Maramia Ecological Design
Restoring relationships between land and people on the frontlines of climate change through the design of resilient landscapes and communities.
What We Do
We help organizations strengthen the climate resilience of food security and livelihood programs through practical and community-led risk assessments, adaptation planning, and locally grounded resilience strategies.
15+ years of experience partnering with NGOs, IGOs, and farmers globally
In-person, hybrid, and remote options
We adapt our services to best fit the needs of your community.
Our services
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Education
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Assessment
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Design & Implementation
Meet our team
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Ruaa Ahmad
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Kayla Hatcher
Design and Implementation of Regenerative Agriculture Demonstration Site alongside Training of Local Population
Climate Resilience Support for Agriculture and Infrastructure Projects in Iraq
Regenerative Agriculture and Urban Permaculture Education for Students in Germany
Refugee Camp Demonstration Site Design, Implementation and Training
What People Are Saying
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Their field assessments and community engagement were both thorough and thoughtful within a short time period. This project provided the fresh perspective and added capacity necessary to envision design solutions to climate resilience challenges around the West River. We hope to take this work and run with it in the years and decades ahead.
— Tim Shea
Providence City Rhode Island
The Conway School Student Project
Co-Authors: Maramia, Stefan Poost & Reed Bryant
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Honestly, the PDC was one of the most important learning experiences in my agricultural journey. What made it even more special was that I received my Permaculture Design Certificate under your guidance. After that, I continued my journey and became involved with HIA, building on the foundation that I learned during the course. Today, I still work in the agricultural sector, and I often share permaculture principles during meetings with government entities and international NGOs. The course had a profound impact on my life, and I continue to apply permaculture principles both professionally and personally.
— Ala Ibrahim
PDC Participant
Current Work: Senior Analyst at Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Unit - Board of Investment, Kurdistan Regional Government
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Ruaa Ahmad supervised my master's thesis on the reuse of greywater for agricultural purposes. Thanks to her profound expertise and patience, she provided invaluable assistance and helpful advice throughout the writing and research process. Our interactions were always characterized by a friendly and productive atmosphere, fostered by Ruaa’s approachable and motivating manner. She was always available for questions and discussions, and her critical yet constructive feedback significantly enhanced the quality of my thesis.
— Christopher
Urban Permaculture Lecture Student
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Thanks to their dedication and professionalism, working alongside the Maramia team was empowering not only for the participants during the implementation of the permaculture design course held at Arbat camp, Sulaimaniyah, but also for the trainers. I highly recommend partnering with Maramia for their local context knowledge and connection to local communities, and for their commitment to environmental stewardship.
— Galawezh Bayiz
Co-taught PDC in Kurdistan
Founder of EcoVital, Kurdistan