Get in Touch — ECAHLI

People · Planet · Purpose · Prosperity

Get in Touch

Whether you're ready to apply, exploring investment, seeking partnership or simply want to learn more — we'd love to hear from you. Every enquiry is handled personally.

General Enquiries

We'd Love to
Hear From You

Response within 48 hours · info@ecahli.com

Not sure which pathway is right for you? Have a question about community life, our governance model or anything else? Use this form and we'll respond personally within 48 hours.

🌍 Global Network

215+ Communities Worldwide

ECAHLI operates across multiple continents with communities in active development. Our operational headquarters is in Asunción, Paraguay; our Foundation is registered in the Netherlands.

⏱ Response Times by Department

We Respond Personally — Always

Every enquiry is read and answered by a real person, not an automated system.

General	Within 48 hrs
Membership	Within 24 hrs
Investment	Within 24 hrs
Retirement	Within 48 hrs
Media & Press	Within 72 hrs

🔒 Privacy

Your Information is Confidential

All information submitted is treated with complete confidentiality and is never shared with third parties. ECAHLI does not operate mailing lists without your explicit consent.

📖 Before You Write

Have You Read the Handbook?

The ECAHLI Community Handbook answers most questions about community life, governance, rights and responsibilities. Download your edition →

🌱 Active Membership

Full Community Life

Home, income, healthcare, education, community role and Elder retirement — the complete ECAHLI experience, protected under Dutch Foundation law forever.

📈 Passive / Investor

Residential Buy-In

Full residential rights and community access with a structured financial return — no working role required.

Ready to Apply?

Full Application Form

The membership application form covers your background, skills, pathway preference and family details. Reading the Community Handbook first is a condition of application.

Begin Application →

Membership Enquiries

Thinking About
Joining ECAHLI?

Response within 24 hours · recruitment@ecahli.com

Whether you're ready to apply or still exploring, use this form to tell us a little about yourself. We'll respond with personalised guidance on the right pathway for you.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Country of Residence

Nationality

Membership Pathway Interest

Your Skills or Professional Background

Family Situation

Message or Questions

Or email us directly: recruitment@ecahli.com

Investment Enquiries

Invest in
Something That Lasts

Response within 24 hours · investment@ecahli.com

ECAHLI offers asset-backed investment aligned to real community development — with a projected 27.4% IRR and $347M exit value. For serious investors, sovereign wealth funds and institutional partners.

Full Name

Organisation / Fund

Email Address

Investor Type

Investment Range of Interest

Primary Interest

Message

Preferred Contact Method

Or email us directly: investment@ecahli.com

All investment enquiries are treated with strict confidentiality. An NDA can be executed prior to any detailed disclosure.

📊 Financial Highlights

27.4% IRR · $347M Projected Exit

ECAHLI's model generates income across 23 revenue lines — hempcrete manufacturing, carbon credits (Verra VCS), food production, hospitality and community services.

🏗 Asset-Backed

Real Land. Real Infrastructure.

Every ECAHLI investment is underpinned by physical land holdings, constructed infrastructure and operating businesses — not speculative instruments.

🌿 Impact Aligned

1,102 Tonnes CO₂ Offset Annually

ECAHLI is Verra VCS certified. Our carbon offset programme generates verified, tradeable credits alongside community and financial returns.

Download

Investor Pack & Business Plan

The full investor documentation is available for download — including the Business Plan, Investor Pack and Sponsorship Pack.

Download Documents →

🌿 Retirement Living

Age With Dignity. Never Alone.

Dedicated retirement homes of 65–100m², full healthcare, community meals, renewable energy and water — all within a vibrant, multi-generational ECAHLI community.

🏡 Flexible Options

Buy-In from $550,000 · or Monthly Rental

Choose lifetime buy-in occupancy or a flexible monthly rental arrangement. Both include full community access, healthcare, energy and water.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community

Multi-Generational · Purposeful · Safe

ECAHLI retirement living is woven into the broader community — not isolated. Residents participate in cultural life, arts, events and share daily space with families, children and working members.

Learn More

Retirement Living Page

Full details on the Retirement pathway — floor plans, pricing, healthcare access and what daily life looks like at ECAHLI.

View Retirement Options →

Retirement Enquiries

Your Next Chapter
Starts Here

Response within 48 hours · recruitment@ecahli.com

Enquire about ECAHLI retirement living — buy-in or rental, solo or as a couple. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll send you full details and arrange a personal conversation.

Full Name

Age

Email Address

Country of Residence

Retirement Option of Interest

Will You Be Joining Alone or as a Couple?

Preferred ECAHLI Location

Message or Questions

Or email us directly: recruitment@ecahli.com

Media & Press

For Journalists,
Filmmakers & Researchers

Response within 72 hours · info@ecahli.com

ECAHLI welcomes responsible media coverage, documentary productions and academic research. All media enquiries are handled directly by our communications team.

📰 Press & Media

Open to Responsible Coverage

ECAHLI has been covered by international media across sustainability, alternative living, community development and impact investment. We welcome journalists who engage seriously with our model.

🎬 Documentary

Film & Documentary Access

Partnerships with documentary productions are considered on a case-by-case basis. Our Sponsorship Pack outlines media partnership and documentary co-production opportunities.

🎙 The Founder

Interview: Petrus Van Der Merwe

Petrus is available for select interviews, podcasts and speaking engagements aligned with ECAHLI's values. All interview requests are considered personally. You can also schedule a Zoom call directly →

Schedule a Meeting

Book a Zoom with
Petrus Van Der Merwe

Petrus is available for personal video calls with serious investors, prospective members, media and strategic partners. Select the session type that fits your purpose and book directly into his calendar via Calendly — no back-and-forth required.

Investment & Sovereign Wealth

Investor Introduction Call

⏱ 30 minutes · Zoom

For institutional investors, family offices, sovereign wealth funds and impact capital managers exploring the ECAHLI Brazil flagship or global network. Financial model walkthrough available on request.

Book Investor Call →

Membership & Community

Membership Discovery Call

⏱ 20 minutes · Zoom

For individuals and families seriously considering joining ECAHLI — active membership, retirement living or passive buy-in. Petrus will answer your questions directly and help you identify the right pathway.

Book Membership Call →

Strategic Partnership

Partnership & Sponsorship Call

⏱ 30 minutes · Zoom

For organisations, NGOs, DFIs, governments and sponsors exploring alignment with ECAHLI's mission — co-development, named facilities, research partnerships or in-kind contributions.

Book Partnership Call →

Media & Press

Media Interview or Podcast

⏱ 45 minutes · Zoom or phone

For journalists, documentary makers, podcast hosts and researchers who have submitted a media enquiry above and have been approved by the ECAHLI communications team. Please submit the media form before booking.

Book Media Interview →

Can't find a suitable time? Email info@ecahli.com and we'll arrange something that works for you. All bookings are confirmed by email within 1 hour during business hours (UTC−3).

Our Offices

Where to
Find Us

ECAHLI operates from two principal offices. All written correspondence and formal enquiries should be directed to the operational headquarters in Asunción. Foundation legal matters are administered from the Netherlands.

🇵🇾 Operational Headquarters

Asunción, Paraguay

ECAHLI Foundation
Operational HQ — South America
Asunción, Paraguay

For: Membership enquiries, investment meetings, community operations, all general correspondence.

Meetings: By appointment only. Book via Calendly above or use the contact forms.

🇳🇱 Foundation — Legal Headquarters

The Netherlands

ECAHLI Stichting Foundation
Dutch Foundation — Legal HQ
Netherlands

For: Foundation legal matters, Dutch Stichting governance, formal legal correspondence and institutional partnership documentation.

Note: The Dutch Foundation holds all ECAHLI community assets permanently in trust — irrevocable under Dutch law.

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Stay Connected Globally

Follow our journey — community updates, development milestones, member stories and global impact news across our social platforms.

"Every decision belongs to the community. All lives matter. Everyone has purpose."

— Petrus Van Der Merwe, Founder & Lifelong Chair · ECAHLI Foundation

Explore ECAHLI

Continue Your
Journey

Every part of ECAHLI tells a different part of the same story. Explore the pages below to understand who we are, where we're building, and how you can be part of it.

Membership

Join ECAHLI —
Apply Now

Begin Application →

Who We Are

About ECAHLI —
Our Story & Vision

Read About Us →

Investment

Invest in ECAHLI —
27.4% IRR

View Investment →

Flagship Development

ECAHLI Brazil —
250+ Hectare Community

Explore Brazil →