My name is Sylvia Babke, I am an artist and healing activist based in Portugal, Alentejo.

 

Besides my work as a gardender, I combine my two Master degrees in Sociology and Visual Ethnography in my research about love and community. You find my most recent published work on my Blog.

 

I believe, that the healing of individual and collective trauma lies in the power of love and community. 

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My first communal healing breakthrough I witnessed by walking the 12 step program, a spiritual program to free oneself from addiction within a group based fellowship. 

Having gained trust by the sharing and caring for eachother, I then embarked on a journey of founding and full-time living in different communities. 

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Touching the matter of food souvereignity, community gardens became my favorite work environment to translate academic knowledge into practical expierence. As a social vessel for group processes and interaction, the garden offers a wide range of holistic healing.

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After teaching for 13 years I stepped out of the academic system and moved 2018  to Portugal. Having been a mentor within a fellowship for six years and co-holding many many community circles equipped me well to now give you a good experience!

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You can book me as a facilitator for your very own journey and/or support my work by donating.