenerate the Earth

Fight desertification, regenerate the Earth

PROTECT the planet, REGENERATE the soil, REFOREST the land and INSPIRE MORE PEOPLE's help with us

PROTECT the planet, REGENERATE the soil, REFOREST the land and INSPIRE MORE PEOPLE's help with us

PROTECT the planet, REGENERATE the soil, REFOREST the land and INSPIRE MORE PEOPLE's help with us

PROTECT the planet, REGENERATE the soil, REFOREST the land and INSPIRE MORE PEOPLE's help with us

Anthony Ryan
Anthony Ryan
Anthony Ryan
Anthony Ryan
1 Campaign |
Pavia, Portugal
$1,930 USD $1,930 USD 53 backers
8% of $23,010 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

What is the PurposeFlow project?

Our mission is to serve our planet, which means serving you, serving us and all our co-habitants. More specifically, we devote ourselves to fostering deeper and harmonious connections that allow us to coexist in an abundant manner with life.

Our mission with the 6 hectare land which we have been stewarding in Pavia, within the Alentejo Region of Portugal, is to regenerate it through various methodologies and frameworks like Permaculture. With reforestation it will allow it to flourish into a space where humans, animals, and plants can thrive in what is a sanctuary for all walks of life. By working with nature, we have the opportunity to live in alignment with her and that means ultimately, with ourselves.

Reforesting the land means planting around 15000 Trees and Shrubs over the next 5 years. It means recreating the diverse 7 layers that you find in a genuine forest. It means living in a holistic manner, creating a circular way of being that considers the well-being of the whole system: the biosphere, animals, and community.

This project has already brought healing to so many and will in turn heal one of our most important resources: the soil. With your help, we will be able to plant more than 3000 trees and shrubs within one year to help regenerate the soil and bring biodiversity back to the degraded and drylands of Portugal. With this initiative, we will initially be able to develop two forests: a biodiverse forest and a food forest which will not only provide nutrient-rich food for both humans and non-humans but also habitats for wildlife. We will also have many of the systems, resources, and tools to more cost-effectively continue to reforest the land

It is the most efficient method to combat desertification, which 75% of Portugal's land is already exposed to. A biodiverse land will enable better r
ainwater retention, decreased soil erosion, and higher carbon storage from the atmosphere in the soil.

I invite you to be part of the change, no matter from which corner of the world you will support us, your contribution will be essential not only to impact the ecosystem in Portugal but to become an inspiration worldwide.

Using regenerative methods means we will achieve more than increased biodiversity:

  • Reforested lands
  • Clean waters
  • Plentiful food
  • Clean and free energy
  • Sustainable and resilient habitations
  • Restored and thriving ecosystems
  • Empowered and educated humans
  • Protected and free animals

My dream is visionary, it is gigantic and it is not only possible, but together we are growing it into its physical reality. My dream is not solely for this land, but rather this planet. To live a way of life that lives in harmony with self and others, that an abundance of life can thrive!

Why it is important to regenerate soil

 

The loss of the world’s fertile soil and biodiversity poses a mortal threat to our future survival. According to soil scientists, at current rates of soil destruction within 50 years we will not only suffer serious damage to public health due to a qualitatively degraded food supply characterized by diminished nutrition and loss of important trace minerals, but we will no longer have enough arable topsoil to feed ourselves. Land degradation is a known problem: modern farming techniques, deforestation, and climate change are largely responsible for this phenomenon. If we continue this way, within 25 years almost 90% of the soil will be degraded and Portugal is the most affected country of soil degradation in the European Union.  According to the United Nations, two-thirds of the world's population will live in a situation of water stress in 2025 and all of this is interconnected with our SOIL.

How we will achieve our mission

The implementation of the project will entail the following physical steps:

  1. The erect fence around immediate food forest to protect it in earlier stages of development
  2. Work with organic farmers to leverage holistic animal management to graze, fertilize and naturally prepare the land
  3. Prepare the land by hand by removing excessive, invasive, and old flora and fauna to be composted
  4. Collect and mix various types of compost that will be spread over the land, to remineralize and revitalize the soil.
  5. Integrate earthworms and microorganisms into various batches of compost to breed so they can help naturally enrich and liven the soil when spread
  6. Build and integrate bee-hives to support the ecosystem
  7. Prepare the placement of the immediate environment for the trees, by making natural mounds, laying compost, cover crops, mulch, and additional earthworms
  8. Excavate swales and keylines. Next, regenerate the immediate swale banks to capture rainfall with compost and cover crops
  9. Excavate water reserve pond for excess water run-off for drier months
  10. Install an irrigation system to support young establishing trees for dryer months, ensuring a higher survivability ratio
  11. Plant additional cover crops, root vegetables, herbs, flowers, ground cover, etc to help enrich and prepare the soil to receive trees
  12. Plant in pioneer trees, resilient fruit trees, and larger shrubs
  13. Integrate additional holistic animal management once flora and fauna has established to enrich and work the soil
  14. Observe, maintain, adjust - repeating any necessary steps
  15. Extending the forest over the years

Where will the funds go?

To accomplish our mission we are raising 20,000 EUR and an additional 10% to cover the administration, transaction fees, and unexpected costs.

Trees and Shrubs - 5635 EUR

  • 125 x 500ml - 1-liter small fruit trees
  • 75 x 1 - 3 litre medium-size fruit trees
  • 50 x 3 - 10 liter fruit trees
  • 1250 pioneer trees
  • 1500 shrubs

Human Resources - 5200 EUR

  • 400 hours of volunteering (food/hosting staff)  
  • Permaculture Designer
  • Keyline specialist
  • Rainwater management specialist
  • Excavation specialist

For the Soil - 3800 EUR

  • Compost
  • Cover crops
  • Compost Worms
  • Effective microorganisms
  • Minerals & nutrients
  • Mulch

Irrigation & Rainwater management- 2450 EUR

  • Water tanks
  • Pipes & guttering
  • Irrigation lines and attachments
  • Water pumps
  • Filters

Tools and equipment  - 1900 EUR

  • Digging and planting tools
  • Maintenance and care tools
  • Assessment and surveying equipment
  • Safety equipment

Plant protection and care - 1100 EUR

  • Fencing poles and wire
  • Tarps
  • Markers
  • Sundries

The Impact

Environmental

Regeneration will support water security, climate change mitigation, local living economies, healthy local ecosystems, and product diversity.

The characteristics of healthy soil will be:

  • Increased ground cover
  • Increased roots
  • Increased carbon stored
  • Increased water retention in the topsoil
  • Recovering groundwater levels
  • Decreased erosion
  • Increased bio productivity
  • Increased biodiversity
  • Decreased carbon in the atmosphere

United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) supported

2. Zero Hunger

  • 2.1 UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD
  • 2.4 SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
  • 2.5 MAINTAIN THE GENETIC DIVERSITY IN FOOD PRODUCTION

3. Good health and well-being

  • 3.9 REDUCE ILLNESSES AND DEATH FROM HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND POLLUTION

4. Quality education

  • 4.7 EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

6. Clean water and sanitation

  • 6.4INCREASE WATER-USE EFFICIENCY AND ENSURE FRESHWATER SUPPLIES
  • 6.5 IMPLEMENT INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
  • 6.6 PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER-RELATED ECOSYSTEMS

8. Decent work and economic growth

  • 8.4 IMPROVE RESOURCE EFFICIENCY IN CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
  • 8.9 PROMOTE BENEFICIAL AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

10. Reduced inequalities

  • 10.3 ENSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND END DISCRIMINATION

11. Sustainable cities and communities

  • 11.5 REDUCE THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NATURAL DISASTERS

12. Responsible consumption and production

  • 12.2 SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
  • 12.4 RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICALS AND WASTE
  • 12.5 SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE WASTE GENERATION
  • 12.8 PROMOTE A UNIVERSAL UNDERSTANDING OF SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES

13. Climate action

  • 13.1 STRENGTHEN RESILIENCE AND ADAPTIVE CAPACITY TO CLIMATE-RELATED DISASTERS
  • 13.2 INTEGRATE CLIMATE CHANGE MEASURES INTO POLICIES AND PLANNING
  • 13.3 BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITY TO MEET CLIMATE CHANGE

15. Life on land

  • 15.2 END DEFORESTATION AND RESTORE DEGRADED FORESTS
  • 15.3 END DESERTIFICATION AND RESTORE DEGRADED LAND
  • 15.5 PROTECT BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL HABITATS

Social and Economic

The project will support the regional economy to flourish through the events sector, entertainment, education, and ecological preservation. We are to create an example for the region on how biodiversity can be restored in a short time and aim to be an inspiration for other landowners and farmers in the Alentejo region and globally.

For the implementation and maintenance of the reforestation project, we source local products, materials, and resources.  All food that is not grown by ourselves comes from the vicinity, we involve local experts to plan and implement the reforestation and rainwater catchment.

Measurable impact:

  • Increased economic activity in the region
  • Increased eco-tourism and ecological awareness
  • Increase in soil vitality and food quality
  • Increase in wildlife protection, flora and fauna diversity

What has been done on the land so far

Since the inception of the PurposeFlow project (2021), we have achieved a lot with the help of over 100 volunteers from more than 30 countries, in exchange for their unique experiences and diverse set of skills. We were able to create the foundations of sustainable and regenerative living conditions by applying circular and regenerative design principles. We are proud to have built:

Facilities:

  • Accommodation and facilities to cater for 20+ people entirely
  • Borehole: 130-meter deep water source to pump from onsite aquifers
  • Hot water system 
  • Fully equipped tool shed for small scale gardening, renovation, and construction
  • Composting system: Turning food scraps, animal manure, and plant matter into rich organic compost
  • Wormery: feeding worms with organic waste, making our own organic and nutrient-rich fertilizer
  • Compost toilet: Creating a way to turn human waste into tree food, returning nutrients back into the land
  • Feather Wonderland: Providing a safe space for feathered creatures to help regenerate the soil, by loosening and fertilizing the soil
  • Native medicinal herb garden & guide: Herbs for medicinal uses
  • Kitchen garden: 18 fully irrigated raised beds, enough to feed 20+ people
  • Driveway: Establishing forest driveway
  • Border Fences: Erected land border fences & kitchen garden borders
  • Cacti Boundary: Planted in establishing diverse cacti to create natural food and medicine fences, wind and intruder protection
  • Humanure system: Composting system to turn human waste into compost
  • Upcycling system: a collection system of general waste to upcycle and reuse
  • Greenhouses: 10 x 1.2sqm greenhouses to propagate and protect sensitive plants during harsher conditions
  • Indoor grow system: Growing system to better ensure plant germination for harsher times

Digital presence:

We have built an amazing network with neighboring lands, local entities, the municipality, other projects in the area, local companies, and 100+ volunteers from over 30 countries.

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Seedling

Seedling

Currency Conversion $5 USD
€5 EUR
Dear Seedling, for your donation you will receive a heartfelt thank you email as well as the opportunity to be a part of the PurposeFlow Community on Discord!
Included Items
  • Thank you Email
  • Join PF Community on Discord
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Green Originator

Green Originator

Currency Conversion $13 USD
€12 EUR
Dear Green Originator, for your donation you will receive a thank you email, an opportunity to join th PF Community on Discord plus access to the PurposeFlow exclusive content : food recipes, digital and online permaculture resources and much more!
Included Items
  • Thank you Email
  • PurposeFlow Exclusive Content
  • Join PF Community on Discord
5 out of 100 of claimed
Life Nurturer

Life Nurturer

Currency Conversion $21 USD
€20 EUR
Dear Life Nurturer, for your donation you will get a thank you email, an opportunity to join our Community on Discord, access to the PF exclusive content like food recipes, digital and online permaculture resources and much more, plus a 5% discount on our first 2 years upcoming events!
Included Items
  • Thank you Email
  • PurposeFlow Exclusive Content
  • 5% Discount for our events
  • Join PF Community on Discord
8 out of 85 of claimed
Earth Warrior

Earth Warrior

Currency Conversion $37 USD
€35 EUR
Dear Earth Warrior, for your donation you will get a thank you email, an opportunity to join our community on Discord, 5% discount on our first 2 years upcoming events plus access to 2 classes (3 hours) of our extensively qualified Yoga teacher's recorded classes and 2 month 25% discount to her monthly classes!
Included Items
  • Thank you Email
  • PurposeFlow Exclusive Content
  • 5% Discount for our events
  • Join PF Community on Discord
  • 2 Recorded Yoga Classes
  • 25% discount 2month Yoga Class
8 out of 75 of claimed
Planet Hero

Planet Hero

Currency Conversion $52 USD
€50 EUR
Dear Planet Hero, you will receive a personalised thank you video, access to PF exclusive content, join the PF community on Discord, 5% discount on our first 2 years upcoming events, 2 recorded Yoga Classes of our qualified Yoga teacher Ana Carrero, 2 month 25% discount to her monthly classes and access to 3x live online group Yoga classes!
Included Items
  • PurposeFlow Exclusive Content
  • 5% Discount for our events
  • Personalised Thank you Video
  • Join PF Community on Discord
  • 2 Recorded Yoga Classes
  • 25% discount 2month Yoga Class
  • 3 online Yoga Classes
11 out of 65 of claimed
Conservation Architect

Conservation Architect

Currency Conversion $78 USD
€75 EUR
Dear Conservation Architect, you will receive : personalised video, access to Discord, PF Exclusive Content, 5% off our first 2 years upcoming events, 2 recorded and 3 live Yoga Classes,25% off 2 months of Yoga Classes, plant a tree with a name and collect a large bag of its fruit, or donate it to a charity on your behalf if you cannot collect it!
Included Items
  • PurposeFlow Exclusive Content
  • 5% Discount for our events
  • Personalised Thank you Video
  • Plant a tree, get the fruit
  • Join PF Community on Discord
  • 2 Recorded Yoga Classes
  • 25% discount 2month Yoga Class
  • 3 online Yoga Classes
3 out of 50 of claimed
Wilderness Creator

Wilderness Creator

Currency Conversion $105 USD
€100 EUR
Dear Wilderness Creator, you will receive: everything from tier 2 plus 8 recorded and 3 live Yoga Classes,25% off 3 months of Yoga Classes, plant a tree with a name and collect a large bag of its fruit, or donate it to a charity on your behalf if you cannot collect it, plus access to 3 group calls with the Project Founder, Anthony Ryan.
Included Items
  • PurposeFlow Exclusive Content
  • 5% Discount for our events
  • Personalised Thank you Video
  • Plant a tree, get the fruit
  • Join PF Community on Discord
  • 8 Recorded Yoga Classes
  • 3 group calls with Founder
  • 3 online Yoga Classes
  • 25% off 3 months Yoga Classes
2 out of 25 of claimed
Forest Originator

Forest Originator

Currency Conversion $209 USD
€200 EUR
Dear Forest Originator, you will receive: everything from tier 7 plus a 1-1 call with the Project Founder, Anthony Ryan plus a 2 nights stay (all included) experience on the land or to donate the stay to someone else.
Included Items
  • PurposeFlow Exclusive Content
  • 5% Discount for our events
  • Personalised Thank you Video
  • Join PF Community on Discord
  • 8 Recorded Yoga Classes
  • 3 group calls with Anthony
  • 1-1 Call with Founder
  • 2 night stay
  • 3 online Yoga Classes
  • 25% off 3 months Yoga Classes
0 out of 20 of claimed
Land Liberator

Land Liberator

Currency Conversion $523 USD
€500 EUR
Dear Land Liberator, you will receive everything from tier 7 and a 3 night experience for you and a +1. Bask in the pleasure that the rich countryside at PFL has to offer, as well as to be a part of our online Wall of Fame , have your name or company name/logo displayed as a supporter of the reforestation on the land!
Included Items
  • PurposeFlow Exclusive Content
  • 5% Discount for our events
  • Personalised Thank you Video
  • Plant a tree, get the fruit
  • Join PF Community on Discord
  • 3 night stay for 2 people
  • Name on our Wall of Fame
  • 25% off 3 months Yoga Classes
  • 3 live & 8 recorded Yoga Class
  • 3 group& 1-1 call with founder
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Universal Co-Creator

Universal Co-Creator

Currency Conversion $1,046 USD
€1,000 EUR
Dear Universal Co-creator, you will receive everything from tier 7 and a 5 nights experience for you and up to +3, as well as to be a part of our Online Wall of Fame, have your name or company name/logo displayed as a supporter of the reforestation, & a name of your choice on the physical wall of donors and access as a PF Podcast guest!
Included Items
  • PurposeFlow Exclusive Content
  • 5% Discount for our events
  • Personalised Thank you Video
  • Plant a tree, get the fruit
  • Name on our Wall of Fame
  • 5 Night Stay for 4 people
  • Be a Guest on the PF Podcast
  • 25% off 3 months Yoga Classes
  • 3 live & 8 recorded Yoga Class
  • 3 group& 1-1 call with founder
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