The Circle for Human Sustainability

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (18 & 19 Oct 2025)
2025-10-18 09:00 - 2025-10-19 19:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore
Would you like to do your bit for food security in Singapore?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on
Saturday, 18 Oct 2025 / Sunday, 19 Oct 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
and/or
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*(you can come any time within this period)
to work on the urban farm at Level 5 of Beauty World Centre.
You will be meeting urban farmers Tan Jing Xiang and Nicholas Chin, and helping in soil mixing, planting and composting.

What to bring
Bring your own gloves, water, hat and sunscreen.
You can also bring your veggie scraps and fruit peel for composting (but no cooked items or any animal products, please).

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (25 & 26 Oct 2025)
2025-10-25 09:00 - 2025-10-26 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (8 & 9 Nov 2025)
2025-11-08 09:00 - 2025-11-09 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore
Would you like to do your bit for food security in Singapore?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on
Saturday, 8 Nov 2025 / Sunday, 9 Nov 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
and/or
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*(you can come any time within this period)
to work on the urban farm at Level 5 of Beauty World Centre.
You will be meeting urban farmers Tan Jing Xiang and Nicholas Chin, and helping in soil mixing, planting and composting.

What to bring
Bring your own gloves, water, hat and sunscreen.
You can also bring your veggie scraps and fruit peel for composting (but no cooked items or any animal products, please).

Resourcity - A Strategic Board Game on Building Resilience (21 November 2025)
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Temasek Polytechnic, 21 Tampines Avenue 1, 529757, Singapore
The city needs your help!
As climate issues and overconsumption worsen around the world, countries have started to keep resources to themselves. Supplies into the city are drastically reduced, which is a major problem for the city that relies heavily on imports to meet daily needs.
Working together as citizens of the city, come and figure out how to make your city resilient and self-sustaining on –
21 November 2025, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
at
Temasek Polytechnic, Block 1A, Level 4, Room 04-112, Singapore 529757
(Nearest Entrance – East Gate)

Admission is free.
As numbers are limited, please only register if you intend to show up. Registering and then not showing up deprives another person of the opportunity to play the game.
Thank you!

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (22 & 23 Nov 2025)
2025-11-22 09:00 - 2025-11-23 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore
Would you like to do your bit for food security in Singapore?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on
Saturday, 22 Nov 2025 / Sunday, 23 Nov 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
and/or
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*(you can come any time within this period)
to work on the urban farm at Level 5 of Beauty World Centre.
You will be meeting urban farmers Tan Jing Xiang and Nicholas Chin, and helping in soil mixing, planting and composting.

What to bring
Bring your own gloves, water, hat and sunscreen.
You can also bring your veggie scraps and fruit peel for composting (but no cooked items or any animal products, please).

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (13 & 14 Dec 2025)
2025-12-13 09:00 - 2025-12-14 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (20 & 21 Dec 2025)
2025-12-20 09:00 - 2025-12-21 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (10 & 11 Jan 2026)
2026-01-10 09:30 - 2026-01-11 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (24 & 25 Jan 2026)
2026-01-24 09:30 - 2026-01-25 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (1 Feb 2026)
2026-02-01 09:30 - 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore
Would you like to do your bit for food security in Singapore?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on
Sunday, 1 Feb 2026
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
and/or
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*(you can come any time within this period)
to work on the urban farm at Level 5 of Beauty World Centre.
You will be meeting urban farmers Tan Jing Xiang and Nicholas Chin, and helping in soil mixing, planting and composting.

What to bring
Bring your own gloves, water, hat and sunscreen.
You can also bring your veggie scraps and fruit peel for composting (but no cooked items or any animal products, please).

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (8 Feb 2026)
2026-02-08 09:30 - 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (14 & 15 Feb 2026)
2026-02-14 09:30 - 2026-02-15 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore
Would you like to do your bit for food security in Singapore?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on
Saturday, 14 Feb 2026 / Sunday, 15 Feb 2026
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
and/or
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*(you can come any time within this period)
to work on the urban farm at Level 5 of Beauty World Centre.
You will be meeting urban farmers Tan Jing Xiang and Nicholas Chin, and helping in soil mixing, planting and composting.

What to bring
Bring your own gloves, water, hat and sunscreen.
You can also bring your veggie scraps and fruit peel for composting (but no cooked items or any animal products, please).

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (28 Feb 2026)
2026-02-28 09:30 - 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore
Would you like to do your bit for food security in Singapore?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on
Saturday, 28 Feb 2026
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
and/or
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*(you can come any time within this period)
to work on the urban farm at Level 5 of Beauty World Centre.
You will be meeting urban farmers Tan Jing Xiang and Nicholas Chin, and helping in soil mixing, planting and composting.

What to bring
Bring your own gloves, water, hat and sunscreen.
You can also bring your veggie scraps and fruit peel for composting (but no cooked items or any animal products, please).

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (21 & 22 Mar 2026)
2026-03-21 09:30 - 2026-03-22 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore
Would you like to do your bit for food security in Singapore?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on
Saturday, 21 Mar 2026 / Sunday, 22 Mar 2026
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
and/or
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*(you can come any time within this period)
to work on the urban farm at Level 5 of Beauty World Centre.
You will be meeting urban farmers Tan Jing Xiang and Nicholas Chin, and helping in soil mixing, planting and composting.

What to bring
Bring your own gloves, water, hat and sunscreen.
You can also bring your veggie scraps and fruit peel for composting (but no cooked items or any animal products, please).

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (14 & 15 Mar 2026)
2026-03-25 20:52 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (28 & 29 Mar 2026)
2026-03-28 09:30 - 2026-03-29 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (4 & 5 Apr 2026)
2026-04-04 09:30 - 2026-04-05 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore
Would you like to do your bit for food security in Singapore?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on
Saturday, 4 Apr 2026 / Sunday, 5 Apr 2026
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
and/or
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*(you can come any time within this period)
to work on the urban farm at Level 5 of Beauty World Centre.
You will be meeting urban farmers Tan Jing Xiang and Nicholas Chin, and helping in soil mixing, planting and composting.

What to bring
Bring your own gloves, water, hat and sunscreen.
You can also bring your veggie scraps and fruit peel for composting (but no cooked items or any animal products, please).

Urban Farm Experience - Easter Sunday Family Connection (M.a.D. Garden @Winstedt)
2026-04-05 09:00 - 11:00 | M.a.D. Garden @Winstedt, 10 Winstedt Road, 227977, Singapore
This Easter, step away from the rush of city life and into a slower, more meaningful celebration — one that invites children to explore, create, and connect deeply with nature, and families to simply be together on
5 April 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
at the
M.a.D. Garden @Winstedt, 10 Winstedt Rd, Singapore 227977
(adjacent to The Malayan Council Restaurant Entrance).
What Families will Experience

Guided Urban Farm Garden Tour
Farm-to-Table Garden Lunch
Child-Led Easter Art & Craft with Nature
Easter Egg Hunt in Nature
Easter Booths & Play Corners

Pricing:
$50 per parent & child
$20 per additional adult
$30 per additional child (above 1 year old)
More information >> here
Register >> here

Winstedt Day Out
2026-04-05 09:00 - 15:00 | La Salle College of the Arts (Winstedt Campus), 9 Winstedt Road, 227976, Singapore
This event is jointly brought to you by:

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (12 Apr 2026)
2026-04-12 09:30 - 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore
Would you like to do your bit for food security in Singapore?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on
Sunday, 12 Apr 2026
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
and/or
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*(you can come any time within this period)
to work on the urban farm at Level 5 of Beauty World Centre.
You will be meeting urban farmers Tan Jing Xiang and Nicholas Chin, and helping in soil mixing, planting and composting.

What to bring
Bring your own gloves, water, hat and sunscreen.
You can also bring your veggie scraps and fruit peel for composting (but no cooked items or any animal products, please).

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (18 & 19 Apr 2026)
2026-04-18 09:30 - 2026-04-19 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore
Would you like to do your bit for food security in Singapore?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on
Saturday, 18 Apr 2026 / Sunday, 19 Apr 2026
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
and/or
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*(you can come any time within this period)
to work on the urban farm at Level 5 of Beauty World Centre.
You will be meeting urban farmers Tan Jing Xiang and Nicholas Chin, and helping in soil mixing, planting and composting.

What to bring
Bring your own gloves, water, hat and sunscreen.
You can also bring your veggie scraps and fruit peel for composting (but no cooked items or any animal products, please).

ResourCity - A Strategic Board Game on Building Resilience (22 April 2026)
2026-04-22 15:00 - 17:00 | La Salle College of the Arts (McNally Campus), 1 McNally Street, 187940, Singapore
The city needs your help!
As climate issues and overconsumption worsen around the world, countries have started to keep resources to themselves. Supplies into the city are drastically reduced, which is a major problem for the city that relies heavily on imports to meet daily needs.
Working together as citizens of the city, come and figure out how to make your city resilient and self-sustaining on –
22 April 2026, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
at
LASALLE’s McNally Campus, Campus Green, 1 McNally Street, Singapore 187940

Admission is free.
REGISTER >> here
As numbers are limited, please only register if you intend to show up. Registering and then not showing up deprives another person of the opportunity to play the game.
Thank you!

Watch the ResourCity video here
Pre-order the First Edition of ResourCity here

Urban Rooftop Farm - wethefarm (26 Apr 2026)
2026-04-26 09:30 - 19:00 | Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588177, Singapore
Would you like to do your bit for food security in Singapore?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on
Sunday, 26 Apr 2026
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
and/or
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*(you can come any time within this period)
to work on the urban farm at Level 5 of Beauty World Centre.
You will be meeting urban farmers Tan Jing Xiang and Nicholas Chin, and helping in soil mixing, planting and composting.

What to bring
Bring your own gloves, water, hat and sunscreen.
You can also bring your veggie scraps and fruit peel for composting (but no cooked items or any animal products, please).

Permaculture+ Discovery - Learning Journey at Yogyakarta (1 to 5 May 2026)
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2026-05-05 20:00 | Omah Lor Projects, Yogyakarta, RT 007/RW 021, Gunungsari, Candibinangun, Kec. Pakem, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, 55582, Indonesia
Living Permaculture
Come explore how principles of permaculture are being implemented in practical terms. Learn how societal structures can be designed to breathe with Nature thereby deeply enriching human lives.
Very often, regenerative relationships are hidden in plain sight –
With this Permaculture+ Discovery Trip, you have the opportunity to slow down, reconnect through your observations, and discover possibilities through learning from others.
This is intended to be a learning journey where participants get to uncover the different ways that communities have adapted the permaculture approach into their own context and made it work. The learnings will have a socio-economic focus, emphasising the practical aspects of community building and creating resilient culture.
We will be visiting three communities that farm, to see how they combine the urban and the rural, and transform local resources into a force for resilience and liveability.
Learn the various possibilities where food, land and neighbourhoods are designed to form empowering interactions.
Come on the trip to meet like-minded people, see new and implementable ways, and spread the seed of regeneration.
Programme

Guided tours to Omah Lor Projects, Paguyuban Eco Sae and Sekolah Pagesangan
Immersive sessions at Omah Lor Projects including farm care and maintenance, and food preparation for self-sufficiency
Knowledge sharing and discussion sessions at Omah Lor Projects covering socio-economic structures and management systems

Who Should Attend

Certified Permaculture Designers wanting to continue learning
Curious persons seeking a practical introduction to permaculture
Those seeking to meet like-minded people

There will be ample opportunities for cross-learning and reflection. Through direct interactions and discussions, participants will gain insights into the various forms of social institutions such as community support systems, structures of exchanges, and activation nodes.
This is NOT a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course. If you are thinking of becoming a Certified Permaculture Designer, check out our upcoming PDC Course >> here
Package Price

TCHS Members
SGD 1,120*

TCHS PDC Graduates
SGD 1,180*

Others (individual)
SGD 1,288*

Others (group of 2 or more – price indicated is per pax)
SGD 1,250*

*Price includes:

Accommodation at Omah Lor
Three farm-to-table meals each day
Local transport to the communities and farms
Group airport transfer

*Price excludes

Airfare

Refund Policy:

For cancellations after 15 April 2026, there is no refund but we can accept a substitute participant.
For cancellations after 22 April 2026, there is no refund and no substitute.

Other Information
Flights to and from Yogyakarta:

We may arrange flights for Singapore-based participants who register by 15 April 2026 (cost to be advised).
Participants who register after 15 April 2026 to make own arrangements.

Read our Terms & Conditions >> here
About the Communities
Omah Lor Projects

A space where all beings work together to co-exist.
Omah Lor Projects is a communal hub where people from all over the world come, stay and learn about the natural interaction between environment, nature and human. It is a safe space where all beings co-exist with respect and love. It is designed as a living classroom where the farm itself is a learning tool.
Paguyuban Eco Sae

Your waste, your responsibility!!
An urban community of 220 families that transformed from the biggest producer of non-recyclable waste to producer of food and education space for other communities who wish to learn about communal waste management, communal garden and waste upcycling. Their communal garden and waste management are run using permaculture values and principles.
Sekolah Pagesangan

From Village We Empower!
Sekolah Pagesangan (SP) is an independent community without any affiliation. In principle, we learn how to empower ourselves from the village. Local communities develop a production, distribution, and consumption system (food system) of the Gunung Sewu Karst Mountain, where we are located. We learn to apply contextual education models to survive as villagers and become independent and self-sufficient.
Images courtesy of Omar Lor Projects.
This event is organized by

Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course – 22 June to 26 July 2026
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-07-26 11:30 | Tirtha Quddus, 5579 Jalan Padang Ragut, Kampung Janda Baik, Pahang, Malaysia
Gain skills that empower you to design a sustainable and resilient future for urban dwellers
Calling all aspiring permaculture practitioners – join our internationally recognised Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course with a particular focus on the urban tropics and Singapore!
Taught by international and local experts, this immersive programme offers a blend of practical knowledge and innovative solutions aimed at transforming urban spaces into sustainable ecosystems, with particular focus on Singapore’s unique food security challenges and strong social foundation.
Our hybrid course structure is tailored to meet the needs of busy working adults, including both immersive sessions held at Tirtha Quddus, Malaysia and permaculture sites in Singapore as well as interactive virtual workshops accessible from anywhere with internet connection. This unique approach gives you access to comprehensive learning experiences, hands-on activities and expert guidance from leaders in permaculture design whilst enabling you to manage your other commitments.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your green thumb, integrate sustainability into your profession, or contribute to a healthier planet, our PDC course offers the knowledge, inspiration and network to turn your aspirations into action!
On successful completion, you will receive the PDC Certificate from the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia (PRI), and join the growing international network of certified permaculture practitioners and regenerative changemakers.
You will also be given the opportunity to be a part of our Little Farms Everywhere endeavour, to apply your skills to transform Singapore!
About Tirtha Quddus
Tirtha Quddus is a family-run permaculture farm stay and regenerative living retreat nestled on three acres of lush land in Janda Baik, Pahang, Malaysia. Founded in 2015 by Abas and Safia, a couple who transitioned from city life to cultivate a deeper connection with nature, the farm embodies a holistic approach to sustainable living and ecological stewardship. It was born from a shared vision of growing food, nurturing the earth, and creating a space where people—especially families—can reconnect with the natural world.
At its core, Tirtha Quddus is both a living demonstration of regenerative practices and a place for guests to experience sustainable lifestyle in action. The site incorporates organic food cultivation, water harvesting, low-impact conservation techniques, and eco-friendly infrastructure such as bokashi-based compost toilets that turn waste into fertile soil. Guests can participate in activities like planting, composting, permaculture workshops, and creative farm-based learning, while staying in naturally ventilated earth and bamboo-style accommodations designed with ecological sensitivity.
Beyond being a retreat, Tirtha Quddus fosters soulful connection, creativity, and community. It offers a space to slow down, appreciate nature’s rhythms, and engage thoughtfully with ecological and spiritual values. Whether through immersive farm experiences, hands-on learning, or simply enjoying the peace of the surrounding hills, the farm inspires visitors to deepen their understanding of sustainable living and embrace regeneration in their own lives.
Testimonials from PDC graduates
“I had the pleasure of attending the Permaculture Design Course in Kuala Lumpur last year, and it was an incredibly enriching experience. The course was perfectly tailored to the climate of Southeast Asia, which allowed me to directly apply the methods I learned. I found a genuine sense of belonging within the community, which was truly special. The trainers were exceptionally welcoming and humble, making the learning environment very supportive and engaging. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in permaculture.”
Thomas Charrette (PDC 2024 graduate)
“The PDC was a transformative experience. I initially joined to learn more about sustainable farming, but walked away with a whole new lens through which I view not just food systems, but the entire economic structure we live in. What stood out was how practical and locally relevant the course was for city dwellers. I especially appreciated the hands on experiences and sharing of knowledge by the passionate instructors. I now see permaculture as not just about growing food, but about redesigning how we live, work, and relate to the world around us. This course truly reshaped my worldview.”
Pearl Lim (PDC 2024 graduate)
“This permaculture course was truly eye opening. It deepened my understanding of nature’s cycles and gave me practical tools to design regenerative systems. The hands-on approach, passionate instructors, and supportive community made learning a joy. I look forward to creating positive change in my environment with this new knowledge. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking to expand your knowledge, this course offers wisdom, connection, and inspiration. I recommend it for anyone passionate about earth care.”
Jacelyn Tan (PDC 2024 graduate)
“Participating in PDC 2025 with TCHS & Urban Hijau felt like returning to something I’d forgotten but always knew. We didn’t chase answers; we watched the rain fall, followed water’s path, and let the soil speak first. In Klang and in Singapore, design began with stillness. Nothing was forced or hurried, and things grew. The teachers stood beside the land, inviting us to look again. In the Final Design Exercise, I didn’t invent a future; I listened for what wanted to happen. Now I plant quietly, plan with space, and find what needs doing gets done.”
GC Lim (PDC 2025 graduate)
Read the LinkedIn Posts written by PDC 2025 participants here:
Day 1 at SEEDS Malaysia (22 September 2025)
Day 2 at SEEDS Malaysia (23 September 2025)
Day 3 at SEEDS Malaysia (24 September 2025)
Day 4 at SEEDS Malaysia (25 September 2025)
Day 5 at SEEDS Malaysia (26 September 2025)
Hands-on Session 1 in Singapore (4 October 2025)
Hands-on Session 2 in Singapore (11 October 2025)
Course Programme

5 x 8-hour days immersive and hands-on sessions at Tirtha Quddus, Malaysia – 22 to 26 June 2026
9 x 3-hour virtual sessions – 29 & 30 June, 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 July 2026, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
2 half day site survey for Final Design Exercise and hands-on sessions in Singapore – 4 & 11 July 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Final Design Exercise presentation – 18 or 19 July 2026 (timing to be confirmed)
Certificate Presentation Ceremony, Singapore – 26 July 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (venue to be confirmed)

Course Fee

TCHS Members
SGD 2,200*

Non-members
SGD 2,500*

* 10% Early Bird Discount if you register by 30 April 2026
Course fee includes:

Accommodation at Tirtha Quddus for the first 15 participants to register
3 meals and two tea breaks each day for the sessions at Tirtha Quddus
Permaculture Research Institute (PRI) certification on satisfactory completion of the course

Refund policy:

For cancellations before 22 May 2026, we will refund 90% of fee paid.
For cancellations on or after 22 May 2026, there is no refund but we can accept a substitute participant.
For cancellations on or after 15 June 2026, there is no refund and no substitute.

Other Information
Accommodation
Accommodation for the first 15 participants is included in the course fee. Participants will stay at Tirtha Quddus Farm Stay, a sustainable permaculture retreat in Janda Baik, Pahang, where nature and simple, eco-friendly living are part of the experience.

There are two separate Bamboo Rooms available — Bamboo East and Bamboo West — each comfortably accommodating up to 8 participants. These rooms are constructed from earth brick, bamboo, and natural materials, designed to maximize ventilation with fans and fully opening windows, allowing cool mountain air and a peaceful retreat atmosphere.
Each room offers eight single beds with cotton bed sheets, comforters, towels, basic toiletries, and Wi-Fi. Shared shower facilities, standard toilets and eco-toilets (bokashi composting toilets) are provided for a low-impact, eco-conscious stay. Guests will also enjoy healthy meals, at the communal outdoor spaces with a kitchenette, BBQ option, fire pit, a tranquil pond seating area, and common amenities like a library and games.
Please note that accommodation is separated by gender and that the farm operates with minimal chemical usage, natural ventilation (no air-conditioning), and guidelines to preserve peace and sustainability throughout your stay.
For more information, please visit:
https://tirthaquddus.com/accommodation/bamboo-east/
https://tirthaquddus.com/accommodation/bamboo-west/

Transport
Transport to and from Tirtha Quddus:

We will arrange transport for Singapore-based participants who register by 22 May 2026 (cost to be advised).
Participants who register after 22 May 2026 to make own arrangements.

Read our Terms & Conditions >> here
About the Trainers
Lead Trainer

Salah Hammad
Salah Hammad is a globally-recognized permaculture practitioner, consultant, and educator with extensive experience in sustainable design, agroecology, and ecological systems thinking. As a Permaculture Research Institute (PRI) registered teacher and consultant, Salah plays a leading role in delivering high-impact Permaculture Design Courses (PDCs) and supporting regenerative design projects around the world.
Salah’s passion for good food started when he was volunteering to help struggling small farmers in his home countries, Palestine and Jordan. After 10 years working in the food manufacturing industry, he decided to make the transition to a more meaningful life and career in permaculture.
In 2010, Salah emigrated to Australia to deepen his commitment to this path by completing a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) with Geoff Lawton at the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia. Following his studies, he lived and worked on PRI’s Zaytuna Farm for four years — managing daily farm operations, overseeing vegetable and nursery systems, animal and compost systems, and food forests, and training volunteers and interns in integrated permaculture practices. His mentors Geoff and Nadia Lawton encouraged him into teaching and consultancy, marking the beginning of his international facilitation work.
Today, Salah divides his time between facilitating PDCs and advanced permaculture trainings, and consulting on agroecology, community-led sustainability, and regenerative landscape projects across diverse climates and regions. His work includes establishing demonstration sites that integrate permaculture design science with real-world application, even leading the development of a demonstration site in Malaysia with local and international collaborators.
Co-trainers

Irfan Mohamed
Irfan Mohamed, an acoustic engineer by profession, got his first exposure to permaculture in Australia where he used to help his sister and brother in-law on their veggie patch. He completed his PDC in 2014 and is a member of Urban Hijau’s Exco.
Since co-founding Urban Hijau in 2015, he has participated in their children’s programme, planting, weeding, collecting green waste for composting and just about anything where he can get his hands dirty. He is an avid propagator of natural farming practices and was a catalyst in the setting up of Tirtha Quddus, a permaculture farm in Janda Baik. He co-taught the PDC 2024 at Urban Hijau with Abdul Rahman McCausland. He also recently co-taught Introduction to Permaculture and Agroforestry for Petronas Foundation.

Muneeb Bin Yousuf
Muneeb Bin Yousuf has managed overall farm design, planting cycles and farm operations and has been the site manager at Urban Hijau since 2017.
He is a Certified Permaculture Designer, Permaculture Research Institute of Australia, and started his journey in permaculture in 2011. He gained various experiences related to landscape planning, livestock management and community development, being part of an eco-village development team in north Malaysia.
Joining Murujan as the Programs and Events Director, Trainer and Design Consultant, he has since helped organize various Permaculture Design Certificate Courses around Malaysia and joins in to teach the sessions from time to time.
Formally educated as an Engineer (Mechatronics), he has also done his MBA (Strategic Management) and has worked with various organizations over the years.

Ashaari Rahmat
Ashaari Rahmat is an environmental practitioner, project coordinator, and permaculture design professional with over 15 years of experience in regenerative agriculture, ecological restoration, and community-based environmental education. He holds a Permaculture Design Certificate (PRI) and has worked across grassroots, institutional, and corporate settings, translating permaculture principles into practical, context-specific design solutions.
Ashaari has extensive experience in permaculture and regenerative design, including site analysis, masterplanning, soil regeneration, agroforestry, aquaponics, and nature-based solutions. As Co-Founder and General Manager of Poptani Asia, he led the design and implementation of over 30 urban farming and sustainability projects, delivering functional, user-centred designs for homes, schools, communities, and organisations. His design work focuses on creating resilient systems that integrate ecology, food production, education, and social impact.
Ashaari also coordinates national environmental programmes and grant initiatives focused on community climate resilience and ecosystem restoration. He has led environmental education initiatives, supported large-scale restoration efforts, and worked closely with government agencies, NGOs, educators, and local communities. As a PDC trainer, he brings a strong design-led, systems-thinking approach, equipping participants with the skills to move from concept to implementable permaculture designs in real-world contexts.

Saqib Sheikh
Saqib Sheikh is a trainer, coach, writer, refugee advocate and urban farmer. He is a founding member of the Urban Hijau urban farm project. He completed his Permaculture Design Certificate in 2014.
He has over 10 years of experience in media relations and corporate communications and has helped train hundreds of professionals in the Asia-Pacific region to improve their written and verbal communications skills. He received his Masters in Communication from Purdue University, Indiana, USA.
Saqib is a pioneer of several groundbreaking initiatives for disruptive social change, particularly related to blockchain and the environment.
Saqib is a certified coach under the International Coach Federation, and coaches professionals and organizations to transition into their own paths towards making meaningful social impact

Alexius Yeo
Alexius Yeo graduated from The National University of Singapore and The University of North Carolina with an Honours degree in Geography. He later went on to attain the Permaculture Design Certificate in 2014 from The Permaculture Research Institute of Australia.
Alexius began his career with the National Parks Board (NParks), Singapore, as a Streetscape Manager. After gaining 3 fruitful years of experience and amazing memories, he left NParks and Singapore for the Philippines to work with the poor at the country’s first Farm University and Social Enterprise Incubator. There, he quickly fell in love with the joys of farming and landscaping edible gardens that are both beautiful and productive. Returning to Singapore, he worked with local social enterprise, Edible Garden City, to continue to build urban edible landscapes and champion Singapore’s grow-your-own-food movement.
Today, he is the Director of Carbon InQ Pte. Ltd., a local company that teaches agriculture-based experiential learning programmes at schools and corporate firms. He is also the founder of Project 33, a family-initiated farming movement that aims to unite neighbourhoods through community farming, cooking, educational activities and the practice of sharing first.
Traveling down an unusual career path as an urban farmer, Alexius is driven by the mission to help fellow urbanites reconnect with Nature and with one another. He strongly believes that everyone can have green fingers, and that it is never too late, or frivolous, to strive for food quality, purity and self-sufficiency.
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