Sesseljuhús Environmental Center

Self-owned organization

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Contact

Sólheimasetur

[email protected]

solheimar.is

Description

Sólheimar Eco-village has a powerful social service where individuals with disabilities are given the opportunity to grow, develop and become an active participant in the community through employment and vocational training, lively social and cultural work. Currently there are 45 individuals with disabilities living at Sólheimar. Sólheimar' s founder, Sesselja Sigmundsdóttir, was one of the first environmentalists of Iceland. She studied organic farming abroad and brought back the knowledge to Iceland and was a pioneer in the field. Sesseljuhús Environmental Center keeps her passion for this cause alive.

Projects

Educational exhibitions focusing especially on environmental issues. Sólheimar provides sizeable housing and expert knowledge on inclusion.