“Kimat Yachay” Second Edition: Celebrating International Day of Indigenous Peoples Pawanka Fund is excited to present the second edition of our digital newspaper, “Kimat Yachay.” This edition is a special tribute to the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, celebrated annually on August 9th. We are thrilled to share the rich cultural tapestry and …
We must pay tribute to Indigenous Peoples around the world, tireless guardians of our Mother Earth. We highlight their rich cultures, emphasizing the transmission of ancestral wisdom to the younger generations, recognizing the fundamental role played by the elderly, women, and youth. Indigenous Peoples, with their ancient cultures and traditions, have the right to self-determination, …
Rendimos homenaje a los Pueblos Indígenas de todo el mundo, incansables guardianes de nuestra Madre Tierra. Destacamos sus ricas culturas, enfatizando la transmisión de sabiduría ancestral a las generaciones más jóvenes, reconociendo el papel fundamental desempeñado por los mayores y mayoras, las mujeres y la juventud. Los Pueblos Indígenas, con sus culturas y tradiciones milenarias, …
Inspiring Insights from Pawanka Fund’s Webinar Step into the dynamic world of Indigenous youth empowerment through our enlightening blog post highlighting the captivating interventions of young voices during the “Indigenous Voices for the Present and the Future” webinar. Held on August 9, 2023, in honor of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples, this webinar showcased …
En el año 2014, nació el Fondo Pawanka con una clara misión: contribuir a la autodeterminación de los Pueblos Indígenas, fortalecer su conocimiento tradicional y facilitar su transmisión. Desde entonces, nos hemos dedicado a construir relaciones basadas en la confianza con las comunidades indígenas, reconociendo que no pretendemos imponer soluciones, sino complementar y apoyar las …
Promoviendo el cambio para fortalecer la Filantropía hacia los Pueblos Indígenas Leer más »
In 2014, the Pawanka Fund was born with a clear mission: to contribute to the self-determination of Indigenous Peoples, strengthen their traditional knowledge and facilitate its transmission. Since then, we have dedicated ourselves to building relationships based on trust with indigenous communities, recognizing that we do not intend to impose solutions, but rather to complement …
Promoting change to strengthen philanthropy towards Indigenous Peoples Leer más »
Since time immemorial, Water has sustained indigenous communities and has a great significance in their culture. Water as source of life, stories, traditions, and ancestral practices symbolized a continuity of ties among the forty-nine participants representing Pueblo, Maya, Zapotec, Quechua, and other cultures in Mexico in a three-day cultural exchange.
Bees, like farmers all over the planet, are struggling with the onslaught of drought and extreme climatic changes. Additionally, deforestation, use of agricultural pesticides, pests, and diseases have contributed to an alarming decrease in the bee population that discourages beekeepers from pursuing this occupation.
We are excited to invite you to dive into the inaugural issue of our newspaper, “Kimat Yachay.” The name itself holds a deep significance, blending words from two indigenous languages, Ibaloi from the Philippines and Quechua from the Andes in South America. In Ibaloi, “Kimat” signifies “lightning,” a symbol of dynamic energy, profound illumination, and …
Welcome to the First Edition of “Kimat Yachay”: The Lightning of Knowledge Leer más »
Indigenous Peoples have been recognized globally for their fundamental role in the preservation of ecosystems and the conservation of biodiversity. In conferences on climate change, biodiversity and world political forums, its valuable contribution is highlighted both in terms of environmental conservation and in the economic field for all humanity. According to the Food and Agriculture …
The Value of Indigenous Peoples in Global Biodiversity Conservation Leer más »