Starts Apr 19, 2014 and runs for 13 day(s).

This PDC follows the standard accredited 72-hour design course syllabus with running translation into Arabic. All written materials will also be translated. The course covers in detail the ecological basis of Permaculture design, the ethics, the principles of design, strategies for restoring soils, managing water, partitioning land between intensity of uses for efficient management, cycling of energy and minerals within our system, enactment of site survey and assessment as well as design strategies for different climactic, ecological, technological and cultural settings. While the focus of the course will be on systems of cultural relevance to the Arab world it will be a standard PRI PDC, hence suitable for any-one from anywhere on the planet to participate in. Also if you are interested in improving your Arabic, a great chance for that too.

Have a look at the link below for more information.

http://www.permaculturenews.org/coursedetail.php?page_id=195&scheduleid=575&classname=English-Arabic%20Bilingual%20PDC%20at%20the%20Greening%20the%20Desert%20Sequel%20Site,%20Jordan,%20with%20Alex%20McCausland%20and%20Salah%20Hammad