Persons with pending criminal proceedings or felony convictions in Italy or abroad; persons with mental illness or emotional instability; minors under 18 years of age and those who do not have the funds to sustain one's basic living costs for one month.

1. Google Form for Logistics: You’ll be asked to fill out a detailed Google Form. This helps us understand your needs and logistics, ensuring your experience is well-coordinated.
2. Zoom Interview: The process begins with a Zoom interview. This conversation helps us get to know each other better, to any your questions, and assess your alignment with our community values.
3. Sign-Up with Damanhurian Association: You will be required to sign up with our Damanhurian Association. This membership ensures insurance coverage during your experience.
4. Non-Refundable Deposit: A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. This ensures your commitment and helps us allocate resources for your integration.
5. Health Questionnaire and Medical Screening: To protect your health and the well-being of others in our community, you’ll need to complete a health questionnaire. Depending on your answers, there may be a follow-up interview with our medical professionals.
6. Blood Exams: Blood exams are required to ensure you meet our health standards and that your presence in the community is safe for everyone.
7. Preparing for Your Arrival: We’ll guide you through preparations for your arrival, offering tips and resources to make your transition smooth and stress-free.
8. A Life-Changing Experience: Once all steps are completed, you’ll be ready to embark on an experience that offers new perspectives and growth opportunities.

Damanhur is part of Italy and is subject to its laws. All non-European Union (EU) citizens are expected to be familiar with the rules and have the appropriate visas and documents secured in advance. If you are not an EU citizen, it is typically easy to obtain a three-month tourist visa. If you would like to stay longer than three months and you are not a European citizen, you will need to obtain the appropriate visa or a green card.

• Mondays to Thursdays: These days are packed with lessons and interactive activities focused on both personal and group exploration. The topics covered include Alchemy, Citizenship, Communication, Damanhur Community, Damanhur Family School: LiberSchool, History of Damanhur and its Territories, Missions and Projects in the World, Selfica, Social Structure: The Four Bodies – Medit-Action, Social, Game of Life, Tecnarcato, and Spiritual Physics. Afternoons from 13:00 onward are generally free for lunch in the "Nucleos" and recreation unless otherwise specified in the program.
• Fridays and Saturdays: These days offer a deep dive into the four different communities within Damanhur. You’ll spend a full day and a half immersing yourself in their unique environments, visiting the homes, and interacting with the citizens who inhabit them. Each community has its own distinct values and programs, allowing you to better understand their diversity and perhaps identify with one that resonates with you. Saturday is also dedicated to hands-on physical work within the community, contributing to ongoing projects.
• Sundays: Sundays are dedicated to your host family, or "Nucleo." While the week is busy for many Damanhurians, Sunday is a day to come together as a community. The morning is spent working on the territory and sharing a large, communal lunch. This time is meant for integration and bonding with your Nucleo. After lunch, the rest of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy at your own pace, or together with your New Life Companions.

Our homes vary greatly in construction, adding to the charm and uniqueness of your stay. Many were once abandoned structures that we have lovingly renovated over time. These renovated homes include small structures originally built to host Damanhurians, which now serve as our hospitality accommodations. Each space is filled with character and history. Due to the variety in our homes, we cannot guarantee any specific room type (unless indicated in the registration form). Each room is unique, offering a distinct experience. We hope this gives you a sense of the special environment you'll be part of during your visit to Damanhur.

We do not have the ability to transfer participants to different accommodations during the program. Your initial assigned accommodation will be your home for the duration of your stay.

We highly recommend using private transportation when arriving at Damanhur. Our community spans across 15 km of the Valchiusella Valley, which can make group transportation logistics challenging.  While we strive to group participants from the same geographical area together, this is not always possible due to the spread of our community and its resources.  For those not accustomed to asking for assistance, navigating transportation to and from the program and meeting places can be difficult. We suggest arranging your own transportation to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience.

The Partial Scholarship can be granted to 1 person once we reach a minimal amount of 10 participants.  The person granted will receive a 500€ discount to the program from the final cost.

Unfortunately, this is not an option. Since New Life temporary citizenship is a full-immersion experience, there is not much time to dedicate to work exchange. New Life participants are asked to come to Damanhur with the ability to be self-supporting during the program. If you are interested only in work exchange, please contact our Damanhur Welcome Center.

The New Life Program is very demanding, so if you have small children, you may find it to be challenging to fully participate. We advise parents with small children to come and visit Damanhur as guests instead of doing the New Life program. For school-age children, it is preferable to come during school vacations, so as to maintain continuity for their education. The expenses (lodging and school) for children is to be sustained by the parents.  We recommend contacting our LiberSchool for contemporary summer programs.

We understand that pets are like family members, but we ask that you come to New Life without them. When the New Life Program first launched, we welcomed dogs and cats but, in most cases, found it to be a troublesome experience for both pet owners and the nucleo community families.

• Community building skills and a deeper understanding of how social groups work.
• The value of volunteer work as a contribution to the community.
•  History of the development of the community, social organization and survival skills.
• The richness of cultural and age diversity through sharing life experiences.
• Basic living space management.
• The value of changing roles in a group and how to find your own role(s).
• The importance of an ethical approach to life: respect for all life, from human beings to animals and plants.
• Knowledge of Damanhur

The program is intensive, but there is time for your personal interests and activities. Discuss this during a Zoom conversation with the New Life program coordinator. The call will be scheduled after you contact us with interest in participating.