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Choose your way to be part of the kilombo.

This is a subscription, not a donation. Your monthly contribution sustains a living school — the land, the mestres, the practice — and gives you a relationship with the work in return.

Visitor

Visitante · 来訪者

Free Forever

Field reports and event news in your inbox. The simplest way to keep a relationship with the kilombo open while you decide.

Register free

Supporter

Apoiador · 支援者

$17 per month

The monthly live class — one real-time session with the mestres and the community. The newsletter, the archive, and the Discord.

Become Supporter

Guardian

Guardião · 守り手

$72 per month

Direct dialogue with the Mestre. VIP archives and chat. Priority for in-person retreats in Bahia. A patron relationship with the kilombo.

Become Guardian
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Access & benefits.

All tiers · cancel anytime · multi-currency

Access & Benefit VisitorFree Supporter$17 / mo Apprentice$39 / mo Guardian$72 / mo
Foundation — open to everyone
Newsletter — Field Journalmonthly dispatch from the land
Basic archive accessarticles & open videos
Discord communityeveryday conversation with members
Practice — for active learners
Monthly live class + recordingCapoeira Angola or agroforestry
Digital librarycourse videos & supporting material Basic Expanded VIP Archives
Structured courses & special workshopsfull curriculum with progression
Guardian — closest to the kilombo
Event invitations & VIP chatcommunity gatherings, behind-the-scenes
Direct dialogue with the Mestrescheduled small-group sessions
Priority access to in-person retreatsresidencies & on-site programs in Bahia
Free Supporter Apprentice Guardian

Not a donation. Not crowdfunding. A relationship with a living community.

— Kilombo Tenondé · Solidarity Economy
Frequently asked

Questions, answered.

Anything else? Write to us — we read every message.

01Can I cancel anytime?

Yes — cancel or change your plan at any moment from your account. No contracts, no penalties. If you cancel mid-month, you keep access until the end of the billing period.

02What currencies are accepted?

USD, JPY, and BRL — billed in your local currency through Stripe. The prices above update when you switch the currency toggle.

03Is my membership tax-deductible?

It depends on your country and the legal entity processing your payment. We state this clearly at checkout, and the receipt you receive includes all the information your accountant will need.

04Can I upgrade or downgrade later?

Yes. You can move between Supporter, Apprentice, and Guardian at any time. Changes take effect at the next billing cycle, with the difference prorated.

05Where does the money actually go?

A monthly impact report on the /impact page shows exactly how membership revenue is allocated — land stewardship, mestres' compensation, school operations, and the local community in Valença, Bahia.

06I can't afford this. Is there a path in?

Visitor is free, forever, with no time limit. If you'd like to participate at a deeper level and the price is genuinely a barrier, write to us — we have a small solidarity fund supported by Guardians.

Ready to start?

The simplest first step.

Register free as Visitor — get the next newsletter, see if the relationship feels right, and step in when you're ready.