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Explore stories and updates from Pawanka Fund’s work across seven regions of the world: Africa, the Arctic, Asia, Latin America, North America, the Pacific, and Russia. These stories highlight initiatives, experiences, and learning processes shared by partner organizations and communities.
Graph: Course on the Revitalization of Indigenous Languages (Second Edition)
The Sankey diagram reveals compelling patterns in how Indigenous communities approach language revitalization across 11 global initiatives.
Rose Cunningham Kein: A Legacy that Blossoms in Memory – Rose Cunningham Kein: Un Legado que Florece en la Memoria
Rose Cunningham Kain: A Legacy that Blossoms in Memory – Rose Cunningham Kain: Un Legado que Florece en la Memoria Today we honor the life and legacy of Rose Cunningham Kain, a remarkable Miskito Indigenous leader from the North Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua, who dedicated her life to defending her people, their territories, and the
Pawanka Fund 10th Anniversary Celebration in New York City
New York, September 25, 2024 Under the theme «Empowering Indigenous Peoples for a Better Future for All,» Pawanka Fund’s 10th anniversary was commemorated. The event, held in New York, brought together donors, friends, and counterparts from around the world to honor a decade of commitment to Indigenous values and the self-determination of Indigenous peoples. The
Flores del Café- Association of Coffee Growers
Flores del Cafè- Association of Coffee Growers apoyar la comercialización de productos de mujeres lencas, desde el origen en sus fincas, y los procesos de valor agregado artesanal, para el aumento de sus ingresos económicos, con el propósito de empoderamiento económico de las mujeres.
Indigenous Peoples, Business, and Human Rights: Voices that need to be heard
At the 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, we highlighted an undeniable truth: the challenges that indigenous communities face in the business arena. The slogan «Towards Effective Change in the Implementation of Obligations, Responsibilities and Remedies» resonates as an urgent call for companies to adopt social, environmental and governance due diligence, generating
Pueblos Indígenas, Negocios y Derechos Humanos: Voces que deben ser escuchadas
En el 12º Foro de las Naciones Unidas sobre Empresas y Derechos Humanos, resaltamos una verdad innegable: los desafíos que las comunidades indígenas enfrentan en el escenario empresarial. El lema «Hacia un Cambio Efectivo en la Implementación de Obligaciones, Responsabilidades y Remedios» resuena como un llamado urgente a que las empresas adopten la diligencia debida
The Fundamental Role of Indigenous Peoples in the Protection of Biodiversity
Biodiversity, which encompasses the variability of life on our planet, is a valuable and essential resource for the health of ecosystems and the survival of humanity. However, in an ever-changing world, its protection and conservation have become critical. In this context, Indigenous Peoples play a fundamental role in the preservation of territories and therefore of
El papel fundamental de los Pueblos Indígenas en la protección de la Biodiversidad
La biodiversidad, que engloba la variabilidad de la vida en nuestro planeta, es un recurso valioso y esencial para la salud de los ecosistemas y la supervivencia de la humanidad. Sin embargo, en un mundo en constante cambio, su protección y conservación se han vuelto crítica. En este contexto, los Pueblos Indígenas desempeñan un papel
Indigenous Peoples of the World
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, reminds us of the importance of recognizing and valuing the contributions of the diverse indigenous communities that inhabit the seven socio-cultural regions of our planet. These communities not only preserve a unique cultural richness, but also play a crucial role in protecting and caring for Mother Earth.
Los Pueblos Indígenas del mundo
El Día Internacional de los Pueblos Indígenas del Mundo, nos recuerda la importancia de reconocer y valorar las contribuciones de las diversas comunidades indígenas que habitan las siete regiones socioculturales de nuestro planeta. Estas comunidades no solo preservan una riqueza cultural única, sino que también desempeñan un papel crucial en la protección y el cuidado