Global Permayouth Network — permaculture by youth, for youth
From refugee camps to ecovillages to cities all over the world, we are a global network of teenagers using permaculture to make positive change within our communities. Join us!
Vibrant [pr]activism for our future
We are a group of 11-17 year olds who want to do something positive in the world and believe permaculture is great way to do this.
We care about the planet. We care about the future. We care about humanity and all life.
We understand that we need to rapidly shift to one-planet-living, to regenerate and repair our environment and shift from a wasteful consumer culture to a circular, regenerative way of life.
Joining Permayouth is free and allows you to connect with like-minded young people from all walks of life and all areas of the globe.
Current Permayouth projects
Permayouth music
Permayouth sanitary pads project
Permayouth murals
Permayouth events & festival
[pr]activism • visioning • music • poetry • art • film • garden tours
We regularly host free online events for youth into permaculture. We bring together great speakers, spark discussion, share music and art, take tours of youth gardens around the world, screen short permaculture films, and see what emerges.
Sign up below for event alerts, or watch past festival videos here.
The Permayouth team
We are youth who learn together — from each other and our mentors.
Our primary mentor is Morag Gamble, a global permaculture leader and founder of both the Permaculture Education Institute and the Ethos Foundation permaculture charity.
Together with the mentorship of Morag and other permaculture experts from around the world, we are learning about sustainability and regeneration that benefits all.
Some of the Permayouth co-founders with David Holmgren, co-originator of permaculture.
Awards Permayouth has won
Youth In Permaculture Prize 2020 (Lulu in Tanzania & Nakafeero in Uganda)
Lush Spring Prize 2021 (shortlisted for Influencer Award)
Hildur Jackson Award 2021 (for regenerative best-practices in sustainability)
Youth In Permaculture Prize 2022 (Lulu in Tanzania & Brenda in Uganda)
Want to start your own Permayouth hub?
Permayouth is a myceliating network, online and in person.
We run online meetings and regular summits to connect and share with the world, while creating local hubs to practice (pr)activism in our communities – think global, act local.
Here are the 6 steps to launching your own local Permayouth chapter…
Latest blogs from Permayouth members
Workshop Success
Long ago poetry was never written down, poems were composed, memorised, and performed, and heard orally. Poetry read aloud, experienced, and...
Walking on Eggshells
Chickens can help the ecosystem create systems of abundance through their natural behaviours of scratching, pecking, hunting bugs, eating, and...
Once Bitten, Twice Shy
In spring and summer, many reptiles emerge to bask in the sun. During this time you should take precautions to minimise the chance of encountering...
I’m a FUNGI
When you hear the word fungi, the first thing that probably comes to your mind is mushrooms. The general misconception is “a fungus is only a...
Just a little bit nutty
Bunya pine trees (Araucaria bidwilli) is a large tree growing 30-45 meters in height. It is a striking conifer native to the subtropical regions of...
Bloomin’ Marvellous
There are about 70 species of sunflowers.Their genus name is Helianthus (which comes from the Greek words for "sun" and “flower"). Environmental...
Encouraging Frogs
Australian frog species have been dramatically declining since the 1980s. A frog habitat is an environment in which the frog feeds, shelters, and...
Shoo, Cockatoo!
When we first bought our property in the Noosa Hinterland, Queensland our property came with 7 magnificent Pecan Trees. The Pecan Trees came with...
Permayouth podcast
Permayouth in the news
Permayouth in Zanzibar, Permaculture Magazine
Permayouth cofounder, Maia Raymond, shares the inspiring story of Lulu Vierkötter, and her work bringing permaculture to young people and the community.
Making Change: Teen Spirit, Pip Magazine
With a Permaculture Design Course completed at the age of 12, and a network of well-connected contacts, Maia Raymond is making the most of her experience to forge her own world-changing path. And it begins with the youth.
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