Collective goals from Auroville Retreat 2015

Collective goals identified through the Auroville Retreat 2015

Governance

1. Restructuring the existing working groups through a dynamic Residents Assembly that reflects a more vibrant and functional organization which is aiming for change with a sincere commitment to Auroville ideals.
2. To turn Auroville into a learning society in every domain oriented towards change of consciousness in a decentralised manner.
3. To identify now one essential task connected to the building of Auroville (ie water conservation) that enables us to create by 2017 an organizational structure and governance process that empowers us to work together on any task in harmony and unity.
4. With the objective of manifesting the shared vision of Auroville, the goal is to bring about a transparent, accountable and effective organization by 2018.

Land and Town Planning & Development

1. Bioregional Co-Development with two way communication
2. Land protection and consolidation of the city land by 2018 and the green belt as soon as possible
3. Build key elements of the city (e.g. the lake and one or two lines of force)

Population Growth

Goal: Growth of the actively engaged core group

a) That shifts towards a culture of appreciation, collaboration, abundance mindset and proactive action.

b) That invites and welcomes unrestricted flow of inspired and dedicated people who come to serve the Auroville ideals for active collaboration and input from all over the world.

Education

1. A Learning Society of constant progress guided by the emergence of the psychic being towards oneness
2. A unified Integral youth education aiming to include dignity of all work as a means for inner and outer research and discovery.

Economy

1. To have a sustainable economy with no exchange of money by 2018, both in the sustenance of individuals as well as creating a surplus for the development of Auroville
   The money-driven socio-economic life must be replaced with a service-driven socioeconomy. Not attached to money. We need to provide in-kind in every field (starting with basic services such energy, water, food, mobility etc). This will reduce circulation of money. Auroville must achieve the vision of an economy-in-kind within a time frame.
2. In 10 years develop a self-supportive economy that is Karma Yoga driven
   All economy-related activities in Auroville need to respect the value and sustainability of the natural resources of our universe. Sustainable lifestyle (beauty, nature, ecological in work, living, products, services and activities). We need to have a program that makes Auroville self-supporting within a time frame.

Youth

Overall Goal: To recognize the potential in Youth and support their involvement in the development of Auroville.

1. Housing: Involve youth in creating enough housing for different youth age groups & different youth needs. (Youth Hostels, Youth Community, involve Youth in planning discussions).
2. Education: Support student’s needs, Create opportunities for learning, Connect schools, ideas, cultures & individuals. (Link schools, More classes on Auroville Philosophy & Practical Governance Structure, create apprenticeships, vocational training, internships, support for higher studies abroad, create links with outside institutions of education, get Auroville education recognized worldwide).
3. Employment & Economy: Create space and job opportunities for young Aurovilians to express themselves through work. (Maintenance, create space in existing Services/Units/Working Groups for Youth, and create new jobs as suggested).
4. Auroville Youth Resource Team: Have a functioning Auroville Youth Resource Team by the end of the year.

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