Kosha Anja Joubert (general secretary of GEN-Europe, Findhorn, UK) Kosha Joubert was born and grew up in South Africa. The system of Apartheid deeply influenced her life’s path: She decided to devote herself to the study and practice of trustful communication and community building in diverse settings. She has been living in intentional communities for the past 20 years and currently serves as President of the Board of the GEN-International and Secretary General of GEN-Europe. Her last 10 years were spent in Sieben Linden, Germany. Recently she moved to Findhorn, Scotland, with her two children. She co-authored the Ecovillage Design Education Curriculum (www.gaiaeducation.org). Today, she organizes EDE-courses and trainings on social tools internationally and works as a facilitator and consultant. She co-edited Beyond You and Me - Inspirations and Wisdom for Building Community, Permanent Publications, 2007 with her partner, Robin Alfred. She has just had her first book published in Germany on the Power of Collective Wisdom and is looking forward to translating it into English. It is a joy and honour for her to be an active part of the ecovillage movement.

Capra Carruba (co-secretary general of GEN, Damanhur, Italy) My name is Capra Carruba, my German birth name is Christine Schneider. I am a member of the Federation of Damanhur in Italy since 1996 and since 2008, I am secretary of GEN in the twin office here in Damanhur. My work-life has many dimensions, I most like teaching and co-creating projects. I have a three-year-old daughter who has been attending the last

General Assemblies and children in community is a personal research interest of mine. I am passionate about understanding what makes communities work and I am profoundly grateful for my experience in Damanhur, which provides constant stimuli for both growth and adventure. GEN is a precious occasion for me to impact the world and connect with beautiful people, many of whom have become dear friends in these years.

Daniel Zimmermann (Sieben Linden, Germany): By profession I'm a biologist, but I've realized that living an ecological lifestyle is more than ecology.
I intended to gain insight in the everyday life of organic farms and sustainable communities, so I've visited many communities in Europe, and worked there as a volunteer for shelter and food. I was amazed and I still think that ecovillages are the best way to live.
Since 2010 I am the representative of the 'Hungarian Ecovillage Network' and I'm also a member of the Hungarian 'Permaculture' and 'Reclaim the Fields' movements.
Currently I'm living in Sieben Linden and working for GEN-Europe as an EVS volunteer, mainly to help organizing workshops and conferences.