Africa

Revitalizing Yiaku traditional ecological knowledge, language, culture and connection to nature through the identification, description and naming of indigenous plants and strengthened livelihoods

10 Grant Cycle, 2019, Africa, Documentation, dissemination and promotion of traditional knowledge and innovations /

YIAKU LAIKIPIAK TRUST

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Improved Food security and enhanced livelihood for Oromo people in Northern Kenya.

09 Grant Cycle, Africa, Indigenous food systems, Intergenerational transmission and leadership of indigenous women and youth, Traditional indigenous economies /

Local Partner: Rupa Farmers Self Help Group. Background and objective: The Oromo people of Northern Kenya have intact traditional knowledge of farming. They practice a mixed farming system, a major source of income and wellbeing. Farming is practiced along the banks of Ewaso Nyiro River. Supporting this indigenous community in the production of these food

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Improved food security for the Gamo in Southwest Ethiopia through the perpetuation, protection and processing of the Enset Crop

09 Grant Cycle, Africa, Intergenerational transmission and leadership of indigenous women and youth, Protection of intangible heritage, Traditional indigenous economies /

Local Partner: Dere Integrated Development Action (DIDA) Background and objective: Enset is the staple crop for the Gamo indigenous community with high food security values and different non-food values, with every part of the enset crop used and nothing wasted. It is primarily produced in some areas of Ethiopia that are least developed and most

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Conflict Resolution and Indigenous Peoples

08 Grant Cycle, 2018, Africa, Territorial management and natural resources /

Grant name: Conflict Resolution and Indigenous Peoples Local partner: Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) Country: South Africa  Background and objective There is a need for indigenous communities, including women and youth, to fully enjoy land and resource rights through the recognition and fulfillment of their rights, and the implementation of African human rights

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Advocacy for human rights protection to strengthen indigenous institutions and organizations in militarized communities to advance just peace

1 comentario / 08 Grant Cycle, 2018, Africa, Territorial management and natural resources /

Grant name: Advocacy for human rights protection to strengthen Indigenous Institutions and Organizations in militarized communities to advance just peace Local partner: Katribu National Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines (Katribu) Country: Philippines (Mindanao regions of Caraga, Davao, SOCSKSARGEN; Central Luzon; Southern Luzon; and Manila) Background and objective Indigenous peoples in the Philippines have

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A cultural gathering for land rights and self determination

08 Grant Cycle, 2018, Africa, Participation and leadership of indigenous women and youth in local organizations /

  Grant name: A Cultural Gathering for Land Rights and Self Determination Local partner: Asia Young Indigenous Peoples Network (AYIPN) Country: Philippines Background and objective Indigenous cultures are weakening and valuable indigenous knowledge and practices are being lost due to introduction of mainstream media; alienation of indigenous peoples from their land; misinformation campaigns that make

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