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Farkha: A Palestinian Ecovillage Modeling Resilience and Sustainability
28 April 2026
A 2026 documentary video about Farkha, a village in the Salfit Governorate, Palestine's first recognized ecovillage. Residents pursue self-sufficiency through organic farming, rainwater harvesting, and participatory community governance, in the face of ongoing settlement expansion and restrictions on land.
This video documents the experience of Farkha, located in the Salfit Governorate in the West Bank, recognized by the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) as Palestine's first ecovillage. It showcases the sustainable practices adopted by the village's residents, from pesticide-free organic farming to rainwater harvesting, solar energy, and participatory local governance. The video also highlights the challenges the village faces from settlement expansion and restrictions on land and natural resources, reflecting the Coalition's mission to defend land rights and promote equitable governance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vj9y0O1UEY