Mostadam is a creative permaculture consultancy founded by Mohammed Saleh, an educator, designer and activist. After spending five years in Turkey operating an off the grid ecological education centre, it became his vision to bring back concepts of self-sufficiency, sustainable living and resilience to Palestine. Mostadam Ecodesign was born, providing complete solutions through holistic ecological design and education for gardens, rooftops, terraces and profitable farms.
Mohammed envisions Palestinian emancipation to be tied to a transformation in perceptions about ecological sustainability, holistic living and environmental protection. It requires fundamental shifts in our beliefs, daily practices and livelihoods. Mostadam’s projects vary in scale and scope from rooftop gardens in urban areas and refugee camps to schools and private companies.
Mohammed sees Mostadam not just as a design consultancy, but also as an approach to reconsider and transform our relationships with the environment. Through Mostadam, Mohammed developed many creative projects that have continued to expand and grow well after his interventions. From rooftop gardens in Aida refugee camp to Aquaponic farms in Jericho and Al Issawiya, Mohammed has collaborated with many local communities to develop different projects. He collaborates with people who have a high sense of ownership and stewardship to keep the projects up and running. Mostadam has also been leading the development of a “Food Forest” project in cooperation with the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library. Mohammad is also currently doing an art residency in Dar Jacir in Bethlehem, through which he is laying the foundations of the first urban farm in Palestine.
For creative, practical and conscious garden and farm designs and educational consultations, Mostadam Ecodesign is a powerhouse of ideas, experimentation and success stories!
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Volunteering Opportunities: Volunteers welcome!
Other Services: design consultations, workshops, and trainings.