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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.
Water Nourishes the Heart of Culture
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.
African Honey Trail and the Call of the Bee
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.
Welcome to the First Edition of «Kimat Yachay»: The Lightning of Knowledge
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
The Value of Indigenous Peoples in Global Biodiversity Conservation
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
Newsletter: Pawanka Fund’s Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals in 2023
We share content of interest about the theme of the month.
Indonesia’s Indigenous Youth Trace Their Ancestors’ Path
After three years, it has indeed been a long journey. This was the same impression the indigenous youth who came from various nooks of the archipelago had when they first arrived in Bogor, West Java To take part in a series of trainings.The intense energy and inspiration to revive indigenous culture that translates to replicating
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
Newsletter: The Indigenous Fight for Water
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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
Indigenous People, Human, Planetary and Territorial Health and Climate Change: A Rights-Based Approach
From 17 to 28 April 2023, the twenty-second session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues will take place at the United Nations Headquarters. This annual event aims to discuss issues relevant to indigenous communities and to analyze the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the main binding instrument to