Storytelling as Safeguarding: Protecting South Sudanese Women's Cultural Heritage in Refugee Settings in Uganda and Kenya

In Uganda and Kenya, South Sudanese women in refugee settings will document folk songs that have been passed down through generations, thanks to a project being led by the Likikiri Collective.

These songs document the robust heritage of South Sudanese communities who have migrated to neighbouring countries due to fluctuating conflicts in their region.

Project Details

Location: Kenya, Uganda, Eastern Africa, Africa Organiser(s): Likikiri Collective Project partner(s): British Library Sound Archives, SOAS School of Arts - Department of Music, British Institute for Eastern Africa (BIEA), and SheLeads Kakuma.  Funder(s): British Council Cultural Protection Fund in partnership with DCMS Funding received: £98,050.00 Commencement Date: 12/2023 Project Status: Active
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