HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for all Kalu Yala operations, including educational programs, sustainable living initiatives, agricultural projects, research, and community development. It is a living and learning campus.

Notable Features:

Off-grid infrastructure (solar power, natural water sources), eco-friendly and vernacular architecture, permaculture farms, direct access to extensive natural areas including rivers and rainforest, research facilities, and communal living spaces. The entire valley is part of the project.

Work Culture:

Collaborative, mission-driven, hands-on, and deeply connected to nature. Emphasizes experiential learning, sustainability practices, community engagement, and resilience. The environment is rustic and requires adaptability.

HQ Significance:

The location is crucial as it embodies Kalu Yala's mission to create a sustainable settlement from the ground up, serving as a real-world model and testing ground. Its remoteness allows for pioneering off-grid solutions and deep immersion in sustainable practices.

Values Reflected in HQ: Sustainability, ecological stewardship, community, innovation, experiential education, and resilience are directly reflected in the design, operations, and lifestyle at the headquarters.

Location:

Kalu Yala's primary physical presence and operations are concentrated in its sustainable settlement in Panama. However, it attracts a global audience of students, researchers, volunteers, and eco-conscious individuals from around the world to its programs. Its influence is global through its educational model, research findings, and promotion of sustainable living practices. Administrative and outreach functions may be supported remotely, but the core global impact stems from its Panamanian site.

Street Address:

Tres Brazos Valley (accessed via San Miguel)

City:

Tres Brazos Valley, Chepo District

State/Province:

Panamá Province

Country:

Panama