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Tha of Pgaz K’Nyau (Karen): Life’s Verses and the Truth of the Forest
More than a song carried over the rice fields, this traditional form of oral verse—known as “Tha”, a poetic tradition of the Pgaz K’Nyau people—embodies the bonds connecting people to one another and humanity to nature. For generations, tha has served not only as a form of artistic expression but also as a means of…
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Key Insights from the Regional Dialogue on Climate Disinformation and Indigenous Voices
Climate disinformation is not only distorting public understanding of climate change—it is also reshaping whose knowledge is seen, heard, and trusted. Across Asia, Indigenous communities are often misrepresented or excluded from climate narratives, despite being at the frontline of environmental change. This blog shares key insights from a regional dialogue exploring how media, researchers, and…
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Empowering Indigenous Voices
The Empowering Indigenous Voices: Writing Workshop 2025, held from April 22–24 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, convened a diverse group of Indigenous journalists from South and Southeast Asia. This collaborative effort, organized by the Asian Indigenous Peoples’ Pact (AIPP) and the Knowledge for Development Foundation (K4D); supported by the East-West Management Institute’s Open Development Initiative (EWMI-ODI),…
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Community Empowerment
We believe that empowering communities is the key to advancing sustainable development. We work with communities to identify their needs and provide them with the necessary resources and skills to achieve their goals.
Digital Upskilling
Digital knowledge and skills are essential in today’s digital world. We offer data and digital literacy training programs tailored and localized to help individuals and organizations acquire the skills they need to thrive in the digital age.
Innovations for Governance
We believe that data-driven solutions are keys to effective decision making and achieving social inclusiveness. We work with Indigenous and minority groups to develop innovative solutions for governance and inclusive society.
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