Over the years of living and learning together, Kalikalos has developed structures and practices to embody holistic community. These structures or systems provide the framework for our shared experience and tools for living and learning in community.
CaRE
"CaRE" stands for Communication and Relationship Empowerment. This framework is the foundation of our communal living and provides tools for us to navigate our relationships and maintain connection.
Awareness...
Diversity & Restoration
Kalikalos is, by nature of its international character, diverse in many ways. People who join our community, whether for a week or for the whole summer, bring with them a variety of cultural, ethnic and...
Inclusion & Participation
One of the cornerstones of community living and holistic education is participation. Community members participate in our systems, providing the energy for the systems to operate AND contributing to...
"Power-With" Governance & Mutual Learning
Sharing power in community is at the heart of how we govern ourselves and make decisions together. When we work together, we learn together , which contributes to harmony, understanding and growth for...
Economic Sustainability
As well as being a community, the Kalikalos Holistic Centre is a business. We owe it to ourselves and to our team members, workshop participants and guests, to be good stewards of the financial resources...
Information & Shared Understanding
When members of a community maintain shared understanding, we are more likely to function together with connection, equivalence and effectiveness. Our Information system consists of external and internal...
Resilience & Wellbeing
With all that happens in a day at Kalikalos, and all that happens in community, personal wellbeing is very important. When we take time to take care of ourselves, we regain our resilience and become more...