O Mundo Somos Nós, a non-profit organisation located 1 km from Quinta de Sandelhas, aims to promote the education of the whole human being, through experiences that encourage cooperation between individuals and communities, respect for the environment and self-sustainability, self-knowledge and the investigation of man and life in order to create a more conscious and responsible society.

Inspired by and named after J. Krishnamurti's book 'You are the World', O Mundo Somos Nós was founded as a Learning Community in 2013 in northern Portugal. Our purpose is to provide holistic education for children aged 2 to 16, young people, and adults. Currently, our Learning Centre engages with about 50 children.

Pioneering Education

Since 2013, OMSN has been operating a Learning Centre that nurtures children aged 2-16, using holistic, child-centred approaches. Our innovative methods combine Montessori principles, forest school concepts, and project-based learning to create a unique educational environment. We focus on fostering each child's natural curiosity and love for learning.

Philosophical Roots

Inspired by J. Krishnamurti's teachings, we encourage questioning, self-knowledge, and a deep connection with nature. Our approach emphasises the importance of understanding oneself and one's relationship with the world. We create spaces for dialogue and reflection, allowing children to explore life's fundamental questions.

Diverse Programs

The organisation offers a range of educational programs for children, young people, and adults. For children, these include nature-based activities for ages 2-6 (Mundo da Floresta), innovative learning for ages 6-12 (Escola do Mundo), and experiential programs for teens. We also participate in the Open Learning School network and Erasmus+ programs. The approach emphasizes individual learning, project-based activities, and connection with nature, avoiding traditional grading and competition. For adults, we provide programs on education, conscious parenting, health, and natural lifestyle. OMSN is planning to expand its reach through online courses in Portuguese and English, aiming to create a global community focused on self-knowledge and holistic education.

International Reach

In our organisation, we recognise the immeasurable value of Erasmus youth exchanges and youth workers mobility. These programmes not only enrich the educational experience of professionals in the youth field, but also strengthen our ability to offer a rich experience to the young people enrolled in our activities and to participants from the international community.

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We appreciate your interest in supporting our project. At this time, your support will directly fund Phase 1 of our project, which focuses on establishing essential infrastructure at Quinta de Sandelhas. This includes implementing permaculture design, setting up basic accommodations, creating an outdoor kitchen, and initiating our ecological agriculture initiatives.

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