Indigenous way of life proved to be symbiotic with nature

We nurture initiatives that reconnect humans with indigenous wisdom: "The Earth and myself are of one mind".

We move towards eco-centric consciousness instead of ego-centric.

We believe that the trauma of control can be healed through dance and connection to Earth in a spiritual way. This way we only can learn from indigenous people.

We explore indigenous ways of being, symbiotic with nature.

OUR PROJECTS

Our projects are Transformative and Musical endevours that aim to Honor ourselves,
each other and the Earth the way we learnt from Indigenous people

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  New Moon Ecstatic Dance

  Cape Town, South Africa

  2020 - ongoing

  New Moon Ecstatic Dance is Greenhouse’s community movement project inspired by ancient Khoi new-moon transformation rituals. Through sober dance in nature, rhythm, fire and community presence, we honour Indigenous knowledge, the Earth, the elements and our human spirit.
  
  Ecstatic dance as indigenous community practice is the source of ecstasy untapped. Greenhouse supports and creates ecstatic dance events in Cape Town.
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  After the Fall clay studio

  Vrygrond, Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa

  2025 - ongoing

  In the township, we witness alarming trends of teenage violence and abuse of single mothers, together with the lack of safe spaces, where they can heal, nurture and engage with land, art and their own indigeneity.
  "After the Fall" is a Clay studio/support center with focus on healing through the art of clay sculpture while providing additional income to women in need.
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  Living Islands - habitat space for dragonflies

  Marina da Gama, Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa

  2026

  There was a time when dragonflies were a familiar sight above the waterways of Marina da Gama.
  
  What if we created islands for dragonflies to thrive? And the roots of the plants created a living underwater habitat where dragonflies and many other small freshwater creatures can find shelter.
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  Expedition to Namibia

  Windhoek - Caprivi Strip - San People

  2-16 April 2027

  Expedition into Indigenous way of life. Embark with us on a journey to Northern Namibia to live with the last indigenous San communities.
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  PEACE Institute

  future

  PEACE Institute is an educational, research and media platform for indigenous teachers to share with the world, to advocate for nature rights, preserve wild nature and regenerate degraded lands.

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  Past Projects

  2010 -2019

  2010 FIFA Worldcup - Water Stations
  2011 World Water Day
  2013 Grey Water system set up in Khaelitcha
  2014-2018 Genius of Space - community owned and managed garden

The health of a forest, a river, and a community are one and the same. When one suffers, all suffer.

~ Indigenous proverb

GREENHOUSE IS A SOUTH AFRICAN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ADVOCATES FOR NATURE RIGHTS, INDIGENOUS RECOGNITION AND ECO SPIRITUALITY

By embracing indigenous ethics and ecological consciousness as a way to connect, re-remember, and inspire - together, we can build a healthier, more sustainable world.

Greenhouse NPO's registration number is 081-983-NPO, registered 29/07/2010 in South Africa.

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Greenhouse NPO's registration number is 081-983-NPO, registered 29/07/2010 in South Africa.

Address: 299 Vilage Lane, Noordhoek 7979
Cape Town, South Africa

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