WORKSHOP 22ND OF OCTOBER
Celebrate and preserve wisdoms and heritage from Kenya
In this session of Design Reparations, the focus was on preserving indigenous knowledge by working closely with Kenge Content Hive, a community-driven organisation from Lake Victoria's region in Kenya. The wisdom of the community elders, passed down through generations, is at risk of being lost as traditional ways of life fade. This knowledge, deeply rooted in a profound connection with nature, holds valuable lessons not only for the local youth but also for people worldwide who are grappling with environmental degradation.
We collaborated with Kenge Content Hive to celebrating and preserving this vital heritage. We have reflected on the ongoing efforts to keep this knowledge alive, ensuring that it can continue to inspire and guide future generations, both within the community and beyond.
WORKSHOP 25TH OF OCTOBER
Engaging the Caribbean diaspora communities through culture
Ocan is an organization supporting people of Dutch Caribbean descent in the Netherlands, tackling issues like exclusion, racism, and poverty. Focused on intersectional inclusion, climate justice, inclusive energy transition, and labor rights, Ocan drives positive change within the Caribbean diaspora.
In the Design Reparations workshop, we have collaborated with Ocan on their project to engage people of various Caribbean descent in a way that is not replicating the dominant narrative, that fosters belonging and mutual support, while elevating and celebrating their culture.
Caribbean culture, rich with vibrant traditions, resilience, and a deep connection to the land, has been central to our work. Through this collaboration, we have reflected on our approach to design, thinking, and living, embracing a more connected, ecocentric perspective.
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