Asia

Conservation and promotion of local plants species to enhance food security, health and wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples in Thailand (CPPS)

07 Grant Cycle, 2018, Asia, Health & Wellness / Por

Grant name: Conservation and promotion of local plants species to enhance food security, health and wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples in Thailand (CPPS) Local partner: Network of Indigenous Peoples in Thailand (NIPT) Country: Thailand Background and objective Local plants species which are rich in nutrients and commonly used for food and healing purposes by various indigenous …

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Promotion and protection of endangered Pang and Ralte languages

06 Grant Cycle, 2017, Asia, Language revitalization / Por

Zo Indigenous Forum Background and objective Over the centuries, people have developed ways of transmitting knowledge from generation to generation based on oral tradition and written texts/literature. As a result, it is now possible to track and explore distant history, as well as the history of languages and cultures. One exception was the sound of …

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Developing writing system of 5 endangered indigenous languages of Nepal

06 Grant Cycle, 2017, Asia, Language revitalization / Por

National Indigenous Women’s Federation (NIWF) Background and objective  The indigenous peoples of Nepal make up approximately 39% of the total population and speak more than 123 indigenous languages. Language is very important to indigenous peoples’ identities, diverse cultures and wellbeing. Very few indigenous languages have some sort of written form, and many are vulnerable to …

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Research and advocacy on: indigenous languages, concepts and values on sustainability

06 Grant Cycle, 2017, Asia, Language revitalization / Por

SILDAP Inc. Background and objective There is a crucial need to conduct research and documentation on the vitality and practice of indigenous languages, concepts, and values of collectivity, reciprocity, cooperation, solidarity, among others that relate to sustainability and how these are transmitted to the next generations. Indigenous languages are part of indigenous peoples’ knowledge systems …

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Indigenous media as a means for inter-generational communication

06 Grant Cycle, Asia, Intergenerational transmission and leadership of indigenous women and youth, Language revitalization / Por

Background and objective When indigenous peoples establish and manage their own media, communities bridge an inter-generational communication gap, which further contributes to the struggle of their rights. This project aims to exercise Article 16 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which declares that indigenous peoples have the right to have …

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Indigenous knowledge in traditional handicrafts of indigenous women in Thailand

06 Grant Cycle, 2017, Asia, Economic recovery / Por

Indigenous Women’s Network of Thailand (IWNT) Background and objective Although indigenous peoples cultures and ways of life are promoted by the Thai government for tourism purposes, indigenous peoples traditional knowledge has never been truly recognized and valued. Likewise, young indigenous children and youth are all encouraged to go to Thai school, learn the Thai language …

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Strengthening indigenous institutions for leadership and self-determination

05 Grant Cycle, 2017, Asia, Territorial management and natural resources / Por

Cordillera Elders Alliance (CEA) Background and objective Traditional elders are dynamic leaders of the indigenous peoples of the Cordillera region who sustain indigenous institutions, protect cultural heritage and promote the sustainable use and management of resources. They are good practice models in all aspects of socio-economic and cultural life of their tribes — symbols and …

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Workshop on “Follow up on Review Process of Chin Customary Law (Chin Acts)

05 Grant Cycle, 2017, Asia, Territorial management and natural resources / Por

Chin Human Rights Organization Background and objective In line with the recognition and promotion of Chin traditional customs and culture, the Chin Act was enacted based on the Chin Hills Regulation (1896) along with the independence of Burma in 1948. This Act covers inheritance rule and environmental conservation related guidelines such as rivers, streams, wildlife …

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Strengthening the Customary Institution of iban Sebaruk indigenous peoples for realizing an effective and credible customary law system in sanggau district, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia

05 Grant Cycle, 2017, Asia, Territorial management and natural resources, Traditional indigenous institutions and self governance / Por

Institut Dayakologi Background and objective Institut Dayakologi seek to strengthen customary institutions and law in the Iban Sebaruk Customary Administration, located in Sanggau District on the border between Indonesia and Malaysia. The main problem is that the credibility of the Iban Sebaruk Customary Administration Institution as the authority in charge of upholding customary law and …

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Strengthening indigenous people’s traditional knowledge and adaptation to climate change

04 Grant Cycle, 2016, Asia, Strengthening resilience to climate change / Por

Organization for the Promotion of Kui Culture (OPKC) The initiative is aim to revive the traditional knowledge of indigenous community to increase their resilience to the impacts of climate change, particularly relating to their food security and sustainable resource management systems. The key activities are: 1.raising awareness on climate change, 2. Establishing a rice-saving granary …

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