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AWISHhellas is a nonprofit educational corporation (NGO) registered in Greece and in the United States (Washington State) organized to promote understanding and education in community sustainable development. AWISHhellas administers a U.S. sponsored university program on Kefalonia, emphasizing applied research in sustainable development practices.
AWISHhellas’ objective is to promote understanding and education in community sustainable development. The NGO’s activities include the development of model programs, applied research, seminars, academic programs and university partnerships, workshops and activities which demonstrate sustainable community development to promote a community’s social, economic and environmental well being. Programs include: a) community spiritual health, wellness and wellbeing, b) social-interaction, c) community service, d) social, economic and environmental justice, e) community self determination, f) environmental education and natural resources protection, g) energy sustainability and recycling, h) biodiversity, i) sustainable economic development, j) cultural and architectural enrichment, and k) creative artistic expression and endeavors including fine and performing arts. Our programs emphasize:
Academic & Applied Research
AWISHhellas’ accredited university classes, seminars, and applied research support sustainable community development, village and island ecotourism, town planning, and ecological studies.
Sustainable Development Workshops & Conferences
AWISHhellas hosts leadership workshops on the environment, economy, and community sustainability.
Performing & Creative Arts and Spiritual Healing Workshops
AWISHhellas hosts interpretive fine and performing arts, integrative healing, yoga and mediation, ancient wisdoms and spirituality workshops inspiring the sustainability of communities.
Public Interest Professional Services
AWISHhellas provides technical assistance, sustainability training, design charrettes, and strategic planning services to public service clients. Sustainability training is also offered to private businesses in cooperation with our affiliate AWISH international.
Hellenic Green Building
AWISHhellas supports Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) training, assistance, and certification programs in conjunction with partnering organizations.
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Affiliate, A World Institute for a Sustainable Humanity - International
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Member, the United Nations Community Sustainable Development Partnership Program.
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Corresponding Member, Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture, and Sustainable Development
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