🗣️ What is a Rural Hackers Residence?

Are you passionate about making meaningful change? Rural Hackers Residencies could be your next great adventure. Hosted at Anceu Coliving, by @@@ajamardo and Africa, in the stunning countryside of Galicia, Spain, this one-month program aims to breathe new life into rural communities. Participants from various disciplines—technology, arts, languages—are all welcome to contribute their skills to invigorate the local landscape 🏘️

What do you get?

• Network: Immerse yourself in a vibrant local and international community that's as engaged and passionate as you are 🤗

• Financial Support: While the residence is primarily self-funded, we work actively to secure financial backing from our network of partners.

• Coliving Space: Your home for the next month? The innovative Anceu Coliving—a haven for collaboration and inspiration 🏡

• Mentoring: Benefit from weekly mentorship sessions that are all about helping you navigate challenges and maximize your impact.

• Challenges: Dive into a hands-on project aimed at revitalizing the local community 🤩

How to apply?

Got an innovative project or idea you're eager to put into action? Applying is simple: just share your vision with us and we'll walk you through the next steps.

Highlight Projects of the Year

This year has seen some incredible initiatives that left a lasting impression:

• Lotte’s impact rippled through the village because of the Textile Mural project she spearheaded. Over 60 people, joined hands to create a stunning textile piece depicting the map of O Ramis. Through this collaborative endeavor, connections were forged that transcended art, uniting people in a shared vision for the village’s future 🧵 🎨

• Victor’s journey was equally transformative. Beginning as a Rural Hacker Resident in April, he embarked on a mission to bridge generations. He imparted digital literacy to older villagers, taught English to locals, and shared the Spanish language with colivers. Victor’s dedication was so profound that he decided to make Anceu his permanent home 🧑‍🏫

• Cuco, known for his murals, was another bridge between colivers and the local community. His artistic collaborations with Anis on an AI project were the seeds of something truly extraordinary. Cuco’s journey with Anceu Coliving began in August 2022 when he painted his first mural. In March and August 2023, he continued to weave his magic across Anceu. He created two more vibrant murals that captivated both colivers and locals 🎨

So, if you're fired up about contributing to the revitalization of rural communities and joining an international tribe of changemakers, Rural Hackers Residencies is where you wanna be. 🌱

Read more about Anceu's 2023 projects here