Project

Suma Qamaña and Suma Jakaña: knowledge, practices and rituals for healthy living among Aymara communities in Bolivia, Chile and Peru

Benefitting country(ies): Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Chile Peru

Financial assistance:
US$ 100,000 granted in 2026
Dates of implementation:
Approved in 09/2026 - not yet under implementation
Documents:
Budget and timetable: English|French

Learning with intangible cultural heritage for a sustainable future in Latin America and the Caribbean

Benefitting country(ies): Chile Ecuador Guatemala Peru

Under the overall coordination of the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Education in Latin America and the Caribbean in Santiago (OREALC) and funded by the generous support of The Netherlands, this project focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating pilot projects in Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru and Chile to demonstrate how intangible cultural heritage can effectively be integrated in education programs. The implementation

News and activities:

2022-12-12 – Learning with intangible cultural heritage for a sustainable future in Latin America and the Caribbean

Project budget:
US$ 111,000
Source:
Netherlands earmarked contribution to the Fund
Dates of implementation:
01/01/2021 - 01/12/2023
Documents:
Progress report earmarked contribution The Netherlands (LAC ICH ED): English

Aymara Cultural Universe

Benefitting country(ies): Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Chile Peru

The assistance, coordinated by CRESPIAL, resulted in the submission of a best practice proposal (MUL-00299 – Plurinational State of Bolivia, Chile, Peru – Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage of Aymara communities in Bolivia, Chile and Peru) that was selected in 2009 (Decision 4.COM 15.B).

Financial assistance:
US$ 7,500 granted in 2008
Dates of implementation:
27/02/2009 - 30/04/2009

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