Capacity Building: Strengthening Skills and Knowledge
Through extensive training sessions, community members learn advanced techniques in handicrafts, sustainable resource management and business skills. These workshops cover a range of topics, including:
- Advanced Craft Techniques: Improving the quality and diversity of handmade products.
- Sustainable Practices: Teaching artisans about sustainable harvesting and environmentally friendly production methods.
- Business Skills: Training in marketing, financial literacy and entrepreneurship to help artisans better market their products and manage their finances.
Creating a Sustainable Income
The goal of these capacity-building initiatives is to create sustainable livelihoods for indigenous communities. By improving their skills and providing access to broader markets, artisans can generate a stable and fair income. This economic empowerment not only improves their quality of life but also encourages conservation of their natural environment.
Preservation of Cultural Heritage
In addition to economic benefits, capacity-building efforts help preserve the rich cultural heritage of indigenous communities. By reviving traditional crafts and incorporating modern techniques, these programs ensure that cultural practices are passed on to future generations, preserving a vibrant and dynamic cultural heritage.
See a small impression of the trainings here
: https://youtu.be/ciKTYguW5pI
