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 # project-kamp
-The digital earthship of project kamp
+Welcome to Project Kamp! This repository contains the codebase for the Project Kamp website, an initiative focused on building a sustainable, off-grid community. This website aims to provide information about our mission, progress updates, and ways for people to get involved.
+
+## 👀   About
+Project Kamp is an effort to create a prototype for off-grid living. We aim to demonstrate how communities can thrive independently, relying on sustainable practices and renewable energy sources. This website serves as a platform to share our journey, provide resources, and engage with like-minded individuals and organizations.
+
+## 🚀   Features
+
+- **Information Hub**: Learn about our mission, vision, and the steps we are taking to build a sustainable community.
+- **Progress Updates**: Stay informed about our latest developments and milestones.
+- **Community Engagement**: Find out how you can get involved, volunteer, or contribute to our project.
+- **Resource Library**: Access documents, videos, and other resources related to off-grid living and sustainability.
+
+## 🤝   Contributions
+
+Contributions, issues and feature requests are very welcome.
+Please make sure to read the [Contributing Guide](/CONTRIBUTING.md) before making a pull request.
+
+It also covers lots of handy additional information such as setting up a local server, or finding [good first issues](https://github.com/ONEARMY/community-platform/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22Good+first+issue%22) to work on.
+
+If needed you can [drop us a line here](mailto:platform@onearmy.earth?subject=contact%20from%20github) 👋
+Or join our [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/gJ7Yyk4)