Caravane Earth

What Caravane Earth does

Caravane Earth is an international non-profit foundation headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2018. It produces cultural programmes, initiates seed-funded initiatives, and provides advisory services to corporate leadership and governmental institutions, with a stated mission of promoting social, cultural and ecological transformation through the integrated domains of art, craft, architecture, agriculture, and education. The foundation's flagship project is the Art Village in the Desert in Qatar — a hand-made seasonal homestead functioning as an arts residency, learning centre, and lodge — supported by eight designed bamboo-textile buildings targeting near-100% renewable energy operation within ten years.

Core technological and craft assets include proprietary mobile bamboo-textile architecture developed with Colombian master Simón Vélez (Guadua angustifolia bamboo combined with hand-woven Moroccan wool), a circular semi-demountable water management system with UV filtration, off-grid renewable energy combining Kitepower kite-based generation with Pvilion solar-printed fabrics, and biodynamic/regenerative agriculture practices on the Heenat Salma Farm in Qatar. Documented outputs include 20 farm structures designed for Heenat Salma, 8 buildings ready for the Art Village, 360+ square metres of Al Sadu textiles produced by Qatari Bedouin weavers, and 300+ square metres of wool canvas made by 20 Moroccan craftswomen over three months. Supporting product lines include the Atlas Weavers Initiative (sustaining a 24-member women's cooperative in Morocco), the Learning Centre curriculum, the Locals. Qatar web series (5 episodes, 94 nationalities featured), and The Majlis book published by Thames & Hudson.

The foundation is funded through private-investor fundraising rounds in 2018, 2021, and 2023 (amounts undisclosed), operates with 59 employees, and generates revenue through professional services-style streams: advisory work for governments and corporates, cultural programme production (exhibitions at Venice Biennale, NMoQ, Sheikh Faisal Museum), and partner-supported seed-funded initiatives. Its go-to-market motion is event-driven, anchored by high-profile exhibitions, museum collaborations, and educational programmes spanning at least eight countries (Netherlands, Qatar, Morocco, Colombia, Italy, Russia, India, Algeria), with a managed-direct distribution model centred on the Art Village rather than traditional product sales.

Name

Caravane Earth

Legal name

Caravane Earth

Website

https://caravane.earth

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Caravane Earth is an Amsterdam-based non-profit foundation (founded 2018, 59 employees) that runs cultural programmes, seed-funded craft initiatives, and advisory services across art, architecture, agriculture and education — anchored by its flagship Art Village in the Desert project in Qatar and built on proprietary bamboo-textile architecture and biodynamic farming practices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Programmes and Community Development

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Yurts, Tipis & Nomadic Tents (THAMADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Eco-Camps & Sustainable Camping Retreats (THAGAOAE), Excursions, Field Trips & Cultural Activities Logistics (EDAIANAJ), Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

Keywords

• Sustainable architecture
• Traditional crafts preservation
• Regenerative agriculture
• Cultural programming
• Arts residency programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Advisory Services: Provides advisory services to corporate leadership and governmental institutions on sustainable development, traditional architecture, and regenerative agriculture.
2. Cultural Programme Production: Produces cultural programmes that may include exhibition fees, programme sponsorships, and educational programme revenues.
3. Private Investment/Fundraising: Foundation funded through private investors and fundraising activities. Multiple rounds of fundraising mentioned (2018, 2021, 2023).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Caravane Earth is a non-profit foundation that produces cultural programmes, initiates seed-funded projects and provides advisory to corporate and governmental institutions. Its core deliverables include the Art Village in the Desert (an arts residency, learning centre and seasonal lodge in Qatar), mobile bamboo-textile architectural structures developed with Simón Vélez, the Atlas Weavers Initiative supporting the Ain Leuh Women's Cooperative in Morocco, Heenat Salma biodynamic farm in Qatar, an Education/Learning Centre programme and the publication The Majlis Book.

Product overview

Caravane Earth is a foundation offering an integrated portfolio of cultural programmes, seed-funded initiatives and advisory services centred on the Art Village in the Desert — its flagship project. The Art Village in the Desert serves as the umbrella initiative, hosting an Arts Residency, Learning Centre and Lodge. Key product lines include the Bamboo-Textile Architecture Initiative (mobile nomadic structures including the Majlis, Desert Theatre, Music Seminary and more), the Atlas Weavers Initiative, and Heenat Salma Farm. Supporting offerings include water and energy infrastructure systems, educational programmes (Learning Centre, Architecture Workshops, A Village as an Organism), the Locals.Qatar web series, and The Majlis Book publication. The portfolio is united by a mission to promote social, cultural and ecological transformation through art, craft, architecture, agriculture and education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Art Village in the Desert Caravane Foundation's flagship project: a hand-made seasonal homestead designed for arid and semi-arid environments. It serves as an annual Arts Residency, Learning Centre and Lodge, where craftsmen, designers, architects, engineers, philosophers and activists gather to address challenges of living on Earth.
• Bamboo-Textile Architecture Initiative A programme producing mobile bamboo-textile structures inspired by nomadic building techniques, combining Guadua angustifolia bamboo and hand-woven wool textiles to create portable, handmade buildings. Includes the Majlis, Desert Theatre, Music Seminary, Children's Art Workshop, Desert Atelier, Family House, House for Two and Shade Structure.
• Atlas Weavers Initiative A seed-funded initiative preserving and empowering North-African craft practice by supporting the Ain Leuh Women's Cooperative (currently 24 active members) with language and business-skills training and facilitating collaboration with international designers on traditional Beni Mguild kilim weaving.
• Heenat Salma Farm An initiative dedicated to holistic methods in agriculture, architecture and community development in Qatar, with 20 farm structures designed by Arturo Vittori, a circular water management system, and biodynamic agriculture methodology.
• Heenat Salma Creative Residency An artist residency programme for individuals working in traditional crafts and art, providing cross-cultural, interdisciplinary and interfaith exchange, following principles of conscious sourcing, ethical processes, mindful waste management and purposeful products.
• Learning Centre Education Programme A complementary and alternative educational programme offering Scholarship Learning (professional training), Learning En Plein Air for ages 12-18, Family Weekends, and Camps for ages 6-18, covering architecture, animation, circus, theatre, music, cooking, agriculture and engineering.
• Advisory Services Advisory services provided to corporate leadership and governmental institutions on sustainable development, traditional architecture and regenerative agriculture practices.
• Heenat Salma Farm Hospitality Farm stays offering elegant tent accommodations, wellness programmes, wholesome meals and farm activities for guests visiting Heenat Salma Farm in Qatar.
• The Majlis Book A published book documenting the creation of the Majlis exhibition at the Venice Biennale, covering its architectural object, exhibition, garden and the broader story of the Caravane Earth Foundation, with sections on Exhibition, Architecture, Craft and Earth.
• Locals. Qatar Web Series A web series exploring identity, belonging and cross-cultural understanding in Qatar through five inclusive episodes featuring Qatari nationals and expatriates from diverse backgrounds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24 active artisan members sustained in Ain Leuh Women's Cooperative
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• CXEMAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Moscow-based design bureau that collaborated with Caravane on the first architecture workshop, leading the masterplan for the Art Village with architecture students. CXEMA architects co-facilitated the A Village as an Organism programme.
• Warka WatercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Partner for water management solutions at Heenat Salma Farm and Art Village. Warka Water designs atmospheric water generators suitable for desert environments.
• Inspire IndiacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Collaborated on developing the master plan for Heenat Salma Farm, specifically the circular water management system for biodynamic farming, craft practice, and community development.
• Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for extensive research on how green fencing built with native trees and shrubs increases soil humidity and forms healthy micro-climatic zones. Also conducting research on manures (CPP, compost and biochar) from farm waste.
• Qatar University - Biological and Environmental Sciences DepartmentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Qatar University's department to share organic farming principles with farmers, locals, land owners, and policy makers.
• Ministry of Municipality and Environment (Qatar)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for sharing organic farming principles and developing policy guidance for sustainable agriculture in Qatar.
• Todd Longstaffe-GowancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architect who designed the wildflower garden surrounding The Majlis at San Giorgio Maggiore Monastery in Venice, featuring plants from Mediterranean and Central European regions.
• Artisan ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable sourcing and ethical craft production company based in Tangier, Morocco. Creative Director Nina Mohammad-Galbert leads collaborations with artisan cooperatives, including the Ain Leuh Women's Weaving Cooperative.
• National Museum of QatarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosted The Majlis exhibition from November 2022 - March 2023 in the central yard and Old Amiri Palace buildings. Provided venue for showcasing traditional crafts and Caravane's work.
• Abbey of San Giorgio MaggiorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosted The Majlis installation during the 17th Venice Biennale Architecture Exhibition, providing the garden location for the nomadic structure.
• GigagrasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian team of bamboo craftsmen and engineers who applied generations of knowledge about Guadua angustifolia to design and build the Majlis and other Art Village structures. Worked with Simón Vélez on bamboo architecture.
• Ain Leuh Women's CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's weaving cooperative in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, founded in 1977. Currently has 24 active members practicing traditional Beni Mguild kilim weaving with natural dyeing techniques. Produces textiles for Majlis and other projects.
• Al Attiyah FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partners in Qatar who collaborated with Caravane on the conversion of a conventional farm into Heenat Salma biodynamic agriculture centre.
• Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani MuseumsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvided artefacts for The Majlis exhibition, contributing to the transnational and transhistorical exchange platform.
• Dutch National Museum of World CulturessecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvided artworks and artefacts for The Majlis exhibition at Venice Biennale, supporting the exhibition's cultural diplomacy objectives.
• Crossfields InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Caravane to develop the Learning Center curriculum, contributing to the alternative educational programmes for the Art Village.
• Kitepower BVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeveloping off-the-grid energy systems using kite power technology for the Art Village. The 100kW system requires neither resource-intensive towers nor heavy foundations, making it mobile and easy to deploy.
• PvilioncoreTechnology or IntegrationProducing unique solar-printed fabrics integrated into Art Village architecture to make key structures self-energizing as part of the renewable energy system.
• Empact ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed as a partner for Heenat Salma Farm initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sundance Institute: Global cultural non-profit supporting independent creative practice through labs, residencies and public programmes; comparable as a foundation-driven cultural-impact organisation with educational mission.

Direct peers

• MASS Design Group: Architecture non-profit designing built environments for social impact, integrating research, community engagement and sustainable construction; closest analog in combining architecture practice with social/environmental mission.
• Ibuku: Bamboo design-build firm in Bali operating the Bambu Indah luxury resort with hand-crafted bamboo architecture and traditional craft sourcing; shares Caravane's fusion of bamboo craftsmanship, vernacular techniques, and experiential hospitality.
• The Architecture Foundation: UK organisation operating at the intersection of architecture and cultural programming through residencies, exhibitions and public engagement; comparable in art–architecture–education integration.
• Green School Bali: Bamboo-built sustainability school in Bali featuring immersive, place-based curriculum in arts, nature and traditional crafts; overlaps with Caravane in bamboo-architecture + education + regenerative ethos.
• Sumba Hospitality Foundation: Indonesia-based foundation training rural hospitality workers while preserving local culture and supporting sustainable village development; closely parallels Caravane's lodge + cultural-preservation + rural-upliftment model.
• Sharjah Art Foundation: UAE-based non-profit running artist residencies, cross-cultural exhibitions and community education programs in the Gulf; comparable as a regional non-profit combining art, architecture and education at scale.
• A4 Arts Foundation: South African non-profit combining residencies, exhibitions and learning programmes across disciplines; mirrors Caravane's multi-disciplinary foundation model with a residency + education backbone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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