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Engaging influential indigenous actors in the battle against gender violence

15 Grant Cycle, 2023, Emergency, Eurasia / Por

Aigine Cultural Research Center (CRC) The COVID-19 pandemic, with all its restrictions, exacerbated poverty in the lives of ordinary communities in Kyrgyzstan. It has also been linked to a rise in cases of domestic and gender-based violence. The decline in living standards, decline in employment, and forced closure have led to an increase in domestic …

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Supporting the practice of pilgrimage through the restoration of the burned sacred site and preparing pilgrims for public discussions

15 Grant Cycle, 2023, Emergency, Eurasia / Por

Aigine Cultural Research Center (CRC) The primary objective of this initiative is to restore the Archa Mazar sacred site that was set on fire and burned in the Spring of 2023 by members of the Islam faith, whose perspective is that worshipping trees and springs is considered “shirk” (associating partners with Allah) – the most …

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Establishing a regional group united by a common vision and purpose to develop the positive potential of traditional knowledge

15 Grant Cycle, 2023, Eurasia, Indigenous peoples’ resources management, cultural heritage, stewardship and guardianship / Por

Aigine Cultural Research Center (CRC) The primary objective of this initiative is to identify organisations and communities working on developing indigenous knowledge and practices in Central Asia to start forming a regional group united by a shared vision and goal to develop the positive potential of traditional knowledge. To provide a network of communities/organisations able …

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Introducing “konur un” into the sound of the Kyrgyz orchestra (recreating the “melody of the petroglyphs”)

15 Grant Cycle, 2023, Eurasia, Indigenous peoples’ resources management, cultural heritage, stewardship and guardianship / Por

The Initiative Group “Konur un” The primary objective of this initiative is to research how to integrate konur un into the orchestra’s sound, reconstruct the komuz for practical use in the orchestra, train musicians and ultimately introduce konur un into the national orchestra. This initiative will be implemented by a group of musicians who seek …

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Preserving Murdash Petroglyphs and Related Traditional Knowledge through Mapping and Digitalization, Kyrgyzstan

15 Grant Cycle, 2023, Eurasia, Indigenous peoples’ resources management, cultural heritage, stewardship and guardianship / Por

Aigine Cultural Research Center (CRC) The primary objective of this initiative is to ensure the preservation of the Murdash Bashy petroglyphs. The Murdash petroglyphs gained significant recognition in 2020 when they faced severe destruction. Due to nearby coal mining activities since 2020, this unique complex, known for its rare drawings, has been subjected to destructive …

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Strengthening Indigenous Identities of Kyrgyzstani People through Acquaintance with Other Indigenous Cultures

15 Grant Cycle, 2022, Documentation, dissemination and promotion of traditional knowledge and innovations, Eurasia / Por

“Arysh Kench” Public Association The initiative aims to understand and strengthen the indigenous identities of the peoples of Kyrgyzstan through their acquaintance with the spiritual culture of Native Americans based on the translation of Apela Colorado’s book “Woman Between The Worlds.” Translation of the “Woman Between the Worlds” book into Kyrgyz with comments and its …

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Cultural Heritage Meets Modern Technology

15 Grant Cycle, 2022, Documentation, dissemination and promotion of traditional knowledge and innovations, Eurasia / Por

SolTech, LLC The project involves developing animated video materials to reveal the tradition of pilgrimage practices to sacred sites based on the journey of two main characters and the multifaceted nature of cultural heritage through the visualisation of legends about the origins of sacred sites from different regions of the country. Production, screening, and discussion …

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Traditional water knowledge of mountain lake communities in Kyrgyzstan

15 Grant Cycle, 2022, Eurasia, Territorial management and natural resources / Por

The initiative group “Suuchular” (The Waterers) The initiative’s goal is to document, interpret, and disseminate local climate change indicators from indigenous communities living around Lake Ysykkul (which represents a unique combination of mountain and coastal ecosystems) that have accumulated a large body of traditional ecological knowledge that contains local indicators of climate change based on …

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Preservation of the language and lifeways of the Yaghnobi

15 Grant Cycle, 2022, Eurasia, Language revitalization / Por

Public organization “Anahita” The initiative “Preservation of the Yagnoban Language and Identity” is the next step in studying and preserving the Yagnoban ethnic language and traditions, which are increasingly under pressure due to rapid economic and social transformations. Consequently, the project will primarily focus on the general trends and major issues in responding to the …

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