Tribewanted of Fiji add their weight to Survival
by Matthew
is Tribewanted’s physical home
Some years ago, in the South Pacific Ocean, a new kind of tribe came to life. Hailing from every stretch of the planet, Tribewanted was formed as a travellers’ community to bring novel ways of living ethically to the Fijian isle of Vorovoro and to their own lives.
They make decisions collectively as a web-based social network but with a very physical, island life too. They invite new tribe members to join them online and on island to experience their unique lifestyle.
Tribewanted are now asking those who sign up for a slice of island life to also join Survival. We’re excited that visitors to Vorovoro will have a chance to help tribal peoples the world over in their struggle for their lands and human rights.
Tribewanted was the creation of Ben Keene and Mark Bowness who wanted to make an eco-village of visiting travellers living and working with local Fijians.
They have championed their model of sustainable living with the fascinating internet dimension that keeps the tribe alive and together long after visiting tribe members leave the island.
It’s been so successful that, in January this year, it became the subject of a BBC series tracking the ups and downs of this visionary project.
It continues to blossom as a vibrant social network beating MySpace as Best Social Network at London’s Broadcast Digital Media Awards. Tribewanted, in its many forms, awaits you.