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Kulima Kwambone, Malawi

Social Economic Enhancement & Enterprise Development (SEEED Malawi) The Kulima Kwambone project has been designed to enhance Indigenous knowledge on the utilisation of underutilised and neglected biodiversity in food systems through an integral approach to farmland conservation using sustainable agricultural practices for diversified food production and income security. Malawi is considered food insecure every year …

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Enhancing the Socio-Economic Status of 30 Women Master Farm Vegetable Producers in the Upper River Region through Value Addition of agricultural produce and Economic Empowerment

TUMANA agency for development To achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable economic growth and employment. To improve economic well-being, levels of nutrition, and the capacity development of women in agriculture and agricultural practices that enable them to get income and sustain themselves and ensure the availability of farm produce at affordable prices and …

Enhancing the Socio-Economic Status of 30 Women Master Farm Vegetable Producers in the Upper River Region through Value Addition of agricultural produce and Economic Empowerment Leer más »

Revalorising Indigenous Pastoralists’ Traditional Knowledge and Practices: Promoting Sustainable Grazing and Household Energy Resilience in the West Region of Cameroon

African Indigenous Women Organization Central African Network (AIWO-CAN) Mbororo pastoralist communities depend on the natural environment for survival, but with climate change, conservation, and tourism, this system is under threat, making extensive herding challenging. This project will address the need to change the quality of herding through improved pastures and the ability of animals to …

Revalorising Indigenous Pastoralists’ Traditional Knowledge and Practices: Promoting Sustainable Grazing and Household Energy Resilience in the West Region of Cameroon Leer más »

To support livestock herders in recovering from massive livestock losses caused by drought, subsequent malnutrition, and poor health.

Kivulini Trust To provide emergency support to herders and families who lost their livestock during the prolonged drought (that lasted more than four years) and, thus, their main source of livelihood. It will buy and give a viable number of hardy goats to families. Since the animals will take time to breed, the initiative will …

To support livestock herders in recovering from massive livestock losses caused by drought, subsequent malnutrition, and poor health. Leer más »

Promoting mother tongue, identity, and solidarity to protect indigenous peoples’ territories, resource rights, and social harmony through inter-generational alliance and action, Kenya

Kivulini Trust The initiative aims to enhance the learning and role of children and youth in understanding and protecting their culture, indigenous territories, sacred sites, and spirituality to promote identity and self-determined development. Pastoralist communities in Isiolo County are impacted by the ongoing mega projects, including expansive encroachment by farmers and conservancies on their environment …

Promoting mother tongue, identity, and solidarity to protect indigenous peoples’ territories, resource rights, and social harmony through inter-generational alliance and action, Kenya Leer más »

Promotion and revitalization of the indigenous Fulani language in urban areas through informal education based on the contribution of pupils and students from the indigenous community of the communes of Bémbèrèkè, Kalalé, and Gogounou in northern Benin

ONG EN PINE The initiative aims to revitalize the indigenous Fulani language in urban areas. It has been noted that the Fulani youth are abandoning their language once they have advanced in school or have been promoted to a job. Indigenous languages are critical not just for communication but also for the perpetuation and preservation …

Promotion and revitalization of the indigenous Fulani language in urban areas through informal education based on the contribution of pupils and students from the indigenous community of the communes of Bémbèrèkè, Kalalé, and Gogounou in northern Benin Leer más »

RESTORING LIVELIHOODS AND BUILDING CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE.

Fulbe Development & Cultural Organization FUDECO The initiative aims to restore the environment by planting desert-resistant economic trees, providing communities with small ruminant animals (sheep and goats) and chickens, and helping them restart small-scale farming. The ruminants will be part of the Pass on the Gift scheme, where the firstborn of the animal is passed …

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Upscaling the existing Project Phase with inclusion on developing indicators and monitoring to combat extinction dormancy of Traditional Knowledge

Indigenous Information Network(IIN) The initiative aims to revitalize indigenous knowledge and facilitate its transmission from the older generation to the young while combatting possible extinction and dormancy. To contribute to revitalizing and perpetuating the traditional knowledge, including language and practices, for four indigenous communities in Kenya and Tanzania through creating awareness of the loss of …

Upscaling the existing Project Phase with inclusion on developing indicators and monitoring to combat extinction dormancy of Traditional Knowledge Leer más »