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Karen indigenous women in Ban Huay Hoi, Thailand

Learn about inspiring stories from the seven regions of the world: Africa, Arctic, Asia, Latino America, North America, Pacific, Russia.

Pawanka Fund, the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development seeks to implement the 17 Sustainable Development Goals within 15 years. The 2030 Agenda promotes sustainable development in the social, environmental and economic dimensions. It recognizes the eradication of poverty as the greatest global challenge. This agenda will be implemented by all countries and interested parties in a collaborative

Executive Report 2022

In 2022, as activities transitioned from virtual to in-person, the Pawanka Fund focused on promoting Indigenous Peoples’ cultures, knowledge, values, and sustainable practices. The organization increased grant-giving and fostered long-term partnerships to ensure financial stability and growth. By participating in international events, Pawanka aimed to enhance political visibility and support the revitalization of ancestral knowledge

Kara Suu (“blackwater”)

Altai Republic, Russia Since ancient times, the indigenous Altaians of Altai Republic have had special relationships with natural springs and they regard these and their sites as sacred. For these Indigenous Peoples, the concepts of “well-being and self-determination” are linked to their environment and to “Altaikudai” or ‘God of Altai.’  However, with the onset and

Water governance

Indigenous Peoples are among those who have contributed the least to the problem of the alteration of the global water cycle. Their contribution to the preservation of ecosystems and their contributions to water governance have been recognized in recent conferences on Climate Change and Biodiversity, and FAO has stated that Indigenous Peoples are the guardians

Pawanka Podcast

We have reached epsisode 5. In this episode we will have as our guest Huseein Isack, recognized as a renowned researcher and ethnobiologist. Although science has always been my passion, I gradually shifted my focus to supporting and assisting the indigenous peoples of northern Kenya. A podcast by indigenous people for indigenous peoples. Listen on:

Indigenous women building peace with strength and heart

The indigenous women of Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia reported expressing difficult times due to armed conflicts, internal wars, and the presence of drug trafficking in their communities. According to these indigenous women, the artistic expressions of their people and ancestral knowledge empowered them to be more resilient and heal. Leaders and Wise