Local partner: Kandyk Initiative Group Country: Russian Federation (Altai Republic) Background and objective Altai is increasingly praised for its natural resources and medicinal plants. The traditional cultural history of its indigenous population contains a significant amount of information and observations on the use of plants for nutrition and healing activities. However, much of that knowledge …
Grant name: Indigenous Youth Research on The State of Indigenous Health in Indonesia Local partner: Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (AMAN) Country: Indonesia Background and objective The world is experiencing upheavals caused by economic, social, political, cultural, environmental, and ecological crises, which are directly linked to a model of human and environmental exploitation that have led …
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Grant name: Revitalization of Traditional Indigenous Medicine in the indigenous peoples of Monimbó, Nancimí of the Department of Masaya and the indigenous Miskitus of the North Caribbean Local partner: APRODIN (Association of Promoters and Defender of Indigenous Rights of Nicaragua) Country: Nicaragua (Masaya Department) Background and objective Traditional medicine represents an important response option to …
Grant name: Contributing to the improvement of indigenous child and maternal health through the recovery of knowledge and ancestral practices Local partner: FEPROMUQ, Provincial Federation of Quechua Women from Vilcas Huamán Country: Peru (Vilcashuamán Province, Ayacucho Department) Background and objective Traditional knowledge and practices have fallen into disuse due to the threat of commercialized processed …
Grant name: Promotion and Transformation of Traditional Healing Practices of Indigenous Peoples for Good Health and Wellbeing in Nepal Local partner: Center for Indigenous Peoples’ Research and Development (CIPRED) Country: Nepal (Mountain region) Background and objective Indigenous peoples traditional healing practices “Amchi” used to serve as best practices for the prevention of illness, good health, …
Local partner: California Consortium for Unban Indian Health Country: United States (California) Background and objective The California Consortium for Urban Indian Health’s work and progress toward bringing attention to the value of American Indian/Alaskan Natives (AIAN) traditional healing practices in behavioral health is significant. CCUIH has worked to bring together behavioral health and primary care …
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 …
FAIYA Cultural Women Group Background and objective Traditional medicine is the total sum of indigenous knowledge based on theories, beliefs, and experiences used in the maintenance of health. In northern Kenya, however, the practice is facing many challenges, including a lack of official recognition and support to traditional healers, erosion of traditional knowledge, diminished opportunity …
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rant name: Strengthening Indigenous Baka Traditional Medicine, Traditional Healing and Health Care Systems. Local partner: Lelewal Foundation Country: Cameroon Background and objective Traditional medicine, knowledge and health care systems of the Baka pygmies have been deteriorating over time. Baka pygmies are known for having good traditional medicine on which they have depended for decades. The …
Bada Self Help Group In Biliqo, Isiolo County in Northern Kenya, sheep was slaughtered one morning to start a ceremony at the Darga or ceremonial site where the main healer called ’Abaye’’ performed a sign of blessings known as ‘’ebb.’’ He was joined by other spiritual healers, from different regions such as in Biliqo, Bulesa, …
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