Our History
The History of Living Earth
Living Earth was founded on a bold vision: to create a regenerative future where people, nature, and economies thrive in harmony. What started as a small initiative is gaining momentum to become a movement force in sustainable development, organic agriculture, and ecological restoration in Namibia and beyond.
Our Beginnings
The journey of Living Earth began with a simple yet powerful idea—to reimagine how we interact with our environment. Recognizing the urgent need for sustainable solutions, a group of passionate environmentalists, farmers, and entrepreneurs came together to build an organization dedicated to regeneration. From the beginning, our goal was clear: to restore ecosystems, empower communities, and create economic opportunities that prioritize sustainability.
Milestones and Growth
- 2016 – Olusheno, our founders first social enterprise was established. A first step in Energy transition 🙂
- 2018 – The first version of our book “The Namibia of our dreams” was written. Back then we called it “Fast Forward Namibia” – but we never published it.
- 2020 – We set up a group of likeminded individuals to create an ecovillage. Weekly meetings allowed us to think through everything from Co-ordinating ourselves, how we would Shelter in the mudbrick houses we would build, the Food we would grow and the Water we would harvest and use responsibly. These meetings made us realise that it’s these 5 key themes that drive regeneration and abundance.
- 2021 – Some of us rented a plot in the semi-desert and started building and farming. Here we plan to demonstrate how 70 people can feed themselves abundantly even in times of drought…and without outside inputs except seeds 🙂
- 2023 – The Living Earth Projects Voluntary Association was founded with a mission to promote regenerative development and organic agriculture. The first project was the Living Earth Expo 2023 at the Waldorf School.
- 2024 – We launched the Permaculture Club Whatsapp Group and website, rebranded to Living Earth, built the Marketplace and secured our first outside funding (apart from personal contributions)
- 2025 – We’ve converted to a Private company with innovative ways of sharing profits for everyone who is willing to show up and invest their time or money. We believe that this new structure will get more done faster, with a reward to all those that help! We’ve also rebuilt our website and now we’re organising the second Expo 🙂
Our Impact Today
Living Earth is now a trailblazer in the regenerative movement, driving change through hands-on projects, educational outreach, and innovative investment opportunities. Our approach combines ecological restoration with economic resilience, proving that sustainability is not just an ideal but a practical and profitable path forward. We’re trying to set up Living Earth as a social enterprise, a profitable business that can stand on it’s own feet and reinvest its profits into more regeneration.
Looking Ahead
The future of Living Earth is one of continued expansion and deeper impact. We are committed to scaling our projects, investing in new regenerative startups, and inspiring individuals and businesses to join us in building a thriving planet.
Join us on this journey as we continue to make history—one regenerative project at a time.
Get Involved
Be part of our story. Whether through investment, collaboration, or hands-on participation, your support helps shape the future of Living Earth. Learn more about how you can contribute to this movement: