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What is a good life? What makes a good person? | Vcil Community x The Soil Project x UWC Short Courses by Education for Good

[Korea] The Peace Foundation and its work for peace

[Korea] Moa Pay and local currency: a solution for developing the local economy in Korea

The Mapo Community Economy Network Moa developed MOA, a local-currency model later run on the Moa Pay platform to boost the local economy in Seoul, South Korea

[Korea] Jungto Society: When a community of practice becomes infrastructure for social change

Jungto Society (정토회, roughly "Pure Land Community") is an engaged-Buddhist community founded by Pomnyun Sunim in South Korea in 1988.

[Hàn Quốc] JTS: MỘT TỔ CHỨC CỨU TRỢ QUỐC TẾ ĐƯỢC VẬN HÀNH HOÀN TOÀN BẰNG TÌNH NGUYỆN VIÊN

"Người đói thì phải có được thực phẩm. Người ốm thì phải được chữa bệnh. Trẻ em thì phải được giáo dục."

[Korea] EcoBuddha: Turning the environmental crisis into a practice of social transformation

[Korea] What can a market do beyond selling food?

In Seoul, Marché@ is a farmers' market founded in 2012 with one clear goal: to create a place where producers and consumers meet, talk and understand more about the food they eat every day.

[Korea] Balwoo Gongyang: One meal, one lesson in enough and together

How to Achieve a Fulfilling Life and an Economy for the Common Good?

After more than two months of preparation, the Money IQ – Money EQ personal finance course took place in Da Nang from August 1st to 5th, welcoming many new participants. This program is part of Ecoversity for New Civilization, an alternative university for Vcil members.

OUR LOCALIZATION WEEK: A journey of learning, living, and creating localization in Vietnam

Vcil Community, in collaboration with Local Futures, Learning Cities, and local communities in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Vung Tau, organized the Localization Week: Our Local Treasures. The week served as an invitation to look back at the treasures surrounding us—our people, land, food, memories, culture, livelihoods, sustainable/regenerative initiatives, and community relationships. It provided a space and an opportunity for everyone to learn how to nurture a future that is more balanced, closer to nature, and fairer to humanity, starting with simple actions that anyone can take, together!

[Recap] How can individuals and teams turn conflict into material for learning and transformation?

This recap is intended to help our members grasp the fundamental concepts of conflict transformation and to document the meaningful and engaging activities that took place during the five-day "Transforming Conflict Through Awareness" program.

VCIL MEMBERS’ TALKS #11: TOURISM AS A TOOL FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS

In the upcoming Vcil Members' Talks #11, we will meet Ms. Bich Cong, Director of the Moc Cham Cooperative, to hear her story about preserving and passing on indigenous knowledge with the local community of Cu Lao Cham, and the intersection between people and nature on the island. We will also explore the community-based educational tourism model through the lens of the Moc Cham Cooperative.

NẾP MỚI #16: WHEN A CITY BECOMES A PLACE OF BELONGING

In this month’s Nếp Mới, we journey across cultures to explore two of the world’s most inspiring and pioneering models of alternative urban education: the Shibuya University Network in Japan and the Udaipur Learning City initiative in India. Through the experiences of the Learning City movements in Japan and India, we will discover how cities can become spaces of inclusion, lifelong learning, and regeneration—places where education is woven into everyday life and where people cultivate a genuine sense of belonging to the communities they inhabit.

The River That Shapes the Land: Lessons in Localization from Kim Bồng

Understanding localization through a cooperative economic model with the Kim Bồng community

VCIL MEMBERS’ TALKS #10: IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHENTIC LIFE - ‘EXISTENTIALISM’ LIES IN THE PRACTICE OF DAILY LIVING

On the evening of May 26, Vcil Members’ Talks #10: A Random Page - An Existential Conversation with Chan Dat took place, featuring guests Vy and Hiep (Chan Dat Living Room), members of the Vcil Community. They shared their journey through personal setbacks and shifts in both geography and worldview, and how these experiences gradually led them to existential philosophy, Eastern thought, and the creation of the Chan Dat Living Room space in Hoi An.

Mini Workshop in Hanoi: Tasting Cinnamon - Understanding Taste & Sensory Education

Why is our sense of taste so important?

Vcil wanders through Long Thanh: A short chronicle of our week of connection and learning in Hanoi

This was a meaningful trip, giving our team the opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, and learn from organizations and communities in the North, while also listening to their operational processes, goals, and the challenges they face.

UNSCHOOLING FOR CHILDREN - A JOURNEY OF LEARNING, UNLEARNING & PARENTAL GROWTH

Phuong shared her journey of choosing unschooling for her children, along with practical experiences from applying this philosophy and approach with her three kids. For her, this path has not only transformed how she raises her children but has also fundamentally changed her as a parent.

Nếp Mới #15: Why do we need localization in a globalized world?

Nếp Mới was the opening activity for the Localization Week "The Treasure of Our Own Locality." This is how Vcil Community and communities across Vietnam respond to World Localization Day. It is an annual event in which tens of thousands of people from more than 50 different countries take part each year—an occasion for individuals, teams, and communities to act together toward the local in many different ways: watching films, holding discussions, organizing community meals, planting forests, gardening, and more. These may be small actions, but they create moments of action that help build strong local economies.

Nếp Mới #14: A New Story of Regenerative Economy — Fantasy or Reality in the Making?

Is a Different Economy Truly Possible?

LOCALIZATION WEEK: TREASURES OF OUR LOCALITY

A gathering of local markets, workshops, experiments, film screenings, field trips, conversations, and community experiences celebrating local knowledge, food, culture, art, ecology, and local economies.

“Learning How to Eat” in the Vietnamese Four Learnings in the Modern Context

Eating is a gateway to understanding ourselves and the world around us.

A LIVELIHOOD OF “TAKING CHILDREN TO PLAY IN THE FOREST” – A DREAM OF A GENERATION GROWING UP WITH NATURE

On the evening of April 25, Vcil Members’ Talks #8: Green Careers in Nature Conservation – A Livelihood for Those Who Love the Environment took place with guest speaker Thu Thủy, a member of the Vcil Community who is currently working in the field of nature conservation at GreenViet. During the conversation, Thủy shared her journey of becoming connected to nature conservation, and how her love for nature has gradually seeped into every career choice she has made.

LOOKING BACK AT THE LEARNING CITY JOURNEY CREATED IN APRIL 2026

STORYTELLING SCHOLARSHIP FOR "LITTLE TIBET" LADAKH 2026 - FULL & PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO LADAKH WITH VCIL TRAVEL SCHOOL

We are looking for fellow travelers—photographers, writers, filmmakers, or anyone with a gift for storytelling—to join us in capturing and sharing the values of regenerative travel, responsible tourism, and a new, context-based approach to learning.

Vcil Community Member Website Login Guide

Nếp Mới #13: Building Community is Pure Joy – Stories from a Community Facilitator Who Journeyed Through 140+ Countries

Building holistic, inclusive, and self-reliant communities

Nếp Mới #12: Restoring our food system - Citizens, producers and the power of consumer cooperatives

Explore the inspiring journey of the Seikatsu Consumer Cooperative and reflect on the lessons it holds for Vietnam and our community

Call for Media/Filmmaker (KOL/KOC) – Vcil Travel School Japan 2026

This role includes a scholarship covering the full program fee (850 USD) and visa invitation support

Butground and the journey of building an alivelihood that drives change in lifestyles and the food chain

A story of pursuing sustainable values and rebuilding the relationship between people and the food system in modern life!

Cycling around Southeast Asia: Building your own "UNIVERSITY WITHOUT LECTURE HALLS"

Sometimes the biggest obstacle is not the long road ahead, but the first step out of your front door

[Nep Moi #11] How Not to "Fall Apart" Over Unnamed Conflicts

The question is not how to eliminate or avoid tension and conflict, but how to face them in ways that foster understanding, connection, and shared solutions.

[Vcil Members' Talks #5] Tempo Nexus, Community-Based Urban Development, and Glimpses from Ms. Chau's Journey

'As the city changes ever faster, what are we preserving, and what are we trading away?'

[Nep Moi #10] Rethinking Housing in the Real Estate Bubble Era with WeStay Housing Cooperative (South Korea)

Amid rising housing costs, urban isolation, and the erosion of community life, how can we reimagine housing — beyond the cycle of ownership and profit maximization?

Learning about the role of host and spirit of hosting in Learning Cities

The Host is the organizer and facilitator of activities to welcome friends, family, and anyone interested in the topic they wish to share. As a Host, you are both a pioneer and a co-learner. The most important thing is not how perfect your session is, but your presence, listening, and the joy of learning together.

[For Hosts] Luma Platform User Guide

Currently, the "Learning City" uses the Luma platform to optimize interaction between hosts and registrants. This platform allows attendees to share more about their specific needs for each activity, helping hosts review participant information carefully and tailor their activities accordingly. Below are the basic instructions for hosts.

[For Participants] Luma Participation “Learning City” Guide

"Learning City" is being operated on the Luma platform. The platform makes it easier and more convenient for participants to view events, register for attendance.You can sign up for a variety of activities during the Festival!Below is the Luma user guide that registers the activities during the event.

[Vcil Members' Talks #4] Food Education in a World of Multiple Crises

Food education is not only about food; it is also how people train their ability to judge, to sense and to choose in life.

"Western Memories": Dinner at the Community Kitchen at Vcil Living Lab

The Community Kitchen was born to practise ethical and mindful consumption in our everyday meals.

[SEP] When Agriculture Becomes a Bridge to Rebuild the Relationship Between People - Land - Water - Community

Looking back on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy learning programme: Living Soil, Living Souls, December 2025

THẬT KÌ LẠ KHI CẢ ĐẤT NƯỚC CHỈ ĂN CÓ MỘT VÀI LOẠI THỰC PHẨM TRONG SUỐT CUỘC ĐỜI MÌNH

Cuộc trò chuyện về chuỗi thực phẩm, giáo dục, và lối sống bền vững với bác Jon Jandai

Unlocking the richness of community spaces

Đà Nẵng – The Learning City aspires to build a community that open up joyful and regenerative spaces in Đà Nẵng. In particular, the festival seeks to foster connections between people, between participants and local communities, and to collectively explore new spaces within the city.

[Nep Moi #9] The Trap of the Carbon Metric with Camila Moreno

The excessive focus on carbon is turning climate itself into a tradable commodity for profit, and how 'decarbonization' programs relate to technocracy and increased surveillance.

[Vcil Members' Talks #3] The Story of the Grass-Filling Model - An Initiative Supporting Livelihoods for Small-Scale Farmers

From a seasonal vegetable basket to a refillable model that binds a community together

[TPHT-LCT] Da Nang - "Learning City" November: Many Hands Make Light Work!

Over three days of the November 2025 Festival, we recorded participation from many members with diverse life experiences, professions, and ages. This is what made the event meaningful, full of connections, and full of surprises.

Vcil Members' Talks #3: The Story of the Grass Refillable Model - A Livelihood Support Initiative for Small Farm Households

[Detailed Recap Vcil Members Talks #3] From a seasonal vegetable basket to a refillable model connecting communities

[Nep Moi #8] Jon Jandai and the Journey "From City to Countryside": Foundations for a Happy and Meaningful Life

Join Jon Jandai to learn about seed saving, alternative education, community development, self-sufficient living, and the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.

[Vcil Members' Talks #2] From "Song of the Countryside" to a Journey Rediscovering Rice Culture

Những câu chuyện mộc mạc mà sâu sắc về hành trình gìn giữ giống lúa mùa truyền thống

Redefining the way we learn: Share your Learning Festival takeaways!

in this Learning Festival, there is no single teacher and no single curriculum; learning can take place in any form, anywhere.

Reflecting on the First "Da Nang - The Learning City": Igniting Beyond Boundary Learning

We hope this is just the starting point for True Wealth: the act of giving, generosity, and sharing knowledge and experience, to the opening of doors for "strangers who feel like old friends"—all creating a sense of abundance and fulfillment.

The Participant's Spirit: Making the most of your Learning City experience

How to unlock boundless opportunities within Learning City activities

Nếp Mới #7: From GDP to GPI: When economic development doesn't have to trade off happiness and ecology

[Nep Moi #7] From GDP to GPI: When Economic Development Doesn't Have to Trade Off Happiness and Ecology

Meeting the person who shaped Bhutan's famous GNH index

[India] How to Build "Multiple" Economies of Happiness?

Vcil Community at the Planet Local Summit global conference in Ladakh, India

[XomTour] Climate-Gastronomy Learning Journey: Nurturing the Future From Every Meal

Nurturing food literacy helps us see that eating is not only about our own health, but about building a food system in which producers are paid fairly, ecosystems are respected and communities are nourished.

[Nep Moi #6] South Korean Consumer Cooperatives - A Solidarity Economy Model Creating Social Value

Have you ever wondered if a fair, democratic, and regenerative economy is possible?

[Nep Moi #5] Building Community, Regenerating Villages, and Religious Innovation at Bargn Nuri

How can Christianity practically address pressing ethical issues in Korean society? How can biblical concepts of justice be applied to humanize society?

[South Korea] Why Is Jungto Society Operated 100% by Volunteers?

Stories from Vcil Travel School Korea

[South Korea] Community Resources: The "First" Problem - "Where Does the Money Come From" for Social Organizations/Projects/Enterprises

Lessons from South Korea on tackling society's complex problems

[South Korea] What If the Library Was More Than Just a Place to Read Books...

The story of an innovative community library in South Korea

[Nep Moi #4] Reimagining the Library in the 21st Century

How a library can become the soul of a community — a place where people meet, share, and together nurture knowledge and human connection.

[Japan] What's Interesting About the Alternative Economy Movement in Japan?

Vcil Community's experiential learning trip and network expansion in Japan from June 3-16, 2025

The Constant Question in Social and Community Work: "Where Does the Money Come From?". Can Vcil Community Share More About Money and Finances?

Talking about the journey so far; raising questions and discussing stories related to education, economics, and ecology. This is not just a simple sharing session but a shared space for everyone to learn as peers, contributing their own experiences and insights.

[ECG] When Thinking About Changing the Entire Global System, We Easily Fall Into Helplessness. But If We Return to What's Within Reach — That's When We Truly Feel Empowered

"Outgrow the System" explores how we can return to the essence of the term 'economy' and work toward redesigning an economic system that responsibly manages our scarce resources.

[ECG] "What Can One Individual Do to Create a More Meaningful Economy?" A Dialogue on Alternative Economics with the Vung Tau Community Through the Documentary "Outgrow The System"

A nurturing, open space for dialogues about rethinking and reimagining education, money, and economics. Together, each person journeys alongside others to discover themselves, and the whole community seeks a new way of living: deeper, healthier, kinder, and regenerative.

[RIE] From the American Dream to Grandmother University: Manish Jain and the Journey to Rediscover the Meaning of Work

Together, reflecting on the current economic, education, and employment systems — to question, analyze, and open a dialogue about 'Alivelihood': a new, humane, and sustainable approach to work and life.

[Nep Moi #3] A Conversation About Natural Farming and Alternative Education in Thailand with P'Tang

Discussing together the ongoing global challenges while exploring regenerative solutions rooted in concrete practices.

[Nep Moi #2] Right Livelihood - Reimagining Work and Education with Manish Jain

Right livelihood is not merely a new way of making a living — it is a philosophy of living in harmony with nature, building sustainable communities, and restoring deep connection with oneself. It is a choice for those seeking true meaning in their work.

[RIE] Re-Imagining Education With Manish Jain, Hoi An, July 22-26, 2025

"I studied at Harvard but my greatest professor was my illiterate grandmother from my village"

[Nep Moi #1] Understanding the Cooperative Model in Vietnam

Join us in exploring the opportunities that cooperatives offer, contributing to building a more equitable and prosperous society.

[MIEQ] Personal Finance Course Money IQ - Money EQ with Vcil Community in Vung Tau

Building a healthy relationship with money through understanding money and the financial system

[CLBT] Community-Based Learning Tourism: A Solution for Sustainable Development & Natural and Cultural Regeneration

A regenerative and community-building approach to tourism based on local assets and capacities

[Vietnam] A Vietnamese History Trip: A Journey for Peace and Connection

A trip not just for learning but for reflecting on history, connecting with the land, and seeking deep understanding of the past to contribute to a more peaceful world.

[XomTour] Eco-Gastronomy - A Journey of Taste Stories

A culinary journey through taste: the deep connection between people and nature in the process of creating food

[SEP] Learning Trip on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Thailand: Holistic Solutions for Today's Polycrisis

14 days learning about regenerating true abundance: land, water, indigenous knowledge, ecology, and meaningful relationships

[Ladakh] Guide to Applying for Indian E-Visa Online

[Ladakh] A Day Learning About Tibetan Buddhism with an 82-Year-Old Lama with Vcil Travel School

[Ladakh] Visiting SECMOL - An Alternative Education School in Ladakh

[Ladakh] Leh Old Town Walk with Vcil Travel School: A Journey Through History and Culture in Leh's Old Town, Ladakh

[CLBT] Community-Based Learning Tourism Training Program: A Solution for Sustainable Development and Natural and Cultural Regeneration

Hoa Bac - Da Nang, February 25 - March 3, 2025

[Travel School] What's Different About Learning Travel the Vcil Travel School Way?

The unique, one-of-a-kind experiences you will have when you join VCIL Travel School-style learning travel.

[RIE] "I Studied at Harvard But My Greatest Professor Was My Illiterate Grandmother"

Reimagining education with Manish Jain

[Ladakh] Reach Ladakh More Easily with Costs Starting from 15,860,000 VND for 9 Days

VCIL TRAVEL SCHOOL 2025

[SEP] Transforming Barren Land into Abundant Forest Gardens

The story of Thailand's former Deputy Minister of Agriculture

[SEP] Partial Scholarship for the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy Learning Program in Thailand

Program runs from December 1-8, 2024 in Chon Buri, Thailand

[Vietnam] A Trip to Connect and Support Research on Food Systems and Seeds in Vietnam

"Where does the food we eat come from?"

[Film Screening & Discussion] Outgrow The System - A Documentary About the Transition to a Sustainable Economic System

In Ho Chi Minh City on October 1, 2024

[Ladakh] Villager-Versity - Lessons from Liktsey Village

Moments from the VCIL Travel School Ladakh V experiential learning trip

[ECG] The Transition to a Sustainable Economic System

Offline event series in Ho Chi Minh City by Vcil Community

[South Korea] Building Community Through The Commons: The Story of the Barg Nuri Community

The story of how shared meals and a communal lifestyle transformed an empty village in the Korean countryside into a vibrant community

[South Korea] Lessons in Initiating and Operating Sustainable Social Projects from Zen Master Pomnyun Sunim

The Story of 10 Years of Founding and Developing Vcil Community

From personal questions to a network supporting social transformation in Vietnam

[South Korea] Love, Peace, and Life at Bargn Nuri

The story of an eco-community and Christian renewal in South Korea

[South Korea] Why Did Vcil Travel School Choose South Korea for the Learning Trip?

Recap of the info session on the Vcil Travel School scholarship to South Korea for social enterprises and community workers, 12/06/2024

[South Korea] What Can We Learn From the Korean Story? - Part II

Looking back on the experiential learning trip VCIL Travel School 2024 - Korea II, 15-28/05/2024

[South Korea] What Can We Learn From the Korean Story? - Part I

Looking back on the experiential learning trip VCIL Travel School 2024 - Korea II, 15-28/05/2024

[SEP - Vietnam] Learning Trip and Community Support for Practicing the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in South Central Vietnam (Part II)

April 15 - 24, 2024

[SEP - Vietnam] Learning Trip and Community Support for Practicing the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in South Central Vietnam (Part I)

From April 15-24, the trip is part of SEP Academy's international network expansion activities and creates a peer-learning forum between Vietnam and Thailand. This is also an opportunity for community members to explore previously learned content at a more advanced and practical level.

[RIE] Self-Directed Learning at Swaraj Alternative University

Translated article by Manish Jain

[SEP] The Story of "True Wealth" of the Karen Community

Experiential learning trip in the northwestern mountains of Thailand