Project

Safeguarding of the social and cultural practices associated with landships in Barbados

Benefitting country(ies): Barbados

To be implemented by the Division of Culture, Office of the Prime Minister of Barbados, this twenty-four-month project aims to spread awareness and support the transmission of landships, community-based cultural groups known for their social structure, performances and shared traditions. In addition to strengthening the capacities of existing landships, the project entails spreading awareness of the element and increasing opportunities

  • Financial assistance:
    US$ 99,900 granted in 2025
  • Dates of implementation:
    Approved in 12/2025 - not yet under implementation

Strengthening capacities for preparing nomination files for the Lists of the 2003 Convention in Small Island and Developing States (SIDS) in Latin America and the Caribbean

Benefitting country(ies): Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Belize Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Grenada Guyana Haiti Jamaica Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago

In the context of the 2003 Convention’s global capacity-building programme, this project aims at building capacities of Small Island and Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean on the preparation of nomination files for the Lists of the 2003 Convention, with a view to improve the effective safeguarding of living heritage across the region and contribute to greater geographical balance of the elements i

News and activities:

  • Project budget:
    US$ 75,000
  • Source:
    Netherlands earmarked contribution to the Fund
  • Dates of implementation:
    01/10/2022 - 01/06/2025
  • Documents:
    Progress report: English

Living heritage virtual linkup in Barbados

Benefitting country(ies): Barbados

The pandemic brought many activities to a standstill in Barbados. For various communities this has meant a limited embodiment and practice of their intangible cultural heritage. Prior to this emergency, bearers had already called for support in safeguarding their heritage in difficult and changing contexts. Through a series of virtual sessions bringing together various stakeholders, including authorities and communities, this

  • Project budget:
    US$ 5,000
  • Source:
    UNESCO - Regular budget
  • Dates of implementation:
    01/06/2021 - 01/12/2021
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