The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) awarded a $215,345 Project Grant under the IAF Assistance for Overseas Programs (CFDA 85.750) to the Asociacion De Artesanas Os Indigenas Kankuamas Asoarka in Colombia. The grant, awarded on Sep 13, 2023, aims to improve the production and marketing of traditional Kankuamo arts and crafts, primarily woven fiber bags called mochilas. This effort is part of the Kankuamo people's initiative to revive their cultural identity and practices following mass displacement and violence. By revitalizing the artisan craft value chain, the project seeks to increase family incomes and reinforce Kankuamo culture.
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