Working Successfully in Different Cultures
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PictureRico Zook facilitating a course abroad.
August 29 - 30, 2015  
9 am to 5 pm 
(Evening Programming Optional: Slide Shows, Guest Presentations)

The Commons
388 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Friday, August 28, 7:30 pm: Rico Zook will hold a slideshow of his work worldwide that's open to the public (suggested donation $15 for slide show ONLY).

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Ever dreamt about going abroad to empower struggling communities? Are you concerned that your development work be culturally relevant but aren’t quite sure how to go about it? Rico Zook knows. He’s spent the last 15 years living and working in India and Southeast Asia.

Many of us want to help others live on our planet in a better way. Those who have the money, time, and desire can help. But good intentions are only a start. Problems arise when cultures conflict. 

Rico can show you how to avoid the pitfalls if you’re doing permaculture or grassroots development abroad. From ethics to practical steps, you’ll learn how to successfully navigate a complex and changing world.

So whether you’re digging a ditch or building a community, let Rico give you the tools to become an agent for change.

Subjects covered include:
  • Ethics of Working in a Foreign Culture
  • What is Itinerant Permaculture
  • Working and Teaching at Diverse Sites
  • Strategies for Successful Project Work
  • Course Strategies for Farmer Trainings
  • New Paradigms for Teaching & Learning
  • How to Start Working Internationally
  • Who to Work with
  • What to Pack
  • Tools of the Trade
  • Philosophy of The Road
  • Road Logistics
Need lodging? NYC has many options. Click HERE for BOD's suggestions. 

Payment Options
Checks or money orders made out to: 
Beyond Organic Design, P.O. Box 396, New York, NY 10276.
OR:
PayPal (via bank account, debit or credit cards)
OR:
PayPal Credit (a six-month payment plan with 0% interest if paid off during that time, subject to credit approval)

A non-refundable deposit amount (50% of course fee, unless otherwise stated) is due upon registration. The remaining fee is due one week prior to the start date. Deposits are non-refundable two (2) weeks before the course begins.

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Rico Zook is an ecological designer, land consultant, and permaculture educator who's worked with farmers, villagers, and other locals in India, Cambodia, and the Mideast. He’s helped indigenous cultures preserve traditional knowledge and technologies while adapting to our rapidly globalizing world. Currently, Rico is developing sustainability demonstration sites and wetlands restoration in India and Southeast Asia.

To learn more about Rico, click HERE.