Preservation of Endangered Languages in Afghanistan's Badakhshan Province
This project aims to preserve endangered Pamiri languages in Afghanistan through the collection of linguistic data, which will be used to develop a multilingual dictionary for the most at-risk languages.
£100,000 awarded to Aga Khan Foundation to preserve endangered Pamiri languages in Afghanistan through the collection of linguistic data, which will be used to develop a multilingual dictionary for the most at-risk languages. This project is delivered in partnership with University of Central Asia, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan, and Pamirs Eco-Cultural Tourism Association (PECTA).
Project Details
Location: Asia, Philippines, Afghanistan, South-Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Asia
Organiser(s):
Aga Khan Foundation
Project partner(s): University of Central Asia, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Aga Khan Foundation Afganistran and Pamirs Eco-Cultural Tourism Association (PECTA)
Funder(s):
British Council Cultural Protection Fund in partnership with DCMS
Funding received: £100,000
Commencement Date: 10/2019
Project Status: Active
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