The Organic Academy of IFOAM-Organics International: training multipliers in the developing world.

The Organic Academy of IFOAM-Organics International is 6 years old. It has trained over 600 stakeholders from more than 70 countries in the organic sector, and has conducted its training on four out of five continents. Its main approach is to base its curriculum on the key principles and values of organic agriculture, in order to inspire change and trigger further action, rather than supplying ready-made solutions to students in a classroom environment. Due to its limitations in size and budget, it works actively to develop more multipliers, taking up the concept, methodology and curriculum, to replicate its success globally. Methodology includes experiential learning, with Theory, Action and Reflection making up the complete training experience. The Organic Academy mirrors IFOAM-Organics International's global presence, and works across countries and cultures along the common themes of aspiration, inspiration, network-building and the celebration of diversity.