Cultural Heritage Preservation and Responsible Tourism for Sustainable Development of the Ik community in Northern Karamoja, Uganda

This project aims to protect the Ik community in North East Uganda's cultural identity through documentation, community engagement and training.

The Ik community in North East Uganda have a unique language and culture that is under threat due to marginalisation and displacement through conflict and climate change. This project aims to protect their cultural identity through documentation, community engagement and training.

Project Details

Location: Uganda, Eastern Africa, Africa Organiser(s): Kara-Tunga Foundation Project partner(s): Ik Agenda Development Initiative, EyeOpener Initiative, Urithi Studio Enterprises Limited Funder(s): British Council Cultural Protection Fund in partnership with DCMS Funding received: £76,191.00 Commencement Date: 12/2023 Project Status: Active
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